When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges pins a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him.

To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top Forty score, augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.

Our motto “A Tradition of Excellence” is evident by the success of our students in academics, the arts, and athletics. Our mission is to provide an engaging environment that challenges all students to reach their full potential and become lifelong learners who are responsible, respectful, contributing member of the local and global communities.

Franklin High School Beliefs: 

• All students can learn.
• Students are individuals with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.
• Students should take responsibility for their learning and behavior.
• Students benefit from a variety of instructional approaches.
• Classroom instruction relates curriculum to real-world experiences.
• Student success is celebrated through diverse academic and extra-curricular activities.
• An effective school combines the efforts of administrators, students, faculty, staff, parents, and the community to develop policy and make important decisions.
• Student achievement and understanding is measured through a variety of assessments.
• Every student has a right to attend school with a safe environment and an atmosphere conducive to learning.

Our Theatre Department: 

We offer four levels of theatre classes: Theatre I, Theatre II, Theatre III, and Theatre IV

In these classes we go over a wide variety of different aspects of theatre from performance all the way to technical theatre. You do not need to be an “actor” in order to excel and appreciate these classes.