Psalm 31:24
A C T A E Q U I T U M
Financial Aid Applications
Financial Aid applications are now open:
To apply:
> Go to www.FranklinClassical.com
> Go to Admissions
> Go to Financial Aid
Reenrollmentisdue Friday,January31st!
You will be prompted to set up your application account from there (or sign in to your existing account if you already have one).
Financial Aid applications are due March 31st.
Grammar School Book Fair
January 29 – January 30
Wednesday, January 29th:
7:30–8:00 am – FCS K-1 may shop at this time with their parents
8:00 am - 8:25 am - FCS 2nd grade
9:30 am - 9:55 am - FCS 5th grade
10:30 am – 10:55 am – FCS 6th grade
11:00 am – 11:25 am – FCS 4th grade
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm - open shopping to anyone
Thursday, January 30th:
7:30–8:00 am - FCS K-1 may shop at this time with their parents
12: 00 pm – 12:30 pm- FCS 3rd grade
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm- open shopping to anyone
Events Events
January 29 – January 30
Grammar School Book Fair
January 30
Action Night
7:00 pm FCS Auditorium
January 31
Reenrollment Due (late fee applies beginning Feb. 1)
February 4–7
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Days
February 8
Outdoor Prayer Meeting
2:00 pm – New campus parking lot 1021 Windcross Ct. Franklin
February 14
Grandparents’ Day 8:00–11:00 am
Parents’ Night Out
February 17
Presidents’ Day – Classes Dismissed; Office Closed
February 20
FCS Open House
6:00 pm – FCS Auditorium
February 21
Bourbon and BBQ Fundraiser
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FranklinClassicalSchool OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, February 20, 2025 6:30 pm
FCS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISING CALENDAR
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Middle School District Basketball Tournament
January 27 – February 1
High School District Basketball Tournament
February 4– February 8
February 1
Charlie Kendrick
Josie Miller
Zander Rau
Zoe Rau
February 2
Mr Tom Trabue
February 5
Mrs. Kay Dokkestul
Mark Mitchell
February 7
Adam Brewer
Mr. Justin Scherrer
February 11
Mrs. Rebekah Bales
February 14
Rosalie Franco
Emmet Swann
February 17
Logan Frost
February 18
Trevor Abruzzo
February 20
Mia O’Dowd
February 21
Joshua Riddle
February 22
Lily Souza
February 25
Avie Kendrick
February 27
Abigail Hurt
February 28
Ellie Kendrick
Luke Roberson
February 29
Eli Beukinga
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BBQ & BOURBON
RAISING FUNDS FOR FRANKLIN
CLASSICAL SCHOOL
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 SAVE T H E DATE
DINNER AND RARE BOURBON TASTING INCLUDED
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Snow Days
Eagle Scout Builds Clothing Storage for Ty’s House Community Center
It was while volunteering in the Hard Bargain neighborhood in December 2023 that Trevor Abruzzo, an Eagle Scout from Troop 135, learned of the organization’s need for a community closet.
Ty's House, a community center located in the Hard Bargain neighborhood of Franklin, offers "classes, events and an internet café where children and adults can have access to computers and the internet,” according to the website. The center also hosts educational programs and is available to be rented for community events.
After learning about this need, Abruzzo planned to build and install a clothing storage unit for his upcoming Eagle Scout project. He first studied the preexisting food pantry so he could build the closet to match it.
"We looked at the pantry that was already there, made a blueprint for the closet and a list of materials, and went to the Home Depot in Franklin to fundraise," Abruzzo said. "The Home Depot actually donated materials for most of my project. We were very, very thankful for that."
Out front, there stands a community library and a food pantry And now, Ty's House also features a community closet
As he grew up, Abruzzo's family always encouraged the importance of giving back to the community He began volunteering from a young age, stuffing backpacks at GraceWorks and filling food bags at Second Harvest Food Bank and Feed My Starving Children He later volunteered with One Generation Away and the Hard Bargain Association during his high school years
"I was raking leaves down the street, and when I got back, my mom told me that Ty's House needed some clothing storage out front," Abruzzo said HBA leaders had been discussing the idea of a clothing pantry since the food pantry was finished in partnership with Historic Presbyterian Church, so when Abruzzo offered to build it, they jumped at the opportunity.
“I’ve never seen an actual clothing pantry,” said Derrick Solomon, executive director of HBA. “How do you keep the items safe from weather, what does that look like?”
Danielle Moore, HBA’s Community Engagement and Housing specialist, said the organization had already partnered with local schools to offer clothing to students in need, but a freestanding clothing pantry in the Hard Bargain neighborhood would fill a different set of needs
“[It’s] a great idea to put a closet not just in the school, but somewhere that anybody could just drive up and not feel pressure, ” Moore said “Something just real quick where they could drive up and get what they need and drive off and just be blessed ”
With help from his fellow Troop 135 Scouts, Abruzzo assembled the closet They spent time painting the closet with colors that would match Ty's House When it was finished, they brought it to Ty's House, cemented the base of the cabinet into the ground, and drilled the top on
“It just turned out to be a really good project that we can use for generations to come, ” said Solomon “We’ve noticed an uptick of people coming out, whether they were giving to the clothing pantry or rather needed some items ”
Ty's House Community Center and the services it provides are just one part of HBA's vision to preserve the historic Hard Bargain neighborhood
"I'm very happy I was able to do this, and I think it will be a great way to give back to the community. I hope it can be a resource for people that need it," Abruzzo said.
The closet bears a plaque that reads: "Whoever has two shirts should share with the person who has none, and whoever has food should do the same. " This verse is not only fitting for the clothing pantry, but the food pantry located nearby.
The closet accepts donations of new men ' s, women ' s, and children's underwear and undershirts, as well as clean, gently used clothing, shoes and coats in season In-person donations of the above items can be made at Ty's House Community Center, 608 Mt Hope St, Franklin Online donations are also accepted at hardbargain kindful com