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Learn about the International Baccalaureate Programme at Franklin.
Welcome to Franklin Middle
Franklin Middle School is an authorized public IB Middle Years Programme (IB MYP). Our mission is to guide and develop lifelong learners who use cooperative skills and their knowledge to positively impact our diverse world.
Administration
Greg Lundin, Principal
Ashley Sireno, Associate Principal
Jake Szymborski, Associate Principal
School Information
1233 Lore Lane,
Green Bay, WI 54303
Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Summer School Hours: 8:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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District News
![Graduation caps held in the air with a purple/dark blue haze and a white GBAPS logo in the lower right corner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733258757/gbapsorg/z2kbcc7b6w7eknivjcus/NewsArticleforWebsite700X700_2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733258757/gbapsorg/z2kbcc7b6w7eknivjcus/NewsArticleforWebsite700X700_2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733258757/gbapsorg/z2kbcc7b6w7eknivjcus/NewsArticleforWebsite700X700_2.png","width":700}])
Graduation dates for the Class of 2025 are set.
![Hall of fame GBAPS Est. 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744917937/gbapsorg/v8lpwa73dqj7x2oaskf8/NewsArticleforWebsite700X7001.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744917937/gbapsorg/v8lpwa73dqj7x2oaskf8/NewsArticleforWebsite700X7001.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744917937/gbapsorg/v8lpwa73dqj7x2oaskf8/NewsArticleforWebsite700X7001.png","width":700}])
The District is seeking nominations of distinguished alumni who have or are making honorable contributions to their professions and the larger community.
![Staff Recognition Awards GBAPS 2024-25]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744213431/gbapsorg/qk7viz5oyyay2pt6lghy/2024-25StaffRecAwards.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744213431/gbapsorg/qk7viz5oyyay2pt6lghy/2024-25StaffRecAwards.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744213431/gbapsorg/qk7viz5oyyay2pt6lghy/2024-25StaffRecAwards.png","width":700}])
Winners were surprised by Superintendent Vicki Bayer and other guests on April 8, 2025
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See the dates and times to visit our GBAPS high school greenhouses in 2025.
![Strategic framework 2025-2030]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742832674/gbapsorg/wthpq3gwk7xdoezmue8r/StrategicPlan.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742832674/gbapsorg/wthpq3gwk7xdoezmue8r/StrategicPlan.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742832674/gbapsorg/wthpq3gwk7xdoezmue8r/StrategicPlan.jpg","width":700}])
At the March 17, 2025, Board of Education meeting, the Board of Education approved a five-year Strategic Plan.
![Orange sun logo with purple text that reads SCHOOL SPIRIT. Followed by orange text which reads: Giving Back for a Brighter Future. Additional text reads: Green Bay Area Public School District Educational Endowment]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724961244/gbapsorg/cf9obhqbpzcqorauzrpp/schoolspiritlogo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724961244/gbapsorg/cf9obhqbpzcqorauzrpp/schoolspiritlogo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724961244/gbapsorg/cf9obhqbpzcqorauzrpp/schoolspiritlogo.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1724961244/gbapsorg/cf9obhqbpzcqorauzrpp/schoolspiritlogo.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1724961244/gbapsorg/cf9obhqbpzcqorauzrpp/schoolspiritlogo.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724961244/gbapsorg/cf9obhqbpzcqorauzrpp/schoolspiritlogo.jpg","width":1656}])
Seventeen grants were awarded to special projects in across GBAPS.
Franklin Events
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Green Bay West High School
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District Office Building, Room 331
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Edison Middle School
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West DePere High School
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Edison Middle School
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Franklin Middle School - Franklin Auditorium 181
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Finger Road Softball Complex
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Finger Road Softball Complex
Franklin Stories
![Students jump, cheer and point at the new fruit tree in front of them at McAuliffe Elementary School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746219325/gbapsorg/wy4jeerkgaob4gzk4s6z/OrchardplantingsMay2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746219325/gbapsorg/wy4jeerkgaob4gzk4s6z/OrchardplantingsMay2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746219325/gbapsorg/wy4jeerkgaob4gzk4s6z/OrchardplantingsMay2025.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746219325/gbapsorg/wy4jeerkgaob4gzk4s6z/OrchardplantingsMay2025.png","width":1100}])
Three GBAPS schools planted fruit trees on May 2, 2025.
