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Please review the following important schedule updates for the upcoming week:

• Monday: School will be closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

• Tuesday: This will now be a half day, with dismissal at 11:00 a.m.
  Students will attend 1st, 2nd, and 3rd hour (first-semester classes). 

• Wednesday: This will be the first day of the new semester. Student schedules will be available in student connect.  

If you have questions regarding your child's schedule, please direct them to your child/'s counselor. Please note that student schedules will not be changed for non-essential reasons. Schedule adjustments will only be considered for academic or programmatic needs.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to a strong start to the new semester.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Pringle

Monday January 12th:

• 7th Grade Basketball Practice 2:45 - 4:30pm
• 8th Grade Basketball Practice 2:45 - 5pm
• Cheer Practice 2:45 - 4:30pm
• Wrestling Practice 2:45 - 4:30pm
• Crochet Club 2:50 - 3:50pm
• Dungeons & Dragons Club 2:50 - 4pm
  
  

Tuesday January 13th:

• No After School Activities
  
  

Wednesday January 14th:

• 7th Grade Basketball Practice 2:45 - 4:30pm
• 8th Grade Basketball Practice 2:45 - 5pm
• Wrestling Practice 2:45 - 4:30pm
• Dancercise Club 3 - 4pm
• Lighthouse Club 2:50 - 3:50pm
• LeadHERship Club 2:50- 4:30pm
  
  

Thursday January 15th:

• Half Day - Dismissal at 11am (Periods 1, 2 and 3)
• No After School Activities
  
  

Friday January 16th:

• Half Day - Dismissal at 11am - End of Quarter 2 & Semester 1 (Periods 4, 5 and 6)
• No After School Activities
  
  

On the Horizon

• January 19th: No School - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• January 21st: Immunization Clinic 9:30am
• January 26th: Basketball Game w/ Cheer v. McBride (H) 4pm
• January 28th: Basketball Game w/ Cheer v. Adams (H) 3:30pm
• January 29th: FMS hosts National History Day
• January 29th: Wrestling Meet @ Adams MS 3:30pm
• February 16th - 20th: Mid-Winter Recess - No School

NEWSLETTER: Franklin Middle School Weekly Update - January 12, 2026

Welcome back, families, and Happy New Year! We hope your winter break was filled with rest, joy, and special moments together. As we begin this new year and return to school, we are excited to reconnect with our students and continue our shared work of learning, growing, and thriving. Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to a wonderful year ahead filled with learning, opportunities, and success for every child.

Mrs. Pringle

NEWSLETTER: Franklin Middle School Weekly Update - January 4, 2026

This will be our last newsletter of the year. We want to take a moment to thank each of you, students, families, and staff for your continued support, dedication, and Hornet pride throughout the year.

From all of us on staff, we wish you a joyful and restful holiday season and a very Happy New Year! Enjoy this well-deserved break with your loved ones. We can’t wait to welcome all of our Hornets back in the new year, refreshed and ready for more great things ahead.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Pringle

NEWSLETTER: Franklin Middle School Weekly Update - December 15, 2025

Monday December 8th:

• Basketball Game v. Emerson MS (H) 4pm

Tuesday December 9th:

• No Special Events
  
  

Wednesday December 10th:

• Basketball Game @ Adams 3:30pm
• 6th Grade Basketball Game @ Adams 4:30pm

Thursday December 11th:

• Basketball Practice 2:45 - 4:30pm

Friday December 12th:

• Basketball Practice 2:45 - 4pm
• Band and Strings Concert w/ Art Exhibit @ Wayne Memorial Stockmeyer Auditorium 7pm

On the Horizon

• December 15th: 7th/8th Grade Basketball Game @ Stevenson MS 3:30/4:30pm
• December 15th - 19th: JJ's Holiday Shop
• December 22nd - January 2nd: Winter Recess
• January 16th: End of Quarter 2
• January 19th: No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• January 22nd: Immunization Clinic

NEWSLETTER: Franklin Middle School Weekly Update - December 8, 2025

Monday December 1st:

• Basketball Game w/ Cheer v. Meads Mill MS (H) 4pm
• 6th Grade basketball practice 5:30-6:30pm

Tuesday December 2nd:

• Choir Concert @ John Glenn High School Auditorium 7pm
  
  

Wednesday December 3rd:

• 7th/8th Grade Basketball Game @ McBride MS 4/5pm

Thursday December 4th:

• Basketball Practice 2:45 - 4:30pm
• 6th Grade Basketball Camp 4:30 - 5:30pm

Friday December 5th:

• Basketball Practice 2:45 - 4pm
• 6th Grade Basketball Camp 4 - 5pm

On the Horizon

• December 8th: Basketball Game v. Emerson (H) 4pm
• December 8th: 6th Grade Basketball Game v. Stevenson (H) 5pm
• December 10th: Basketball Game @ Adams 3:30pm
• December 10th: 6th Grade Basketball Game @ Adams 4:30pm
• December 12th: Band and Strings Concert w/ Art Exhibit @ Wayne Memorial Stockmeyer Auditorium 7pm
• December 22nd - January 2nd: Winter Recess

NEWSLETTER: Franklin Middle School Weekly Update - December 01, 2025

Monday November 24th:

• Basketball Game w/ Cheer v. Stevenson (H) 3:30pm
• 6th Grade Basketball game 4:30pm

Tuesday November 25th:

• No After School Events
  
  

Wednesday November 26th - Friday November 28th:

• Thanksgiving Break - No School. Enjoy your break, Franklin Hornets! We are so thankful to be a part of your students' education.

