Franklin Middle School

FMS is hosting a volleyball summer camp for incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th graders! Information and the registration form is attached below. Please contact Coach Elise LoBue at elobue...

Interested in playing baseball at FMS? There will be Baseball "Open Play" workouts on July 14, 16, 21, and 23 from 9 AM-10 AM at the Rotary Park batting cages. This is open to...

For students entering 4th through 8th grade. Cost is $65, which includes a T-shirt. Registration deadline is August 1. Please contact Mario Borders (mborders@sps186.org ) with any...

SUMMER FUN RUNS Cross Country practice @ Washington Park Starting July 8th 7:30-8:45 am every TUESDAY and THURSDAY NO PRACTICE the week of July 15th and 17th Starts ba...

See the full list of summer programs offered at District 186 Schools & in our community this summer: CLICK HERE FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS

16 District 186 schools will provide meals through the Summer Food Service Program this year. Free Breakfast and Lunch will be served to children 18 years of age and younger at al...

Big congratulations to the Franklin Middle School Falcons for being recognized at Monday night’s school board meeting as the 2025 IESA Scholastic Bowl State Champions! Princip...

Franklin Middle School is looking for interested incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th grade golfers to participate in the IESA Sectional Golf Tournament, held on September 3 for boys and ...

Attention incoming FMS 6th Graders who are interested in Scholastic Bowl! There will be an informational meeting tomorrow 5/21 at 6:30 PM in the FMS library to learn about the tea...

Congratulations to the FMS Scholastic Bowl team, who are State Champions in the IESA AA State Scholastic Bowl Tournament! The team was recognized at the District 186 Board of Educ...

Bells were ringing loud and clear as this year’s Class of 2025 District 186 retirees celebrated at a retirement party tonight at the Inn at 835. CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS Superinte...

CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS . Last night, we had the honor of celebrating our 2025 Horace Mann Educator of the Year and Administrator of the Year finalists and winners at a beautiful...

Scholastic Bowl Coach Dave Knoepfle was recognized by IESA as Coach of the Year! Please congratulate him and thank him for his many years of service to FMS! We are so grateful to ...

Interested in participating in athletics next year? Take this survey to let us know! 6th & 7th Graders, please take the FMS Athletic Interest Survey . 8th Graders, please take t...

What a show-stopping night at Sangamon Auditorium! CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS Family, friends, and community members packed the house for an unforgettable evening of music, talent, a...

Come on out to Papis Pizza (1710 South MacArthur Boulevard) this Thursday, April 3rd from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. All purchases benefit FMS Staff and Students. Mr. Davis, Mrs. Crum,...

It’s That Time of Year Again! (click to see photos) The best day of the year is here—we’re thrilled to announce the finalists for the Horace Mann Educator of the Year, Administra...

Get ready for an unforgettable night of music! Join us for the All-City Music Festival on Tuesday, April 8 at Sangamon Auditorium , where the incredible voices and talents o...

Congratulations to the boys and girls on the FMS Track Team! We had 200 students try out for the team, so the coaches had to make very difficult decisions. We are looking forward t...

Track Try-Outs for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Boys and Girls will be Thursday, March 6 from 2:30-4:00 and Friday, March 7 from 2:30-4:00. Lists will be posted online on Friday evenin...