8/12/24

We are excited to welcome you back!!! As we go through the month of August, our team is working tirelessly to ensure that all of our students and staff are able to thrive at Franklin High School.

Our staff's work leading up to this new school year has focused on being better and being different so that we can achieve our vision of an FHS school culture and community that acts with a cultivated collective sense of urgency.

Sabers, I look forward to learning with you this year as we continue to make Franklin High School a better place to learn and part of a better community where you can achieve your personal success. We have the chance to do this by preparing to be kind, engaged, respectful, and responsible every moment of every day. As I share with every class, if we all become a bit better every day, there is nothing we cannot and will not do.

Please enjoy these last weeks of summer and remember there is an entire school and community here that believes in you and us. A community that believes in you and knows that when you are here, you will do things that you might not believe you are capable of doing. A community that knows that together, there is no challenge that cannot be conquered.

I cannot wait to see all of you and maximize the moments we have.

With Saber Pride,

Mr. Vuolo

This page contains contact information and summer hours for when our offices are open to the public.

Summer Hours: Currently the District is operating under summer hours whereby the ECC District Office and all schools are open 7am to 3:30pm Monday through Thursday to the public. All buildings are closed to the public on Fridays (unless there is a special program occurring through Community & Rec).

Beginning the first week of school in September, FHS will return to school year hours,

Mon-Fri 7AM-3PM

FHS will be taking school pictures in the FHS Main Commons on the following dates and times:

• 8/15 from 8:30am-12pm
• 8/19 from 12pm-6pm
• 8/20 from 4pm-8pm

Sign up for a picture time here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DA8AB2EA3FAC16-50264009-franklin

Pictures can be ordered online here:

https://orders.schoolandsportpics.com/ordering

Use the drop down menu to select your school name

Information about parking tags was emailed out TODAY!

As we shared in our final newsletters in June, going into the 2024-25 School Year, our Food Service platform has transitioned to a new platform called SchoolCafe. Please note that all remaining balances from last school year have been moved over to SchoolCafe for this year! $$$

Below are (2) handouts that explain the following:

1. Handout 1 (1 page) - Get the App for your smartphone so you can deposit money in your child(ren)'s account(s)

2. Handout 2 (2 pages) Directions on how to create accounts for your students so you can add money, set up automatic payments, and set up low balance alerts.

You can get started with creating your account by going to https://family.schoolcafe.com/FPS and utilize the directions linked above or pictured below.

If after following the directions above, you have any questions, please contact:

Jessica Christensen, Food Service Manager

jessica.christensen@franklin.k12.wi.us

(414)-423-4656

As shared above, Franklin Public Schools now utilizes School Cafe for lunch purchases, menu planning and free/reduced applications. We have updated our website HERE with all of the Free & Reduced Lunch information for the 2024-25 details and that information is also below and this specific spot on our Lunch page explains what to do for Free & Reduced Lunch

All Free and Reduced Lunch applications must be submitted online after August 1st for the upcoming school year. Any families that qualified for free/reduced lunch in the 2023-24 school year (last school year) should apply for new benefits yearly. Last year’s benefits will expire after October 16, 2024. Once approved, you will be notified. Please direct any questions regarding free/reduced lunch or fee waivers to FPS Auxiliary Services Coordinator Heidi Engel (414-525-7634) or heidi.engel@franklin.k12.wi.us Please note that the district office will be closed on Fridays through August 30th.

All SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS for next year are all updated and on our website here.

Please help your child prepare their chromebook for the first day of school! All incoming grades 5K-12 should have a chromebook at home unless it went in for repair over the summer. Please see the nearby handout (and linked here) for things to take care of before heading to school for the first day!

Over the summer, Franklin Public Schools communicated a few times about the Franklin School Board’s decision to move forward with putting a referendum question on the November 5th general election ballot. The recent Summer District Newsletter here has lots of information and updates to review including results from the spring Community Survey, the adjusted scope of the $145M referendum, project focus, October community sharing sessions and tours at FHS, financial information including tax impact, voting information and a phasing video of the projects planned for FHS if the referendum passes.

All of this information is housed on our Franklin Forward website here. Thank you for being informed and please plan to vote on November 5th!

If your child will require ANY (over the counter or prescription) medication for the upcoming school year, please fill out the Request to Administer Medication form found on our district website and have it signed by your healthcare provider.

This form can either be:

1. scanned and emailed to nurses@franklin.k12.wi.us

2. This form can be turned into your school's main office.

In addition, all medication can be dropped off at school in its original container.

Please see the chart below for the state required immunizations for your child(ren) as they enter the grade levels listed.

