March Grant Writing Workshop Well Received 4.1.12

In an encore performance, Executive Director Laura Smith presented a grant writing workshop to twenty plus teachers and administrators from the Simpson County School district. The workshop covered basic grant writing skills and helped attendees to formulate ideas for potential grant applications. Thanks to the Simpson County Schools for partnering with FSEEF on this project!

FSEEF Partners with Chamber and Rotary to Bring Stu Silberman to Franklin 4.1.12

On May 3, Simpson County will welcome Stu Silberman, Executive Director of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence. A luncheon cosponsored by FSEEF, the Franklin-Simpson Chamber of Commerce, and Franklin Rotary Club will be held at the Franklin Country Club at noon on Thursday, May 3, 2012. Mr. Silberman will address how the community can embrace education and bring our district to the top 15%. For more information about the Prichard Committee, follow this link

FSEEF assists with Project Graduation 4.1.12

FSEEF will be assisting Franklin Simpson High School with Project Graduation 2012 by taking on fiscal responsibility of the event. The event will continue to be organized by parent volunteers. If you would like to make a donation to Project Graduation 2012, please forward your contribution to FSEEF Project Graduation Fund, PO Box 94, Franklin, KY 42134.

Scholarship Applications Available on Website 3.1.12

FSEEF and F-S Alumni Association scholarship applications are now available on our “Giving and Receiving” page. Application is in downloadable Word format. Typed applications are preferred. DEADLINE FOR BOTH APPLICATIONS IS THURSDAY, MARCH 29TH AT NOON. Completed applications letter(s) of recommendation, and transcripts required to be turned in to FSHS Guidance Office. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Junior Achievement’s “Sophomore Summit” coming to FSHS 3.1.12

Junior Achievement’s “Sophomore Summit” will be coming to FSHS on Monday, March 12th as a kick off to Operation Preparation! A full morning of motivational speakers Dale Brown and Bar Darrell will encourage students through “Making It All Matter” and “How to Prepare for College and Career Now.” The Simpson County Society of Human Resource Managers will present a fashion show of both appropriate and inappropriate job interview clothing based on potential employers. Sophomores will come away with information and motivation to complete a successful high school career!

Part two of the proposal matches students in Future Educators of America (FEA) with 2nd grade classrooms at Simpson Elementary to present “Our Community.” This project puts future teachers in the classroom to experience actual “teaching” and provides the second graders with high school role models. This project also encourages service learning and community service for both our elementary and secondary students.

We look forward to partnering with Junior Achievement on this project and are excited for our FSHS and SES students!

Grant Writing Worshop Successful–Another Scheduled for March 2.23.12

FSEEF Executive Director Laura Smith collaborated with Shelina Smith and Whitney Maxwell of Simpson County Schools to provide a grant writing workshop for Simpson County teachers and administrators in January. With 22 staff in attendance, the workshop covered the basics of constructing a proposal for FSEEF with concepts that would apply to writing grant proposals to other organizations.

Another workshop is scheduled for March 13 at 3:30 p.m. at Simpson County Schools Central Office board room. For more information, see attachment

To register for the workshop, contact Whitney Maxwell at whitney.maxwell@simpson.kyschools.us.

“School House Rock–Junior” will Rock the Goodnight this Weekend 2.23.12

The newly formed Youth Theatre group will have it’s premier performance this weekend at the Goodnight Auditorium. FSEEF is a sponsor of Youth Theatre and invites everyone to attend this rockin’, upbeat performance featuring local youth talent from elementary to middle school aged. You might even learn something! So, if you remember “Conjunction Junction” or “I’m a Bill” and want to relive some of your younger days, this performance is for you. Tickets are available at the Gallery on the Square.

Franklin-Simpson Basketball Homecoming 2.22.12

Franklin-Simpson Basketball Homecoming 2012 was a treat for both current students and alumni. Alumni activities began on Thursday evening with alumni basketball games and 3 point shootouts followed by a gathering with a karaoke contest at Solazteca. On Friday, All Decades Teams were recognized in cooperation with WFKN. The F-S Alumni Association hosted a reception honoring the All Decades teams. The games were followed by an alumni dance at the Franklin-Simpson Community Park. Thanks to everyone who helped organize the weekend–especially Derfra Holt, assistant basketball coach at FSHS, Therese Rushing–FSEEF president, and Lester Boyd–tshirt designer, and Rita Gooch Stewart–our official tshirt coordinator. What a fun weekend. Check out the photos compliments of Amy Ellis!

FSEEF is Fiscal Agent for Project Graduation 2.12.12


FSEEF has taken on fiscal agency of FSHS Project Graduation. Project Graduation is a completely volunteer (including parents, school staff, and community members) managed event that provides graduates with a safe, drug and alcohol free gathering after graduation ceremonies. If you would like to make a tax deductible donation to Project Graduation, please download the following form and mail with your donation to FSEEF Project Graduation Fund, PO Box 94, Franklin, KY 42135. PGDONORREQUEST1

FSHS Class of 1965 Makes Donation in Memory of David Downey 2.22.12

The FSHS Class of 1965 made a donation to FSEEF in memory of their classmate David Downey. FSEEF wants to thank his classmates for this thoughtful contribution and offer our sincere condolences to the Downey family.