On Air Now

Off Air

11:55pm - 6:00am

Now Playing

Plain White T's

Hey There Delilah

Download

Indiana Department of Education recognizes Creekside, Union Elementary Schools

Courtesy-Franklin Community Schools

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin Community Schools (FCS) congratulates Creekside Elementary and Union Elementary for being honored at the Indiana Department of Education’s 2026 Literacy Achievement Celebration at the Indiana Statehouse.

Creekside Elementary was recognized for achieving a 95% IREAD passing rate, while Union Elementary celebrated an incredible milestone with 100% of students passing IREAD.

Dr. Mark Heiden shared Creekside’s story of success alongside Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston and Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner.

An FCS spokesperson said, "We are so proud of our teachers, staff, students, and families whose hard work and dedication continue to make Franklin Community Schools a place where students thrive."

More from Johnson County News

  • 'BizBash' is Wednesday

    FRANKLIN, Ind. - This year's ultimate networking event, the 2026 "BizBash Business and Community Expo," presented by the Franklin Chamber of Commerce, is this Wednesday, September 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Garment Factory Events.

  • New businesses set to open across Franklin including Wawa

    FRANKLIN, Ind. - The City of Franklin highlighted significant commercial growth and private investment during a Joint Common Council and Franklin School Board meeting on Monday, August 24.

  • Johnson County Library/Franklin Parks & Rec host ‘The Longest Table’ community event on Sept. 4

    FRANKLIN, Ind. — The Johnson County Public Library (JCPL) and Franklin Parks and Recreation invite residents to "The Longest Table" on Friday, Sept. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the DriveHubler.com Amphitheater at Youngs Creek Park in downtown Franklin.

  • JMH debuts 'Diabetes Support Group' on Tuesday

    FRANKLIN, Ind. - If you are living with Diabetes, you don't have to do it alone. Johnson Memorial Health (JMH) invites you to the first meeting of its new Diabetes Support Group on Tuesday, September 1, from 3 to 4 p.m., at Compass Park Community Center, 690 State St., in Franklin.

  • Dolly Parton dies at 80

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Country music icon, actor, and philanthropist Dolly Parton died Tuesday at the age of 80.

Weather

  • Sun

    90°F

  • Mon

    93°F

  • Tue

    97°F

  • Wed

    97°F