Franklin Middle School CR

Franklin Middle School CR This is the official page for Cedar Rapids Franklin Middle School. This page will be used to communicate information about Franklin.

The thrust of the Franklin Middle School is to create a setting for learning that is specifically designed to meet the educational social needs of young people in grades 6, 7 and 8. A middle School offeres a gradual profression between life in Elementary School and High School. The purpose of Franklin Middle School is to provide this unique educational experience for the young people it serves. To

carry out its philosophy, Franklin Middle School places high priority on the following goals for students:
Acquisition of basic skills and knowledge
Development of a positive self concept
Exploration
Development of a sense of belonging
Transition


The goal of the Franklin social media page is to share important news and celebrate the achievements of our students and staff with the community, fostering an open and respectful dialogue. To maintain a positive environment, please adhere to these guidelines. We reserve the right to delete submissions that contain: vulgar language; personal attacks of any kind; sexually suggestive or flirtatious dialogue; offensive comments that target or disparage any ethnic, racial, religious, or other protected group; postings that promote illicit, illegal, or unethical activity; or postings that communicate confidential information about students, staff, or school operations. This page is for open conversation about the school—not personal issues. It is not intended to circumvent regular communication channels; therefore, comments regarding a personal issue with the school, a specific class, or a staff member will be removed. Be respectful: personal attacks or comments deemed offensive to any member of our community will not be tolerated. Additionally, please stay on topic; this page is dedicated to the education and events of Frankin, so keep the conversation relevant to our school. Do not use this site for commercial purposes, like running for office or selling products, or to link to other pages or post spam. Finally, remember that the school's mission is education, so be certain your comments are appropriate for an educational environment and fans of all ages, and be factual—blatantly inaccurate information will be removed. Abuse of these guidelines can lead to removal of a specific posting or the blocking and removal from the page. Please note that comments posted on this site do not reflect the opinions and position of Franklin or the Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) and its employees.

09/01/2026

Need a quick dinner on Thursday after you attend the PTA meeting ? Head to our Freddy's fundraiser!! Mention Franklin Middle School CR and they'll donate a portion back to the school!!

08/31/2026

⚠️ Franklin Families: All sports and athletic activities scheduled for tonight have been canceled due to the heat advisory. Please stay safe and cool!

08/28/2026

Online ordering for Washington Feeder Schools ends on Sun, Sep 6, 2026 (11:59 PM CDT)

08/21/2026
🎭 The curtain is getting ready to rise at Franklin! 🎭Franklin Drama Department is excited to announce our Fall Musical: ...
08/20/2026

🎭 The curtain is getting ready to rise at Franklin! 🎭

Franklin Drama Department is excited to announce our Fall Musical: Annie Jr.! ❤️🎶

Students interested in being part of the show are invited to attend auditions:

🎤 AUDITIONS
📅 Monday, August 31 & Tuesday, September 1
⏰ 3:00–4:30 PM
Ms. Williams will be available until 5:00 PM on Monday for students who have sports practices or other conflicts.

Students do not need to memorize lines for auditions! We simply ask that they come familiar with the song “Tomorrow” from Annie. Students who would feel more comfortable may sing “Happy Birthday” instead.

💻 VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL MEETING
📅 Monday, August 24
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM

Families can scan the QR code on the flyer or RSVP using the link below:
👉 https://forms.gle/sUisU3MToa1CVDxf9

🎬 First Rehearsal: September 2, 3:00–4:30 PM
🌟 Performances: November 12 & 13 at 7:00 PM

Ms. Williams will also be at Franklin Open House to answer questions and share more about the musical.

Whether you're ready for the spotlight, love to sing and act, or want to try something new, we would love to see you there! ❤️

🎶 The sun’ll come out tomorrow… ☀️

✨ Creating a Spark… Leaving a Legacy! ✨Franklin staff are BACK! 🧡💙We kicked off the year together with professional lear...
08/19/2026

✨ Creating a Spark… Leaving a Legacy! ✨

Franklin staff are BACK! 🧡💙

We kicked off the year together with professional learning, collaboration, and a chance to focus on the impact we want to make for our students and one another.

This year is especially meaningful as we celebrate 103 years of Franklin history while looking ahead to the legacy we’ll leave behind. Every connection we make, every student we encourage, and every spark we create becomes part of Franklin’s story.

🔥 Create the spark.
🧡 Make an impact.
🏛️ Leave a legacy.

Here’s to an incredible school year, Franklin! 🧡💙

⚡ FRANKLIN BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT! ⚡The countdown is on, Franklin families! We’re excited to welcome our students and fami...
08/17/2026

⚡ FRANKLIN BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT! ⚡

The countdown is on, Franklin families! We’re excited to welcome our students and families back into the building as we get ready to kick off another great year! 🧡💙

📅 Thursday, August 20th
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Franklin Middle School
🚪 Enter through the front doors

Stop by to:
📚 Get your schedule
👋 Meet your teachers
🎒 Drop off school supplies
🎭 Sign up for Show Choir, Fall Musical & Sports through Bound
🧡 Join the PTA
✨ And much more!

Whether you’re returning to Franklin or joining us for the first time, we can’t wait to see you!

⚡ LET’S CREATE THE SPARK! ⚡

08/17/2026
08/17/2026

Franklin Middle School CR could use your help! We've created a list for our needs to help make this year successful. Check out our wishlist at https://tinyurl.com/FranklinNeedsList

04/02/2026

Address

300 20th Street NE
Cedar Rapids, IA
52402

Opening Hours

Tuesday 7:50am - 2:50pm
Wednesday 7:50am - 2:50pm
Thursday 7:50am - 2:50pm
Friday 7:50am - 1:20pm

Telephone

+13195582452

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