
June 13, 2023
Do you like sports? Do you like fun and frivolity? Do you like St. Louis Cardinals baseball? Do you want to support Franklin Middle School Athletics? Well this is the fund...

June 8, 2023
District 186 Middle School Softball tryouts will be held July 24-25 at Lawless Park from 5:30-7:00 PM. Please have an up-to-date physical, bring your equipment, and plenty of wat...

May 31, 2023
For students entering 4th through 8th grade. Cost is $60, which includes a T-shirt. Registration deadline is July 27. Please contact Steve Dixson (217-717-6376) questions.

May 25, 2023
For students entering 4th through 8th grade. Cost is $60, which includes a T-shirt. Registration deadline is July 27. Please contact Mario Borders (mborders@sps186.org) with any ...

May 24, 2023
Franklin Middle School is looking for interested incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th grade golfers to participate in the IESA Sectional Golf Tournament, held on September 6 for boys and...

May 24, 2023
The bells were ringing!
Congratulations to our 2023 retirees! Thank you for your years of service with District 186. Our whole community is a better place because of the wor...

May 22, 2023
Our 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony will take place on June 2, 2023 at 9 AM in the FMS Gymnasium. Students must meet eligibility criteria in order to attend and be recognized. Plea...
May 4, 2023
Interested in participating in school sports next year? Complete the survey below! Current 6th & 7th Graders, use this link for Middle School: https://forms.gle/gL5b3FNijjaJDpU1...

April 24, 2023
District 186 is excited to showcase all of the 2023 Summer Programming available to our students at District 186 and in our community this Summer.
Click here to learn more and...

April 21, 2023
Get ready to renew your Medicaid! Medicaid customers have not had to renew their Medicaid coverage since the Covid-19 pandemic began. Medicaid pays for healthcare, like doctor v...

March 31, 2023
Due to the weather forecast, Rochester Junior High has cancelled the Rocket Invite scheduled for Saturday, April 1st.
March 23, 2023
FMS Boys and Girls Track Practice is CANCELLED TODAY -- Thursday, March 23.

March 10, 2023
Tonight we honored our young artists at the 1900 Gallery Opening Reception. Superintendent Jennifer Gill congratulated the artists and expressed that art can play an important rol...

February 17, 2023
Track Try-Out Information: 6th, 7th, & 8th grade Girls Try-Outs: Monday, February 27, 2:30-4:00 6th, 7th, & 8th grade Boys Try-Outs: Tuesday, February 28, 2:30-4:00 Call-bac...

February 17, 2023
Our last home volleyball game of the year vs. Lincoln Magnet School/Ball Charter has been moved to Thursday, February 23, at 4:00 PM. 8th Graders will be recognized following t...

February 15, 2023
Students - CLICK HERE to complete the 5Essentials Survey!

February 8, 2023
Franklin Middle School welcomes all incoming 6th graders to our school on Thursday, February 16 from 6pm - 7pm. Entertainment provided by the Fantastic Falcons Show Choir and Jaz...

February 1, 2023
Click here to take the survey
Beginning January 24 , students and teachers across Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in the ninth annual statewide Illinois 5Ess...

January 31, 2023
Do you know an educator or administrator who inspires you?
We are now accepting nominations for the Horace Mann Educator of the Year, Administrator of the Year and Rising Star...

January 10, 2023
Preparing for freshman year of high school is an exciting time full of hopes, opportunities, and new beginnings! We are excited to invite our incoming freshmen and their families ...