Franklin Middle School

As we prepare for State Testing on Tuesdays: 4/14, 4/21, and 4/28, we want to provide Franklin families with some important information:

• We are not permitted to interrupt testing rooms once testing has begun. You will not be able to pick up your student during testing. Please plan ahead regarding appointments and activities.
• Your student is not permitted to have their phone or communication device in the testing rooms. Please communicate essential information with your student prior to the school day's start.
• Our goal is to have 100% attendance on Testing Tuesdays, we strongly encourage students to be here.
• Breakfast is a fantastic foundation for a student's brain on testing day. Please encourage your student to attend our free breakfast, served from 7:30 - 7:45, or feed them a healthy breakfast of your own!

Monday April 13th:

• Wayne Memorial Student Council Presents to 8th Graders 8am
• Open Gym Club 2:45 - 4:45pm
• LeadHERship Club 2:50 - 4:30pm
• Fitness Club 2:50 - 4pm
• Crochet Club 2:50 - 3:50pm
• D&D Club 2:50 - 4pm
• Drama Club 2:50 - 4pm
• Soccer Practice 2:45 - 4:30pm
• Track Meet v. Emerson MS (H) 4pm
  
  

Tuesday April 14th:

• TESTING TUESDAY: PSAT for 8th Graders, MSTEP for 6th and 7th Graders
• Dismissal will be at 12pm for all students
  
  

Wednesday April 15th:

• Open Gym Club 2:45 - 4:45pm
• Lighthouse Club 2:50 - 3:50pm
• LeadHERship Club 2:50 - 4:30pm
• Music Production Club 2:50 - 3:50pm
• Dancercise Club 3 - 4pm
• Track and Field Practice 2:45 - 4:30pm
• Soccer Camp @ Wayne Memorial HS 2:45 - 4:30pm
• Wayne Memorial Girl's Soccer Fundraiser @ Westland Buffalo Wild Wings

Thursday April 16th:

• Fitness Club 2:50 - 4pm
• ROX Girls Club 2:50 - 4:30pm
• D&D Club 2:50 - 4pm
• Drama Club 2:50 - 4pm
• Track and Field Practice 2:45 - 4:30pm
• Soccer Practice 2:45 - 4:30pm

Friday April 17th:

• Open Gym Club 2:45 - 4:45pm
• Board Game Club 2:45 - 3:50pm
• Soccer Practice 2:45 - 4pm
• Track and Field Practice 2:45 - 4pm
  
  

On the Horizon

• April 21st: State Testing Tuesday in morning, regular classes in afternoon
• April 23rd: Track Meet @ Adams MS 3:30pm
• April 25th: NJHS Earth Day Cleanup 9am
• April 28th: State Testing Tuesday in morning, regular classes in afternoon
• April 29th: No School - Professional Development for the District
• May 14th: Drama Presents: A Weekend Mystery 6pm
• May 19th: Mobile Dentist
• May 21st: 8th Grade to Cedar Point
• May 22nd - May 25th: No School - Memorial Day Recess
• May 28th: 8th Grade End of Year Dance
• June 3rd: 8th Grade Honors Night at Stockmeyer Auditorium

During the month of April, we will be taking important state tests on Tuesdays. We need you here, on time, and ready to give your 100% best! Our goal is to have 100% of our students here every Tuesday and to raise our scores by 10%!

We can do it! Let's show the rest of the middle schools and our community our Hornet PRIDE and POWER! 🐝💪

We want to give a BIG shout out to our three students of the week and our staff member of the week! In the month of April our behavior focus is being CREATIVE. These students were selected by a staff member because they are so creative.

Our 6th grade student of the week is Malayah Piaz selected by Ms. Lux.

Our 7th grade student of the week is Aubrey Singles selected by Mr. Junglas.

And our 8th grade student of the week is Madison Pierson selected by Mr. Kupovits.

Each one of the students was allowed to choose a staff member here at FMS that best displays the behavior focus of the month. The three staff members selected were…

1. Ms. Lux selected by Malayah

2. Ms. Schutte selected by Aubrey

3. And Ms. Corinne selected by Madison

We put all three names in a drawing and pulled the winning staff member’s name for the week. This week’s staff member of the week is…… MS. SCHUTTE!

Congratulations to all of the students of the week and the staff member of the week! The spotlight will be on you all this week on WFMS and around FMS!

Wayne Girls Soccer will be hosting a fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings in Westland on April 15. This is a great opportunity to support our athletes while enjoying a meal with family and friends!

Please see the flyer below for additional details on how you can participate and support the team.

Thank you, Franklin families, for your patience and adherence to our new visitor protocol. As a reminder:

• A valid ID must be shown at the front door for entry to the building. There are no alternatives to this protocol. If you do not have a form of ID, you will not be permitted into the building.
• It is important to maintain your student's emergency contacts, especially if your student needs to be picked up early. Please visit https://sisweb.resa.net/ParentPortal/ to make any necessary changes.
• Students may be picked up early through 2:20pm. There are no early dismissals after 2:20pm.

