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FCMS Spotlight - Recognizing Superior
Student and Faculty Achievement |
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This photo of a rainbow over the middle school was taken on Thursday, November 3, 2011. |
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This is the group of students that attended the 25 Book Read Reward. A goal os set for students to read at least 8 books each 8 weeks. These students met their goal. They spent time during Reading & ELT in the media center eating, watching funny videos, & just hanging out. |
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The middle school FFA kids took some top honors for the 2011 hog show. Tyler Ertzberger won showmanship for middle school. Kylie Bruce won Reserve Grand Champ with her Barrow. Garrett Nash won Grand Champion Gilt and Reserve Grand Champion for his gilt. There were numerous first and seconds in classes, too. Congratulations to all of these students. |
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The middle school FFA kids took some top honors for the 2011 hog show. Tyler Ertzberger won showmanship for middle school. Kylie Bruce won Reserve Grand Champ with her Barrow. Garrett Nash won Grand Champion Gilt and Reserve Grand Champion for his gilt. There were numerous first and seconds in classes, too. Congratulations to all of these students. |
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The middle school FFA kids took some top honors for the 2011 hog show. Tyler Ertzberger won showmanship for middle school. Kylie Bruce won Reserve Grand Champ with her Barrow. Garrett Nash won Grand Champion Gilt and Reserve Grand Champion for his gilt. There were numerous first and seconds in classes, too. Congratulations to all of these students. |
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Congratulations to Amber Lockhart, for showing in the GA NBHA Show. After 2 qualifiying rounds at the NBHA Ga State Show Amber made it back to the finals on her horse Lotti. |
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FCMS student Matthew Lee was recently named National Wakeboarding Champion in his division. Congratulations, Matthew! |
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FERST FOUNDATION is a program that promotes literacy by providing Georgia children from birth to age five quality children's books to enjoy in their homes. Each child enrolled in the program receives twelve high quality, developmentally appropriate books each year. The books come each month accompanied by a newsletter containing tips and activities to assist parents as they read with their preschoolers. We believe that this program will help our children to develop better reading and learning skills, and to be more successful in school. Many of our Franklin County teachers support one or more children each year because they know what a difference it makes when children own and have books read to them BEFORE school!
FRANKLIN FERST is supported by The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, Franklin County School System, and the Franklin County Community Action Team to benefit the children of FRANKLIN COUNTY. Books are provided to the children at no cost to their families. You can help make this program successful by joining the FRANKLIN COUNTY businesses and individuals who are already contributing. The cost for the program is ONLY $36.00 per child per year. 100% of monies donated in our county are used to provide books for children in Franklin County. Administrative and fundraising expenses are paid by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and FERST FOUNDATION COMMITTEE volunteers.
For more information on this very valuable program for our children, please send us an email at franklincountyferst@gmail.com . |
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FCMS students vied for prizes on the last day of school as a reward for excellent work on the CRCT tests this year. |
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Mrs. Grizzell recently headed up the FCMS Relay for Life committee and was awarded a plaque for her work. |
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The FCMS After School Program ended the year with a field trip to the Georgia Aquarium, where the students and teachers had a wonderful time! They enjoyed the Dolphin Show, 3D movie, and other aquatic adventures! |
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Wired! club members perform at their final meeting in May 2011. |
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Congratulations to the FCMS golf teams !!!!
At the region tournament held Friday, April 15, in Stephens County, we brought home two trophies. The girls came in second, getting edged out by Stephens. April South and Cheyenne Whaley both shot 58, Catt Ginn had a 59. Way to go girls !!!
The boys team won their second region championship in the last 3 years. They won by an astounding 46 shots !!!! Cody Teal won Low Medalist with an 80,and the closest competitor was 7 shots back. Chris Stowe followed with an 89, Mason Scott 90, Drew Akin 93, Nick Schlager 95, Phoenix Roberts 97. The boys finished the regular season undefeated. Pictured above is the boys team with their trophies. |
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Congratulations to the FCMS Technology Students of America chapter. The FCMS chapter recently attended the state technology conference, where they won 10 state championships, numerous 2nd and 3rd place awards, and the Georgia Outstanding Chapter award again this year. Also, they were presented with the National Chapter of Excellence award by Ron Barker at the DOE. Georgia State Senator Jim Butterworth sponsored a resolution in the Georgia Senate recognizing and honoring the Franklin County Middle School Chapter. |
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Congratulations to the FCMS 7th Grade Girls Basketball Team. They are Region Co-Champions with Stephens County. Pictured with the team and trophy are Coach Tina Hart (left) and Mr. Gary Rose (8th Grade Girls Coach). |
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FCMS Academic Bowl Team 2010-2011 |
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Congratulations to Amber Tapley. From March - November 2010, she attended a horse show every month. We are very proud of her accomplishments.
