The funding, secured with the advocacy of state Rep. Jeff Roy, will help transform the current library into a Library and Innovation Commons.
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The visit was part of a growing partnership between FHS and the ECDC over the past three years.
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Your April School Committee Newsletter is here! Stay informed & connected.
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On March 6, special guests from across Franklin Public Schools and the community visited the Pond Street and Oak Street Early Childhood Education Center locations to continue the annual tradition of reading to Franklin’s youngest learners during Read Across America Week. This yearly event is a memorable experience for students that fosters a love of reading through shared stories across the Franklin community.
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FRANKLIN — Franklin High School is proud to share that freshman Marina Zaki recently won third place at the Poetry Out Loud state final.
Poetry Out Loud is a national arts education program that encourages the study of poetry through a recitation competition for high school students. Participants memorize and recite poems selected from the Poetry Out Loud database and are judged based on their physical presence, voice and articulation, interpretation, evidence of understanding and overall performance.
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Franklin Middle School
April 15, 2026
visiting Author Padma Venkatraman
April 7, 2026
After the visit, when connecting with teachers, they all echoed the same sentiments. They commented on how passionate, well-prepared, and confident the students were, and how naturally they connected with our second graders. The lesson was engaging and interactive, and it was clear how much care and preparation went into their work.
I value these partnerships and growing opportunities for students to connect across grade levels. Experiences like this are incredibly meaningful.
FRANKLIN — The Washington Street K-2 School has been selected to participate in the Winter/Spring 2026 Early Literacy High-Dosage Tutoring initiative through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to offer targeted, evidence-based reading support to first and second grade students.
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Eighth-grade students learned more about Franklin High School athletics by visiting booths representing over 30 teams and speaking with current athletes during Panther Pride Night. (Photo Courtesy Franklin Public Schools)
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Please visit the ECDC website: https://www.franklinps.net/o/ecdc/page/registrationenrollment
State champs celebrated, FY27 budget previewed, and key school updates. See what the School Committee covered.
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The event took place during the district's new WIN Block, a flexible period added to this year's schedule that provides targeted academic support, intervention, and enrichment.
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New School Committee, new updates! Check out the latest newsletter for meeting highlights, community news, and more. Read now: https://5il.co/3sh1v
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FMS Reading Specialist Ms. O'Leary announces Authors Encompassed, a special speaker series that will introduce middle school students to authors, illustrators, and other professionals in our community. This event is made possible by a collaboration with An Unlikely Story.
Session 1 is Friday 10/24 during Compass. We will welcome Norman Ollestad and Brendan Kiely who will meet virtually to discuss their new book Sole Survivor. Spots are limited. All interested students should sign up using the Form. There is a QR code to purchase copies of Sole Survivor from An Unlikely Story.
See the flyer here: https://5il.co/3rdd8
