Franklin Square UFSD

Polk Street School fourth graders concluded their history unit on local Native Americans by hosting the annual Native American Village event on Nov. 15. The students’ families, as...

Each year during October, which is National Bullying Prevention Month, Washington Street School hosts a fun, themed “It’s Always Cool to Care at WSS” Spirit Week to teach students...

Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, which was observed nationwide Sept. 15-Oct. 15, Polk Street School students learned about Hispanic culture, figures and history. School Socia...

In honor of School Board Recognition Week, which is observed this year from Oct. 14-18, the dedicated service of the Franklin Square Board of Education was celebrated at the board...

On Sept. 24, in honor of September being Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, John Street School’s sixth grade classes hosted a fundraiser to raise awareness and funds for pediatric ...

The district honored the memory and service of Detective Jonathan Diller, a former John Street School alumnus, with a bench dedication ceremony on Aug. 27. The bench was donated b...

The district’s annual summer recreation programs are underway at all three school buildings: John Street School, Polk Street School and Washington Street School. Students particip...

John Street School students in the marimba ensemble performed for their peers, families and teachers on June 18. The students met weekly to practice traditional African music p...

Fifth and sixth graders from all three school buildings participated in the second annual districtwide Math Tournament on June 3. The tournament, which consisted of 20 teams and o...

It was a night of celebration at Washington Street School, as the district honored students and staff during the board of education meeting on June 5. To kick off the recognition...

To celebrate the end of the school year, Polk Street School students enjoyed games and activities during Field Day, held on May 30 for grades K-3 and May 31 for grades 4-6. Outdo...

Washington Street School’s pre-K classes gathered in the courtyard to release butterflies on May 24. The students learned about metamorphosis and the life cycle of a butterfly in ...

To introduce students to a variety of future career options, John Street School hosted a Career Day for fifth and sixth graders on May 24. This annual event is presented by the sc...

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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. ...