02/18/2026
Spring conferences are Thursday, March 5th. The PTO provides meals for teachers that spend their evenings at Ben Franklin meeting with families.
In order to provide these meals, the PTO relies on donations from our families. Donations can be made through School Pay, Venmo or you can sign up to bring an item at https://signup.com/go/fgdBXhQ
Please have all items to school by Wednesday, March 4th.
Thank you for helping to support our BFMS teachers and staff!
02/12/2026
Congrats Mrs. Hanson!! 💙
Congratulations to Ben Franklin Middle School Principal Kirstin Hanson on being named the 2026 North Dakota Middle Level Principal of the Year by the North Dakota Association of Secondary School Principals!
The honor recognizes Hanson’s student-centered leadership, commitment to strong school culture, and belief that the best schools are built through relationships, clarity of purpose, and a shared dedication to doing what is best for students. Hanson is in her fourth year as principal of Ben Franklin Middle School and her 14th year in education.
12/06/2025
Looking forward to this fun event!! 🎄
🎄 You’re Invited to Our 1st Annual Holiday Open House! 🎄
We’d love for you to join us as we celebrate the warmth and wonder of the season together with our BFMS family. Bring the whole crew for an evening filled with connection, laughter, and plenty of holiday cheer.
To support Liz’s Closet, we’re inviting guests to bring a non-perishable food item. Each donation earns you a ticket to vote in our coveted Holiday Door Decoration Competition—this year’s theme is “The Most Punderful Time of Year!” 🌟
We can’t wait to welcome you and share in the joy of this special tradition-in-the-making.
12/01/2025
Have a few hours to give on Friday evening? We are in need of volunteers to help sell concessions at the Wrestling jamboree!
This is a great way to support BFMS!
https://signup.com/go/xBNXdVf
11/22/2025
Tomorrow is the last night to order pizza to support BFMS! 💙🍕
When you order from Deek’s Pizza and use code BENFRANKLIN, 25% of your purchase supports Ben Franklin Middle School!
Every slice helps our students and staff! Thank you for supporting BFMS!
https://deekspizza.com/
11/20/2025
Who says pizza can’t make a difference? 😋
Order from Deek’s Pizza, use code BENFRANKLIN, and 25% of your order will go right back to Ben Franklin Middle School! 💙
Eat pizza ➡️ Support students ➡️ Everyone wins! 🍕🎉
11/17/2025
Skip the cooking this week and support BFMS! 🎉
Order from Deek’s Pizza and use code BENFRANKLIN at checkout — 25% of sales will be donated back to Ben Franklin Middle School! 🙌
https://deekspizza.com/
Eat pizza. Support BFMS!
11/16/2025
Help out Ben Franklin PTO with concessions help!
We will be having concessions at next month's Wrestling and Volleyball jamborees. All funds raised benefit BFMS students and staff!
December 5th & December 8th
signup.com
11/11/2025
Fun day for our BFMS students!!
10/12/2025
We are partnering with the Ben Franklin Middle School Student Ambassadors for a Liz's Closet Hygiene Challenge!
The team with the most donations will win a prize sponsored by the Ben Franklin PTO!
Donations should be brought to school through October 23rd.
Shop directly from the Amazon wishlist and have items sent to school! Make sure to add your student's team name to the checkout gift note so they get credit for their team!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1UC0XYNJB9851?ref_=wl_share
*Liz's Closet is a free, discrete, resource for Ben Franklin students. The closet is stocked with necessities including clothing, hygiene products, non-perishable food items, school supplies and more.