About Franklin
Franklin is a sixth through eighth grade middle school. Staff is committed to providing impactful teaching and helping students socially, emotionally, and behaviorally. As a staff, we are committed to:
- Being student-centered
- Emphasizing positive relationships and a positive environment
- Building collaboration and teamwork skills
- Focusing on learning and growth
A middle school offers a gradual progression between life in elementary school and high school. Franklin Middle School provides this unique educational experience for the young people it serves, and places high priority on the following goals for students:
- Acquisition of basic skills and knowledge
- Development of a positive self-concept
- Exploration
- Development of a sense of belonging
- Transition
We invite students and parents to be involved. We welcome, and look forward, to the opportunity to collaborate. A community of connected students, parents, and staff makes for a strong school environment.
It’s a great day to be a Franklin Thunderbolt!
The 2023-2024 school year celebrates 100 years of Franklin excellence! Please check out the following recent article that was in the Gazette!
A message from our principal
Welcome to Franklin Middle School, home of the Thunderbolts! We are a historic neighborhood cornerstone and present day proud. We value a strong academic and social emotional learning environment that welcomes and embraces ALL.
We’re happy to have you here!
Jay Richardson
Principal