12& under Cones Champion
12& under Arena Race Champion
12& under Cloverleaf Champion
10-19 year old Youth Halter Champion
2nd place Pony Halter 50" & under
2nd place 12 & Under Texas Barrels
2nd place 12 & Under Poles
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The Afterschool Program students recently went on a field trip to Toccoa Falls College and visited the Falls. |
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The Afterschool Program students carved pumpkins for fall. |
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Congratulations to the October 2010 FCMS Students of the Month! |
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Recently the FCMS FFA was recognized as the National Middle School Chapter of the Year at the FFA National Convention. Congratulations to the FCMS FFA! |
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Recently the FCMS FFA was recognized as the National Middle School Chapter of the Year at the FFA National Convention. Congratulations to the FCMS FFA! |
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Mequiez Pittman was recently awarded the Presidential Medal of Honor by President Dylan Smith, for bravery and heroism. Earlier this year, Mequiez came home from school to find his house on fire, and went in the burning home to save his grandmother and help put the fire out. Mequiez is a 6th grade student at Franklin County Middle School, and is pictured with Dylan Smith and Dr. Macomson. |
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Congratulations to the September 2010 FCMS Students of the Month. |
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Franklin County Middle School FFA brought home the winner trophy for the North Georgia Opening Ceremony Competition. Not only did the judges rank the middle school’s performance higher than 21 other middle and high school teams, this is the second consecutive year Franklin County Middle School has won the competition. Chapter officers make up the team coached by their Agriculture Education advisor Ms. Anna Bellamy.
The Opening Ceremony Competition is designed to recognize outstanding FFA Officers for their ability to perform their assigned duties in official meetings. All officer parts are memorized and conducted with pride and dignity reflecting sincerity and leadership. The event gives FFA members the opportunity to develop their ability to communicate in a powerful, organized and professional manner while demonstrating their leadership abilities. The event, held during the 2010 North Region Rally at the state FFA center, is one of many educational activities in which FFA members practice the lessons taught in agricultural education classes. |
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The FCMS girls soccer team recently won first place in the region tournament. The team is pictured here at the region tournament at Madison County Middle School (Madison County High School field). |
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Congratulations to 7th grade student Austin Swift, who was recently awarded the first Presidential Medal of Honor at the Heritage Day Program. Austin was presented the medal by SGA President Samuel Romandeluna and Vice President Dylan Smith. Mrs. Tina Hart spoke on behalf of Austin, and his mom was present to see him receive the award. The Presidential Medal of Honor may be given to a Franklin County Middle School student of outstanding character. Anyone may nominate students for the award, but only the President can select recipients and present the award. The award consists of an American Silver Eagle Dollar and a commemorative plaque. |
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Seventh grade gifted students at FCMS recently participated in the Duke Talent Identification Program. Duke University sponsors this program each year so that gifted students across the South can take the SAT or ACT as seventh graders. These are the same tests that high school juniors and seniors take to gain admission to college. Duke is looking for the best and brightest seventh graders in the entire South. This year FCMS had three students, Reagan Floyd, Abby LeCroy, and Matt Walters, score high enough on the SAT or ACT to receive state level recognition from Duke TIP. These students will soon be recognized at ceremony by Duke TIP. Congratulations to these outstanding FCMS students for their excellence in academics! |
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Congratulations to students in Amy Thomas's gifted language arts classes at Franklin County Middle School, who recently participated in the United Daughters of the Confederacy's annual research essay contest. This year's topic was about Stonewall Jackson's last battle. The Lavonia Chapter of the UDC sponsored the essay contest. Pictured: Amy Thomas (FCMS teacher), Betty Vandiver (UDC member), Brittany Miller (3rd place winner for the 8th grade), Anna Kate Pearson (1st place winner for the 8th grade), Cassi Hewson (2nd place winner for the 8th grade), Margaret Ayers (UDC member), and Lula Lowry (UDC President). |
