Welcome to Franklin Middle School!
Announcements
- May 21-June 5: SOL testing. Please visit our News and Events page for a complete test schedule and tips to help your child succeed, or click here.
Information and News of Interest
Lawrence Walker, Franklin's Retired Band Director, honored by School Board
Franklin's Music Hall was dedicated to Lawrence Walker at the May 9 School Board meeting. Mr. Walker retired from Franklin MS last year after a long and distinguished career as our Band Director.
Bike Racks at Franklin
We are pleased to announce that starting May 8, racks for up to 40 bikes will be available for students who wish to bike to school. Students will be required to walk their bikes on school grounds, have a helmet, and lock their bikes to the rack. For more information and safety tips to consider, please read the Bicycle Riding to School Fact Sheet.
Franklin Band and Orchestra Camp
Registration for the Franklin Band and Orchestra camp is now open! Camp will run from June 24 - July 18, Monday - Friday (no camp July 4 or 5). Highlights include sectionals with instrumental specialists; special classes for beginning band and strings students; and a concert performance featuring all performance groups. Please click here to read an informational letter from the Camp Director, which includes first-day audition details. Additional information, including registration forms and audition music, can be found under Departments - Band, Orchestra, and Chorus, or by clicking here.
Kiteline Now Available
The latest edition of Kiteline, the Franklin Middle School principal's newsletter, is now available. Please click here to read Mrs. Eisenberg's message to the community, notes from the assistant principals, information about upcoming SOL testing, and much, much more.
Secondary Enrichment Program:
Registration is now open for FCPS Secondary Enrichment Classes. Please click here to view the course offerings, and feel free to contact the Secondary Enrichment Office at 703.658.1289 for further information.
Curious about the Nutrition Program in Fairfax County? Please visit the following links to learn more about FCPS Food Services.
- FCPS Food and Nutrition Services, http://www.fcps.edu/fs/food/
- FCPS Wellness Policy for Students, http://www.fcps.edu/fs/food/documents/wellnessbrochure.pdf
Reminder! All visitors to the building must report directly to the main office upon arrival.
Late buses are currently scheduled for Mondays at 4:15, and Wednesdays & Thursdays at 5:15.
