Franklin Public Schools WI

Just a reminder that Monday, April 27, 2026 is a NO SCHOOL DAY for students and a Professional Development Day for Staff. We are excited to see all students back at school on Tuesday!

👏✨ Forest Park 8th graders recognized by the South Milwaukee Optimist Club! Student Council leaders were honored for their collaboration & commitment, received certificates, and enjoyed a sweet surprise 🍦 💛 Celebrating student leadership and “bringing out the best in kids!”

Last week, @FranklinSabers Project Lead The Way Principles of Biomedical Science students were trained by Franklin Fire Dept for "Stop the Bleed" certification! Students worked on applying direct pressure, bandaging, tourniquet application, and wound packing!! Thank you!🩸

Sunday - 55 @FranklinSabers National Honor Society members participated in their annual Spring Road Clean Up - 51st Street from Rawson to Puetz & Drexel Ave from 68th to 35th. Thank you students & to City of Franklin for the Adopt-A-Roadway program! #BetterCommunity

Congrats to @FranklinSabers educators Allison Umhoefer (Music) & Mary Piwaron (Social Studies) on being named 2026 Herb Kohl Teacher Fellows! Chosen from 1,200+ nominations, they’re recognized for leadership & impact on students. Each receives $6K + a $6K school grant. 👏

@FranklinSabers Student Senate hosted a @redcrossofwisconsin Blood Drive earlier this week at FHS. The event had around 50 donations. Stewardship like this, lead by our students only helps us to fully be a #BetterCommunity. THANK YOU to all our volunteers and donors!

🖤💛 Join us May 13 at 5 PM! Celebrate National Physical Fitness & Sports Month with a SaveStation & AED ribbon cutting at the CERC. Stay for CPR training, heart health resources & refreshments from Diverse Grounds ☕ Together, we’re building a safer, healthier Franklin! ❤️

🏗️🎨 FHS Design Capstone students got a real-world look at architecture & interior design with PRA during a visit tied to the high school construction project! From career paths to design decisions & materials, students explored it all! 🖤💛

👮‍♂️🐾 FHS sophomores learned about careers in law enforcement from Franklin PD officers—plus a visit from therapy dog Clover! Even better: Clover met Sadie, FHS’s therapy dog… instant best friends. 🐾🍌 Real-world learning in action! 🖤💛

4K Wraparound Care Registration Opens Mon 4/13 ⏰ Opens online at NOON, Spots are limited, so we encourage families to be ready! 🆕 Our webpage includes all details: 🔗 Learn more and get ready to register: tinyurl.com/fps4kwac

👏✨ Country Dale “Stu Cru” recognized! ~30 Student Council leaders were surprised by the Optimist Club for their impact at CD, including the recent 600+ cereal box donation drive they led! The Optimist Club provided Oscar's Frozen Custard & certificates recognizing the students!

🖤 FPS Shares Data Strategies at National Level Dr. Annalee Bennin & Mark Grunske presented at thee @Qualtrics X4 Conference, highlighting how FPS uses data + stakeholder voice to drive results. 📊

☀️ Happy Spring Break! No School Monday, March 30th to Friday, April 3rd! District schools & the ECC District Office will be closed to the public during Spring Break, unless there are activities scheduled through the Community Ed & Rec Department. See you on Monday, April 6th!

🖤💛 Empowering the Next Gen of Women in Manufacturing Ms. Noel Bisog brought FHS students together for a waffle bar + powerful conversation on thriving in a male-dominated field. Student leaders & Alumni voices: "Keep pushing. Support each other!" #WomenInManufacturing

Recently, our Forest Park Middle School Tech Ed program was named "Program of the Year" by the Wisconsin Technical Education Association. This video put together by @peercanvas shares details about our program! Check it out: youtu.be/SXzpkeG2p1U

🏗️📐Real-World Learning in Action! FHS sophomores heard from Mike Hacker (Cadence Consulting) as part of our Academic & Career Speaker Series—learning how architects are problem solvers, vision creators, & certified professionals. Students also got a look at FHS future plans!🖤💛

🏆 Forest Park MS named Program of the Year by the Wisconsin Technology Education Association! 🖤💛 Congrats to Doug Johnson & Craig Adams for their leadership, innovation, & impact on students. #FranklinPride #WTEA 🖤💛

📚✨ Our educators spent today learning, collaborating, & growing during our PD day! From AI integration to literacy, SEL, & student supports, staff engaged in meaningful sessions to strengthen their practice! The Ability Center was on hand & all-inclusive activities!

🎭 Premiering Thurs! Chicago: Teen Edition 📅 March 19–22 📍 Saber Center for the Performing Arts Glitz, glamour & showstopping hits like All That Jazz 🎶 💃 Dress in your best 1920s style & join the fun—this show is the cat’s pajamas! 🎟️ tinyurl.com/scpatix

👏✨ Student leaders shining at Ben Franklin Elementary! Surprised at a Student Council meeting, students were recognized by the Southwest Milwaukee Optimist Club for their impact—trail cleanups, food drives & Spirit Days! 💛🎉 #StudentLeadership