FREE Empty Bowls Open Studio bowl-making - February 26

FREE Empty Bowls Open Studio bowl-making - February 26

Looking for a fun, creative way to give back? Join us for a FREE Empty Bowls Open Studio bowl-making on Thursday, February 26th from 5:30pm to 7pm at Franklin High School.

Whether you’re a pro or have never touched clay, we’ll provide everything you need to create a ceramic bowl that will be given to attendees at the 11th Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser on May 14th.

This free event is open to individuals ages 8+ (kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult).

Space is limited so please sign up only if you can make it, and remember to cancel if plans change so someone else can join! Sign-up link.

Questions? Reach out to Jen Johnson at jjohnson@franklinfoodpantry.org

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FHS Frosh Banquet scheduled for March 27, 2026

FHS Frosh Banquet scheduled for March 27, 2026

Freshman Banquet will be on March 27th.

Start preparing your outfits for the Hawaiian Theme.

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FHS Theater Co scheduled for METG performance on Feb 28 at Middleboro High School

FHS Theater Co scheduled for METG performance
on Feb 28 at Middleboro High School

"Where is your favorite school headed for Prelims?!

Visit www.METG.org to see the full schedule and to get your tickets today!

We can’t wait to see you on February 28th!"

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FHS Sophomore Spring Fling tickets and contract required for March 13 event

FHS Sophomore Fling tickets and
contract required for March 13 event

Ticket link -  https://unipaygold.unibank.com/transactioninfo.aspx

Select Franklin High School, then Class of 2028

Franklin High School Welcomes Eighth Grade Students for Panther Pride Night

Franklin High School welcomed incoming eighth graders and their families during a recent Panther Pride Night, giving students an early look at academics, activities and student life ahead of their transition to high school this fall.

Current eighth graders and their families visited the high school to learn about course offerings, extracurricular activities and life at FHS. Middle school students toured the school and spoke with current FHS students, coaches and faculty about their future at the school.

Franklin High School Welcomes Eighth Grade Students for Panther Pride Night

Families listened to an academic scheduling presentation in the auditorium, where department leaders and the administrative team explained what to expect for course schedules.

More than 35 clubs were represented at a club and activities fair in the cafeteria, where middle school students spoke with FHS students and club advisors about the many extracurricular options available. Students also had the opportunity to meet with athletes and coaches from more than 30 athletic teams.

The evening allowed eighth grade students to learn more about the support and offerings available to them at the high school. They began to familiarize themselves with the building as well as some of the people within it as they toured the school and heard from current students.

"We were thrilled to welcome the Class of 2030 into the high school for Panther Pride Night," Principal Maria Weber said. "With the leadership of our Director of Guidance Heather McVay, students and families were able to get clear, helpful information about academics and the scheduling process at Franklin High School. We thank our middle school families for attending, and we look forward to welcoming them back in the fall."

"Panther Pride Night was a demonstration of the community we strive to foster within Franklin Public Schools," Superintendent Lucas Giguere said. "Providing the eighth grade class with an opportunity to speak with current Franklin High School students helps to alleviate some of the questions and concerns middle school students might have. Thank you to all of the high school students, faculty, staff and coaches for volunteering their time. Their willingness to share their experiences and meet the eighth grade class truly made the evening a success."

Additional pix available - https://41518511.hs-sites.com/franklin-high-school-welcomes-eighth-grade-students-for-panther-pride-night

Franklin High School Celebrates Student-Athlete Achievements from Fall 2025

Principal Maria Weber and Athletic Director Karrah Ellis are proud to share that Franklin High School is celebrating a lengthy list of individual honors earned by its student-athletes and coaches during the fall 2025 season.

These awards, distinctions and all-star selections add to the many team accomplishments that made this one of the school’s strongest fall athletic seasons in recent years, including Franklin High Cheerleading winning the Division I State Championship and the Girls Volleyball victory in the MIAA Division I State Championship, marking the program’s first-ever state title.