• The Student Immunization Law requires that all students through grade 12 meet a minimum number of required immunizations prior to school entrance. To remain compliant with the law, the student immunization record must be completed by either claiming a waiver (Step 1, Step 4, and Step 5) or providing the dates of the required immunizations (Step 1, Step 2, and Step 5). Please email, fax, or drop off the completed waiver/record to your school's front office. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to nurses@franklin.k12.wi.us

FHS students who ordered a yearbook last school year (23/24), they have arrived! Students can pick up their yearbooks in the Main Commons on 8/19 from 11:30am-3pm. Pick up your yearbook AND get your student ID photos; one stop shop! Additional dates for yearbook pick up will be announced soon.

In early July, (11) members of the Franklin High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) team headed to the national competition in Florida. A very special to Tina Bhatt and Vikram Singh who were the parent chaperones. Kanwar Ghuman, Rohan Peddamallu, & Anant Raj (pictured nearby) took 6th place in the country in the Intro to Programming event. Congratulations to all students on this great accomplishment!

• Tuesday, August 6th- Football
• Monday, August 12th- Girls Golf
• Wednesday, August 13th- Girls Swim & Dive, Girls Tennis
• Monday, August 19th- Girls and Boys Cross Country, Boys Soccer, Boys and Girls Volleyball

Gold Passes will be sold in the office Monday through Thursday, 8am to noon, in August, and at the first Football game on Friday, August 23rd.

• Student- $50
• Adult- $60
• Family- $150

FHS Athletics is looking for founding-level sponsors for our Scoreboard Project. For more information, please contact Cordell Smith, the Athletic and Activities Director.

THIS THURS is the "Back-To-School Celebration" at the Franklin Milkmen game, hosted by the Franklin Educational Foundation! Join staff, friends and family as we get ready to kick off another great school year this Thurs, August 15th at 6:35pm. Help us celebrate the winners of the Excellent Educator Awards, get your picture with Seymour Saber, meet up with your school PTA reps, play some games, and have a great time! A percentage of tickets bought only through this link benefit the Franklin Educational Foundation.

The fourth annual Franklin Family Fun Run will take place on Saturday, September 7th at 9am at Froemming Park. Enjoy treats, music, games and more and enjoy quality time with your Franklin neighbors. All registrations and donations benefit the Franklin Educational Foundation. Sign up today!

Check out the upcoming offerings at the Saber Center as part of our Franklin Community Series! The flyer below shares the (4) shows that are part of the Franklin Community series for this year.

Get your TICKETS now at this link!

She Loves Me is part of Forte’s MAINSTAGE season, featuring adult, professional actors from throughout the Milwaukee area and we are super proud to host them at the Saber Center for the Performing Arts! Featuring a score by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick (“Fiddler on the Roof”) and a book by Joe Masteroff (“Cabaret”), “She Loves Me” follows two feuding clerks in a 1930s European parfumerie who unwittingly fall in love as anonymous romantic pen pals. Based on the story that led to the films Shop Around the Corner & You’ve Got Mail, "She Loves Me" is an endearing romantic comedy you won't want to miss! Tickets on Sale Now here!

Our Community Education & Recreation Department has information out for 2024-25 Before & After School Kids Club.

2024-25 BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL KIDS CLUB

CLICK HERE for all 2024-25 Kids Club Information.

• April 1-30: $35/Single; $45/Family non-refundable & guaranteed a spot.
• May 1-June 30: $50/Single; $60/Family non-refundable. Spots based on staffing projections.
• June 30-Aug 19: $70/Single; $80/Family non-refundable. Spots based on staffing projections.
• If questions, contact Shana Gagliardo at shana.gagliardo@franklin.k12.wi.us

Looking to clean out those kids' closets and earn a little cash? Register today to be a seller at our semi-annual children's consignment sale at Forest Park Middle School. This past Spring we had a record amount of sellers and buyers and are expecting similar turnouts this Fall. For more information on SELLING or VOLUNTEERING for this event, check out our website.

Below are links to some helpful student resources!

Hotsheet (scholarship info)

Community Academic & Career Planning Opportunities

Upcoming College Rep Visits

Community Resources for Families

Job Board

With all of the many activities and events happening at FHS, it is suggested that you become familiar with our website. Here are some ways you can find high school information.

Website: https://www.franklin.k12.wi.us/franklin-high-school

Location: 8222 S 51st St, Franklin, WI 53132, USA
Phone: 414-423-4640
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FranklinHighSchoolSabers
Twitter: @franklinsabers

Instagram: @FHSSABERS