SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS
MANDATORY WINTER SPORTS
PARENT MEETINGS
MAKE UP DIRECTIONS
Anyone who was unable to attend the parent meeting can make it up by clicking on the link below. Once you have completed the concussion course, please email the completion certificate to Jessica Slough at [email protected]. Be sure to include your name and your child's name in the email. You may also print the certificate and have your child turn it into Mrs. Slough. This must be completed as soon as possible.
Concussion Course Link
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Anyone who wants to participate in our athletics program must have a VHSL physical on file. There have been some changes to the guidelines. Beginning July 1, 2025 all new physicals MUST be on the new physical form. Only pages 1-3 need to be turned into the school. Physicals will now expire 14 months after the date of the physical.
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**Click here to buy tickets and passes online to all home games at BFMS!**Ticket sales will begin one week prior to each game.
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Use this link to also sign up to be notified of cancellations!
(Click the link, click on Franklin County, then click on Notify Me located on the right side of the page under the calendar.)
Link for boys and girls basketball schedules.
Link to ACTIVITY BUS ROUTES
ACTIVITY BUSES DO NOT RUN ON FRIDAYS!
HELP OUT BFMS ATHLETICS
CLICK HERE TO LINK YOUR
KROGER CARD TO
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS!
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INDOOR TRACK
Eighth graders are allowed to participate in indoor track at FCHS.
Practice begins November 10. A current VHSL physical is required. You must have a bus pass to get off
at the high school. See Mrs. Slough at BFMS or Ms. Meeks at TGC for
a pass. Call or email Coach Renick if you have any questions. His number is
540-798-9221. Email address is [email protected].
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BFMS Spring Sports Start Dates
Boys and Girls Soccer - February 11, 2026
Baseball - February 11, 2026
Softball - February 11, 2026
Outdoor Track - February 25, 2026
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SOFTBALL OPEN CAGES
Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning October 7
3:30-5:30
BFMS Softball Complex
Must have a VHSL physical on file
in order to participate.
Email Coach Forbes at [email protected] if you have any questions. Click here for the latest information.
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Volleyball Opportunities
The Franklin County Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with FCPS to offer girls middle school volleyball at the Essig Center for 6 week sessions starting in December.
THEY HAVE ADDED ANOTHER SESSION ON TUESDAYS!
There are also opportunities for Co-Ed High School as well as 4th and 5th grade girls.
Contact Franklin County Parks and Rec for more information!
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Need a physical?
Bernard Health Care Center
$25.00
Call 540-489-7500
Option 2 to make an appointment
Appointments available M-Th from 9:00-3:30.
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Please call or text Jessica Slough at 540-493-6542 if you have any questions.
Students
in grades 7 & 8 who wish to participate in interscholastic
athletics are encouraged to do so. Sixth graders can only act as
managers if selected by the coach. Managers are only allowed to do managerial duties and cannot practice or workout with the team.
BFMS athletic programs include cheerleading, football, volleyball,
cross country, golf, wrestling, basketball, softball, track, baseball,
tennis, and soccer. These teams compete in the Roanoke Valley Middle
School League. Students must pass three out of four classes in order to
compete in a sport the following semester. A Virginia High School
physical is required before students may participate in any
interscholastic event. Physical forms can be picked up at BFMS or TGC or
printed online http://www.vhsl.org/. There
is also a link at the top of this webpage. SCHOOL HEALTH ENTRANCE EXAMS will not be accepted. In addition to the physical
form, every athlete must sign a participation form as well as a
concussion policy form.
Activity
buses are available for students who participate in after-school
activities. Buses pick up at the West
Hall at 6:00 p.m. and transport students to Franklin County High School,
where they will board buses that transport them to the bus stop nearest
their homes. Students who ride the activity buses are required to
obtain an activity bus pass from the person who is responsible for the
activity.
You
can call the bus garage at 483-5541 to find out which bus to ride and
where the bus will stop, or click the link located at the top of this
webpage. PLEASE NOTE: THE ACTIVITY BUS DOES NOT NECESSARILY STOP AT THE SAME PLACE AS THE REGULAR BUS.
Students must have an activity bus pass, secured from the sponsor or coach in order to ride the activity bus. NO EXCEPTIONS!
The
same acceptable bus conduct that is expected on any bus ride is also
expected on activity buses. Activity bus transportation is a privilege
that can be withdrawn for inappropriate behavior.
For more information, please contact our Athletic Coordinator, Jessica Slough, at [email protected]
or at 540-493-6542.