Community Events / Virtual Backpack

The Community Events Page & Virtual Backpack for Franklin Public Schools is our way to share community happenings and events that may be important to our families.  This approach to distributing information supports the district's educational goals, mission, vision, and core values. Items represented on this page do not indicate support or endorsement from Franklin Public Schools. 

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CURRENT POSTINGS

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Gr6-12 Matilda Jr Auditions 9/15-16
Grades 6-12 invited to audition for Matilda Jr. with Forte Theatre Company

Grades 6-12 invited to audition for Matilda Jr. with Forte Theatre Company
 

 

5th-9th Franklin Novice Dance (to 9/15)
The Franklin Novice Dance Team is for dancers in 5th through 9th grade. September 15th start with one practice once a week on Tuesdays through January. Competing just 3 times in January!

The Franklin Novice Dance Team is for dancers in 5th through 9th grade. September 15th start with one practice once a week on Tuesdays through January. Competing just 3 times in January!

Forte Theatre Classes & Auditions (to 9/16)
Forte Theatre Company has some exciting opportunities for students grades 6 and up! Theatre classes begin September 12, and auditions for January's Matilda Jr. are September 15 & 16

Forte Theatre Company has some exciting opportunities for students grades 6 and up! Theatre classes begin September 12, and auditions for January's Matilda Jr. are September 15 & 16

Franklin Jr Sabers Baseball Golf (Su 9/20)
Franklin Jr. Sabers Baseball hosts its 1st Annual Golf Outing 9/20 at Muskego Lakes Country Club. Shotgun start 1:30 PM, dinner to follow. Proceeds support player development, equipment & facilities.

Franklin Jr. Sabers Baseball hosts its 1st Annual Golf Outing 9/20 at Muskego Lakes Country Club. Shotgun start 1:30 PM, dinner to follow. Proceeds support player development, equipment & facilities.
 

"Hoppers" Interactive @ FPL M 9/21
Franklin Public Library - Hoppers: An Interactive Movie (all ages) 9/21-10am, Drop-in Kids get a movie kit to use during Hoppers (PG, 105 min.)! While supplies last. Children must be with an adult.

Franklin Public Library - Hoppers: An Interactive Movie (all ages)
9/21-10am, Drop-in
Kids get a movie kit to use during Hoppers (PG, 105 min.)! While supplies last. Children must be with an adult.

Teen Mosaic Mirror Wall Art @ FPL M 9/21
Teen Mosaic Mirror Wall Art at Franklin Public Library. Mon. 9/21, 2-3:30pm. Learn the art of mosaic on your day off school! Free and open to grades 6-12. Click to register or call 414-425-8214.

Teen Mosaic Mirror Wall Art at Franklin Public Library. Mon. 9/21, 2-3:30pm. Learn the art of mosaic on your day off school! Free and open to grades 6-12. Click to register or call 414-425-8214.
 

1st-8th Youth Cheer Clinic 9/24-25
FHS Cheer Youth Cheer Clinic for Grades 1-8: Youth will practice with FHS Cheerleaders on 9/24, and perform on 9/25 during the Varsity Football High School Game! Registration is required by 9/13.

FHS Cheer Youth Cheer Clinic for Grades 1-8: Youth will practice with FHS Cheerleaders on 9/24, and perform on 9/25 during the Varsity Football High School Game! Registration is required by 9/13.
 

Dynamic Duos Dance (Sa 9/26)
9/26/2026 from 5-7pm at Forest Park Middle School join the Franklin Varsity Dance Team for a fun night together. A special night with your favorite person!

9/26/2026 from 5-7pm at Forest Park Middle School join the Franklin Varsity Dance Team for a fun night together. A special night with your favorite person!
 