![Jordan Love and students in purple stand in front of step and repeat and hold orange shoe boxes.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743438818/gbapsorg/wkwdfmxiiblahd5tyjan/JordanLoveCleatsatFranklinMarch20253.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743438818/gbapsorg/wkwdfmxiiblahd5tyjan/JordanLoveCleatsatFranklinMarch20253.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743438818/gbapsorg/wkwdfmxiiblahd5tyjan/JordanLoveCleatsatFranklinMarch20253.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743438818/gbapsorg/wkwdfmxiiblahd5tyjan/JordanLoveCleatsatFranklinMarch20253.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1743438818/gbapsorg/wkwdfmxiiblahd5tyjan/JordanLoveCleatsatFranklinMarch20253.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743438818/gbapsorg/wkwdfmxiiblahd5tyjan/JordanLoveCleatsatFranklinMarch20253.jpg","width":2048}])
Franklin Middle School soccer and softball players received brand new cleats from Jordan Love in March.
![Three photos separated by white lines show students interacting with STEM activities at NWTC]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738797042/gbapsorg/dwglqhmqxlftnw31dhec/MindTrekkersBlog.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738797042/gbapsorg/dwglqhmqxlftnw31dhec/MindTrekkersBlog.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738797042/gbapsorg/dwglqhmqxlftnw31dhec/MindTrekkersBlog.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738797042/gbapsorg/dwglqhmqxlftnw31dhec/MindTrekkersBlog.png","width":1100}])
Students attended Mind Trekkers at the end of January 2025.
![Students stand and smile in inside the bowl at Lambeau Field.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738795276/gbapsorg/snqq5y7du7gmiefhkwbr/GBAPSStoriesBlogPhotoSize1100X500_2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738795276/gbapsorg/snqq5y7du7gmiefhkwbr/GBAPSStoriesBlogPhotoSize1100X500_2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738795276/gbapsorg/snqq5y7du7gmiefhkwbr/GBAPSStoriesBlogPhotoSize1100X500_2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738795276/gbapsorg/snqq5y7du7gmiefhkwbr/GBAPSStoriesBlogPhotoSize1100X500_2.png","width":1100}])
Select GBAPS middle schoolers attended the event at Lambeau Field in January.
![MLK artwork created by GBAPS students with quotes and images of Dr. King. Both left and right images are colorful.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737405404/gbapsorg/utqtu7b35h43j8niibtl/MLKCelebration2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737405404/gbapsorg/utqtu7b35h43j8niibtl/MLKCelebration2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737405404/gbapsorg/utqtu7b35h43j8niibtl/MLKCelebration2025.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737405404/gbapsorg/utqtu7b35h43j8niibtl/MLKCelebration2025.png","width":1100}])
This year’s theme was “A Vision for Peace: Keep the Dream Alive.”
![Student looking at camera in graduation gown while peers stand nearby. Photo is treated to look blue and wash out main colors.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733856151/gbapsorg/dhvzynww2sw7bwgkjz5a/POAGBlog.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733856151/gbapsorg/dhvzynww2sw7bwgkjz5a/POAGBlog.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733856151/gbapsorg/dhvzynww2sw7bwgkjz5a/POAGBlog.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733856151/gbapsorg/dhvzynww2sw7bwgkjz5a/POAGBlog.png","width":1100}])
The Portrait of a Graduate identifies five key categories that make up the graduate profile.
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Read more about the annual 9/11 stair climb.
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GBAPS is kicking off the school year with its theme, Together We Are One.
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Students were honored at the 7th Annual Celebrating Student Success Community Gathering on May 8, 2024.
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The Green Bay Area Public School District launched new websites on June 10.