Franklin Square UFSD

The district has been recognized for its commitment to music education with a Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation. Now in its 25th year, the ...

During Math and Science Experience Week, held from Jan. 29-Feb. 2, John Street School students participated in hands-on activities and experiments. Kindergarten students learne...

Washington Street School hosted a Spirit Week, from Jan. 22-26, to officially kick off its Wildly Important Goal of “Unleash Your Best You!” Students will be working to reach a sc...

Polk Street School sixth graders participated in a “Day in Clay” workshop with artist Cliff Mendelson on Jan. 12. The pottery-making activity coincided with their Greek history un...

Polk Street School second graders learned about how the Earth can change during their lesson in the STEAM Lab with Melissa Geiger on Dec. 14. The students learned about quick chan...

Washington Street School hosted a Sphero Thanksgiving parade! Students placed their balloon creations atop the robotic balls and used coding skills to make them move. ...

In honor of Veterans Day, John Street School invited two veterans from the United Veterans Organization of Nassau County to teach students about the American flag on Nov. 14. Vete...

Washington Street School held its annual Veterans Day Assembly on Nov. 9, welcoming local veterans and honoring them with multiple performances. The entire school community joine...

To promote kindness and anti-bullying values, John Street School hosted an Anti-Bullying Week, from Oct. 23-27. Each day of the week had a different theme for students to particip...

Washington Street School sixth graders experimented with temperature during their lesson in the STEAM Lab on Oct. 24. Paired in groups, the students were tasked with testing...

Fifth graders in Mrs. Alvarado and Mr. Meliere's class recently celebrated the diverse cultures in their class. Students brought in clothing, food and more that represented th...

Polk Street School students have been busy learning in the STEAM Lab! Kindergarteners engineered a shade structure to help Froggy stay out of the hot sun, first graders built brid...

Last January, the band department at John Street School kicked off a paradiddle contest with all the drum and percussion students in the school. A paradiddle is a popular drum rud...

This week, we welcomed our new teachers and PPDS staff! They attended a three-day New Teacher Institute, led by Pat Sullivan-Kriss with presentations from the administration and t...

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides all households in district $30 a month assistance if they are enrolled in the Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Program and/or...

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Deputy Superintendent Maura Gallagher received the Rise Award at the JLew Forever Foundation Gala, on Aug. 17. The JLew Forever Foundation, a non-profit organized in memory of Jos...

The district commemorated Flag Day with ceremonies at each of our school buildings on June 14. Assemblyman Ed Ra was present at the ceremonies and gifted each of the schools with ...

On May 26, Washington Street School fifth and sixth graders enjoyed a presentation by Mad Science of Long Island, an organization that provides hands-on science experiences for ch...

To expose students to different career options, John Street School hosted a Career Day for fifth and sixth graders on May 19. The guest speakers included investment advisor...