The individual accomplishments achieved by Franklin’s student-athletes and coaches during the fall 2025 season include the following:

• Alex Weber, Football — Defensive MVP, Hockomock League Kelly-Rex Division; MHSFCA All-State; Boston Globe All-Scholastic Honorable Mention; Hockomock Sports Football Player of the Year Honorable Mention; Hockomock Sports Top 5 Athlete
• Stephon Reed, Football — Hockomock League Kelly-Rex Division; Hockomock Sports Top 5 Wide Receiver
• Keaton Cooper, Football — Hockomock League Kelly-Rex Division; Hockomock Sports Top 5 Offensive Lineman
• Adrian Rampiono, Football — Hockomock League Kelly-Rex Division; Hockomock Sports Top 5 Defensive Lineman
• Jason Proenca, Boys’ Soccer — EMSCA All-Star; Hockomock League Kelly-Rex Division; Hockomock Sports Second Team All-11; MetroWest Daily News All-Star
• Morgan Lovell, Girls’ Soccer — Boston Globe All-Scholastic Team; Boston Herald All-Scholastic; EMSCA First Team All-Star; EMSCA All-State Team; Hockomock Sports First Team All-11; Hockomock League Kelly-Rex Division; MetroWest Daily News All-Star
• Lily Strong, Girls’ Soccer — Hockomock League Kelly-Rex Division; Hockomock Sports Second Team All-11; Hockomock Sports Underclassman of the Year; EMSCA Second Team All-Star
• Devon Barry, Field Hockey — Boston Globe All-Scholastic Team; Boston Herald All-Scholastic; Hockomock Sports First Team; Hockomock League Kelly-Rex Division; MSFHCA Best of 60
• Jossie Camp, Field Hockey — Boston Globe All-Scholastic Team; Boston Herald All-Scholastic; Hockomock Sports First Team; Hockomock League Kelly-Rex Division
• Ella Marzulla, Field Hockey — Hockomock League Kelly-Rex Division; Hockomock Sports First Team
• Makayla Kuykendall, Girls’ Volleyball — MVP, Hockomock League Kelly-Rex Division; Boston Globe Volleyball Athlete of the Year; Boston Globe All-Scholastic; Boston Herald All-Scholastic; Hockomock Sports Player of the Year; MCVCA Division I Tournament All-Star
• Olivia Albert, Girls’ Volleyball — Boston Globe All-Scholastic; Hockomock Sports First Team; Hockomock League Kelly-Rex Division; MCVCA Division I Tournament All-Star
• Emma Cunningham, Girls’ Volleyball — MCVCA Division I Tournament All-Star; Hockomock League Kelly-Rex Division Honorable Mention
• Stella Nappa, Girls’ Cross Country — MVP, Hockomock League Kelly-Rex Division
• Kyle Twomey, Boys’ Cross Country — MVP, Hockomock League Kelly-Rex Division
• Ben Burgess, Golf — Hockomock League Kelly-Rex Division All-Star

In addition to student honors, several Franklin High School coaches were recognized for their leadership and excellence:

• Nick Goldman, Boys’ Soccer — Hockomock Sports Coach of the Year
• Jodi Klein, Girls’ Soccer — Hockomock Sports Coach of the Year
• Michelle Hess, Field Hockey — Boston Globe All-Scholastic Coach
• Chris Ridolifi, Girls’ Volleyball — Boston Globe All-Scholastic Coach

Girls Volleyball took home the MIAA Division I State Championship

Principal Weber and Athletic Director Ellis applauded all of Franklin High School’s student-athletes for their teamwork and dedication, applauding them for the hard work they put in on a regular basis, with the awards and distinctions from Fall 2025 attesting to this. Principal Weber and Athletic Director Ellis also commended all of the school's coaches for their dedication and commitment, helping their students to achieve so much in class and on the playing field. 

“This fall truly captured the best of Franklin athletics, and these individual student accomplishments are a reflection of the discipline, teamwork and resilience our athletes demonstrate every day,” said Athletic Director Ellis. “From league honors to all-state recognition, our students and coaches represented Franklin with pride and set an outstanding standard for excellence.”

