First day of classes for Franklin Community Schools is August 5

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 12:15 PM

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin Community Schools (FCS) is preparing for the first day of classes for the 2026-2027 school year on Wednesday, August 5.

There are still numerous orientations, open houses, parties, and other events set to take place between July 27 and August 3, leading up to the first day of school.

The district has created several web pages you can visit to get information about these events and other general information about FCS.

Here is a list of the FCS websites:

Main site - Find all upcoming events
Meal services - Includes menus and nutrition guidelines
Academics - Includes curricular resources
Student transportation - Includes bus rules

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