Franklin Regional Seniors Humna Anzaar, Akash Arkalgud, and Vedanth Reddyvari were recognized for scoring in the top 1% of all PSAT/NMSQT test takers nationwide. This qualifies them as National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists. Congratulations!
14 days ago, Deana Callipare
Two people standing in front of a window with a large R and a cat logo.
🦎🔬 Our first graders recently explored animal adaptations and survival through an exciting hands-on activity led by Monica Graziani and her Biotechnology and Anatomy students from the senior high school! 🐾 Serving as mentors, our high school students worked directly with our first graders, extending their learning from the Mystery Science curriculum. 🧪✨This collaboration provided our high school students with an authentic opportunity to practice leadership, scientific communication, and laboratory skills while giving our youngest learners an exciting introduction to the awe of science. 🌱🔬

Most importantly, this experience was a wonderful example of citizenship, where our students learn from one another, serve as mentors, and help build a stronger school community. 💙🐾👏
15 days ago, Deana Callipare
A woman and children gathered around a table with strawberries. Two children wear glasses. Bright decorations hang in the background.
Kids sit on floor, creating a circle with colorful beads. Background shows a room with tables, chairs, and children.
A woman in a white shirt stands with children around a table with blue bowls and a roll of paper.
An adult woman stands by a bulletin board while children sit in a classroom, each using a tablet on paper.
Children seated on the floor, one mixing colorful paint on a tray with a spoon, others observing.
Two children are on the floor, playing with colorful balls. One child uses a cup. They sit on a white floor with a red line.
A child in a green long sleeve and blue shorts sits on the floor holding a cup.
Woman standing, speaking to a row of children. Children in various outfits, standing and crouching. Background: hall with lockers and doors.
Several children are gathered around a yellow tray. They are looking at something inside it.
A child wearing a black t-shirt and black pants plays with a tray of sand on a white cloth.
Congratulations to Maria DeBone, FR Class of 2016, on an incredible achievement! 🏆🏆

Maria has been making her mark behind the scenes at KDKA-TV, working as a producer for Pittsburgh Today Live. Her hard work and talent have recently earned her two Emmy Awards for her work on the show!

We’re proud to celebrate the accomplishments of our Franklin Regional alumni and the amazing things they’re doing in their careers. Congratulations, Maria! 💙💛

Once a Panther, always a Panther! 🐾
15 days ago, Deana Callipare
A smiling woman holds two awards in a hallway with marble flooring. She wears a maroon dress.
Four people stand on a stage with a sign behind them that reads "National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Mid Atlantic Chapter."
A couple of weeks ago, our 8th grade students visited the Flight 93 National Memorial to learn about September 11, 2001, and the lives forever changed by the events of that day. Students reflected on the stories of the passengers and crew of Flight 93 as shared by National Park Service rangers.
16 days ago, Deana Callipare
Visitors stand in a line at a museum, looking at portraits on the floor. The portraits depict a person in various poses.
A group of people sit on benches around an outdoor amphitheater with a speaker. A tree stands in the background.
Five individuals stand near a white marble wall with engraved names. A bouquet of pink flowers lies on the ground.
A group of children sit on benches in an outdoor area, surrounded by trees. A person stands in the background.
People in various attire stand in line before a white wall, with trees and a cloudy sky in background.
Five people stand at an observation deck. They are gazing over the railing. A cloudy sky is visible in the background.
💙 It was a BLUE day but not in a sad way! 💙

As our kindergarten students learn their colors, Mrs. Welch's class is celebrating each new color with a special color day! Last week, students celebrated Blue Day in a big way.

Along with wearing blue, students enjoyed some special time with the big blue blocks at the Primary School. It was a fun, hands-on way to celebrate learning—and, of course, the color blue! 💙🟦
20 days ago, Deana Callipare
Children are playing in an indoor play area with blue mats and foam shapes. Some wear casual clothing, and others wear glasses.
A young boy smiles and looks out from a circular opening in a blue structure.
A young boy sits in a square formed by blue foam blocks, smiling and looking forward.
A child in a blue shirt and black shorts holds a blue structure in a playroom.
🎓 Celebrating Academic Excellence at Franklin Regional! 🎓

Franklin Regional School District proudly announces that 21 current and former students have earned the distinguished AP Capstone Diploma from the College Board.

To earn the AP Capstone Diploma, students must achieve scores of 3 or higher in both AP Seminar and AP Research, as well as four additional AP courses. This achievement highlights our students' ability to think critically, conduct independent research, and communicate effectively on complex topics.