On the Horizon

• December 1st: Basketball Game w/ Cheer v. Meads Mill (H) 4pm
• December 2nd: Choir Concert @ John Glenn Auditorium 7pm
• December 3rd: 7th/8th Grade Basketball Game @ McBride 4/5pm
• December 8th: Basketball Game v. Emerson (H) 4pm
• December 8th: 6th Grade Basketball Game v. Stevenson (H) 5pm
• December 10th: Basketball Game @ Adams 3:30pm
• December 10th: 6th Grade Basketball Game @ Adams 4:30pm
• December 12th: Band and Strings Concert w/ Art Exhibit @ Wayne Memorial Stockmeyer Auditorium 7pm
• December 22nd - January 2nd: Winter Recess
  
  

NEWSLETTER: Franklin Middle School Weekly Update - November 24, 2025

Monday November 17th:

• Pep Club Spirit Week: Cozy PJ Day
• Immunization Clinic 9:30am
• Cheer Practice 2:45 - 4:30pm
• Basketball Game @ Frost Middle School 4pm
• 6th Grade Basketball Camp 5:30 - 6:30pm

Tuesday November 18th:

• Pep Club Spirit Week: Teacher/Student Swap Day
• Mobile Dentist

Wednesday November 19th:

• Pep Club Spirit Week: Sweater Weather Day
• Men's Day Event
• Last Day for NJHS Thanksgiving Food Drive
• Basketball Game @ Novi Middle School 4:30pm

Thursday November 20th:

• Pep Club Spirit Week: Turkey Day
• Basketball Practice 2:45 - 4:30pm
• 6th Grade Basketball Camp 4:30 - 5:30pm

Friday November 21st:

• Pep Club Spirit Week: School Spirit Day
  • 6th Grade: Black
  • 7th Grade: Yellow
  • 8th Grade: Green
• Pep Rally @ Hype 1:30pm
• Winter Sports Photos (All Basketball Teams + Pep Club) 2:45pm - 3:15pm
• 8th Grade Basketball Practice after photos until 4pm
• Cheer Practice 2:45 - 4:30pm

NEWSLETTER: Franklin Middle School Weekly Update - November 17, 2025

Monday November 10th:

• Safety Drill 1pm
• Cheer Tryouts 2:45 - 4:30pm
• Basketball Game v. McBride Middle School (H) 4pm
• 6th Grade Basketball Camp 5 - 6pm

Tuesday November 11th:

• No After School Events
  
  

Wednesday November 12th:

• Cheer Tryouts 2:45 - 4:30pm
• Basketball Game v. Adams Middle School (H) 3:30pm
• 6th Grade Basketball Camp 4:30 - 5:30pm

Thursday November 13th:

• Basketball Practice 2:45 - 4:30pm
• 6th Grade Basketball Camp 4:30 - 5:30pm

Friday November 14th:

• Cheer Tryouts 2:45 - 4:30pm
• Basketball Practice 2:45 - 4pm
• 6th Grade Basketball Camp 4 - 5pm

On the Horizon

• November 3rd - 19th: NJHS Thanksgiving Food Drive
• November 17th: Immunization Clinic
• November 17th: Basketball Game @ Frost MS 4pm
• November 18th: Mobile Dentist
• November 19th: Men's Day Event
• November 19th: Basketball Game @ Novi MS 4:30pm
• November 21st: Pep Rally @ Hype
• November 21st: Winter 1 Sports Photos-Boys basketball
• November 26 - 28th: No School - Thanksgiving Recess

NEWSLETTER: Franklin Middle School Weekly Update - November 10, 2025

The Franklin Middle School NJHS is hosting a Thanksgiving Food Drive to help make the holiday special for seniors in our community!

Collection runs from November 3–19.

A food collection box will be located outside the main office. We’re collecting:

• Canned corn & green beans

• Turkey gravy & cranberry sauce

• Frozen Cool Whip (please contact the office first so we can ensure freezer space)

• Whole frozen turkeys (please contact the office first so we can ensure freezer space)
  
  

All donations will be delivered to SportsVenue in Garden City, where volunteers prepare and serve Thanksgiving dinners for seniors in Garden City and the surrounding areas.

Let’s come together as Hornets to make a difference this holiday season!

NEWSLETTER: Franklin Middle School Weekly Update - November 3, 2025