FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin Community Schools has announced the appointment of Ryan Wagner as principal of Franklin Community High School (FCHS).
Dr. Clendenning made the recommendation at the February School Board meeting, following Mr. Wagner’s successful tenure as interim principal.
Wagner began his tenure at FCHS as an associate principal before serving as an interim principal. This is Wagner’s 18th year in education, and 11th year as an administrator.
He is known for putting students at the center of every decision, bringing an innovative mindset and creative problem-solving approach focused on supporting student growth, achievement, and success.
Wagner said, “Franklin possesses an incredible amount of commonalities with my hometown of Yorkville, Illinois. In my short time since being hired last year as the associate principal, I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the students and celebrating their unique individual accomplishments."
The new principal replaces Steve Ahaus, who transitioned to the position of Chief Financial Officer.
SEYMOUR, Ind. - A two-vehicle collision involving a wrong-way driver claimed three lives on I-65 near Seymour early Sunday morning, August 23. Shortly after 2:30 a.m., a caller reported a head-on crash on southbound I-65 in Jackson County, about one mile south of Seymour.
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus City Hall welcomed 18 students from Miyoshi-Minami Junior High School in Miyoshi, Japan, for a tour and a firsthand look at city government as part of the long-standing sister‑city exchange on Thursday, August 20.
FRANKLIN, Ind. - Phase 1 of the Graham Road project begins on or after Monday, August 24. The contractor says Graham Road will be fully reconstructed from Earlywood Drive to Paul Hand Boulevard, and the bridge over Canary Creek will be replaced.
INDIANAPOLIS - At the Indiana State Fair on Wednesday, August 19, the Indiana Department of Agriculture presented several Bartholomew and Johnson County farm families with a Hoosier Homestead Award in recognition of their commitment to Indiana agriculture.