Franklin Community Schools

08/26/2026

Working together for Franklin! 🤝🏫🏛️

Each year, the Franklin Community Schools Board and Franklin City Council come together for a joint meeting to share updates, discuss issues that impact both organizations, and look for ways to continue moving our community forward.

These meetings also include an update from members of the Mayor’s Youth Council.

It’s a great example of what can happen when our schools, city, and community work together.

08/25/2026

🎶🏆 A championship worth celebrating... again!

We were proud to welcome members of the FCHS Sensations & Bella Voce choirs to the August School Board meeting for a special recognition of their incredible achievement as ISSMA State Champions! 🏆🎤

The two groups combined their voices at the Indiana State School Music Association State Finals, each earning the top honor in the state. Their accomplishment is a reflection of tremendous talent, dedication and countless hours of preparation.

Three student representatives attended the meeting on behalf of the choir to accept the recognition and celebrate this special accomplishment with our school community.

08/25/2026

Thanks to the Daily Journal for coming out to help us share more about Amanda Ray! She is still in the running for Indiana Teacher of the Year, and we are thrilled for her!

The school year may have just started.

08/25/2026

🩺🏥 What if you could design your own emergency department?

That’s exactly what students in Mr. Karns’ Biomedical Innovation class are doing for their first project of the year!

Students are designing their own emergency departments from the ground up. They're creating a functional floor plan, determining the equipment and supplies they’ll need, and considering the staffing required to make their department work. Then, they’ll put their designs to the test by showing how two fictional patients would move through their emergency department and receive care.

To help bring their ideas to life, students recently visited the Johnson Memorial Health Emergency Room to get inspiration and see firsthand how an emergency department is designed and operates.

From classroom concepts to real-world healthcare applications, these students are getting a look at what it takes to think like healthcare professionals! 👏🔬

08/24/2026

🎉 A new chapter for early learning in Franklin! 🐾

We’re excited to invite our families and community to celebrate the opening of Franklin Cub Academy! 💙

After years of growing preschool opportunities across Franklin Community Schools, we now have a dedicated home designed specifically for our youngest learners. Franklin Cub Academy brings two preschool opportunities together under one roof, creating a welcoming space where children can learn, grow, explore, and build the skills they need for kindergarten and beyond.

📅 Saturday, August 29
✂️ Ribbon Cutting: 10:00 a.m.
🏫 Community Open House: 10:15–11:30 a.m.
📍 The ribbon cutting will take place at the main entrance facing Sloan Drive. For parking, please use the 500 Earlywood Drive entrance.

08/24/2026

Congratulations to the Franklin Community High School band, recipient of the ISSMA All-Music Award for the 2025–2026 school year! 🎵

This outstanding honor celebrates the dedication, talent, and hard work of our student musicians throughout the year. 👏

A special thank-you to Sydney Stillabower for representing the group at the August School Board meeting, where they were recognized for this well-deserved achievement.

08/20/2026

🐾💙 We’re feeling extra thankful for our therapy dogs!

Joey stopped by Franklin Cub Academy yesterday, and it’s safe to say he brought plenty of smiles, cuddles, and calm to the classroom. 🐶✨

We’re so grateful for Joey, Hiro, and Benny who bring a little extra joy and comfort to our schools. They have a special way of making a great day even better, and sometimes, making a tough day a little easier.

08/19/2026

🌟 Big math talent deserves a big celebration! 🌟

Congratulations to Yuri and Jack, who were in third grade last year and have been selected as National Math Stars! 🧮⭐

Through a partnership between the Indiana Department of Education and National Math Stars, exceptional mathematical talent is being recognized across Indiana. This honor also gives our students the opportunity to apply for recognition through the national program.

We were proud to recognize these outstanding mathematicians at our August School Board meeting! 👏

Congratulations! Your hard work, curiosity, and love of learning are something to celebrate! 🎉📚

08/19/2026

Perfect!! 💯
We were thrilled to celebrate and recognize our students who achieved a perfect score on the IREAD assessment at the August School Board meeting! This outstanding accomplishment reflects exceptional reading skills, hard work, and a commitment to academic excellence. We are grateful for the parents and educators who supported them along the way! 📖👏

08/18/2026

🔥👩‍🍳Safety First!

Mrs. Surface's Family & Consumer Sciences students kicked off their kitchen learning with a little Safety Scavenger Hunt! 🕵️‍♀️

Students searched the kitchen for fire exits, fire extinguishers, alarms, and potential fire hazards. 🚨👀

They may have been pointing, posing, and playing along for the camera, but they were also learning some pretty important skills.