Franklin Educational Foundation

08/26/2026

LAST CALL FOR SELLERS!

Time to clean out those closets and turn your kids’ outgrown clothes, toys, books, and gear into cash!

Seller registration for the Franklin Educational Foundation Fall Children’s Consignment Sale on September 12 at Forest Park Middle School is closing soon!

Sellers keep 65% of their sales, while 35% supports the Franklin Educational Foundation and our work benefiting Franklin students and schools.

Don’t miss your chance to clear out the clutter, make some money AND support a great cause!

REGISTER HERE: https://www.franklineducationalfoundation.org/children-s-clothing-resale

08/22/2026

🌟 GOOD NEWS, GLOW RUNNERS! 🌟

We’ve extended the deadline to September 1 to guarantee your Glow Run shirt AND preferred size! Don’t miss out—register today and get ready to GLOW!

We will have a five 5k, 1 mile, family run and toddler dash in addition to all of the vendors and glow games. Sign up today!

https://franklin.arux.app/course/310/fall-2026/franklin-glow-run-walk-for-the-community

08/18/2026

We are thrilled to celebrate seven outstanding educators from across Franklin Public Schools who go above and beyond for their students and school communities every day:

Dustin Devine – Ben Franklin
Maria Waite – Country Dale
Ashley Imperiale – Pleasant View
Abigail Koldeway – Robinwood
Adrianna Dykstra – Southwood Glen
Tim Hogan – Forest Park
Paula Dryer – Franklin High School

Each recipient will receive a $500 award to use toward their classroom or school, or to support continuing education and professional development.

We are incredibly grateful for all of our Franklin educators and the dedication, creativity, patience, and a whole lot of heart they bring to our students each and every day. The impact you make reaches far beyond the classroom, and we are so thankful for everything you do.

Please join us in congratulating this year’s winners—and wishing all FPS teachers and staff an amazing 2026–27 school year!

08/13/2026

Please join us this Saturday night!

Join us this Saturday night for our kickoff event for the 2026-27 school year hosted by the Franklin Educational Foundation! The Back to School Night event takes place this Saturday, August 15, at the award-winning Franksville Craft Beer Garden beginning at 5pm!

🎵 Live music by Weston Ross (6–9 PM)
🌮 Multiple food trucks
🍺 26 WI craft beer taps, wine, hard seltzers, sodas, and more
🎯 Lawn games, playgrounds, and a sandbox for the kids
🔥 Reserved fire pits and tables for Franklin Public Schools families and staff
Located just 20 minutes from Forest Park Middle School, the Franksville Craft Beer Garden is a fun, family-friendly way to celebrate the end of summer and reconnect with the Franklin school community.

The Foundation will announce the 2026 Excellent Educator Award winners during the event, making it a special evening to recognize the teachers who help our students thrive. We hope to see you there!

08/12/2026

And here is our final round of our Excellent Educator Award nominees. Join us this Saturday from 5-7pm at our Back to School Night when we announce the winners for each school!

08/09/2026

The school competition is BACK for the Franklin Glow Run on September 19! We’re once again challenging all Franklin Public Schools to see which school can bring the MOST participants to the Glow Run.

Last year, Country Dale took the title. Students got to SLIME Mr. Blask at a school assembly and the Country Dale staff enjoyed a catered lunch hosted by the Franklin Educational Foundation!

So…who’s taking the title this year?

REGISTER HERE: https://www.franklineducationalfoundation.org/glowrun

Registrations AFTER August 21 will not be guaranteed a shirt. Registration ends SEPTEMBER 14th.

08/08/2026

Here is our second round of our Excellent Educator Award nominees. Join us next Saturday our Back to School Night at the Franksville Craft Beer Garden when we announce the winners for each school!

08/07/2026

Consignment AND Volunteer Registration is now OPEN for our Fall Consignment Sale. Mark your calendars for September 12!
https://www.franklineducationalfoundation.org/children-s-clothing-resale

07/29/2026

Join the us for the Franklin Glow Run on Saturday, September 19, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at Forest Park Middle School. The evening features something for everyone, including a Glow Hunt, Toddler Dash, 1-Mile Fun Run, 5K, Neon Yoga, and a Vendor Fair.

Registration is just $12 for adults and $8 for children, with proceeds supporting Franklin Educational Foundation programs that benefit students and teachers throughout Franklin Public Schools.

Don't wait! Register by August 21 to guarantee your event T-shirt. Gather your family, invite your neighbors, and come help us light up the night while supporting education in our community!

For more details: https://www.franklineducationalfoundation.org/glowrun

05/07/2026

Spots Are Still Available for the June 12 Golf Outing!

We are incredibly grateful to the amazing community of sponsors who have already stepped up to support our 30th Anniversary Tee Up for Education Golf Outing! Because of you, we’re able to fund student scholarships, recognize outstanding educators, provide innovative classroom grants, and support students in need across Franklin Public Schools.

It’s not too late to join this incredible group! We still have a limited number of sponsorship opportunities and golfer spots available—come be part of a fun, impactful day while making a difference for our students.

https://www.franklineducationalfoundation.org/golf26