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Congratulations to students in Amy Thomas's gifted language arts classes at Franklin County Middle School, who recently participated in the United Daughters of the Confederacy's annual research essay contest. This year's topic was about Stonewall Jackson's last battle. The Lavonia Chapter of the UDC sponsored the essay contest. Pictured: Amy Thomas (FCMS teacher), Lula Lowry (UDC President), Memori Eavenson (2nd place winner for the 6th grade), Emily Bullock (1st place winner for the 6th grade), Eric Whitmire (3rd place winner for the 6th grade), Betty Vandiver (UDC member), and Margaret Ayers (UDC member). |
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Congratulations to FCMS teacher Kasey Haley and her husband Blake Haley. The Haley's were chose as the Young Farmers Family of the Year. |
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Congratulations to FCMS students Dillon Brothers, 6th grade, Clark Gaines, 7th grade, and Sara Freeman, 8th grade, who were Young Georgia Authors competition winners. These students were recognized Tuesday, April 13, 2010, before the Board of Education. |
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Congratulations to FFA member Cari McDuffee. Cari McDuffee represented Franklin County Middle School recently in the Junior Public Speaking career development event bringing home a second place win and an opportunity to compete at state in Macon at the annual FFA convention. Pictured here is Cari McDuffee and Ms. Bellamy, FCMS FFA sponsor. |
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Congratulations to the following students who were selected as winners in the YGA writing competition. These students will go on to the RESA district competition: Dillon Brothers, 6th grade, Clark Gaines, 7th grade, and Sara Freeman, 8th grade. |
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Congratulations to FCMS student Samantha Neal, who recently won first place in the Farm Bureau Essay. |
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4-H Jr./Sr. District Project Achievement was held this past weekend at Rock Eagle 4H Center. Congratulations to Will Roane, Adam Floyd, Lindsey Wilsden, and Gracie Burns for representing Franklin County Middle School 4H Club. Will placed 1st in Poultry and Egg Science, Adam place 2nd in Lamb and Meat Goats, Lindsey was 2nd in Veterinary Science, and Grace competed in the History Project. |
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Franklin County Middle School students recently took part in the National Geographic Society's Geobee. Following class and grade level competitions, these students advanced to the school-wide bee: Dylan Davis, Ben Cheek, Luke Fowler, Dechaun Skoglund, Kevin Hohman, Kailey Bradley, Hannah David, and Garrett Hart. Garrett Hart was the runner up. Dylan Davis was the winner for our school. Dylan will advance to the next level of competition, a written examination to determine state competitors. |
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Our 21st Century Afterschool Program students and teachers had a great time at the Bell Family YMCA in Hartwell, Georgia, last Thursday. The students enjoyed a personalized one-on-one session with the staff that day and had the gym all to themselves. Students demonstrated their abilities on the gymnastics equipment as well as playing interactive listening games with the instructor. This was an exciting way to tie in some of our math standards. We left with many smiling faces, a wonderful time was had by all! |
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Shawn Carter, Franklin County Middle School 8th grade student pictured here with Mr. Neal Gaines, was the winner in the county spelling bee held on Tuesday evening, February 2, 2010. Shawn will now advance to the region finals. Congratulations to Shawn. |
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Franklin County Middle School Students Shawn Carter and Leah Ford recently placed first and second, respectively, in the 2010 school spelling bee. These students advance to the county spelling bee on February 2, 2010, at Lavonia Elementary School. |
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Franklin County Middle School students recently took part in the National Geographic Society's Geobee. Following class and grade level competitions, these students advanced to the school-wide bee: Dylan Davis, Ben Cheek, Luke Fowler, Dechaun Skoglund, Kevin Hohman, Kailey Bradley, Hannah David, and Garrett Hart. |
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Franklin County Middle School students recently took part in the National Geographic Society's Geobee. Following class and grade level competitions, these students advanced to the school-wide bee: Dylan Davis, Ben Cheek, Luke Fowler, Dechaun Skoglund, Kevin Hohman, Kailey Bradley, Hannah David, and Garrett Hart. |
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On November 15, 2009, the congregation of Double Branches Baptist Church honored the FCMS/FCHS Auxiliary and Cheerleaders to show their appreciation for the girls and their school spirit. Special music was presented by Dylan and Lindsey Chitwood and Pastor Cory Pulliam presented a message just for the girls. Lunch was provided by the church for the girls and their families. Mrs. Floyd and Mrs. Breedlove accompanied the girls to the service. |
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Adam Shoemaker an eighth grader at Franklin
County Middle School has been awarded a cash grant
Scholarship from the United States Achievement Academy.
