Franklin announces dates for new high school’s public open house, first classes

Franklin High School students will learn remotely for two weeks in late February, then start at the new school March 4
The Franklin Planning Commission gave limited approval to the major site plan for the new Franklin High School building so that plans could be submitted to the Warren County Building Department for review. This is an artist's rendition of what the new high school could look like. Once plans are approved, construction is expected to begin in March with a projected completion date of August 2023. CONTRIBUTED/FRANKLIN CITY SCHOOLS

The Franklin Planning Commission gave limited approval to the major site plan for the new Franklin High School building so that plans could be submitted to the Warren County Building Department for review. This is an artist's rendition of what the new high school could look like. Once plans are approved, construction is expected to begin in March with a projected completion date of August 2023. CONTRIBUTED/FRANKLIN CITY SCHOOLS
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By Ed Richter
Nov 30, 2023
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Franklin City Schools have announced that the opening of the new Franklin High School for students will be on Monday, March 4.

A dedication and open house for the new facility located at 136 E. Sixth St. will be on Saturday, March 2.

“The building design was a collaboration among the board, administration, high school staff and the public, and we’re excited for everyone to see how their ideas have come to life,” said Superintendent Michael Sander. “It’s an absolutely beautiful space that will be a wonderful learning environment for our students.”

Sander said transitioning from the current high school on East Fourth Street to the new one will involve high school students learning remotely for two weeks. Grades 9-12 will be remote from Feb. 20 through March 1. He said more transition details will be announced closer to that time.

The new high school is the first of the district’s new classroom facilities to open. The construction project was possible through passage of a bond issue in 2020 for the new high school, the renovation of the current high school into a middle school for grades 6-8, and three new elementary schools. The state of Ohio is paying 57% of the district’s $130 million construction project.

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