Congratulations to the following students for their outstanding achievement:

12th Grade Recipients:
Human Anzaar
Jayashree Badwe
Elsa Bandli
Grace Copeland
Madison Hill
Roger Huang
Regan Lynch
Madalynn McGee
Lily McKenna
Adarsh Medipalli
Jenna Munkittrick
Tanisha Narayani
Vedanth Reddyvari
Caroline Shirley
Olivia Zalewski
Scarlett Zelnak

Graduated Recipients:
Regan Karda
Cruise Lamanna
Matthew Morcos
Zane Naseem
Abiram Yadlapalli
21 days ago, Deana Callipare
A group of people in a library with bookshelves in the background, standing together and smiling.
Searching for the right number! 🔎 Students at the Intermediate School participated in a numbers search during math class last week. 🔢
22 days ago, Deana Callipare
Two students work on a paper with a puzzle grid in a classroom. A third student sits in the background.
Three boys in a classroom, seated at a table. They are working on a puzzle with a variety of colored markers.
Last Wednesday, the FRHS Counseling Department hosted the 4th Annual Fall College Rep Visit Day. Juniors and Seniors were invited to meet with over 30 College and Trade School Representatives to learn about admissions, majors and programs, and future opportunities. FRSH's larger College, Career, and Trade/Technical School Fair will occur in the Spring for all students in grades 9–12.
23 days ago, Deana Callipare
A group of people stands at tables in a gymnasium, some with laptops. A banner says "United Pennsylvania".
People gather around tables in a gym. Tables have blue covers. One table has a sign reading "WESTFIELD HIGH."
A basketball court with blue and white walls. A group of people are gathered around a table.
A group of people wearing casual clothing and backpacks stand in a gym with a blue floor.
People stand at tables with promotional materials in a gym, with a basketball hoop in the background.
Group of people in a gym. Some are standing at tables with signs. There are blue walls and wooden floors.
People at tables in a gymnasium. Some are standing, some are seated. The tables have red cloths.
A gymnasium with people standing and talking, a table with a sign, and a scoreboard in the background.
People stand at tables with banners in a gymnasium. A basketball hoop is visible in the background.
Several people stand in a gym with a basketball hoop in the background, near a table with items.
Intermediate students are getting outside! 🌿 During the first couple of weeks of School, Ms. Feltenberger's class posed for a photo in front of the building, and during recess, students took some time to make music outside. Stay tuned. Students' outdoor adventures will continue as they prepare to learn about Haymaker Run and the wetlands that reside on the elementary campus! 🎶
23 days ago, Deana Callipare
Group of students and a female teacher pose in front of the "FR Intermediate School" sign.
Three boys play xylophone in a playground. One holds mallets, another watches. Behind them, a building and trees.
🎉👑 Congratulations to the 2026 Homecoming Court! 👑🎉

We are proud to announce this year’s Franklin Regional Homecoming Court! Nominees for Queen are Jocelyn Bertagna, Myla Brinker, Lilyana DePaolo, Lilly Nagoda, Emma Ralston, and Jadyn Tysarcyzk. Nominees for King are Enzo Azzolina, Ben Chiarizio, Reid Farberow, Isaac Marcano, Aaron Novelli, and Logan Walter. These students represent Panther Pride, leadership, and school spirit, and the King and Queen will be crowned at the Oct. 2 football game.

A special thank-you to @brian_nicklaus_jewelry for generously donating this year’s crowns! 💎✨
26 days ago, Deana Callipare
A group of people in sashes, holding letters that spell "HOCO," seated around a table with a trophy.
A group of people dressed in denim and blue sashes stand in front of a building with trees.
Six people wear sashes in front of a building. They stand on grass. Two trees are behind them.
Six young women in sashes and denim skirts stand in front of a modern building with large windows.
Last weekend, a group of students represented the FR Marching Band during the Pitt Band Annual Band Day on Saturday, Sept. 12. 💙💛Throughout the day, Franklin Regional musicians rehearsed alongside Pitt band members, learned advanced marching techniques, and gained insight into the dedication and teamwork required at the collegiate level. 🎺🎷FR joined the Pitt Marching Band to perform a pregame concert at Acrisure Stadium and had the opportunity to connect with other local marching bands.
26 days ago, Deana Callipare
Five people in blue uniforms play trumpets on a river's edge, with a green hillside and trees in the background.
A girl in white stands in front of a marching band in blue and gold uniforms, near a river and bridge.
Four individuals in blue and white uniforms, each holding musical instruments, standing in front of a bus.
Five women in white shirts and blue shorts stand together on a brick path. Behind them, there's a bridge and a grassy area.
A smiling cheerleader with arms wide, in front of a marching band holding instruments, on a sunny day.
A woman smiles and dances in front of a band. They wear blue uniforms and hold brass instruments.
Three musicians in matching uniforms hold trumpets. They stand in a group of others in a tunnel.
Students at the Intermediate School are bringing their projects to life through storyboarding and hands-on learning. During class, students created stories, drew them out, and then designed their sets using LEGOs. This project showcased FR's 5Cs, especially collaboration, communication, and creativity. 👏
27 days ago, Deana Callipare
Four children seated on a carpeted floor, smiling. They pose for a picture, with one child holding a Lego creation.
Students at the Franklin Regional Intermediate School show off their LEGO creation alongside their storyboard.
Students at the Franklin Regional Intermediate School show off their LEGO creation alongside their storyboard.
Four children pose in front of a desk. One holds a map and building blocks. A window shows trees.
Congratulations to 10th grader Reese Regelski, who was named one of the Westmoreland County athletes of the week. Reese is currently a starting striker for the FR Girls Varsity soccer team. Keep up the great work! 👏 ⚽ https://triblive.com/sports/westmoreland-county-athletes-of-the-week-franklin-regionals-reese-regelski-norwins-tanner-johnson/
28 days ago, Deana Callipare
Over the weekend, FRSH team member Lisa Fako received $1000 at the Pitt game after entering a raffle! 🎉 The funding will support additional school supplies, and in FR fashion, Ms. Fako decided to share the winnings with the rest of her English Department team. Congratulations! 💙
29 days ago, Deana Callipare
A large screen showing a scoreboard with the score 0 to 13. Five individuals stand in front of it, holding a large check.
People on a football field, some holding a large check. A few officials are walking around.
Dear Franklin Regional Families,