“Our students and coaches continue to make our entire school community proud,” said Principal Weber. “Their achievements on the field and on the court are matched by their character, leadership, and commitment in the classroom. This was a remarkable fall season for our teams, filled with so many amazing individual accomplishments, and we look forward to building on this success in the seasons to come.”

Additional photos can be found -> https://www.franklinps.net/article/2559807

Audio recording of the January 13, 2026 Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting in 3 parts (audio)

FM #1635-36-37 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, numbers 1635-36-37 in the series. 

This session shares part of the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 7 PM. All 7 members participated for this 4 hour plus session. 

 

• 1635 - covers the opening, Citizen comments, and everything else except  (approx. 1 hour 28 mins)

• FHS Program of Studies discussion (see 1636) 

• Teaching & Learning presentation & discussion (see 1637)  

• 1636 - segment from the meeting covering the FHS Program of Studies (approx. 51 mins)  

• 1637 - segment from the meeting Teaching & Learning presentation & discussion  (approx. 2 hrs. 3 mins)

  

Audio 1635 https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1635-fps-sch-cmte-mtg-p1-of-3-01-13-26/

Audio 1636 https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1636-fps-sch-cmte-mtg-p2-of-3-01-13-26/

Audio 1637 https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1637-fps-sch-cmte-mtg-p3-of-3-01-13-26/

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Additional notes on the meeting recap can be found ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/01/school-committee-approves-trip-program.html 

1-13-26 Superintendent's Report to School Committee

https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/Fpsd/2bffecf5-a348-467c-bf10-6b238a5d4577/1-13-26-Superintendents-Report-to-School-Committee.pdf?disposition=inline

2026-27 FHS Program of Studies Presentation

https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/Fpsd/9b101140-9f6a-41fe-aed3-7049f5df6797/2026-27-FHS-Program-of-Studies-Presentation.pdf?disposition=inline

Final January 2026 Assessment Presentation

https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/Fpsd/f93932c6-c93c-4de1-94be-d429f0ef6199/Final-January-2026-Assessment-Presentation.pdf?disposition=inline

FPS Child Care Presentation 1_13_2026

https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/Fpsd/05d7d3a4-1581-482d-8807-b0fe22ba8d87/FPS-Child-Care-Presentation-1_13_2026.pdf?disposition=inline

_SC Galapagos Presentation

https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/Fpsd/5fadd50c-2e04-4b19-8e85-df8622bc8aa8/Discussion_Action_A_-_Galapagos_Islands_Trip.pdf?disposition=inline

audio segment 1635 has this portion of the meeting

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news 

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Chalkboard chat condenses the 4 hour Jan 13, 2026 School Cmte meeting to an hour (video & audio)

FM #1627 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1627 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with School Committee member Reis Hansen.  We had our discussion via Zoom on Friday, January 16, 2026. We condense and get into the explanations behind the key items from the recent School Committee meeting January 13, 2026.

Our conversation covered the following topics:

Early insights on role as school committee member

Subcommittee work on Policy & Horace Mann Legacy

Meeting recap

Recognition of cheerleaders

FHS trip to Galapagos for 2027 was approved

FHS 2026-27 Program of Studies Update

how courses are added, selection by students  

Office of Teaching & Learning District Assessment Presentation

The role of teaching & learning

The use of data to provide support and interventions as needed

MCAS still used just not a requirements for graduation

Franklin Childcare Presentation

The planning underway for initial opening for 9 student with 2 teachers

For school dept personnel first, then Town employees

Further expansion possible for community over time

Can provide revenue to sustain program 

We close with a discussion on screen time and use of technology in the classroom

    based upon a resident comment

Our conversation runs about 72 minutes. Let’s listen

Video link ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnBKBSydGU4

Audio link ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1627-chalkboard-chat-01-16-26/

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School Committee page (with contact info) ->  https://www.franklinps.net/o/fpsd/page/school-committee 

School Committee subcommittee assignments -> 

https://www.franklinps.net/o/fpsd/page/subcommittees-and-liaisons 

Franklin TV video for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaXy2prDrCI 

Agenda ->  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01132026-2086 

Meeting packet folder (copies of the presentation are not yet available, once posted they should be in this folder) ->  https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2025---26-meeting-packets/january-13%2C-2026-sc-meeting-packet/24614180 

