Franklin Square UFSD

The Franklin Square Elementary School District Board of Education will hold its July Reorganization/Regular Board meeting on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Washington Street School at 5:00 p.m.

It is anticipated that a motion to go into Executive Session will be made immediately to discuss agenda items, personnel, and matters within the attorney-client relationship.

Public session will convene at 6:00 p.m.

Additionally, a Public Hearing of the Board of Education of the Franklin Square UFSD will be held for the purpose of hearing all interested parties and citizens regarding the 2025-26 District-Wide Safety Plan for submission to the New York State Education Department.

The regular Business Meeting will immediately follow the Public Hearing.

Congratulations, Sixth Graders!

Congratulations to our sixth graders at John Street, Polk Street and Washington Street schools on their moving ups! We wish them all the best as they embark on this exciting new chapter.

Kids Corner: Updated!
Our final Kids Corner of the school year has been posted!

Spotlight on LI Schools: Our district’s Intramurals Program was featured on a recent Spotlight on LI Schools radio broadcast!

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Best Communities for Music Education Designation The district has been recognized for its high commitment to music education with a Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation. This designation recognizes outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded education. This is the third consecutive year that the district has earned this honor. Franklin Square was selected among 935 school districts nationwide after completing a rigorous application and review process, which included verified data on funding, instruction time, participation and community engagement.

Idiom Day Our third grade classes recently celebrated Idiom Day with a fun dress-up activity!

Read-Aloud with Senator Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick at WSS First graders at Washington Street School enjoyed a visit from New York State Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, who read aloud “Duck for President.”

Career Day at WSS To help students explore a range of professional opportunities for their future, Washington Street School hosted a Career Day for fifth and sixth graders on May 2. This annual event is presented by the school’s PTA. Students selected two professions that interested them and participated in corresponding sessions to gain deeper insight into each career. Among the careers featured included an author, aviation maintenance technician, environmental scientist, martial arts instructor, police officer, nurse and technology consultant. All visiting professionals are family members of a Washington Street student.

Kindergarteners Celebrate Earth Day Kindergarteners read “Our Planet, There's No Place like Earth” and brainstormed ways that they can take care of the planet. They worked with partners to write their ideas and then painted the Earth using a photograph for inspiration. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9u47cJ_tpg&t=43s

John Street School students in grades K-6 were treated to an unforgettable experience when nationally acclaimed comic-magician Brian Richards brought his signature “The bGreat Show” to their gymnasium on April 23. Through a mix of comedy, magic, storytelling and audience participation, the show teaches students about the important qualities of trustworthiness, caring, responsibility, fairness, respect and citizenship. Two assemblies were held for students in grades 4-6, and then K-3. “The bGreat Show” was a PTA Cultural Arts Assembly.

Check out the latest Spring Newsletter!

STEAM Museum at JSS John Street School students enjoyed a STEAM Museum, presented by Mobile Ed. Productions. Students participated in hands-on activities at stations, including Buzzwire, Prehistoric Playground and StrikeLight! This fun event was hosted by the school’s PTA.

PSS Pre-K Students Decorate Flowerpots Polk Street School’s pre-K classes celebrated the beginning of spring with a flowerpot craft on April 11. Following a party with an array of snacks, the students began decorating their own flowerpots. Using colorful spring stickers of bumblebees and flowers, they beautified their pots and prepared them for being filled with dirt. Donning gardening gloves, each student planted their flower seeds. The flowerpots will be placed on the classroom windowsills for the students to observe their growth.

The district is proud to share that it has received a national award from the National School Boards Association for our Daily Living Space program! Congratulations to our Board of Education for their advocacy and support, and to Dr. Taylor and her dedicated team for the incredible work that made this possible!

Franklin Square Union Free School District nominated three honorees for Awards for Excellence at the 24th annual SCOPE School District Awards Dinner on March 24. District Literacy Coach Kelly Welti-Daddino and Math/Science Coach Danielle Sammarco each received a Teacher Service Award. Additionally, the district nominated Cradle of Aviation Deputy Director Catherine Gonzalez for a Community Service Award.

Merry Christmas to all our Franklin Square families who celebrate!

The November Kids Corner has been posted! Please read our student reporters’ stories here: https://www.franklinsquare.k12.ny.us/resources/kids_corner

Franklin Square UFSD wishes you and your family a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!

Exciting news! We officially kicked off our chess club partnership with Chess Father at Washington Street School. We are excited to bring the enriching world of competitive chess to our students. Here's to many checkmates and learning experiences ahead! ♟️ #WeAreFranklinSquare

The district just wants to make sure all parents are aware of this important test being done nationwide. FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a national test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System on Oct. 4. For more information:https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/practitioners/integrated-public-alert-warning-system/national-test-2023?fbclid=IwAR1ManswDmr87IGWHcHp8LvgpSRXRjypCkh4wI2ChG--8iLivjAVFOeEo1A