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Franklin School Committee’s newsletter is available now! Learn about the arrival/departure improvements, FEF Legacy, and more. Read more & share your feedback: https://5il.co/3qnxv

Is your child turning 3 soon?
See the flyer for pre-school placement.

Meet Me in the Middle: Franklin Middle School Sees Summer Reading Success

FRANKLIN — When more than 1,000 students walked into Franklin Middle School this September, they already shared something in common: the books they read over the summer.

The summer reading program, a long-standing requirement in Franklin Public Schools, calls on students to read at least two books over the break to support both academic growth and social-emotional development.


Read the full Article: https://tinyurl.com/3hx3bkra

Today we recognize the incredible work of our IT professionals who keep our schools connected, safe, and supported. From powering classroom technology to solving challenges and safeguarding our systems, their expertise makes learning possible every day. We are grateful for everything you do to help our students and educators succeed!

ECDC Preschool is Enrolling!

When you have a dedicated, reliable, and engaged Extended School Year team, everyone benefits, especially our littlest learners! 😎 Photo credit: Lifetouch Photography📸

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

ECDC Now Enrolling!!

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

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.

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!!

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

The ECDC Virtual Expansion Forum was held on Wednesday, February 5th. Here is the slide deck associated with that presentation. Feel free to reach out to Principal Taylor if you have any questions or thoughts. Thank you! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NSCsjJXm8JOc6Q2uVDWkvsTX2SzaOaKX/view?usp=sharing

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.