Home of the Grizzly Cubs
Franklin Community Middle School serves more than 800 students from Grades 7-8. The only middle school in the Franklin Community Schools system, we offer a broad and comprehensive understanding of knowledge and skills. We help students prepare for their success in their high school education.
We follow the Indiana Development Standards established by the Indiana Department of Education, including:
- Student Development and Diversity
- Learning Processes
- Instructional Planning and Delivery
- Assessment
- Learning Environment
- The Professional Environment
- Reading Instruction
Franklin Community Middle School
625 Grizzly Cub Drive
Franklin, IN 46131
Phone: 317.346.8400
Fax: 317.346.8411
Attendance: 317.346.8405
When a student is absent from school, a parent must call the absence line by 9 a.m. each day of the absence. The absence line is operable 24 hours per day. Upon returning from an absence, students have the same number of days to complete missed work as they were absent.
School Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Friday
8:05 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.
Thursday Late Start
8:50 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Welcome to Franklin Community Middle School! As the principal, it is an honor and a privilege to welcome you to our school community.
With 24 years of experience in Franklin schools, I have had the pleasure of serving in various roles, from math teacher to assistant principal and, since 2018, the middle school principal. My journey in education has been deeply rooted in middle-level learners, and I am genuinely passionate about their growth and development.
At FCMS, we believe in fostering a positive middle school experience centered around three core principles: connection, character, and growth. These principles serve as the foundation for everything we do, guiding students to plug in, show they care, and value growth each day.
- Connection (Plug In): Encouraging students to explore new opportunities such as sports, clubs, or the arts, fosters a sense of belonging and community. Participating in team activities and dress up days also help create lasting memories and build camaraderie among peers.
- Character (Show You Care): We emphasize the importance of making good choices, showing kindness, and respecting oneself, others, and our school environment. These values form the bedrock of a respectful and supportive school culture.
- Growth (Value Growth): Academic excellence is a priority at FCMS. We encourage students to work diligently, complete their assignments, and actively engage in their learning journey. Every achievement, no matter how small, contributes to their growth and development.
I encourage you to join us in fostering an environment where every student feels valued, supported, and challenged to reach their fullest potential. Together, we can ensure that FCMS remains a place where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Please feel free to reach out to me or our dedicated staff with any questions, concerns, or ideas you may have. Your partnership is invaluable to us, and I look forward to working closely with each of you to make this school year a resounding success.
Rita Holman
Principal
holmanr@franklinschools.org
In September 2024, as part of a social studies activity, 8th-grade teams Snositi and Urso participated in a political typology quiz supporting Indiana Academic Standard 8.C.6.
The Indiana Department of Education empowers Indiana’s families, educators, school administrators, and community leaders with a learner-centered, future-focused dashboard that displays how our students are building necessary knowledge and skills — in all grades and all schools — through the Indiana GPS dashboard.
As part of the National Breakfast Program and School Lunch Program, Franklin Community Schools offer healthy, nutritious meals to all students each day.
