⚡️ BOLTS ATHLETICS ⚡️
At Franklin, athletics are an important part of building a culture and providing opportunities for students to develop leadership, persistence, collaboration, and ethics, as well as the opportunity to experience success and failure. Students at multiple levels have the opportunity to discover their potential as athletes and members of a team.
For more information, contact Athletics Director Coach Kim Burke. Be sure to follow the Bolts on Facebook and on Instagram!
For all athletics schedules, please view the Calendar.
We offer the following sports, dependent on student interest. All students in grades 5-12 are eligible to participate (must be in good academic standing).
Middle School Sports
| Fall | Spring |
|---|---|
| MS Girls Volleyball | MS Soccer |
| MS Flag Football | MS Co-Ed Ultimate Frisbee |
| MS Cross Country | |
| MS Basketball | |
| MS Mountain Biking |
High School Sports
| Fall | Spring |
|---|---|
| HS Boys Soccer | HS Girls Soccer |
| HS Cross Country | HS Co-Ed Ultimate Frisbee |
| HS Boys Basketball | HS Boys Volleyball |
| HS Girls Volleyball | |
| HS Mountain Biking |
Bolts middle school sports participate in the local Hospitality League http://hospitalityleague.weebly.com/ and compete against other local charter and private schools. Middle School sports are for grades 5, 6, 7, 8.
Our new gym!
Our athletic field is now finished and ready for the 2025-26 school year! We have joined the Carolina Athletic Association for Schools of Choice, which means that our high school students will have the opportunity to compete as part of a conference. The ability to host field games is a huge leap ahead, and we are so excited for the opportunities these new facilities bring for our community!
Bolts Athletics Guidelines
Character: Franklin students who participate in sports are students, first and foremost. In order to participate, student-athletes must be in good academic standing with regards to grades and the FSI Code of Conduct (in the FSI Student Handbook).
Student-Athlete and Parent Handbook: FSI Athletics Mission and Vision, Objectives, Expectations and Responsibilities of Student-Athletes, Parents and Coaches
Academics: Student-athletes must maintain at least a 70 average in all classes or obtain written consent from the teacher in any class where they drop below a 70 explaining their attempts to improve their grades and/or behavior before returning to play.
Fees: Each middle school student-athlete must pay a $40 participation fee and high school student-athletes must pay a $50 participation fee. This money will go toward equipment, uniforms, field/court rental, referees, and any other sport-specific needs. Only one fee contribution is required per school year (regardless of how many sports are played). Check made payable to: The Franklin School of Innovation
Required Forms: The following forms must be completed and submitted prior to participation.
Help support our athletics programs and equipment for the gym!
We have new gymnasium and equipment is needed! Sponsor chairs, a score table, or even scoreboards.
Sponsor a chair with your family name, business or your class year.
The score table and scoreboards are larger items that have a lot of visibility and are perfect for businesses!
All items are sponsored for the life of the item. If you have any questions or would like to make a donation
please contact dbennett@thefsi.us
