CHARGER WEEKLY 2026-2027
September 25th, 2026

In this update:
- September/October calendar (picture retakes October 14th)
- Charger Champion Mondays
- Student Fee Statements in the mail
- Classroom News: English
- School Nurse news: Two upcoming clinics offered
- Athletic News
- Music Events
- 9th grade Washington DC/NYC 2027 trip!
- Frequently Used Forms
- Parent Partners (Spanish and Hmong translators)
Our Charger Weekly is sent every Friday through the school year. You can find more information on Facebook and the Ben Franklin website as well!
September & October 2026 calendars
10/9: SPASH Homecoming Parade and Football Game
10/12: Winter Sports meeting *see Athletics section below
10/14: 👉Picture Retake Day (LifeTouch ID: EVTKQ6V22)👈
Forms in main office or order online Lifetouch
10/23: No School (Professional Development)
10/29: Halloween Dress Up day
10/30: No School
Charger Champion Mondays
Fee Statements were sent out this week
Please note Student Fee Statements were mailed home this week. If you have any questions regarding your statement, please call the main office 715-345-5413.
Classroom News
Health Office
Check out these two clinics to keep your student(s) healthy....
Athletic News
👉 2026-2027 Athletic Bus Shuttle information
👉Find BF sports events and times at the new Arbiter site
👉Find current ATHLETIC NEWS here!
Any questions contact our Athletic Director Mr. Kirklewski, dkirklew@pointschools.net.
ATTENTION VISITORS attending sports events:
Please use Door 12 for entrance to all Ben Franklin events. It is located in the back, off of the back parking lot, near the tennis courts. All other doors will be locked.
Winter Sports Meetings
Ben Franklin Winter Sports Meetings
Monday October 12, 2026 at 6:15 pm
2026-2027 Ben Franklin Music Events
Fall Band Concert: Tuesday, October 27, 7:30pm
Fall Orchestra Concert: Tuesday, November 3, 7:30pm
Fall Choir Concert: Tuesday, November 10, 7:30pm
More dates to come!
9th graders it's not too late to sign up for the Washington D.C./NYC trip!
Frequently Used Forms
Student Release form (Appointment/personal/non-Athletic) *Reminder: Full day absences can be emailed to BenFranklin-Attendance@pointschools.net (you will need to type the email address)
Pre-Arranged Absence Form (out 3 or more school days)
District Volunteer Application (if volunteering, a new form has to be on file each school year)
English Free/Reduced Meal Application Packet
Spanish Free/Reduced Meal Application Packet
Hmong Free/Reduced Meal Application Packet
Fee Waiver for student and co-curricular fees
Parent Partners...
Si necesita ayuda traduciendo información que se encuentra en el correo electrónico, por favor, contacte a Soleyl Delgado al correo sdelgado@pointschools.net o llame al 715-498-1976