Welcome to Franklin County School District
Mission: Provide students the opportunity to achieve their potential in an environment conducive to optimal learning.
"Encourage, Empower, Enhance"
Franklin County School District is thrilled to announce and celebrate several of our schools for their outstanding accomplishments!
We are proud to share that Sewanee Elementary has been recognized as a Reward School for 2023-2024 for outstanding student success in achievement and growth. Sewanee was one of only 377 schools across the state to receive this designation, which recognizes high levels of performance and/or improvement in performance by meeting objectives across performance indicators and student groups.
We also proudly recognize Broadview Elementary for achieving a Level 5 in Student Achievement for 2023-2024 and Franklin County High School for achieving a Level 5 in College and Career Readiness for 2023-2024.
Congratulations to all of our schools for their hard work and dedication!
Hydroponics Flex Farms at FCHS
Franklin County High School's hydroponics system have produced three locally grown harvests, providing fresh lettuce to the salad bar! Vonda Bradford, Director of Nutrition for the district, states "this project not only brings fresh, nutritious produce to our students' plates but also teaches them the value of sustainable agriculture right in our district!" They can't wait to incorporate these homegrown goodies into our school meals, giving our students the freshest, healthiest options available. Stay tuned for updates on how they're bringing farm-to-table straight to our schools!
About the Flex Farm:
It is a mobile indoor vertical hydroponic system. By mimicking nature's design, Flex Farms grow food faster, in less space, and with less water and electricity than traditional agriculture. The Flex Farm requires only a standard electrical outlet and about 9 square feet of space to grow leafy greens, herbs, strawberries, cucumbers, peppers and more year-round in any climate.
Flex Farm Facts:
- Grows more than 25 lbs every 28-day cycle
- Only 1-3 hours per month to maintain
- Harvest up to 3,400 plants or 2,500 equivalent 2 oz servings annually
- It is 40% more energy efficient vs other hydroponic systems
- 98% less land is required to grow hydroponically vs traditional agriculture
- 98% less water is required to grow hydroponically vs traditional agriculture