Franklin PTSA

eQuake Newsletter

October 19th 2025

10/20 PTSA Community Meeting
10/31 AP exam registration due
11/8 "Going Once" Auction
Class of 2026 information
Franklin Merch Sale
Final Fall Athletics Schedule

Mural in FHS by Jazmynn M Alena H and Cam C

Franklin Mural by former FHS students

Jazmynn M, Cam C, and Alena H.

Join Zoom Meeting

PTSA Virtual Community Meeting

Monday October 20th at 7:00PM

Join the ZOOM Meeting with this link

1-hour agenda:

Budget & upcoming events
Community feedback- what does PTSA do?
Principal Q&A with Erik Weiss
Senior parents- we'll have a special GRADS! break-out room to start planning Class of 2026 graduation celebration events.

Franklin PTSA Auction

Tickets are going fast- get yours today!

Event Details

Date: Saturday, November 8th, 2025

Time: 6:00PM – 9:00PM

Location: Lakewood Seward Community Club

4916 S Angeline Street, Seattle, WA 98118

Dress Code: Casual attire

Your $50 Ticket Includes:

Entry
1 drink ticket
Dinner
Music and Entertainment
Dessert Dash and more

*All proceeds go to the Franklin PTSA to support Franklin High School!

AP EXAM FEES

Friday October 31- Final day to register and pay for AP Exams.

Students register through the code given by their classroom teacher.

To pay the fees:

$125 per exam or $20 per exam FRL.
Pay on SchoolPay (follow link from your family SOURCE page.
Avoid SchoolPay Fees: Students/parents can also pay in person with Ms. Leverenz, FHS Fiscal Specialist, in the Main Office. Pay in cash or checks payable to Franklin High School.

Links to Counseling News with more details

Seniors- Class of 2026

Complete your PE credit/PE waivers and Service Learning Hours by APRIL 24th 2026. See counselors for more info.
Get help with College applications EVERY Thursday during lunch in the library. Seattle Promise and Common App applications are now open.
UW Essay Workshop 4-6 PM in the FHS Library on Tuesday, October 21
Fill out the FAFSA and the WAFSA (see below).

Students who don't qualify for federal financial aid may qualify for aid from Washington state. VISIT https://wsac.wa.gov/ .

Unlock some Fantastic Financial Aid! Fill out the FAFSA

On September 19th,2025, Governor Ferguson established the Washington Completes FAFSA campaign, but you have to fill out the forms to get the $$.

Washington provides some of the most generous state financial aid in the country — nearly half of Washington households qualify to receive financial aid through the Washington College Grant, also known as WA Grant. WA Grant can also be used for registered apprenticeships or a qualifying “on-the-job training program.

Most people should complete a FAFSA to get the most money available.

Apply for FAFSA

Check out Metro League

Athletics this week

Mon Oct 20

Golf tournament @West Seattle
7:00PM varsity volleyball @home

Wednesday Oct 22

7:00PM varsity volleyball @Ingraham

Thu Oct 23

5:30PM soccer vs Nathan Hale @Jane Adams Middle School

Saturday Oct 25

12:00PM football vs Ingraham @SWAC

Friday Oct 31, 4:00PM & Sat Nov 1, 3:30PM

swim championships @ Snohomish Aquatic

Franklin Merch

by the PTSA

On sale now!

Hoodies, Hats, and Pajama Pants, all just $28 each (fees applied at checkout).

These quality items will make awesome holiday gifts for your student or your favorite alumni or staff member!

Visit our Merch store today

Join us!

Become a Member (membership must be renewed annually)

Check out our new Website

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