🛑 All Elementary buses are running approximately 15–20 minutes late on their homebound run today, Friday, Aug. 28. 🚌 Thank you for your patience and understanding as our youngest students learn how to ride the bus and establish routines.

1 day ago, Deana Callipare
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Dear Franklin Regional Families,

Tonight is our first home football game! If you or your student plan to attend any home football games this year, please review the information below.

Please note that there are multiple avenues to buy tickets for Franklin Regional Football Games.

  • Purchase a digital 10-scan flex pass

  • Purchase individual game tickets online

  • Purchase tickets at the gate via credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.

  • Cash at the gate

ALL TICKETS PURCHASED AT THE GATE WILL BE $7.00. (CASH AND CREDIT CARD).

We strongly encourage everyone to buy a pass or purchase tickets online. It will significantly ease congestion at the gate. There will be only one window open at each gate for cash/credit card purchases.

INDIVIDUAL GAME TICKETS (PURCHASED ONLINE)

  • Adults – $7.00

  • Students – $4.00

  • (no additional fees)

PASSES

10 Scan Flex Pass – $65.00
This flexible pass is intended for adults. It offers a $5.00 discount over buying 10 individual tickets. The Flex Pass can be used at any athletic event during the 25-26 school year. Multiple scans can be used at each event. This offers a discount over purchasing individual tickets online or at the gate.

Student Sports Pass – $45.00
This pass allows students to attend ALL athletic events during the 25-26 school year. On average, there are 75 ticketed events per year which would equate to $300 when purchasing single game tickets. Students may use one scan per event. When in the “Season Pass” portion of the box office please click on “have a passcode?”. Students will then use their unique Student ID number as a one-time passcode to purchase the pass.

*Passes purchased through HomeTown Ticketing are not valid for away games or home WPIAL or PIAA playoff games.

Please use the following link to access the Franklin Regional box office.

CLICK HERE FOR THE BOX OFFICE

PARKING
Please note that parking on campus is limited.

STADIUM GUIDELINES
Stadium guidelines are attached. Please review them prior to attending any home football game.

1 day ago, Deana Callipare
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Big Firsts for Our Littlest Panthers! 🐾💙💛

Our kindergarteners are off to a great start! During their staggered start, students are getting the opportunity to ease into their new school routines, explore their surroundings, and build confidence as they begin their journey as Franklin Regional Panthers.

From learning how to ride the bus and carry a lunch tray to meeting new friends, respecting their classmates and surroundings, and, of course, making plenty of time to play! 🚌🍎🎒

Tomorrow, Aug. 28, is kindergarten's first full day of school! Please be patient as our youngest learners build routines and learn how to ride the bus.
2 days ago, Deana Callipare
A school bus stands open-doored in a parking lot, with children seated on the curb. A person stands at the bus entrance. Trees and a streetlight are in the background.
Several students sit on a playground outside.
People sit in seats on a school bus. A person stands at the front. The bus has a white ceiling.

🛑 All Elementary buses are running approximately 15–20 minutes late on their homebound run today, Wednesday, Aug. 26. 🚌 Thank you for your patience and understanding as our youngest students learn how to ride the bus and establish routines.

3 days ago, Deana Callipare
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High School is in session! 🔔 10th–12th grades participated in a staggered start to school yesterday, Aug. 25, and today, the high school had a full house with all students attending classes. 🏫 A staggered start allows 9th graders to learn their schedules and routines on a more individual basis before being joined by their upperclassmen. From QRT and lunch to jumping into the curriculum, students are on their way to real-world readiness.
3 days ago, Deana Callipare
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Three students sit around a table in a cafeteria, with a window behind them showing trees.
Two boys in a classroom setting, using laptops and books, one holding a yellow paper.
A group of students, seated on blue bleachers, listen to a woman in white standing at the top.
A classroom with students seated around desks; one wears a white shirt with "ST. IVES" printed on it. A teacher stands at a table with a laptop.
Great things are happening at FRSD for the 26–27 School Year! 👏 💙 💛

https://www.wtae.com/article/franklin-regional-murrysville-back-to-school/73518139?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&fbclid=IwY2xjawT7y1FwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMVRJanFidUljRVJoN1QxN2JzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeRQyb4OOJNNp71aLdCI1R-6VAyTXwpwVC0S8izTHaEoRPRBrf0leuzh8lox4_aem_G4pXJTCVG3xxd2IsNCVRxA
3 days ago, Deana Callipare

🛑 All Elementary buses are running approximately 15–20 minutes late on their homebound run today, Tuesday, Aug. 25. 🚌 Thank you for your patience and understanding as our youngest students learn how to ride the bus and establish routines.

