05/26/2026
Planting Roots On The Runway
On May 26, 1971, the very first tree was planted at Franklin Elementary.
Since the school was built on the grounds of the former Rochester airport, there were initially no trees on-site. After finishing a unit on conservation and ecology, two fifth-grade classes decided to change that. They pooled their money to buy a flowering crabapple tree and planted it themselves.
Fifty-five years later, that spirit of conservation is still going strong! Franklin Flyers PTSA is committed to maintaining our green spaces. The shade from our schoolyard trees provides a vital escape from the heat during the hottest days of the year.
Join the Summer Garden Club!
Franklin Elementary needs your family's help to keep our trees and plants thriving during the summer months. Volunteer for a week to help water and care for our school grounds. It’s a great way to give back as a family and keep Franklin beautiful.
Sign up for a summer watering slot here: https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/10C084BA8AF2DA7F4C07-63113856-franklin?useFullSite=false