Adam has been named a 2008/2009 All-American Scholar Winner.
The Academy selects All-American Scholar winners based on
the standards of selection set forth by the Academy. The
criteria for selection are a student’s grade point average,
student achievements, and well-balanced schedule of
academics. |
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Every year
7th grade students in the gifted program at FCMS participate
in the Duke TIP program sponsored by Duke University. This
program allows 7th grade gifted students to take the SAT.
This is the exact same SAT that high school students take
for college admission. Two FCMS students, Tucker Ayers and
Tori Beck, scored high enough on the SAT this year as 7th
graders to receive state recognition from the Duke TIP
program. FCMS is proud of Tucker's and Tori's
achievements! |
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The Middle
School TSA was once again named the Georgia Middle School
TSA of the Year. Congratulations to these students and
their sponsor, Dr. David Phillips, for all of their hard
work! |
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Congratultions to
Garrett LeCroy. Garrett recently won the region GeoBee and
placed 6th place in the state competition.
Congratulations to Garrett! |
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Congratulations to the following
student winners
of the Young GA Authors' Writing Competition winners:
6th grade: C'Lee
Long
7th grade: Cassidy
Starling
8th grade: Haley Sue
Long
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Congratulations to Colton Spencer! He won the Franklin
County Spelling Bee Monday night, February 2, 2009. Colton
will represent Franklin County at the district spelling bee
at Collins Hill High School in Suwanee, GA on February 28.
Colton's winning word was refute. The runner-up was Emily
Bullock from Royston Elementary. |
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Mrs.
Amy Thomas's 6th and 8th grade gifted Language Arts classes
at FCMS recently participated in the Patriot's Pen essay
contest. The essay contest is sponsored by our local VFW
organizations. This year's essay topic was “Why
American Veteran’s Should Be Honored.” Cassie Hall, an 8th
grade student, wrote the first place essay. Cassie's essay
was sent on to compete at the district level of competition.
Cassie also won first place at the district competition.
Her essay is now being judged at the state VFW essay
contest. Adam Shoemaker, an 8th grade student, received
second place, and Amber Morgan, also an 8th grade student,
received third place. Congratulations to these three
students! |
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Franklin County Middle School recently participated in the
National Geographic Society's Geography Bee. Students in
all social studies classes participated in classroom
competitions by answering 7 rounds of geography questions.
Grade level competitions were then held to determine final
round competitors. The following students participated in
the school-wide bee: Dylan Davis, Leah Ford, Clayton
Godfrey, William Hearn, Leighanne Laird, Garrett LeCroy,
Adam Shoemaker, Tyler Teague, and David Webb. Tyler Teague
was the 1st runner up. Garrett LeCroy became Franklin
County Middle School's Geobee champion for 2009. Garrett
has to take a written test to qualify for state level
competition. |
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Mr. Barry
Peeples, head custodian at FCMS, and his grandson Caleb,
enjoy backpacking on the Chattahoochee River. |
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The Franklin County Middle
School Spelling Bee was held on Friday, January 16. Colton
Spencer (left) was the winner and Austin Brown was the
runner up. Colton won after spelling the word gnat
correctly. He also spelled loiter correctly after Austin
had misspelled it in the final round. Congratulations to
Colton, Austin, and the other 22 contestants in the FCMS
Spelling Bee. Colton will represent FCMS in the county
Spelling Bee on Monday, February 2, at Franklin County
Middle School's Media Center at 6:30 p.m. |
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Thanks to
Claire Estrada, a 7th grade student at Franklin County
Middle School, who has donated many books to the school
media center this year. |
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FCMS Academic
Team competed at the PAGE Regional Academic Bowl competition
on Saturday, January 10, 2009, at Hilsman Middle School in
Athens, GA. There were 16 local middle schools
participating in the academic competition. At the end of
seven games, FCMS was the number one team in its division. FCMS
played Hilsman in the championship round, and unfortunately
lost in a close match. FCMS brought home the runner-up
trophy. Congratulations to the FCMS Academic Team! |
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Antravion
Sadler was recently honored for his participation in the
People to People World Leadership Forum at the Washington
School of World Studies. The Washington School of
World Studies is an educational partner with People to
People Ambassador Programs. This program offers
students the opportunity to earn high school credit for the
Exploring American Leadership course. Antravion is a
6th grader at Franklin County Middle School. |
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These students received awards
for excellence in attendance for the first 9 weeks of the
school year. |
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The eighth grade sponsored the
2008 Powder Puff Football Competition on Saturday evening,
November 8, 2008. Click
here for
additional photos. |
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Four Franklin County Middle
School students spent a week last April in Washington, DC.
