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Franklin principals restart clubs program; $128 activity fee, late buses expected

Franklin School Committee · October 15, 2025
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High school and middle school principals told the school committee they have restarted club advising, held a club fair with over 35 groups, and set a $128 district activity fee; late buses are confirmed for the high school and likely for the middle school pending vendor confirmation.

Dr. Maria Weber, principal of Franklin High School, and Craig Williams, principal of Franklin Middle School, updated the school committee on efforts to reboot student clubs across the district after recent declines. Weber said staff solicited advisers and ran a club fair that featured more than 35 clubs; advisers are now connecting with students and collecting payments. ‘‘The fee is consistent for across grades is a $128 this year,’’ Weber said, adding that some clubs may charge additional costs for…

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