Franklin Public School District

A huge thank-you to the members of American Legion Edward L. Grant Post 75 for the generous donation of a cornhole board to the Mental Health and Wellbeing Task Force! Your support means so much to our school community — we truly appreciate it! #MentalHealth Awareness#CommunitySupport #AmericanLegion

The May Franklin School Committee Newsletter is out! Highlights: ECDC expansion, FY26 budget, report card updates, Horace Mann tribute, and Superintendent Giguere’s contract extension. Read more and share your feedback: https://5il.co/3exzm

Franklin SEPAC will host a Parent/Caregiver Meetup at Birchwood Bakery and Kitchen this Thursday, April 17th, from 9 to 10 AM. All are welcome.

To watch the video on how it was made click: https://youtube.com/shorts/Fi8N5EZ53Qs?feature=share Franklin High School featured Local Grass Fed Beef from Weatherlow Farms in Westport, MA. The top round cut was used in our scratch-made Beef Fajitas. It was served with Local Mi Tierra Corn Tortillas and Hand Fire Roasted Peppers. Don't forget to Share, Subscribe and Like our Videos!

Transportation Registration for the 2025-26 School Year will open on April 29, 2025. More information on how to register will be posted to the website and emailed to families when registration opens.

Franklin's Helen Keller Elementary School celebrates LOVE Keller day and STEM day Read the article here: https://41518511.hs-sites.com/franklins-helen-keller-elementary-school-celebrates-love-keller-day-stem-day?ecid=ACsprvshUVMzDtwXmj_suschtNnwq9WhhHJj1z5kM8dUd8Genia7_DwuvjwDWUoi_XiErAg4-fD_&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz---OU96KT1nkxdZrfBOPi-Sl8YkwW7aHvszoz0nBoZCGuKu9iGKtD90_5wBFRvZ5DSzqCaL_6HWIPQfewPP7jqCoMq0ug&_hsmi=355054754&utm_content=355054754&utm_source=hs_email

The April edition of the Franklin School Committee Newsletter is now available! This issue highlights key developments in our schools, including updates on transportation, capital improvements, and curriculum planning. With the upcoming June 3rd override vote, we encourage you to stay informed about decisions that impact our community. Check out the full newsletter for details on these topics and upcoming events. As always, we welcome your feedback—let us know how we can better serve you! Read it here: https://5il.co/3cfg1

Here is the information for the Beef Meatballs posting. To watch the video on how it was made click: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/79gh-QCsEd0 Franklin High School featured scratch made Beef Meatballs using Local Grass Fed Beef from Weatherlow Farms in Westport, MA. The meatballs were served with a garlic knot and steamed broccoli! Don't forget to subscribe to our youtube channel and like our videos. Please share.

See the FY26 Budget Narrative Overview here: https://5il.co/3bc77

Join us on Saturday, May 10th at 1:00 PM at the Franklin Public Library as we welcome three-time Pura Belpre winning illustrator, author and artist, Raul the Third! Hear all about his creative process and participate in interactive breakout sessions.

To watch the video on how it was made click: https://youtube.com/shorts/iEfonU9Dvdw?feature=share Franklin High School featured scratch made Beef Bolognese using Local Grass Fed Beef from Weatherlow Farms in Westport, MA. The Bolognese was served with a garlic breadstick and roasted eggplant! Don't forget to subscribe to our youtube channel and like our videos. Please share.

Join us for a Social Network Forum at the Franklin High School on Thursday, April 3, 2025. See the flyer and RSVP here : https://5il.co/3ajft

Joint Budget Subcommittee Listening Session #6 Join us for open discussions on the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, feedback on last year's override ballot question, the structural deficit this coming year, and the priorities of the community. March 12, 2025 Franklin High School Auditorium 7:00 PM

ECDC Read Across America Guest Readers ECDC celebrated Read Across America Day on Monday, March 3rd, with special guest readers from the community who brought stories to life for our young learners! Students enjoyed hearing from members of our FPS Central Office team, FPS Principals, the Franklin Police Chief, a Franklin Firefighter, and the Children's Librarian from the Franklin Public Library. It was a great day that highlighted the importance of early childhood literacy in a fun and engaging way! A huge thank you to our wonderful guest readers for sharing their time and enthusiasm!!

To watch the video on how it was made click: https://youtube.com/shorts/SRwB08bsGgU Franklin High School featured Local Grass Fed Beef from Weatherlow Farms in Westport, MA served with Roasted Bok Choy, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Carrots! We used the top round cut to make our scratch made Beef Ramen Bar for lunch today!

The March School Committee newsletter is now available! February was a budget-heavy month with key updates on the FPS FY26 budget, the town's structural deficit, insights from the Legislative Forum with Senator Rausch and Representative Roy, and the Town Administrator's Preliminary FY26 Budget. Stay informed on upcoming community listening sessions, the newly approved 2025-2026 school calendar, and exciting spring events. Read it here: https://5il.co/39ojd

Franklin SEPAC will host a Parent/Caregiver Meetup at Birchwood Bakery and Kitchen this Thursday, February 27th, from 9 to 10 AM. All are welcome.

Franklin SEPAC will host a Parent/Caregiver Meetup at Birchwood Bakery and Kitchen this Thursday, February 27th, from 9 to 10 AM. All are welcome.

To watch the video on how it was made click: https://youtube.com/shorts/mSBJpYmXV0k?feature=share Franklin High School featured Local Grass Fed Beef from Weatherlow Farms in Westport, MA served with Bok Choy and Fried Rice ! We used the top round cut to make our scratch made - 17 hour - Beef and Broccoli for lunch today!