• Appointments will be necessary to speak to staff regarding concerns. Please call the school office at (734) 419-2400 to schedule an appointment.

Thank you for following these district-wide rules.

We would like to remind families that students are not permitted to bring toys, stuffed animals, or blankets to school, as they are distracting to the educational process. In addition, to ensure the safety and well-being of all students, we want to remind families that students are not permitted to sell or distribute any items at school, including food, snacks, drinks, candy, or other goods.

• First offense: Items will be confiscated, and a parent/guardian will be contacted to pick up the items.

• Second offense: Items will be confiscated, and the student will receive a suspension.
  
  

In addition, students must not bring illegal substances or prohibited items to school for the purpose of selling, distributing, or personal use. This includes, but is not limited to, vapes, weed pens, THC products, gummies, or any other controlled substances. Possession, use, or distribution of these items is illegal and strictly prohibited.

Disciplinary consequences will begin with suspension and may escalate to a required disciplinary hearing. Please note that our campus is a drug-free zone, and families may also face citations or legal consequences in accordance with state law.

We also strongly remind students never to accept or consume items from others, especially if the item is not a clearly labeled, store-bought product in its original packaging. For example, students should never take or eat unwrapped or unlabeled candy or food items. This is a critical safety measure.

We appreciate your partnership in reinforcing these expectations at home to help us maintain a safe and healthy school environment for all students.

You may have noticed our parking lot got an update over spring break! It is now abundantly clear that parking is not permitted along this drive, as this is area is reserved for our special education busses. Please do not park in this area or use this area to drop off students. Please use the main loop drop off area.

It’s time to capture this year’s memories! Families can now order student yearbooks online through Lifetouch using the link below:
https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/order/SelectStudent?isAdvertisementOnly=False&jobnumber=1602926

Yearbook Order Code: 1602926
(Depending on how you access the site, you may be asked to enter this code.)

📅Order deadline: April 24th📅

Ordering is quick and easy, and Lifetouch now offers convenient payment options including Venmo, PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

Don’t miss out on this special keepsake of the school year!

National Junior Honor Society students are invited to join Mr. Dennis for a community service project on April 25!

🚿 Earth Day Downtown Clean-Up 🧹

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Stop by to see Mr. Dennis to sign up and pick up your permission form. Don’t miss this chance to give back to your community!

As we proceed through the school year, we wanted to remind Franklin Families that the end of year activities are coming up fast! If your student is interested in anything from the 8th Grade Bundle (see above for more info), please make sure you are making payments towards these events. This helps us understand how many tickets to purchase, how many busses we'll need, how many t-shirts to order, etc.

In addition, we now have online payment availability! Please click here to pay online.

To purchase everything, select: 8th Grade Bundle. This includes the yearbook, breakfast on the last day of school, Cedar Point, a ticket to the dance, and the t-shirt.

If your student is only interested in some of the activities, you can pay for them individually online as well. Please call our main office if you have any questions.

We use a tiered system of support to address student conflicts, concerns and behavior:

• Behavior Coordinators: Mrs. Akerley (6th grade) and Mr. Richmond (7th/8th grade) are the first point of contact.

• Positive Behavior Interventionist: Mr. Stockman supports all three grades and oversees our behavior team.

• Counselors & Social Workers: For social skills, friendships, or mental health concerns, please reach out to our counselors—Mrs. Thomas (A–K last names) or Ms. Fuqua (L–Z last names). Our social workers, Ms. Davis and Ms. Truesdell, are also available to support students and families.

• Academic Concerns: Please email or Dojo your child’s teachers directly. If the concern is unresolved then reach out to administration.

• Special Education: For questions related to special education, contact our Teacher Consultant, Mrs. Renae Daniels. She will direct you to the correct person.

SOC, School of Choice,

Application Window CLOSED

ICSOC, Intra-County School of Choice,

Application window will be open from March 2, 2026

through August 28, 2026

Grades K-12th

Franklin families, it is dark in the mornings and it will only get darker. Please drive slowly and carefully through our parking lot for the safety of our students. In addition, in the morning we have designated areas for parking to drop your student off. Please see the information below:

Our school expectations, including dress code and phone policies, can be found below.

Community Updates will be posted in Class Dojo. You can join via the link below!

Click Here to Join FMS Dojo

Franklin Middle School

Email: pringled@wwcsd.net
Website: https://www.wwcsd.net/schools/middle-schools/franklin-middle-school/
Location: 33555 Annapolis Street, Wayne, MI, USA
Phone: 7344192400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Franklins-Finest-Franklin-Middle-School/100068667279357/