Pictures of the slides shared captured in one album for 

The Galapagos trip presentation ->  https://photos.app.goo.gl/amcYuXHUxJfRbu6Y7 

The FHS Program of Studies -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/p5zRxxEXyke76hV66 

Teaching & Learning update -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/LotQq5wCQJ8qJmUy9 

Little Solutions Childcare update ->    https://photos.app.goo.gl/JoMPxdB2v7a2TMV26 

 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news 

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

A Cappella Music Festival – Live at 3 Restaurant - Feb 7

 A Cappella Music Festival – Live at
Franklin High School! - Feb 7

Updated Feb 7

IMPORTANT SHOW/SNOW RELATED NEWS!!!!! The town has cancelled all events on school property this Saturday, February 7th. THIS CONCERT HAS MOVED TO THE RESTAURANT "3" AT 461 WEST CENTRAL STREET IN FRANKLIN!!!! SHOW WILL STILL START AT 7:30PM, BUT WILL NOW BE UPSTAIRS AT 3.

Looking for something fun and different to do on a Saturday night? 

Tim Seamans and I are proud to bring to town Saturday, February 7th at the Franklin High School Theater an unforgettable evening of live vocal music featuring three outstanding collegiate a cappella groups:

• The Colgate Thirteen
• The Tufts Jackson Jills
• The Fairfield Crust

From tight harmonies to show-stopping arrangements, this is a concert that will surprise, impress, and leave you smiling all the way home.

Doors open: 7:00 PM
Show starts: 7:30 PM

Tickets: $5 (+ small processing fee)

All event details and tickets can be found on Eventbrite — grab yours and we hope to see you there!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-cappella-music-festival-at-franklin-high-school-tickets-1980463761423

School Committee approves trip, program of studies, & hears updates on Teaching Learning, childcare (video)

The Franklin School Committee meeting on Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026 with all 7 members present in Council Chambers to cover a very full agenda in almost 4 1/2 hours.

Franklin TV video for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaXy2prDrCI

Agenda ->  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01132026-2086 

Superintendent's Report

1-13-26 Superintendent's Report to School Committee

https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/Fpsd/2bffecf5-a348-467c-bf10-6b238a5d4577/1-13-26-Superintendents-Report-to-School-Committee.pdf?disposition=inline

II. Guests/Presentations

A. FHS Galapagos Field Trip

 _SC Galapagos Presentation  https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/Fpsd/5fadd50c-2e04-4b19-8e85-df8622bc8aa8/Discussion_Action_A_-_Galapagos_Islands_Trip.pdf?disposition=inline

B. FHS 2026-27 Program of Studies Update – Dr. Weber

 2026-27 FHS Program of Studies Presentation  https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/Fpsd/9b101140-9f6a-41fe-aed3-7049f5df6797/2026-27-FHS-Program-of-Studies-Presentation.pdf?disposition=inline

C. Office of Teaching & Learning District Assessment Presentation – Dr. Rogers

Final January 2026 Assessment Presentation  https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/Fpsd/f93932c6-c93c-4de1-94be-d429f0ef6199/Final-January-2026-Assessment-Presentation.pdf?disposition=inline

D. Franklin Childcare Presentation – Patty Gay

FPS Child Care Presentation 1_13_2026  https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/Fpsd/05d7d3a4-1581-482d-8807-b0fe22ba8d87/FPS-Child-Care-Presentation-1_13_2026.pdf?disposition=inline

 

Pictures of the slides shared captured in one album for 

• The Galapagos trip presentation ->  https://photos.app.goo.gl/amcYuXHUxJfRbu6Y7
• The FHS Program of Studies -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/p5zRxxEXyke76hV66
• Teaching & Learning update -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/LotQq5wCQJ8qJmUy9
• Little Solutions Childcare update ->    https://photos.app.goo.gl/JoMPxdB2v7a2TMV26

Meeting packet folder for all docs released for this meeting ->   https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2025---26-meeting-packets/january-13%2C-2026-sc-meeting-packet/24614180