Franklin Middle School

10/08/2026

REMINDER: There is no school on October 9, 2026. Staff have a professional development day. We'll see our students back in class Monday, October 12. Review the District calendar at gbaps.org/26-27calendar.

Have a great weekend, families!

10/06/2026

Chief Financial Officer Angela Roble explains why an operational referendum is needed now, how the District has been working to address increasing costs, and the impact to students if the referendum is unsuccessful.

Learn more about the facts and financial realities facing our District at gbaps.org/2026referendum.

10/05/2026

💬 Chat with Mike! 🗨️ You're invited to meet Green Bay Area Public Schools Superintendent Michael Hernandez and share what you love about GBAPS and suggestions to make it better.

Join Superintendent Hernandez on October 6, 2026, at Festival Foods (2534 Steffens Ct, Green Bay, WI 54311) in the Deli section from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

He wants to chat with you! Feel free to ask Superintendent Hernandez about the November 2026 Referendum as well.

10/03/2026

The Green Bay Area Public School District is set to host the following meetings regarding the 2026-27 budget:
🔵 October 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. – Board of Education Work Session. The budget will be presented by Chief Financial Officer Angie Roble.
🔵 October 26, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. – Public Hearing. Immediately after the hearing, the Board of Education will hold their regular board meeting, at which they will hold a vote on the budget and tax levy.

Community members can provide input to the Board of Education regarding the budget by speaking at the Public Hearing on October 26, 2026. If members of the public have questions about speaking before the Board of Education, please see information regarding speaking at public meetings: https://bit.ly/47y5JoN

In addition, members of the public can always email the Board of Education at [email protected].

10/02/2026

October 2 is National Custodian Day! Please help us celebrate and thank our dedicated custodians throughout the Green Bay Area Public School District.

Our custodians work hard to keep our schools clean and safe for our students. Thank you, GBAPS Custodial team! 💙

10/01/2026

In this short video, Superintendent Michael Hernandez and Chief Financial Officer Angie Roble explain the November 3, 2026 referendum request, and why it is structured differently than the previous $16.5M operational referendum, which expires at the end of this school year.

➡️ Learn more about the facts and financial realities facing our District at gbaps.org/2026referendum.

10/01/2026

Happy National Principals Month! Show your principal you care with a note as a way to say thanks and celebrate.

09/30/2026

Do you know a deserving teacher or team of educators that you'd like to nominate? Nominations are now open for the Golden Apple Awards! 🍏

All nominations are due no later than 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Nominate an exemplary Green Bay Area Public Schools teacher here: https://bit.ly/4mPGaVJ

09/29/2026

Several Northeast Wisconsin school districts join the Green Bay Area Public School District in asking voters to consider a referendum this November. After 30+ years of revenue limits, and 17 years of revenue increases that have not kept up with inflation, school districts are finding it increasingly difficult to maintain school facilities and keep schools operating without the support of their community.

This article explains the financial pressures faced by school districts and why they continue to turn to referendums to ensure students have safe schools and what they need to be successful and contributing adults upon graduation.

➡️ Read more: https://bit.ly/4xSS5HJ

In an election year, some voters want to see a new Legislature tackle school funding as Wisconsin schools face rising costs and tight revenue limits.

09/25/2026

🍁 Check out this "Week in Pictures" video which has photos from the following schools 📷 Aldo, Baird, Beaumont, Danz, Eisenhower, Fort Howard, Howe, King, Lincoln, McAuliffe, Nicolet, Red Smith, Starr, Webster, Franklin, Washington, Northeast Wisconsin School of Innovation, Dr. Rosa Minoka-Hill School, Preble, and Southwest.