Franklin Education Foundation

06/03/2023

Congratulations, Franklin High Class of 2023!

05/11/2023

Here is last night's School Committee presentation of the FY24 budget at the town Finance Committee:

04/26/2023

Come out tonight for the latest Critical Conversation!

Join us TONIGHT April 26th, 2023 for Critical Conversations: Perspectives on Student Wellbeing in the Franklin High School Auditorium at 7pm. Attendees will hear from our Keynote Speaker and former FHS Alumni Nicole Clermont who will speak on her academic and personal journey in Franklin and beyond. A panel of current FHS students will speak on their experiences in tandem with our district counselors/ social workers, parents and more. We look forward to an authentic conversation on how we as adults can show up for ourselves and the youth in our lives. https://fb.me/e/40YxRLNFA

Join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84002123937?pwd=NklPaFRheEVFZHE5K2RISlVoOW9Bdz09

03/14/2023

Message from Superintendent Giguere:

Early Release Due to Weather - March 14, 2023
Dear Franklin Public School Staff and Families,

As you may know, the current weather predictions for tomorrow call for rain mixed with snow in the morning, turning to heavier snow and wind gusts tomorrow afternoon. Based on the timing of this event, it is expected that the snow will most impact the afternoon/evening. After careful consideration, Franklin Public Schools will have an early release tomorrow, Tuesday, March 14, 2023. All K-12 schools should follow their regular half-day schedule.

Early Release Times

K-5 Schools - 11:45 AM

Middle Schools - 10:45

High School - 10:55

ECDC is canceled for students. ECDC staff should report at the regularly scheduled time in the morning.

Solutions Program will remain open until 2:00 pm.

All scheduled after-school activities and evening events are canceled tomorrow.

Respectfully,

Lucas Giguere
Superintendent

02/28/2023

Message from Superintendent Giguere:

Dear Franklin Public School Staff and Families,

The current weather predictions call for snow beginning this evening and continuing overnight. The snow is expected to impact our morning commute/arrival time to school. Based on the anticipated weather conditions and the current information, the Franklin Public Schools will have a 2-hour delay on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. I have been in ongoing communication with the Department of Public Works and Facilities regarding their ability to treat roads and remove snow around our schools. This additional time will allow our DPW and Facilities Department additional time adequately prepare for safe arrival at school.

When Franklin Public Schools has a delayed opening, ECDC will have a cancellation/delayed opening as follows:

The ECDC morning session will be canceled.
The ECDC full-day and extended sessions will delay opening by 2 hours. The delayed opening will NOT impact the afternoon session.
All before-school programs are canceled, and Solutions will follow the 2-hour delay schedule. Emergency busing will be in effect, and students walking to or from school will be offered rides by our drivers.

We will continue to follow tomorrow’s weather forecast carefully and reassess the conditions in the morning to ensure that we are prepared for school, to begin with a 2-hour delay. If snowfall accumulates beyond capacity to clear for the opening of school, we will switch to a cancellation. We will make that call in the morning and notify staff and families no later than 7:00 am. If you do not receive a cancellation notification by 7:00 am, there will be only a 2-hour delay.

Respectfully,

Lucas Giguere

Superintendent

10/19/2022

Message from Superintendent Giguere regarding redistricting:

Dear FPS Families,

I hope this message finds you well. I want to provide an update regarding redistricting analysis.

The redistricting analysis process is designed to evaluate the distribution of students and optimize facility utilization to best support educational programming within the District for the foreseeable future. The process will take place during the 2022-23 school year. The results and recommendations will be presented at the conclusion to the School Committee in the Spring of 2023. The School Committee will continue to engage the public prior to reaching a final decision on any boundary adjustments. Any recommendations that may be approved by the School Committee will not go into effect during the 2022-23 school year.

The District is establishing a Redistricting Analysis Committee and seeking parents/guardians and staff representatives from each school to serve as members. Please find more information in the letter linked below.

Please know there will be ample opportunity for all families to provide input during the process. We will continue to share updates as information becomes available. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Respectfully,
Lucas Giguere
Superintendent
Franklin Public Schools

Dear Franklin Community, This message serves as a follow-up to my September 16th Letter to Families/Staff, which included preliminary information regarding the redistricting analysis. The District is seeking staff and family representatives from each school to participate on the FPS Redistrict...

09/21/2022

State education board approves literacy screening mandate to detect learning disabilities

The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education on Tuesday unanimously approved the mandatory literacy screenings from kindergarten through at least third grade. The mandate goes into effect next July.

08/16/2022

Mass. education leaders release COVID guidance for upcoming school year

Students and staff exposed to COVID should not longer isolate if they don’t have symptoms, and universal masking is not recommended, state education leaders said in a memo to school superintendents.

05/28/2022

Because of the FEF: Re*****on students studied the vernal pool ecosystem as a model for understanding other ecosystems, communities, and populations. Please consider donating before the end of our 25 Days of Giving!

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05/26/2022

Because of the FEF: Jefferson Elementary School acquired models, visuals, and games to enhance the K-5 health curriculum. Please support education innovation in FPS by donating to FEF!

05/23/2022

Because of the FEF: Students at Parmenter Elementary School had access to a collection of books and games to support after-school math and reading clubs. Please donate during our 25 Days of Giving!

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