Franklin MS Update- 02/27/2026

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Students preparing for the big basketball game on Friday against Rocky Run; Orchestra students performing.

Teachers and students celebrating TEAM day for spirit week.

Franklin Community,

We are excited for tonight’s long-awaited Franklin vs. Rocky Run Basketball Event at Chantilly High School! Doors will open at 4:30 pm, and the evening will include our staff game followed by the girls and boys matchups against our rivals across Route 50. We are especially excited that, for the first time ever at this event, Franklin will have a pep band performing to bring even more energy and school spirit to the night.

Please note that only Franklin students and their families will be admitted to the event. High school students without a sibling participating in the game and middle school students from other schools will not be permitted to attend. We encourage all attendees to demonstrate outstanding sportsmanship and positive cheering as we represent Franklin with pride. Families should also plan to pick up their students promptly at the conclusion of the event, which is expected to be between 7:45 pm and 8:00 pm.

Leading up to tonight’s game, we have enjoyed a fantastic Spirit Week filled with strong participation from both students and staff. The excitement has been building all week, and we are proud of the enthusiasm and school pride our community has shown.

We would also like to recap our Falcons in Good Standing (FIGS) initiative. This program was designed to promote accountability and positive behavior in the weeks leading up to the game. Overall, 60 students violated one or more of the eligibility criteria; however, 38 of those students successfully completed a FIGS Reset session and were reinstated. We appreciate the seriousness with which students approached this process and thank them for following school expectations and earning the opportunity to attend this exciting event. Our goal with FIGS is to promote reflection, responsibility, and fairness for all students, and we are proud of the growth many demonstrated throughout the process.

As February comes to a close, we also want to acknowledge Black History Month. All students participated in an Advisory lesson highlighting the contributions, achievements, and impact of Black leaders and changemakers throughout history. At Franklin, we remain committed to fostering an inclusive environment grounded in equity, respect, and opportunity for all students. We believe that learning about diverse histories and perspectives strengthens our entire community.

We look forward to an exciting evening and thank you, as always, for your continued partnership and support.

Tom DeRusso
Principal
Franklin Middle School

Weekly CARE Card Raffle Winners

~Important Dates~

February 27 - Franklin vs. Rocky Run Basketball

5pm-Staff / 6pm-Girls / 7pm-Boys

March 8 - Daylight Saving Time (spring forward)

March 10 - Integrated Reading & Writing SOL (8th grade only)

March 20 - Eid al-Fitr - School & Office Closed

March 27 - End of 3rd Quarter - 2 hour early release

March 30-April 3 - Spring Break

~Action Items~

Want a quick way to recognize an employee or team? Share an FCPS CARES! Families, colleagues, and students are all invited to submit. The FCPS CARES is automatically sent to the recipient(s) and their supervisor, and is posted on fcps.edu. Additionally, each month one school in our region wins a staff celebration from HR. Encourage your community to show our staff that their hard work is appreciated!