Franklinton Junior High School was thrilled to recently officially open its doors to a newly renovated space. The 86 year old building, constructed in 1938 for likely half than the its current population of 7th and 8th graders, is now a place that enhances learning while providing a safer and healthier environment for students and staff. Principal Misty Polk is pleased that FJHS is now a place where students and community can thrive.
Attending the official opening ceremony of FHS was current and former employees of Washington Parish Schools. From left to right in the photo above are Dana Knight, Business Office Director; Lisa Magee, Director of Personnel; Christina McMillan, Director of Federal Programs; Grant Gerald (partially hidden) former Supervisor of Instruction; Sandy Morgan, former Supervisor of Instruction; Tricia Smith, Director of Student Support Services; Scott Breland, School Board Member, District 6; Keri Crowe, Supervisor of Instruction; Misty Polk, Franklinton Jr. High School Principal; Jennifer Thomas, Superintendent of Schools; Lesley McKinley, School Board President and Board Member District 9; Former FJHS Principals, Tiffany Hughes Smith, Current Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance; Beverly Young; Keith Giles, School Board Member District 1; Former Principals Linda Crain and Pauline Bankston; and Senator Beth Mizell.
