Franklin Middle School

Good Afternoon Grade 8 Graduation tonight!!! The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. and will be broadcast live on YouTube https://bit.ly/3cX4stm Congratulations FMS Class of 2021!! Mr. Trafton and Mr. D

Good Afternoon 8th Grade Families, I am pleased to share with you that we are going to be able to open up 8th grade graduation on Monday evening at the middle school to all who would like to attend. We will still have 4 reserved seats for each family but other family members are welcome to attend and sit in the extra seats or bring chairs and sit out on the soccer field. It is predicted to be a hot evening Monday so be sure to bring some water and we will have water available for the students. Looking forward to celebrating our 8th graders on Monday night. Sincerely, Dan LeGallo SAU 18 Superintendent

Good Afternoon Franklin Families, We have received updated guidance today from the Department of Health and Human Services regarding the use of masks in school. Due to low community spread of the virus, DHHS recommends removing the mask mandate indoors for staff and students. Starting tomorrow, mask use will be optional in the schools regardless of vaccination status. Masks will still be required on the school buses at this point in time. Please inform your student's school if you would still prefer that your child wear a mask while indoors. This guidance will apply to our summer school program as well which begins on June 28th. Please let me know if you have any questions. Sincerely, Dan LeGallo SAU 18 Superintendent

Here's a link to more Class Day Parade Pictures: https://photos.app.goo.gl/szD9A9wxTgNYaH59A

On Thursday, June 10, in keeping with the Franklin NH tradition of the last Class Day Parade in America, Franklin Middle School held our own neighborhood parade! Thank you our many devoted fans and to those who contributed photos, especially Hunter LaFlamme's dad, Robbie! Here's the link to more pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AYWO_sAz7kSfAT1gtdbAc65t10hvwVBO?usp=sharing

The Paul Smith School Parade is ON for 1:00 pm today! We look forward to seeing you there!.

Al’s Village Pizza and FHS Male Athlete Of The Week

Al’s Village Pizza and FHS Female Athlete Of The Week

Dear Franklin Families, I have received updated mask guidance from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) regarding outdoor mask usage. I have included a link below to their latest guidance document. Please refier to this website for details. https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/covid19/documents/school-call-presentation-060221.pdf The guidance recommends that masks no longer need to be worn outside in the school setting regardless of a student or staff member's vaccination status (slide 11 of the guidance document below.) The guidance does suggest we continue to social distance outside to the extent possible. Effective at the end of the day today, per the DHHS guidance, we will no longer require staff or students to wear masks while in an outdoor school setting. This includes recess, athletics, after school outdoor events such as the prom this Saturday night, outdoor graduations, parades etc... Our mask policies remain unchanged in the indoor setting. Masks will still be worn by all indoors when 6 ft. distancing cannot be maintained. Please let me know if you have any questions. Sincerely, Dan LeGallo SAU 18 Superintendent

Good morning! With June events and summer coming up, it is a good time to pause and remember that as we celebrate our young people, their accomplishments, and rites of passage, our first priority is to keep them safe. Most underage drinkers get their alcohol from adults. In 2004 the NH Legislature passed a law (RSA 644:18) to hold “hosts” of parties responsible for the actions of underage participants. This law can be applied to any adult. The attached flyer from the Franklin Mayor's Drug Task Force provides more information about adults' responsibilities when it comes to limiting access to alcohol and other substances. If you are concerned about substance use or abuse in your child, you can reach out to Jamie Bryant at jbryant@gm.sau18.org at any time. Mr. Bryant provides supportive counseling, referrals, and resources to students who are struggling or at risk. For more information about preventing underage drinking or getting involved in the task force, go to https://www.franklinnh.org/mayors-drug-task-force -- Barbara Slayton, LICSW (she, her, hers) Coordinator of School Wellness SAU 18 119 Central St. Franklin, NH 03235 (603) 934-3108 x 4415

Hi Again I have a couple updates to my last notice! Rain date for the Parade is Friday, June 11 (we will be taking Saturday the 12th off!) Superintendent LeGallo has great news!! On the last day, June 22, we will be dismissing students at noon, our usual Early Release time!!! Thanks!! D

Dear Franklin Middle School Families: As we approach the end of this incredible 2020-2021 School Year we have a few events to report and many sincere thanks: • Progress Reports for Term 4 Allied Arts and Trimester 3 Academic Classes are being sent home later today. Please be reminded that Final Grades will affect Fall Sports eligibility for current students in grades 5-7. • The Franklin Middle School Class Day Parade will be on Thursday June 10, beginning at noon. Students and Staff will parade out to Sanborn Street turning right, and will then turn right again onto Rowell Drive to return back to school. (Rain date June 12) • The last day of school is Tuesday, June 22. Students will be dismissed at 1:30. Final Report Cards will be emailed later that day. • Summer School will be held Monday June 28 to Thursday August 5 every Monday-Thursday except July 5th from 8:20-12:30. Invitations are being sent home this week and if you don’t receive one and you are interested please contact the school. Thank you all for a great year! Mr. Trafton and Mr. D

Good Afternoon FMS Families Next week is the NH DOE’s first iPlatform Training Session for the general public. Follow this link to the flyer for information and attendance. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TuaBCfPFMYm3G-JR3d2OlxoiCYm8tKWP/view?usp=sharing NH Dept. of Education is excited to deliver the presentation about this robust data portal and hope to see you there. Have a great Memorial Day Weekend! D

Good Afternoon Franklin Families, As you are aware, the Class Day Parade was canceled this year due to the pandemic. The primary concern, confirmed after consultation with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), was the need to fill our buses to transport our elementary and middle school students to the high school and back for the parade. I am pleased to let you know that at the School Board meeting last night, the Board approved 3 parades, one at each school, to celebrate our student's achievements this school year. This has been approved by DHHS as well as by the Franklin Fire Chief and Police Chief. The middle school parade will be on Thursday, June 10th at 12:00. The parade route will be from the school, down Sanborn Street to Bessie Rowell Community Center and back up to the school. The elementary school parade will be on Monday, June 14th at 1:00 on the school grounds. The high school parade will be on Wednesday, June 16th at 12:30. The parade route will be the traditional Class Day parade route from the high school down Central Street to Greviors Furniture and back to the school. I welcome you all to come out and celebrate the 20/21 school year with our students and staff at these events. Sincerely, Dan LeGallo SAU 18 Superintendent

Good Afternoon FMS Families Tomorrow, Friday May 28, at 7:45 a.m. we will again be broadcasting live our Student and Staff Member of the Week Awards Presentation! Please join me live on my YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/3cX4stm Students email staff nominations to kdarsney@gm.sau18.org Guess what tomorrow is??!!  Have a nice, safe, Memorial Day Weekend!! D

Today’s varsity softball Sr Game has been moved to 4:00 because of weather

Congrats Elizabeth!

Congrats Pierre!

Congrats Jonathan!

Lady Tornadoes victorious today vs Pittsfield 23-10!