Message From The Principal
Dear Franklin Pierce High School Community,
As we begin this school year, I’m excited to enter my third year as your principal—building on the momentum we’ve created together and continuing to shape a school where every student feels seen, valued, and inspired to achieve. My focus this year is on deepening the connection between our classrooms and our community—because our greatest success happens when we learn, grow, and lead together.
One of the most exciting new steps in this work is something we’re calling Marzano Hour—the brilliant idea of our Family Engagement Coordinator, Bonita Lee. This will be a regular time (weekly or every other week) when students can sign up for a conversation directly with me. Whether they want to share ideas, ask questions, raise concerns, or just talk about what’s on their mind, my door will be open. The goal is simple: make sure student voices are not only heard, but actively shape the decisions we make and the culture we create at FPHS.
Just as we’re making space for more direct conversations with students, we will also continue our regular parent partnership meetings throughout the year. These gatherings are open to all families and will focus on listening, learning, and working together to ensure every student is supported and celebrated.
Both Marzano Hour and our parent partnership meetings tie directly to my Target for Growth: Centering Community Perspectives. We can’t truly serve our students and families without understanding their lived experiences in real time—not just through surveys or secondhand reports. These opportunities will help ensure your perspectives are a cornerstone of our work.
Franklin Pierce High School is more than a place of learning—it’s a place of belonging. This year, I’m committed to building on our strengths while also making space for authentic conversations that will help us grow in ways that matter most to you.
Thank you for your continued support. Let’s make this year one of connection, achievement, and shared pride.