4 days ago, Deana Callipare
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🏫✨ Before school starts vs. after school starts! 🐾

It’s wonderful to see our classrooms filled again with the energy, excitement, and smiles of our youngest learners! 💙😊

With the 2026–27 school year underway, our littlest Panthers are taking a deep dive into making new friends, exploring new experiences, learning, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. 📚🖍️🧸🌟
4 days ago, Deana Callipare
An empty classroom with rows of desks and chairs, a flat-screen monitor, and an American flag. The floor has a patterned design.
A classroom with desks arranged in a circle, children sitting and engaging in an activity. A flag and monitor are on the wall.
A classroom with children seated in rows of desks, a teacher leading a lesson in front.
🎉🐾 Welcome Back, FR PANTHERS! 🐾🎉

Today was filled with excitement, energy, and smiles 😊 as our halls were once again filled with students' laughter! 📚🏫💙

Here’s to an amazing school year! ✨🐾
4 days ago, Deana Callipare
Adults and children walk past parked yellow school buses on a sunny day. One adult wears a white shirt.
A school bus with red brake lights, parked. Students walk past the bus on a sidewalk.
An adult in a suit waves at children in shorts near a school building with brick and glass walls.
People in a school hallway. A man in a blue shirt shakes hands with a boy.
A boy wearing a light blue jacket, black shorts, and white sneakers walks on the sidewalk with a black briefcase.
Two girls stand near a brick wall, one with a backpack, the other in a denim dress. Behind them, a sign reads "Welcome to Franklin Regional Middle School."
Boy with backpack walks from sidewalk to open door of yellow school bus on sunny day.
Four children walk on a sidewalk, each carrying a blue water bottle. Two men in uniforms, one in a black shirt, watch over them. Cars park in a lot in the background.
A classroom with children sitting at desks. A teacher stands next to a monitor showing the text "GOOD MORNING."
Teacher in a red dress stands before a classroom of children seated at their desks.
✨ The night before school, and excitement is near,
A brand-new chapter is ready to begin this year! 🎒

Across our campuses, big things are taking shape—
New opportunities, new spaces, new paths to create.
From classrooms to fields, there’s so much in store,
And we can’t wait to welcome our Panthers once more. 🐾

⛳ At the high school, a new golf program takes flight,
With Fairways & Fitness bringing learning to new heights.
🏃‍♀️ On fields across campus, construction is underway,
Creating spaces where Panthers can learn, compete and play.

💡 Innovation Grants are bringing ideas to life,
Putting creativity and imagination into practice.
And at the Advanced Healthcare Academy,
Tomorrow’s healthcare leaders will begin building what’s next. 🩺

From hands-on learning to teamwork and play,
We’re preparing Panthers for their future every day.
With curiosity, courage, and purpose in view,
There’s no telling what this year’s Panthers will do. 🌟💙

The countdown is over. 🔽
Welcome back, Franklin Regional! 🐾✨
5 days ago, Deana Callipare
Woman in front of a classroom display. Table has a plant and dinosaur model.
A teacher stands in front of a desk with paperwork, a potted plant, and a colorful bulletin board.
Man sitting at a desk in an office with a laptop, books on shelves, and a green board.
Classroom with white walls and ceiling lights. Rows of desks and chairs face a large screen and bulletin boards.
A man standing in a classroom gestures while a woman sits at a table with various items.
Empty classroom with desks and chairs arranged in a circle. A flat screen TV and a clock are on the wall.
A person in a white coat sits at a round table in a classroom, with a whiteboard and trash bin nearby.
Brown banner displays "Welcome to FR Primary!" with a black panther face, yellow stars, and a snowy background.
Classroom with desks and chairs arranged in rows. A whiteboard is on the wall, and a flag is displayed above it.
A classroom with empty desks, chairs, a mounted flatscreen TV, and a woman seated at a desk with a laptop.
Today was a BUSY day as our annual opening days schedule came to a close! 🎉 The FR team came together to learn, prepare for the school year, connect with one another, and take some time to recharge before welcoming students back. 💙

This morning, staff participated in all-staff professional development, strengthening their skills and preparing for another successful year of supporting our students. 📚✨

AND THEN, the team chose their own adventures and focused on health and wellness 🤍🌿 through a variety of activities, including reading, walking, weightlifting, painting, spending time with farm animals, and more! 🎨📖🚶‍♀️🏋️‍♂️🐐

After a busy season of preparation, taking time to pause and recharge helps us return refreshed and ready to welcome our Panthers back! 🐾

When we invest in our FR team through professional development, health, and wellness, we strengthen their ability to inspire, support, and prepare our students for success. 💙

#FRProud #PantherPride #OpeningDays #StaffWellness #LifelongLearning
8 days ago, Deana Callipare
Woman with glasses hugs a white lamb. Behind them, a green fence is in front of a building.
A large group of people are seated in rows of chairs in an auditorium. A man stands at the front, addressing the audience.
Three women stand outside near a fence with a donkey. Two women touch the donkey. A distant building, cars, and trees are in the background.
Two women wearing glasses sit next to each other in an auditorium. One has a patterned shirt; the other wears a dark blue t-shirt.
Woman in pink dress pets goat through a metal fence. Trees and a building in the background.
Five adults in a gym, each holding a paddle. Two women and three men stand on a basketball court.
Two women sit at a table in a kitchen, one painting on paper, with a sunflower and paint supplies.
Four women sit around a kitchen table, each with a phone and plate, engaged in an activity with objects.
Four individuals sit around a table building a puzzle in a library.
💙💛 Once a Panther, always a Panther! 🐾

We were thrilled to welcome back two Franklin Regional alumni, Bhav Jain and Brooke Leopold, for our Opening Day All-Staff Meeting!

