Cassie Abel with the Vincennes Rotary recently stopped by Franklin Elementary School to visit Mrs. Barmes’s kindergarten class and share a special gift with our young Vikings—I Like Me books!
Thank you for supporting our students and making a meaningful impact in our classroom!
Thank you for supporting our students and making a meaningful impact in our classroom!



Reminder: No school for the Vincennes Community School Corporation on Friday, April 3 (Good Friday) and Monday, April 6 (in observance of Easter).
Enjoy the long weekend!
Enjoy the long weekend!

We’d like to congratulate second grade teacher Renae Wild on being named WZDM’s Teacher of the Week on March 16!
Mrs. Wild was nominated by Dax Halter.
Mrs. Wild was nominated by Dax Halter.

If your child is currently in 5th grade and planning to play sports at Clark Middle School next year, now is the time to get their physical.
All athletes must have a physical dated on or after April 1, 2026 to be eligible for summer and in-season activities.
Physical Day is a quick and easy way to check it off your list.
• April 13
• 3:30–6:30 p.m.
• Alice Arena
• $10
All athletes must have a physical dated on or after April 1, 2026 to be eligible for summer and in-season activities.
Physical Day is a quick and easy way to check it off your list.
• April 13
• 3:30–6:30 p.m.
• Alice Arena
• $10
We’d like to congratulate Valerie Barmes on recently being named WZDM’s Teacher of the Week!
Mrs. Barmes was nominated by Lincoln Halter.
Mrs. Barmes was nominated by Lincoln Halter.

Lincoln High School’s Jazz Band and Show Choir recently stopped by Franklin Elementary School to perform for our Vikings!





Say cheese… it’s Spring Picture Day tomorrow! 😄📸

Did you miss Kindergarten Pre-Registration Night on Tuesday? No problem! You can still register your child online—find everything you need, including the registration form, on our website:
https://www.vcsc.k12.in.us/o/vcsc/page/kindergarten-registration
https://www.vcsc.k12.in.us/o/vcsc/page/kindergarten-registration
Our 5th graders from Franklin Elementary had a great time at Ag Day at Vincennes University!








It’s finally Friday!
Just a reminder that the Vincennes Community School Corporation will have an early dismissal today. All four VCSC elementary schools will dismiss at 1:00 p.m., and Clark Middle School and Lincoln High School will dismiss at 1:30 p.m.
Once that final bell rings, Spring Break officially begins! There will be no school all next week, and we’ll welcome students back to the classroom on Monday, March 23.
Just a reminder that the Vincennes Community School Corporation will have an early dismissal today. All four VCSC elementary schools will dismiss at 1:00 p.m., and Clark Middle School and Lincoln High School will dismiss at 1:30 p.m.
Once that final bell rings, Spring Break officially begins! There will be no school all next week, and we’ll welcome students back to the classroom on Monday, March 23.

Reminder: The Vincennes Community School Corporation will have an early dismissal on Thursday, March 12. Elementary schools will dismiss at 1:00 p.m.
Parent-teacher conferences will take place during the afternoon. If you would like to schedule a conference, please email your child’s teacher or contact the school office.
Parent-teacher conferences will take place during the afternoon. If you would like to schedule a conference, please email your child’s teacher or contact the school office.

Reminder: The Vincennes Community School Corporation will have an early dismissal on Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13. Elementary schools will dismiss at 1:00 p.m.
Parent-teacher conferences will take place on Thursday. If you would like to schedule a conference, please email your child’s teacher or contact the school office.
Parent-teacher conferences will take place on Thursday. If you would like to schedule a conference, please email your child’s teacher or contact the school office.

Just a friendly reminder that Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 a.m. Sunday.
Don’t forget to “spring forward” by setting your clocks ahead one hour before heading to bed tonight!
Don’t forget to “spring forward” by setting your clocks ahead one hour before heading to bed tonight!

Students in Mrs. Soderling’s class had a fun treat today as part of Read Across America and Dr. Seuss Week!
The class enjoyed festive Thing 1 & Thing 2 Jello cups.
Definitely a fun way to end the week!










On Thursday, fifth graders from Franklin Elementary School visited Vincennes University, where they spent the day participating in hands-on activities designed to build awareness and understanding of disabilities.
Through these experiences, students learned more about the challenges individuals with disabilities may face and gained insight into how people with disabilities live, work, and navigate everyday life.
Through these experiences, students learned more about the challenges individuals with disabilities may face and gained insight into how people with disabilities live, work, and navigate everyday life.









Congratulations to our No Tardies Touchdown winners at Franklin Elementary!
Mrs. Allen’s, Mrs. Lambert’s, and Mrs. Kaiser’s classes all had the most tardy-free days during the month and showed an awesome commitment to being on time and ready to learn each day.
Great job to these students for starting their days the right way. Keep up the great work! 🏈




We’d like to congratulate Laura Kaiser on recently being named WZDM’s Teacher of the Week!
Mrs. Kaiser was nominated by Cam Mattingly.
Mrs. Kaiser was nominated by Cam Mattingly.

It’s National School Social Worker Week, and we’re celebrating someone who makes a difference every single day — Mrs. Beth Lindsey!
We are so thankful for the heart, dedication, and positivity she brings to Franklin Elementary School!
Be sure to help us thank Mrs. Lindsey for all she does for our Vikings!
We are so thankful for the heart, dedication, and positivity she brings to Franklin Elementary School!
Be sure to help us thank Mrs. Lindsey for all she does for our Vikings!

REMINDER: The Vincennes Community School Corporation will have an early dismissal on Tuesday, March 3 for Teacher Professional Development.
Elementary school students will be dismissed at 1:00 p.m., and middle and high school students will be dismissed at 1:30 p.m.
Elementary school students will be dismissed at 1:00 p.m., and middle and high school students will be dismissed at 1:30 p.m.

The Vincennes Community School Corporation will be operating on a 2 hour delay on Monday, March 2.

