The 9 AM Girls Basketball Game FMS vs. JMS tomorrow is cancelled. Doors will open at 9:30 for the LMS vs GMS game at 10 AM. FMS vs WMS is at 11 AM.
Students may wear a Halloween Costume tomorrow with a $5 donation to United Way! No masks, full face paint, fake blood, or fake weapons. Costumes that distract from the learning environment are not allowed. Examples are inflatable costumes, large/oversized costumes. If your costume is not appropriate, you will be required to change.
FMS United Way Campaign begins tomorrow!
PAJAMA DAY: Pay $1 to wear your school appropriate pajamas or comfy clothes.
PATIO PICNIC: Pay $1 to eat lunch outside on the patio
RECESS DJ: Pay $1 to choose a school appropriate song to play on the playground
TEACHER EXPERIENCE RAFFLE: Raffle tickets will be sold for $1 for the chance to win one of many unique opportunities with your favorite teachers.
View the link on the website for more details!
PAJAMA DAY: Pay $1 to wear your school appropriate pajamas or comfy clothes.
PATIO PICNIC: Pay $1 to eat lunch outside on the patio
RECESS DJ: Pay $1 to choose a school appropriate song to play on the playground
TEACHER EXPERIENCE RAFFLE: Raffle tickets will be sold for $1 for the chance to win one of many unique opportunities with your favorite teachers.
View the link on the website for more details!
FMS is TONIGHT from 9 pm - 10:30 pm at King Pin Lanes! This event is only for FMS students and families. Cost is $15.00 (cash only) for unlimited bowling and shoe rental. Snacks can be purchased for $2 each. Come with your friends and have a great time!
FMS is Bowling! Don’t miss out! The Falcons are bowling at King Pin Lanes, on Sunday, October 12 from 9 pm - 10:30 pm. This event is only for FMS students and families. Cost is $15.00 (cash only) for unlimited bowling and shoe rental. Snacks can be purchased for $2 each. Come with your friends and have a great time!
TOMORROW is the last day to order t-shirts for THINK PINK! The annual THINK PINK Girls Basketball Game is Wednesday, October 15 at 3:30 PM vs. Grant Middle School! https://renownapparel.com/franklin_falcons_girls_basketba/shop/home
The annual THINK PINK Girls Basketball Game is Wednesday, October 15 at 3:30 PM vs. Grant Middle School! Order Tshirts by October 5th! https://renownapparel.com/franklin_falcons_girls_basketba/shop/home
7th and 8th Grade Girls Basketball Tryouts are on Monday and Tuesday after school from 2:30-5:00 PM each day. Students may take the 5:15 activity bus home after tryouts or may be picked up from FMS.
Tryouts for the 7th and 8th grade Girls Basketball Teams will be on Monday, September 15 and Tuesday, September 16 from 2:30-5:00 PM each day. Students may take the activity bus home at 5:15 PM. Girls should wear tennis shoes and bring a water bottle. Students must have an updated physical and athletic card on file as well as pay the $60 athletic fee if they make the team. See Coach Borders (mborders@sps186.org) with questions.
6th Grade Girls Basketball Tryouts are on Thursday, August 21, from 5:30-7:30 PM. You must have your own transportation to and from FMS. All games will be played at FMS on Saturday mornings beginning on September 13.
The FMS baseball game vs. Blessed Sacrament is now ON- being played at 7:00 PM at Schlitt Park. Players should arrive by 6:15.
The FMS Baseball game scheduled for today vs. Blessed Sacrament has been canceled due to heat. There will be practice after school until 4. Students can take the 4:15 activity bus if needed.
FMS Cross Country Tryouts are on Tuesday 8/5 at Lincoln Park from 7:30-8:30 AM. Parent meeting will follow from 8:30-8:45. Additional tryout on Thursday 8/7 from 7:30-8:30 AM at Lincoln Park with parent meeting at 8:30-8:45. Contact Coach Bowlin (lbowlin@sps186.org) with questions.
Softball Tryouts for the Dist. 186 Middle School Co-Op team will be on August 4-5 from 5:30-7:00 PM at Lawless Park. Contact Coach Matt Kroger (mkroger@sps186.org) with questions.
Baseball Tryouts for the Franklin Middle School/Grant Middle School Co-Op team will begin on August 4 from 9 AM- 11 AM at Rotary Park (4501 W. Iles), Field 3.
Additional Tryouts and Practices: August 5 through 8th at Rotary Park, Field 3, from 9 AM-11 AM each day.
Participants should be registered at either FMS or GMS. They must provide their own transportation to and from the practice sites. They should have an updated sports physical, and they should bring a baseball glove, water bottle, and any other equipment.
Additional Tryouts and Practices: August 5 through 8th at Rotary Park, Field 3, from 9 AM-11 AM each day.
Participants should be registered at either FMS or GMS. They must provide their own transportation to and from the practice sites. They should have an updated sports physical, and they should bring a baseball glove, water bottle, and any other equipment.
IESA has partnered with Dick's to offer this 20% off coupon this weekend. Please grab the items you need for the upcoming seasons and all the other gear you have been wanting!
Please join us for our first-ever district-wide Back-to-School event.
This event is designed to bring families, educators, and community partners together to celebrate the start of a new school year—and we'd love to have you join us!
Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Springfield Public Schools Administrative Office – 3063 Fiat Ave., Springfield, IL
This family-friendly event will feature:
School supply and backpack giveaways
Music
Food and treats
A variety of exhibitors sharing valuable information and resources for families and educators!
This event is designed to bring families, educators, and community partners together to celebrate the start of a new school year—and we'd love to have you join us!
Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Springfield Public Schools Administrative Office – 3063 Fiat Ave., Springfield, IL
This family-friendly event will feature:
School supply and backpack giveaways
Music
Food and treats
A variety of exhibitors sharing valuable information and resources for families and educators!
FMS Cross Country Summer Fun Runs begin TOMORROW at Washington Park from 7:30-8:45 AM every Tuesday and Thursday. Meet at the Park & Chill Pavilion. Check the website for more info!
Think you've got game? Prove it.
Join the Springfield Capitols Esports Summer Clinic — a free one-day camp for incoming 8th & 9th graders!
Saturday, July 26
9 AM – 3 PM
Lanphier High School
Lunch provided
Hang out with the Springfield Capitols Esports team, sharpen your skills, and see what competitive gaming is all about. Whether you're a casual player or ready to level up, this is your chance to get in the game.
Register : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZSrGXTuhFRsxfg0MktWKlqeFrsPkjsN9WgBHAWz59m5HbpQ/viewform
Please join us for our first-ever district-wide Back-to-School event. This event is designed to bring families, educators, and community partners together to celebrate the start of a new school year—and we'd love to have you join us!
Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Springfield Public Schools Administrative Office – 3063 Fiat Ave., Springfield, IL
This family-friendly event will feature:
School supply and backpack giveaways
Live student performances
Food and treats
A variety of exhibitors sharing valuable information and resources for families and educators!