Both shared their journeys into healthcare and reflected on the incredible impact FR educators had in shaping their careers. Their stories were a powerful reminder that the influence of a teacher can last a lifetime.

We’re so proud of our alumni and grateful they came home to inspire our staff! Thank you, Bhav and Brooke! 💙💛

#PantherPride #OnceAPantherAlwaysAPanther #Alumni #EducationMatters
8 days ago, Deana Callipare
Three people stand together on stage; a man holds a blue bag, a woman holds a yellow bag, and a large screen displays "Portrait of a Learner".
A woman speaks at a podium; a large screen behind her displays a slide with a photo and text.
A person stands before a podium on stage. A screen shows a man with a graduation title.
Dear Franklin Regional Families,

The Franklin Regional School District will be closed to families and visitors on Friday, August 21, from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. to allow all district staff to participate in mandatory professional development in preparation for the upcoming school year.

During this time, families should refrain from coming to campus unless they have a previously scheduled appointment or visit. Additionally, please avoid calling district offices between 7:30 a.m. and 12 p.m., as calls will be directed to voicemail and may not be returned until offices reopen.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as our staff prepares for a successful 2026–2027 school year!

-FR Communications
10 days ago, Deana Callipare
Bus Information Reminders!
✅ Please continue to check PowerSchool until the first day of school, as changes to bus numbers, times, and/or stops may occur due to ongoing student enrollments.
🕒 Pick-up or drop-off times may fluctuate by 15 minutes from the scheduled time during the first 2 weeks of school while routines are established.
✉️ Those who have requested alternate transportation will receive a schedule via email.
11 days ago, Deana Callipare
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🎉 Welcome, Class of 2030! 💙💛

On Friday, our newest high schoolers gathered at FRSH for the annual Freshman Picnic! 🐾☀️

From enjoying lunch to meeting mentors and walking through their schedules, our 9th graders got a great start to their high school journey!

Here’s to an amazing four years, Class of 2030! 🎓💫 Welcome to Franklin Regional Senior High School! 🐾💙💛
13 days ago, Deana Callipare
Two individuals read papers in a corridor with a "GU PANTHERS" sign and a "PANTNER CAFE" sign.
A group of women, wearing t-shirts, sitting around a table in a booth with tiled walls.
Three people in a booth at a restaurant, one wearing glasses, eating food with drinks nearby.
Students sit around a table in a booth, some wearing casual clothing. Papers and pens are on the table.
Several children stand around a table with papers; one holds a paper. Behind them, a wall reads "GU PANTHERS."
Welcome to the FR Family! This week, the district welcomed some new faces through New Teacher Orientation. During new teacher orientation, the team gets to know the district and what makes it so special. They also get to have a bit of fun and team-building through a game of bocce ball and a district-wide scavenger hunt. Please join us in welcoming our new teachers! 💙💛🐾
16 days ago, Deana Callipare
Three women pose for a photo in front of a brick wall, each wearing different tops.
Three individuals stand in front of a brick wall. One wears glasses, a bow tie, and a white shirt. Another wears a watch, a black top, and a white cardigan. The third wears a blue shirt with a cartoon character.
Six young adults stand in a hallway, smiling at the camera, with brick walls, arched passageways, and a blue sign in the background.
A conference room has two people watching a presentation on a mounted television, one seated with a vase nearby.
An indoor court with a woman in black playing bocce ball. Others watch nearby. Blue and white walls.
Five adults stand in a line on a basketball court with a yellow and blue wall behind them.
Five individuals stand near a door, one holding papers. A TV displays an image above, with signs on walls.
Presenting the 26-27 Panther Marching Band 🎺 Today, the marching band hosted its annual preview show where where families and friends experienced the band’s halftime performance for the first time.  Today's event concluded with senior members running through the tunnel, marking their last high school band camp. 💙💛 Congratulations! 🎷 Be sure to catch this amazingly talented group of students at a home football game or an upcoming band festival.  #PantherProud
16 days ago, Deana Callipare
Planning your morning and afternoon commutes? Check out each FRSD's buildings' arrival and dismissal times. Remember to plan for extra time in your commute, always stop for school buses, and keep an eye out for more students and families walking on sidewalks. As a reminder, the first day of school is Tuesday, Aug. 25.
20 days ago, Deana Callipare
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🚨 Last Chance! 🚨

Time is running out to RSVP for the 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame celebration or become an event sponsor!

📅 Deadline: Friday, July 31

Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate our outstanding inductees and support a memorable evening honoring athletic excellence.

Reserve your seat or secure your sponsorship today! https://www.frsdk12.org/page/fr-athletic-hall-of-fame
about 1 month ago, Deana Callipare
👏 Citizenship at work! 🌟 Keep up the great work, team! 💙💛

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about 1 month ago, Deana Callipare