Dear North Franklin Parents, Students and Community Members: Once again it is my honor and privilege to welcome you to a new school year in the North Franklin School District. The fall is such an incredible time of year as it brings so many wonderful things into our lives. The weather begins to change, the mornings and evenings take on a crisp, cool air. Harvest... READ MORE >
A Message from our Superintendent: On Tuesday, April 30th, right after school released for the day at Connell High School, an anonymous report was made that a student was seen in possession of a weapon on campus during the day. Administration began investigating and contacted the Franklin County Sheriff Department and Connell Police Department for assistance... READ MORE >
CHS has scheduled three Saturdays for seniors to attend to make up the missed snow days so that graduation can remain as scheduled on May 31st. The dates scheduled are April 13th, April 27th and May 11th. Following is information on what is planned for each Saturday: April 13th - Hanford Reach MuseumConnell BusCHS (bus lane): Load @ 8:40 am / Depart @ 8:50 amME... READ MORE >
At North Franklin School District, we make every effort to post up-to-the-minute school closure information due to inclement weather or any circumstance that would delay or cancel the normal school schedule. Decisions to delay or close school usually are made by 5:30 a.m. This triggers the district’s comprehensive school closure/delay announcement plan. The... READ MORE >
By Stephen PyeattCHS & OJH Athletic Director Connell High School was represented well again this year with a lot of All-League selections, with a total of 26 athletes being recognized. Cross Country (Girls) had Kianna Holst (9), Jacey Naef (11), and Kaitlyn Freeman (11) were all named to the 2nd Team. Cross Country (Boys) had Dallin Price (10), Nolan Chase... READ MORE >
As the leaves turn different colors, the potatoes are harvested from the fields, the days get shorter and the nights get colder, we move into yet another of my favorite times of the school year – late fall/early winter. Parent – Teacher conferences, Homecoming, football season, Halloween, bonfires and most importantly, the “meaty” part of the... READ MORE >
Dear North Franklin Parents, Students and Community, Welcome to a brand new school year in the North Franklin School District. It is a great honor for me to serve as the new Superintendent for the 2018-19 school year. I have worked in the North Franklin School District as a teacher and principal for the past twenty-one years and have an unwavering commitment to... READ MORE >
On April 1, 2018 six CHS students and one OJHS student along with family and CHS teachers traveled to Washington D.C. We had five fun filled days exploring our nation’s capital! Highlights from our tour included visiting several of the amazing Smithsonian Museums with the Air & Space Museum, American History Museum, the Holocaust Museum, and the National Museum of... READ MORE >
Referrals for the Highly Capable Program are being accepted during the month of April. Following is a link to the referral packet with additional information:Highly Capable Program Referral Packet READ MORE >
NFSD Wrestle Mania 2018https://drive.google.com/open?...This year, hundreds of schools throughout the nation will make a commitment to help find a cure for cancer by participating in The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLUSA) Pennies for Patients fundraiser. Our school, Connell High School, will also be participating. Pennies for Patients provides students with the... READ MORE >
North Franklin School District residents approved a two year levy proposition on Tuesday night. The initial count from the Franklin County Auditor’s office is: Proposition #1 – Educational Programs and Operation Levy – 70.61% yes vote A big thank you to our community for the support and helping us continue to move forward in providing an outstanding... READ MORE >
North Franklin School District is implementing a new anonymous reporting tool called “SafeSchools Alert Bullying/Incident Reporting System." The Safe Schools Alert System is a system where students, staff, and parents can confidentially report safety concerns, including bullying, weapons, and threats of violence to administration at any time. Information about... READ MORE >
(Board members: Terry Utecht, Kara Booker, Pat Hailey, Patti Walker, Jon Fox) January is School Board Recognition Month. It’s a great time to recognize our elected community members who selflessly give their time and energy in support of high-quality academics for our youth. School boards are charged with making decisions that can sometimes be quite... READ MORE >
NORTH FRANKLIN SCHOOL DISTRICT HIRES SUPERINTENDENT Connell, WA – At their regular meeting on Monday, December 11th, the Board of Directors for the North Franklin School District hired Jim Jacobs as superintendent, effective July 1st, 2018. Mr. Jacobs has been part of the North Franklin School District for the last 21 years. During this time he has... READ MORE >
Coulee Flats Dairy and Charles Grimm, along with the Dairy Princess Abigail Zircher, presented Mesa Elementary with a check for $3,256 from the milk fundraiser last June. The money was generated from the community buying milk at JC's Grocery, and Coulee Flats Dairy matching any extra community donations that were received. Case Vandermeulen talked with the... READ MORE >
Dear North Franklin Parents, Students and Community Members, You’ve probably heard the word grit mentioned several times in the recent years in the context of raising kids who go on to fulfill their potential. While the word grit may conjure images of Rocky Balboa or Captain America, in the past decade or so it has taken on a whole new meaning that has stolen... READ MORE >
The start of Fall sports is coming soon! NFSD will be using a new program called FinalForms for parents to complete the athletic participation forms for OJH and CHS students. Please see the attached information on how to access FinalForms. Remember that forms must be completed and physicals up to date before practices start. CHS football starts on August 16th and... READ MORE >