Gr1-8 Chess at CERC! (Begins 9/29)
New this fall! After school chess at the CERC. September 27 - November 17. Grades 6-8 from 3:20 - 4:20 PM, and Grades 1-5 (4:30 - 5:30 PM). For more info and to register go to Franklin.arux.app

New this fall! After school chess at the CERC. September 27 - November 17. Grades 6-8 from 3:20 - 4:20 PM, and Grades 1-5 (4:30 - 5:30 PM). For more info and to register go to Franklin.arux.app
 

Gr6-12 Forte Theatre Classes (to 9/30)
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to enroll in theatre classes with Forte Theatre School

Students in grades 6-12 are invited to enroll in theatre classes with Forte Theatre School
 

Stepping Stone Farms Open House (Sa 9/26)
Stepping Stone (501c3) is hosting it's Fall Open House 10am-5pm on 9/27/26. Help raise funds for this 501c3 org! Pony/ carriage rides, silent auction, bake sale and more. 1439 92nd St, Franksville

Stepping Stone is hosting it's Fall Open House 10am-5pm on 9/27/26. Help raise funds for this 501c3 org! Pony/ carriage rides, silent auction, bake sale and more. 1439 92nd St, Franksville
 

5K-5th Futura Spanish! (to 10/1)
Futura Spanish is back for your 2026-2027 school year! Sessions held at Robinwood, Southwood Glen, and the CERC. For more info and to register go to franklin.arux.app

Futura Spanish is back for your 2026-2027 school year! Sessions held at Robinwood, Southwood Glen, and the CERC. For more info and to register go to franklin.arux.app
 

Annie @ Saber Center 10/3-10/11
Forte Theatre Company presents its professional production of Annie. Annie is appropriate for audiences of all ages and runs October 3-11 at the Saber Center. More at fortetheatrecompany.org

Forte Theatre Company presents its professional production of Annie. Annie is appropriate for audiences of all ages and runs October 3-11 at the Saber Center. More at fortetheatrecompany.org
 

St. V Seeking Donations (to 10/9)
St. Vincent de Paul Society of Milwaukee is helping to eliminate hunger and poverty.  www.svdpmilw.org/request-help.aspx For help, call 414-462-7837 ext 110 Looking for Furniture, Kitchen Appliances, New Beds Twin or Full, Household Items, Clothing, Food

St. Vincent de Paul Society of Milwaukee is helping to eliminate hunger and poverty. 
www.svdpmilw.org/request-help.aspx
For help, call 414-462-7837 ext 110
Looking for Furniture, Kitchen Appliances, New Beds Twin or Full, Household Items, Clothing, Food

5K-5th Sticker Symphony @ FPL M 10/19
Franklin Public Library - Sticker Symphony (Grades K5-5) 10/19 - 6pm, Drop-in, CreateSpace Enjoy music while creating art with sticker-by-number activities. While supplies last.

Franklin Public Library - Sticker Symphony (Grades K5-5)
10/19 - 6pm, Drop-in, CreateSpace
Enjoy music while creating art with sticker-by-number activities. While supplies last.

FHS Dance Kids Clinic (F 10/16)
Join the Franklin Dance Team for their fall kids dance clinic on Oct 16th. Participants will receive a shirt, bow, poms, dinner, and get to perform at half time of the Franklin Football game!

Join the Franklin Dance Team for their fall kids dance clinic on Oct 16th. Participants will receive a shirt, bow, poms, dinner, and get to perform at half time of the Franklin Football game!
 

FPL Teen Activities Sept-Dec (to 10/23)
Franklin Public Library Teen Programs and volunteer opportunities for grades 6-12 are listed for September-December and available at www.franklinpubliclibrary.org

 

 

About Community Events

Disclaimer: Permission to distribute community events through the school district does not imply
full review of the offering or endorsement by Franklin Public Schools.

FPS does not send home hard copy non-school flyers/advertisements with students per Board Policy.  

During the school year, our building newsletters will include mentions to parents/guardians to check the Community Events/Virtual Backpack for upcoming events and happenings they may be interested in.  

Organizations wishing to submit information to be posted on the Community Events / Virtual Backpack page must do so by completing this form to attach your image or PDF at least (10) days in advance of the desired posting date.  If you have any questions, please contact FPS Communications at communications@franklin.k12.wi.us