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 Collage featuring graduates from Chantilly and Oakton visiting their former Middle School, and students doing Poetry palooza in the library in 8th grade English.
Franklin Community,
This week was an exciting one for many of our former Franklin students as both Oakton High School and Chantilly High School held their graduation ceremonies on Wednesday. As you know, our students feed roughly half and half to Oakton and Chantilly, so Wednesday was a big day for our Franklin community. We are incredibly proud of all of our former Falcons who crossed the stage and celebrated this important milestone.
On Tuesday, we had the opportunity to welcome approximately 150 of those graduates back to Franklin for a grad walk through the building. Our current students lined the hallways, music played throughout the school, and everyone cheered as the graduates made their way through the building. After the walk, we held a reception that gave our former students the chance to reconnect with former teachers, visit familiar spaces, and take a few pictures along the way.
This was such a great event for Franklin. It was especially meaningful to see our current students cheering on the graduates and getting a glimpse of what lies ahead for them in just a few short years. The event grew so much this year, and we hope to continue building on it in the future. Congratulations again to all of our former Franklin students who graduated on Wednesday!
As we look ahead, we have several end-of-year events occurring next week. Laptop collection will take place through PE classes on Wednesday, June 11, and Thursday, June 12. Please help remind your student to bring their laptop and charger so that we can collect devices efficiently.
We will also hold team award ceremonies on Monday, June 15. These ceremonies give us a chance to recognize students for their hard work, growth, character, and contributions throughout the school year. If your student is receiving an award, families will be invited to attend the ceremony. We are looking forward to celebrating our students and all they have accomplished this year.
On Tuesday, June 16, we will hold our field day with lots of great activities, snacks, and fun planned for students. This is always a wonderful way to celebrate the end of the year and give students a chance to enjoy time together as a school community. Thank you to our PTA for their help in funding and organizing the event. We are still looking for volunteers, so if you are able to help, please let me know or contact our PTA President, Necoya Tyson.
Please remember that the last day of school is Wednesday, June 17, and students will be dismissed two hours early.
Lastly, we want to congratulate our track and field athletes for a great showing at the championships last weekend. Our boys placed 8th overall and our girls placed 7th overall out of all middle schools in Fairfax County. We also had several outstanding individual finishes, including 1st place in the boys 200m, 3rd place in the boys 100m, 4th place in the girls 1600m, and 5th place in the girls 400m.
Great job to all of our athletes for a fantastic season. We are proud of the hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship they showed throughout the spring. A big thank you also goes to our coaches for all of their time, energy, and commitment to supporting our students.
We hope everyone has a great weekend as we prepare for the final stretch of the school year. Go Falcons!
Tom DeRusso
Principal
Franklin Middle School
Weekly CARE Card Raffle Winners
~Important Dates~
June 11-12: Laptop Collection (during PE)
June 15: Award Ceremonies
June 16: End of Year Parties
June 17: Last Day of School - 2 hour early release
~Action Items~
PTA - Opportunities to Help
End of Year Parties
We are actively planning the 7th and 8th grade end of year parties, to be held on June 16. For the 7th and 8th grade parties, we are still in planning stages, but plan on having a large outdoor inflatable obstacle course, a photo booth, and ice cream and popsicle treats -- Depending on donations, we may be able to do more!
We wanted to ask for your help in getting out the word on a few things as we wrap up the year. We are still looking for volunteers for the parties -- I know that we're all at the stage where our kids don't necessarily want us there, but this really cannot run without parent volunteers -- I'm personally going to volunteer at the 7th grade party to avoid being seen by my 8th grader! :)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4AA9A923A0FEC52-63986083-fmsend
We also are still seeking donations, and would appreciate any help at reaching out to friends to get some additional donations -- any amount is fine and more than appreciated!
https://www.givebacks.com/causes/franklinmspta/campaigns/0e31b34315
Medications in Clinic
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, the existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program, but you will need to pick up the medication on the last day of school and deliver the medication and completed forms to the summer learning site on the first day of the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).
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~Student Services~
Chantilly High School Class of 2030
Rising 9th Graders
Welcome to Chantilly High School Class of 2030!
We invite you to join us for our Charge Ahead freshman orientation in August. Charge Ahead is our annual kickoff experience for rising 9th graders to build community, become familiar with the building, schedule, and high school expectations. Meet other freshmen, tour the school, hear from student leaders, walk a mock schedule, and meet the Administration.
Event Dates, choose one of the dates:
- Tuesday, August 11, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Wednesday, August 12, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursday, August 13, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost is $50 and includes a Class of 2030 t-shirt and pizza lunch.
To pay, use the sign-up link: Charge Ahead Freshman Orientation or send a check made payable to Chantilly HS, 4201 Stringfellow Rd, Chantilly Virginia 20151
This is an optional event.
We hope to see you there and GO CHARGERS!
For questions, contact Mr. Dewett
dmdewett@fcps.edu
Due to the upfront costs, there are no refunds.
INVITACIÓN PARA PADRES DE ESTUDIANTES DEL GRADO 7 EN FRANKLIN MS EL PROXIMO AŇO ESCOLAR
MIERCOLES 10 DE JUNIO, 2026 6:00 – 7:30 PM
En agosto, sus hijos comenzarán una nueva etapa en middle school, y es fundamental que ustedes, como padres, tengan la información necesaria para apoyarlos y asegurase que sean exitosos. Quiero invitarlos cordialmente a una presentación informal en Español para darles información sobre Franklin MS. La presentación será el Miercoles 10 de Junio a las 6:00 pm en la escuela Franklin Middle School - 3300 Lees Corner Rd., Chantilly VA 20151. Su hijo(a) también es bienvenido a acompañarnos.
