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Franklin County — District Profile & Schools

Frankfort, Kentucky · Franklin County

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Key Dates — Franklin County School Calendar

The first day of school in Franklin County is Wed, Aug 12, 2026, and the last day of school is Wed, May 26, 2027, according to the district's published calendar. Scheduled breaks include Fall Break, No School (Mon, Oct 5, 2026 to Fri, Oct 9, 2026), Thanksgiving Break - No School (Mon, Nov 23, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026), Winter Break - No School (Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Thu, Dec 31, 2026), Spring Break - No School (Mon, Apr 5, 2027 to Fri, Apr 9, 2027).

First day of school
Wed, Aug 12, 2026
Last day of school
Wed, May 26, 2027
Fall Break, No School
Mon, Oct 5, 2026 to Fri, Oct 9, 2026
Thanksgiving Break - No School
Mon, Nov 23, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Winter Break - No School
Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Thu, Dec 31, 2026
Spring Break - No School
Mon, Apr 5, 2027 to Fri, Apr 9, 2027
Labor Day, No School
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Staff Day, No School for Students
Mon, Nov 2, 2026
Election Day, No School
Tue, Nov 3, 2026
New Years Day - No School
Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Staff Day - No School for Students
Mon, Jan 4, 2027
MLK Day - No School
Mon, Jan 18, 2027
President's Day - No School
Mon, Feb 15, 2027
Staff Day - No School for Students
Tue, Feb 16, 2027
PD Day - No School
Mon, Mar 22, 2027
Election Day - No School
Tue, May 18, 2027
6,188
Students
16
Schools
7 elem · 2 mid · 6 high
14.9:1
Student-Teacher
415 teachers
-1 - 12
Grades

Quick Facts

387
Avg. School Size
975
Total Staff

Franklin County Calendar

107 events

Jul 13 - 15

Event

Basketball Camp

Lady Flyers Hoops presents the Joey Thacker Basketball Camp from July 13-15, 8 AM - 12 PM. Available to boys and girls kindergarten-7th grade.

Mon, Jul 13

Event

Board Meeting

Tue, Jul 14

Event

FCS Family Engagement Pool Party

Join us for a Family Engagement Night at Juniper Hill Aquatic Center on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, from 7:00–9:00 PM! Meet district staff from Curriculum, Student Services, Transportation, Special Education, Pre-school, and more to learn how we’re supporting your child(ren) this school year. Free book for students K-5, along with strategies to support literacy at home.Free admission with confirmation of 2026-2027 student registration.Families can register at the event and receive pool entry, subjec

Mon, Jul 20

Event

Summer Feeding Program Pickup

Pickup is at Bondurant Middle School and Elkhorn Middle School. Make sure your SUN Meals car tag is clearly visible so we can get you moving quickly.

Aug 4 - 6

Event

Summer Youth Basketball Camp - Register Today!

REGISTER: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1POsHgicK0AOW7eMwAiNa5iArMTj_twGYMFqqdakdk0w/preview?edit_requested=trueSession 2 is open for registration! Plan for your K-6 students to improve their ball skills with the Flyers. FCHS Boys Basketball Coach Mac McIntosh is excited to host this year’s Flyers Youth Basketball Camp for boys in grades K–6.Camp Details:• Session 2: August 4-6 • Time: 5:30–8:30pm • Location: Franklin County High School • Cost: $90 per camper (includes camp shirt!) Venmo, Ca

Thu, Aug 6

Event

Class of 2030: Freshman Orientation

RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesxCV5n-VxlGr8n1x5hAc_WYSCTDEvf7bTZwqnD6LwOqvhJQ/viewformSchedule of Events: 4:30 pm - doors open5:00 pm - parent and student meeting in the gym with FCHS admin/faculty5:30-7:00 pm- students will be dismissed from the gym for informational sessions/rotations7:00 pm- parents pick students back upQuestions? Contact Morgan Wiley, CounselorEmail: morgan.wiley@franklin.kyschools.us

Fri, Aug 7

Event

Open House - High School Auxiliary Gyms

We are excited to welcome the public to an open house of our new auxiliary gyms at Franklin County and Western Hills High Schools. Following the open house, guests are welcome to cheer on our teams for a Friday night football scrimmage.

Mon, Aug 10

Event

Board Meeting

Wed, Aug 12

Event

First Day of School

Mon, Aug 17

Event

Boys Golf vs. Western Hills

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Contact

Address
190 Kings Daughters Drive #300
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone
(502)695-6700

Staff & Students

Teachers (FTE)
415
Total Staff
975
Data Source
NCES Common Core of Data
School Year 2023-24

Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin County

The first day of school in Franklin County is Wed, Aug 12, 2026, according to the district's published calendar.