Dear Franklin Community,

The performing arts in our schools have experienced reductions in staffing and programming over the years due to budget constraints. However, we believe this community, one that deeply values the arts, can help reverse that trend by revitalizing our facilities and creating a space where students can truly thrive.

The Franklin High School Theatre Company Boosters and Franklin Music Boosters are launching a joint Capital Campaign to enhance performing arts facilities and equipment. Every dollar raised will go directly toward providing Franklin Public Schools students with the tools they need to deliver high-quality theater and music productions with the projects listed below. In a community of more than 30,000 residents, even small contributions can add up to meaningful change.

The FMS Auditorium is a high-traffic hub for school assemblies, concerts, and community rentals. The Franklin Middle School Footlighters, our after-school theater club, is more than just a performance; ticket revenue helps sustain future productions and supports a long-standing tradition of student involvement in the arts. This year, the Footlighters were unable to offer their annual production, limiting students’ first opportunity to experience theater in our public schools. Aging facilities and failing equipment remain a challenge, and without improvements, opportunities like this are at risk. With improved facilities, we can restore this opportunity and ensure it continues for future FMS students.

Your support will directly impact students’ access to meaningful arts experiences. This Capital Campaign aims to raise $100,000 by July 1st, 2026, to fund the following needs:

Project / Item	Location	Estimated Cost	Impact
Lighting System	FMS Auditorium	~$60k (Full Replacement)	Restores the ability to host full productions.
Sound & Video	FHS Auditorium	~$2,000 (Repair)	Fixes the Crestron AV system for all events hosted.
Seating & Flooring	FMS Auditorium	~$7,000 ($1,000 per seat)	Replaces broken/deteriorating seating.
Seating Replacement	FHS Auditorium	~$4,000 ($1,000 per seat)	Replaces broken/deteriorating seating.
Choral Risers	FMS	$5,000	Safety and visibility for choral performances.
Instruments	FHS/FMS	$20,000 (for all instruments)	Tuba, Bass, Bari Saxes, English Horn, Crotales.

Donations can be made at our Give Butter Link, and regular updates on our progress will be shared with the community.

The Capital Campaign will fund the one-time, large-ticket costs of the repairs and items listed above, as they are beyond the standard booster budgets. Currently, the boosters cover costs that are needed year over year.

Franklin Music Boosters funds:

Music & Curriculum software
Specialized Clinicians
Accompanists for concerts
Bus Transportation (competitions/field trips)
Instrument Repair
Scholarships for lessons

Franklin High School Theatre Company funds:

Show Rights
Supplies for Sets
Competition Fees
Specialized Assistants for the Director
Costumes
Props

To thank our leadership donors, we offer the following:

$1,000 – $4,999: Your name or company name will be featured in every Theatre program for the entire upcoming school year 2026-2027, as well as acknowledgment during music events.

$5,000+: Your name or company will be permanently honored on a plaque in the FMS or FHS auditorium.

Both the Franklin Music Boosters and the Franklin HS Theatre Company Boosters are 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. Your donation is tax-deductible.

Thank you for supporting the next generation of Franklin students!

If you have any questions or prefer to pay via check, please reach out to us at fhstcboosters@gmail.com.

Franklin High School Theatre Company Boosters Franklin Music Boosters

EIN: 93-4346218 EIN: 04-3328492

Capital Campaign For Franklin Public Schools

By Franklin Music Boosters and FHS Theatre Company Boosters