Por favor, hágame saber si podrá acompañarnos, llamando al 703-904-5193 o por email a jamcfadden@fcps.edu. Esperamos verlos el 10 de Junio!
Janet McFadden, Enlace de familia de Franklin Middle School (FMS).
Required Immunizations for Rising 7th Graders
As required by the Code of VA, parents or legal guardians need to provide proof of immunizations for their child to attend at a Virginia public school.
In addition, all students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations:
- Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap) given at age 7 or older;
- Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 10 or older;
- A complete series of 2 doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent or guardian, at the parents or guardians sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with your child’s healthcare provider now to avoid the rush this summer. Immunization appointments are available. Inspire Health Alliance will be providing immunizations for currently enrolled FCPS students at no out-of-pocket cost. Visit the Inspire Immunization Events Student Registration webpage to schedule an appointment.
Please review the Virginia Department of Health Information Packet (PDF) for more information on rising 7th grade immunization requirements.
Additional Immunization Resources are also available.
~AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM~
Thank you to the students, families, and staff for making the after-school program such a wonderful success. Your enthusiasm, support, and commitment created a safe and enriching environment where students could learn, grow, and build meaningful relationships. It was a fantastic year and we are already looking forward to next school year. We wish everyone a safe, happy, and restful summer!
MS Sports - Spring Track
Congratulations to Uriah Simpson and Sarah Varano with their top finishes in the MS Track & Field Championships held at Robinson Secondary last Saturday. Uriah finished 1st in the 200M and 3rd in the 100M. Sarah Varano finished 4th in the 1600M. We had an amazing season for the Franklin Track team and we are looking forward to Cross Country in the fall.
Thank you to all of the parents and our coaches for your support this track season!!
Any questions please reach out to Chris Tippins at WCTippins@fcps.edu.You can also visit the Franklin MS Sports page or at the FCPS MS Sports site for more information.
COMMANDERS CAMPS
Coming to Franklin MS!!
Commanders Camps are coming to Chantilly this summer! Get ready for high-energy flag football, skill-building, and team-first fun crafted for rising 2nd through 7th graders of every experience level!
Franklin Middle School will be hosting 3 Commanders Flag Football Camps run by Flag Star Football this summer. For more information visit www.commanderscamps.com or scan the QR Code below.
Camp Runs 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Franklin Middle School
3300 Lees Corner Road
Chantilly, VA 20151
Register today at www.commanderscamps.com or the QR code provided on the flyer for registration.
Special Offer: Save $75 for FCPS families with code: FCPSFIRSTYEAR.
Chantilly Athletics Physical Night - Now Open
Registration for FCPS athletic preparticipation exams (physicals) is now open!
All middle and high school students interested in participating in school athletic programs MUST have a valid athletic physical on file with their school prior to participating. All rising middle school students, specifically those who will be in 7th or 8th grade (and rising 6th graders at Poe, Glasgow, and Holmes middle schools) next school year (2026-2027) interested in participating in the middle school sports program are eligible to receive a FREE athletic physical exam through these events.
Athletic physicals are coordinated by the certified athletic trainers at our FCPS high schools and are only available at the dates and times indicated. Students must register in advance and additional information is available through the link above.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdo_1j5mhiRin35nuDOStUgh-GHNYYZgMAo11Or6XXRsSP_Ug/viewform
Dates and Times:
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Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
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Appointments: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
Cost and Registration:
https://www.chantillyathletics.com/news/f0512881-1c93-444e-9113-dae0a7627b10
Teen Explorer Camp Presented by:
Fairfax County Park Authority
Event Details:
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Location: E C Lawrence Park.
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Age Range: 12 through 14 years.
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Activities: Field trips, games, and nature activities!
Dates and Registration:
Accessibility and Accommodations: Fairfax County is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all county programs, services and activities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request. For details, call 703-324-8563, TTY 711.
 ~Franklin Middle School PTA~
~Helpful Information~
New Cellphone Policy Starts July 1
On Thursday, May 7, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). The approved changes include updated guidance for cellphone possession and use, to align the FCPS cellphone policy with Senate Bill 108. This new Virginia law goes into effect on July 1 and states that all schools in the Commonwealth must follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy.
This means that starting July 1, 2026, across all grade levels at FCPS, student cellphones, phone accessories, and all smart devices (including watches that serve a dual purpose, such as smart watches, as well as earbuds, headsets, smart glasses, and other other items connected to the internet) must be off and personally stored (i.e., put away in backpacks) for the duration of the school day — thus, no cellphones from bell to bell.
Download the New FCPS Mobile App!
The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep families connected and informed, directly from their smartphones. You can download the Fairfax County Public Schools mobile app by going to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and searching for “FCPS.”
With the app you can:
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Stay up-to-date: Get the latest news from FCPS.
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View school calendars: See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
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Check school menus: See what’s for lunch and breakfast today, tomorrow, or next week.
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Tap to contact: Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
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Access key links: Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.
Users can access updates and content without having to sign in, making it easy for everyone to stay informed.
Learn more about the new mobile app, including feedback from parents TeAndra Nelson and Roy Dykes.
~Community Events~
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