K–12 parent access to Schoology is now available. If you have yet to sign in to your Schoology account, please follow the instructions attached.

Thank you,

FR Communications
30 days ago, Deana Callipare
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Last Wednesday, FR's Varsity cheerleaders kicked off the Primary School's new year by attending the ROAR assembly 📣 to help teach our littlest learners what ROAR stands for! 🐾💙
30 days ago, Deana Callipare
Franklin Regional Cheerleaders stand in front of a Primary School audience to perform during an assembly.
A group of cheerleaders in white tops and blue shorts performs stunts in a gymnasium.
A cheerleading team poses for a photo, holding a sign that reads "ROAR" in a gymnasium with colorful mats and equipment in the background.
Group of cheerleaders in white shirts and black shorts holding pom-poms, standing in a hallway with a blue and white checkered floor and white ceiling lights.
School is back in session, and FRSD is pleased to give you a panther’s-eye view 🐾👀 into the fun, excitement, and celebrations that have taken place during the first few days of school! 💙Check out this special edition of Paw Prints 📰🐾 and take a look at all the great things happening across Franklin Regional! 💫

👉 Take a read! 📖
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-ES5ued4MydHlwRIZhjKBM_yCaePiRKf/view?usp=drive_link
about 1 month ago, Deana Callipare
A flyer shows a classroom with students seated around tables. It features text about Paw Prints, a Franklin Regional School District event.
A collage of new educators, some in white shirts, others in casual attire, smiling. Text reads "Joining the Panther Pride" and "Welcome to the Team!"
A flyer featuring images of staff and students, discussing the mental and emotional well-being investment in the school.
A slide shows three groups of people receiving awards. One group stands in front of a presentation screen.
A grid of 16 photos captures various activities from a first week, including classrooms, outdoor play, and walking.
A collage of sports teams from the 2026 Fall Sports season includes cross-country, cheer, marching band, football, girls' tennis, girls' golf, etc.
Flyer shows upcoming varsity football games, a group of people at an event, and a QR code.
💙💛 Join Franklin Regional as it kicks off its 👑 Homecoming weekend on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 5:30 p.m. for the annual bonfire at the senior high school! Proceeds will benefit individual clubs with games, activities, food, beverages, and lots of fun! Special guests include the Panther Marching Band and Cheer Squad! 🐾 You don't want to miss this!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2877250059302003/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
about 1 month ago, Deana Callipare
Teacher Innovation in Action! 💡

Over the summer, middle school social studies teacher Mr. Ripple built an incredible hands-on Augmented Reality (AR) sandbox to bring geography lessons to life! Using a projector, Xbox Kinect, computer, and wood, combined with free software downloaded from the University of California, Davis, he created an interactive, high-tech learning tool.

Here's how it works in the classroom👇

Real-Time Interactive Learning: As students dig and construct hills, mountains, and valleys in the sandbox, a 3D rendering of the box is projected onto the screen, changing in real time for the entire classroom to see.

Visualizing Earth Systems: The sandbox showcases exactly how land impacts water flow and why natural disasters happen.

Recreating Landscapes: Students can recreate geographic features like sand plains and river valleys.

Connecting Geography to Humanity: The tool teaches students how physical geography impacts where and why people live where they do.

Kudos to Mr. Ripple for prioritizing innovation and creating an engaging, immersive, and dynamic environment for his students! 👏🌍

#TeacherInnovation #HandsOnLearning #EdTech #SocialStudies #Geography #CreativeClassrooms #ARInEducation
about 1 month ago, Deana Callipare
Man with a black shirt working on a lighted sand table with a large screen above.
A large screen displays a red square map. Below, a touch-sensitive table shows a yellow map.
🌎📚 Today is #InternationalLiteracyDay, and we know that reading has an incredible impact on a child’s life. Books open doors to new ideas, new worlds, and endless possibilities. ❤️📖

The Franklin Regional Panther Foundation is proud to support a love of reading from an early age through our partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

Through this program, children under the age of 5 who reside in the Franklin Regional School District can receive a free, age-appropriate book delivered to their home every month, helping families build a home library and creating special opportunities to read together. 📬📚

💙 Do you have a young child who could benefit? Sign up today!

Let’s work together to put more books into the hands of our youngest learners and inspire a lifelong love of reading. 🌟

🐾 Read. Imagine. Grow.

https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/
about 1 month ago, Deana Callipare