
September 5, 2025
What a fantastic start to the new school year! Whether it was getting organized, setting goals or simply adjusting back to routine, everyone has taken the first step toward a succ...

September 4, 2025
he district recently provided a comprehensive presentation on the bond to the Garden City South Community League, highlighting the proposed work. For more information on the bond...

September 2, 2025
We're excited to welcome our students, families and staff to a brand new school year! As we begin this exciting journey together, we look forward to a year filled with learning, g...

August 11, 2025
At its Aug. 6 meeting, the Franklin Square School District Board of Education approved a resolution to present a capital improvement bond proposition to voters. The proposed $37.9...

July 28, 2025
The halls and fields of John Street, Polk Street and Washington Street schools are buzzing with excitement during the district’s annual Summer Recreation Programs. Students are d...

June 27, 2025
Franklin Square Union Free School District is proud to announce that it has been named as one of six Top Transportation Teams in North America by Transfinder Corporation, a compan...

June 20, 2025
John Street School third graders proudly showcased their published writing at the annual Author’s Collection event on June 17. Held in the school cafeteria, students shared their ...

June 18, 2025
The district celebrated students’ artistic talents at an art exhibit, hosted at the Franklin Square Historical Society, on June 5. Approximately 200 students from John Street, Pol...

June 16, 2025
Washington Street School was filled with pride, joy and recognition on June 11, as the Franklin Square Union Free School District celebrated the achievements of students and staff...

June 13, 2025
The district’s robotics team, which is comprised of 25 sixth graders from all three buildings, competed at the STEP Statewide Robotics Competition at Adelphi University on May 30....

May 13, 2025
Polk Street School’s second graders transformed into young engineers and inventive problem-solvers during the “Game On” STEAM program, presented by the Long Island Children’s Muse...

May 9, 2025
John Street School fourth graders learned about Native American life through the cultural arts program Journeys into American Indian Territory, on May 6. The students explored...

May 9, 2025
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...

May 6, 2025
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 eve...

April 7, 2025
Polk Street School’s fifth grade classes learned about the judicial system with a fun fairytale twist, as they presented “The Trial of Goldilocks,” from March 27-28. The program...

February 14, 2025
Combining the excitement of the Super Bowl game with the spirit of giving, John Street School hosted a “Souper Bowl” food drive from Feb. 3-7. Students throughout the building w...

February 7, 2025
Polk Street School first graders learned how to identify physical traits on birds and experimented with “beaks” during their STEAM Lab lesson on Jan. 30. S...

January 17, 2025
Washington Street School fifth graders participated in a “Day in Clay” workshop with professional ceramic artist and educator Cliff Mendelson from Jan. 8-9, as part of the school’...

December 20, 2024
To celebrate the holiday season and encourage time spent with family, Polk Street School hosted a gingerbread decorating activity with second graders and their families on Dec. 18...

December 19, 2024
John Street School students in grades pre-K through sixth grade enjoyed the festive multicultural show, “Mistletunes,” performed by the Squeaky Clean Band on Dec. 17. The music gr...
