Franklin/Washington PTO

05/18/2026

As we wrap up another school year, we just want to say THANK YOU from the Franklin/Washington PTO! 💙💛

05/14/2026

Final PTO meeting scheduled for today is canceled. Thanks so much for ALL of your support/help this school year.

If you have any interest in helping out in a larger capacity next year there are multiple opportunities to step in with a great team—please reach out to Susan Bartel or Karly Frey.

05/03/2026

Teacher Appreciation Week starts tomorrow! Because of your donations and support of PTO events, we have a few fun things planned for staff at both Franklin & Washington this week. If you get a chance, take a moment to send a note of thanks, an email, or a small treat this week to show them just how much they are appreciated for all they do! 💙💛

04/27/2026

We’re so excited to celebrate our incredible Franklin and Washington staff during Staff Appreciation Week (May 4–8)! 💙💛

A big THANK YOU to everyone who has already signed up to contribute! Friendly reminder to have your items dropped off at your designated school by Friday, May 1. Let’s make it a great week for our staff!

Washington Sign Up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA5AA22ABFCC07-63383481-washington

Franklin Sign Up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA5AA22ABFCC07-63708797-franklin

04/23/2026

Thank you to all our families that visited Franklin and our PTO table last night. We look forward to meeting you at our next meeting. Watch the video below to see who won. Please stop in the Franklin office to collect your gift certificate.

04/23/2026

We are SO excited to celebrate our incredible staff at both Franklin Elementary School and Washington Elementary School during our upcoming Staff Appreciation Week (May 4th-8th)!

To help make this week special, we are asking for donations from families. Please use the links below for each school and have items to the designated school by Friday, May 1st. THANK YOU!💙💛

Washington Sign Up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA5AA22ABFCC07-63383481-washington

Franklin Sign Up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA5AA22ABFCC07-63708797-franklin

04/19/2026

Reminder: Franklin Kindergarten Information Night is this Wednesday, April 22nd at 5:00pm. We will have an informational presentation at 5:15 in the gym, a self led tour of the building and informational packets! Our office will be open for any questions and to have your state ID run through our Raptor Security System. If you or someone you know has a child that will be 5 years old before September 1st and lives within the Franklin School boundaries, this is the place to be on the 22nd!! Hope to meet our new families and see our returning families!!

04/10/2026

Washington families—take the stress out of back to school shopping!

Hard to believe it's the middle of April! If you're wanting to get ahead of the game, purchase a school supply box for the 26-27 school year. This is for students who will attend Washington next year!

https://schooltoolbox.com/school-supplies/school/list-boxes/?schoolId=34955

04/08/2026

It’s time to celebrate the amazing teachers who make a difference every single day! 🍎✨

Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond in our Sauk Valley Community? Now’s your chance to give them the recognition they deserve!

📚 Here’s how to participate:
1 Nominate your favorite teacher in the comments, include their name, school they teach at and why you are nominating them
2 Like our page
3 Share this post

🌟How it works:
• The top 3 teachers with the most nominations will win a special gift
• Then, we’ll host a final round of voting for the top 3, April 20th – May 3rd
• The teacher with the most votes will take home the GRAND PRIZE!

Let’s show our appreciation and support the incredible educators in our community! 💌

Start nominating and tagging your favorite teachers below!

04/07/2026

There WILL NOT be a PTO meeting on Thursday as scheduled, instead, enjoy Specials Night at Franklin!

Come join us this Thursday 5:30-7:00!