The students participated in an invitation-only leadership
conference sponsored by the National Young Leaders
Conference. These students were nominated by Amy Thomas at
the middle school, and were joined by students across the
country. Pictured from left to right are: Morgan Walker,
Haley Sue Long, Adam Shoemaker, and Garrett Lecroy. |
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Every year
7th grade students in the gifted program at FCMS participate
in the Duke TIP program sponsored by Duke University. This
program allows 7th grade gifted students to take the SAT.
This is the exact same SAT that high school students take
for college admission. Two FCMS students, Garrett LeCroy
and Adam Shoemaker, scored high enough on the SAT
last year as 7th graders to receive state recognition from
the Duke TIP program. There are high school students who
would be proud to score as high as these two guys did! FCMS
is proud of Garrett's and Adam's achievements! |
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The Cub Crew performs for local
elementary schools. See additional photos
here. |
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Eighth grade students had the
opportunity to hear from numerous speakers on career day
this spring. See additional photos
here. |
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The Cub Crew performed for
parents at the graduation coach end-of-year picnic.
See additional photos
here. |
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6th, 7th, and
8th grade Gifted Language Arts students at FCMS recently
participated in the United Daughters of the Confederacy
essay contest. This year's topic was to research Phoebe
Yates Pember and her role in the Civil War. Below are
photos of the first through third place winners from each
grade level. |
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UDC members pictured with 6th
grade winners Cassi Hewson and Daniel Moore--Ethan McCurley
not pictured |
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UDC members pictured with 7th
grade winners Hailey Chitwood, Jacob Whitmire, and Andrew
Walters |
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UDC members pictured with 8th
grade winners Kate Josey and Ansley Akin-Lucas Eschedor not
pictured |
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Congratulations to the FCMS TSA!
AT the recent state conference, they won 19 state
championships, 5 second place awards, and 6 third place
awards. Jack McRee won the Georgia Outstanding
Engineering and Technology Award, and the FCMS chapter won
the Georgia Outstanding TSA Chapter Award.
Congratulations! |
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FCMS 7th
Grade Student Joe Burchfield competes at the County Spelling
Bee on February 05, 2008, at Central Franklin Elementary
School. Joe Burchfield won the county spelling bee,
and later placed at district competition.
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FCMS 7th
Grade Student Joe Burchfield is the winner of the FCMS
Spelling Bee (pictured here with English-Language Arts
teacher Ms. Mary Cobb). Joe and runner-up Ryan Egan
will represent FCMS at the County Spelling Bee on Tuesday,
February 05, 2008, at Central Franklin Elementary School. |
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Ryan
Craft, Dylan Davis, Garrett Franklin, Michael Pressley
, Brandon Poole, Sammy Herring, Shelby Busby, and
Hunter Waters were grade level winners in Franklin
County Middle School's school-wide Geobee competition.
After several rounds of questions, Franklin County
Middle School's National Geographic Bee Winner for 2008
is Dylan Davis. Ryan Craft is the runner-up. View
additional photos of
the competition.
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FCMS 6th
grade student Marcos Rosenkjer-Grant is an experienced
paraglider. He was recently the focus of an extended
article in USHPA about his years of experience in this
sport. Click here to see
additional photos of Marcos paragliding. |
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Recently, seventh and eighth grade
students at Franklin County Middle School participated in
the local VFW Patriot's Pen essay contest. This year's
essay topic was "Why I Am An American Patriot." Leah
Dove, Kate Josey, Scout Josey, and Samantha LaZear were the
four winners in the local contest. Each winner was
presented with a fifty dollar savings bond and a certificate
of achievement. These winning essays went on to
compete at the district VFW essay contest. Scout Josey
placed second at the district contest, and Kate Josey placed
first at district. Scout was presented with a check
for two hundred dollars from the district VFW essay contest.
Kate received a check for three hundred dollars, and Kate's
district winning essay will compete at the state VFW essay
contest in January. Congratulations to these young
ladies! |
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FCMS 7th
grade student Ryan Westbrook received awards in Newport, TN,
on November 10, 2007. Ryan is pictured here with his
duck and various awards received.
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