Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Even though school is winding down for the year, the music program at Ben Franklin is gearing up for performances and summer programs. On May 5, the band ended their performance season with their Middle School Band Festival featuring a celebration of...

Each year, during African American History Month, I take the first few minutes of my 8th grade US History classes, and we study the blues. We listen to a different blues song each day and see what it can teach us about the plight of African...

The Ben Franklin Middle School Student Council’s “Jar Wars” fundraiser was a huge success this year, with students and staff raising $1860.00 to help make the holidays brighter for those in need. The money was raised during the week before...

The Benjamin Franklin Spell Bowl Team won third place honors in the state competition on Saturday at Purdue University in West Lafayette. The team spelled 70 of 72 words correctly, trailing the teams tied for first place in their class by only one...

The Porter County Spelling Bee took place on Wednesday night at Ben Franklin Middle School in Valpo. This was the 25th annual spelling bee sponsored by the Sunrise Kiwanis. Fifty-seven fourth and fifth graders from thirty Porter County schools...

Each year during Black History Month Scott Cvelbar, an 8th grade US History teacher at Benjamin Franklin Middle School, studies the Blues with his US History classes. They listen to different blues songs and delve into the struggles that African...

his was included in Friday's morning greeting, delivered by the Principal of BF Middle School. This young man was nominated by his Literature teacher, Mr. Mendoza. "Each school year begins with excitement as students embark in new journeys. As a...

Written by Christopher Fields, Principal It’s back to school time and that means it is time to establish contact with your child’s school. At Benjamin Franklin Middle School, our staff is making a concerted effort to keep the students and parents...

This Saturday March 16, 2013 at Valparaiso High School, Ben Franklin Middle School will host Blues Project 2013: Legacy of Blues. It is a concert that is put on eah year after the students of BF study Blues music during Black History Month...

Students from the BFMS “Helping Hands” Club donated over $120.00 worth of educational compact discs and digital videos to the special education department at Memorial Elementary School. The monies were raised through a bake sale hosted by the...