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!
The February School Committee newsletter is now available! January was a busy month with updates on the reorganization effort, the FY26 budget, and more. Check out the newsletter for the must-attend events coming up in February! Read it here: https://5il.co/374it
The Bullying Prevention & Intervention Plan has been updated. You can see the new plan here:
https://5il.co/36stk
The Franklin School Committee is excited to host the upcoming Franklin Legislative Forum on February 24th at Franklin High School Lecture Hall at 6:30 PM. This forum is an opportunity to engage directly with legislators and discuss important issues affecting our community.
To ensure that the topics most important to you are considered, we invite you to submit questions in advance. Whether you have concerns about education, funding, infrastructure, or ideas for improving our community, we want to hear from you!
https://forms.gle/tomt66xtVYyK8KyKA
This survey will be open through Friday January 31st.
Franklin SEPAC will host a Parent/Caregiver Meetup at Birchwood this Thursday, the 23rd, from 9 to 10 AM. All are welcome.
The FX O'Regan Early Childhood Center announces that preschool registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now OPEN!! Please CLICK HERE: https://www.franklinps.net/o/ecdc to access the ECDC website and the application for next year. Applications are also available at the ECDC and the Superintendent's Office.
FY26 Budget Meetings:
1/22/25 - Budget Workshop - Municipal Bldg. 3rd Floor Training Room 7PM
1/28/25 - Superintendent's Recommended Budget Presentation to SC - Council
Chambers 7PM
2/4/25 - FY26 Budget Open Hearing - Council Chambers 7PM
2/11/25 - FY26 Budget Vote by School Committee - Council Chambers 7PM
For more information, visit our website: www.franklinps.net
To watch the video on how it was made click: https://youtube.com/shorts/RQVUov9RvQU?feature=share. Today, Franklin High School featured Local Grass Fed Beef Brisket on their menu from Weatherlow Farms in Westport, MA served with a Baked Bean and Corn Bread.
Happy New Year from the Franklin School Committee! Start 2025 informed—our January newsletter is now available! Dive into December highlights, SWAC updates, budget insights, and upcoming events. Read it here: https://5il.co/34in7
To watch the video on how it was made, visit: https://youtube.com/shorts/zvvPLcDr2C4?feature=share. Today, Franklin High School featured Local Grass Fed Beef on their menu from Weatherlow Farms in Westport, MA served with a Ginger Lemon Risotto.
Good afternoon,
As part of the Integrated Monitoring Review process, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Office of Public School Monitoring recommended updates to our school handbooks. In response, we have revised the Code of Conduct and Support section (Section II) to include additional language clarifying discipline processes and procedures. These updates address suspension protocols, disciplinary measures for students with disabilities, and alternative remedies to suspensions. The School Committee approved the revised handbooks on November 26, 2024. The link to the school handbooks is here: https://www.franklinps.net/o/fpsd/page/school-handbooks.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your building administrators.
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - Half Day
Elementary Release time: 11:45am
Middle Schools Release time: 10:45am
FHS Release time: 10:55am
The Franklin SEPAC will hold the annual Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility Workshop via Zoom on December 5, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. This workshop provides an introduction to the complex special education laws and procedures. Please register for the workshop using this link: https://fcsn.org/event/franklin-evaluation-and-eligibility/ If you have any questions, you can contact Franklin SEPAC at franklinsepac@gmail.com.
The Franklin SEPAC will hold the annual Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility Workshop via Zoom on December 5, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. This workshop provides an introduction to the complex special education laws and procedures. Please register for the workshop using this link: https://fcsn.org/event/franklin-evaluation-and-eligibility/ If you have any questions, you can contact Franklin SEPAC at franklinsepac@gmail.com.
I want to share some statistics specific to Franklin Public Schools from The Pantry's fiscal year 2024 which ended June 30th.
During FY24 The Pantry delivered 4,223 "backpacks" of food to the schools which reached an average of 120 students each week. The program has distributed 853 "backpacks" of food so far this school year. We expect that number to grow.
Thank you for your support!
Franklin Food Pantry
Dear Franklin Public Schools Community,
Following the district's recommendation on October 22, 2024, the School Committee voted to approve the revised 2024-25 school calendar, which includes three consecutive half days for grades K-8 at the end of this school year (June 12, 13, 16th). These days are in addition to the half day on the last day of school (June 17th), which occurs annually, totaling four half days notwithstanding any school cancellations (e.g., inclement weather, snow, power outages, etc.) that would extend these dates. We intend to follow our normal half-day dismissal schedules and procedures.
With the shift, the district has considered and confirmed that the instructional time-on-learning requirements will continue to be met for this academic school year.
These half days were added to provide the necessary time for staff across all five elementary schools, three middle schools, and the Early Childhood Center to pack, label, and prepare their classrooms for the anticipated move in July 2025. Additionally, all supplies, program materials, and equipment—including facilities, food service items, technology, and furniture—must be fully prepared for the move by the end of the school year.
We recognize the potential impact these changes may have on families. We hope that with approximately eight months to plan, there is time to make arrangements. We will help support the community efforts to explore opportunities available for children once they are released from school during these half-days.
These early release days do not impact Franklin High School (9-12), which will be on the final exam schedule, or ECDC (PreK), which will have ended its school year.
The Solutions Program will be open at a reduced schedule for the three added half days. The morning program will operate as usual. The afternoon program will be at dismissal from 11:45 to 3:00 p.m., giving the Solutions staff time to prepare for the move. Solutions will be closed on the last half day of school, currently June 17th.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we manage this move's unique magnitude and complexity. We greatly appreciate your support.
A copy of the calendar can be found on our website at the link below.
School Calendars | Franklin Public School District
Sincerely,
Franklin Public Schools
