About Us
At Franke Park, we value community, student growth and active learning. We create a supportive environment where effort is recognized and students learn together. Through hands-on projects, school events, core values and strong family partnerships, we aim to help every child grow and thrive.
Student Life & Enrichment
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Quarterly Celebrations
Events held four times a year to honor academic and personal growth across all grade levels.
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Recognize Clubs and Extracurriculars
Acknowledgment and celebration of students' participation and accomplishments in various school clubs and activities.
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5th Grade Talent Show
A special showcase where 5th-grade students demonstrate their unique talents and creativity on stage.
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Monthly Life Skill Awards
Awards given to students who exhibit key life skills like attention, self-control and positive character; one student per class is nominated monthly and recognized quarterly.
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Community Partnership – Camp Potawatomi
Through support from BAE, students attend an overnight camp in April to build leadership, teamwork and outdoor skills.
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Community Partnership – Fort Wayne Zoo (FWZ)
The zoo funds field trips for every Franke Park student and covers the cost for chaperones, ensuring full participation.
Student & Family Events
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Wellness and Fine Arts Title Night
An evening dedicated to student well-being and creativity, featuring interactive wellness stations and student fine arts performances.
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Game Night
A fun family event where participants play board games together; each family takes home a free game to encourage continued bonding.
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Annual Trunk or Treat Night
A festive Halloween event open to the entire community, featuring decorated trunks, costumes and safe trick-or-treating.
Meet Our Mascot, The Fox – Future of Excellence
Smart, resourceful and full of spirit, our fox mascot represents the heart of our school community. Just like a fox, our students are curious learners, quick thinkers and leaders in the making. The fox reminds us that every child is the Future of Excellence, growing with confidence, character and a passion for learning every single day.
School Chant
Leader: Who’s that fox sneaking up on you?
Everyone: It’s Franke Park! Franke Park! Franke Park! Move, we’re coming through!
Everyone: It’s Franke Park! Franke Park! Franke Park! Move, we’re coming through!
Leader: I said, who’s that fox sneaking up on you?
Everyone: It’s Franke Park! Franke Park! Franke Park! Move, we’re coming through!
Everyone: It’s Franke Park! Franke Park! Franke Park! Move, we’re coming through!
Leader: Though we’re underestimated...
Everyone: We’re highly educated!
Franke Park won’t be stopped
'Til we reach the top!
Everyone: We’re highly educated!
Franke Park won’t be stopped
'Til we reach the top!
