Polk Street School

Polk Street School’s fourth and fifth grade students discovered that science can be found in everyday places during an interactive presentation by Michael Kirschner, “The Science ...

As Polk Street School and Washington Street School students excitedly walked through the school doors to begin a new academic year, they were met with smiles, high-fives, and word...

Polk Street School was filled with excitement on June 23, as it welcomed back graduating seniors from the Class of 2026 at H. Frank Carey High School for a special Clap-Out celeb...

Over the last few months, students in the fourth grade Compass program have been researching, writing, illustrating and publishing their conservation books at John Street, Polk St...

Washington Street School’s gymnasium was transformed into a Hollywood-style movie premiere, complete with snacks and a red-carpet atmosphere, during the inaugural Franklin Square ...

Polk Street School proudly celebrated the opening of its new playground with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 29. Designed by H2M, the enhanced outdoor space features modern pla...

Polk Street School’s third grade classes enjoyed an engaging and educational weather assembly with meteorologist John Marshall on March 31. With 25 years of on-air experience, Mr....

The Franklin Square School District is excited to announce that Dr. John Trotta, assistant principal at Polk Street School, has been selected as the 2026 New York State Elementary...

Polk Street School’s fifth graders recently stepped into the world of law with a creative fairytale spin during their presentation of “The Trial of Goldilocks.” The program is pr...

Polk Street School’s band and chorus students delighted audiences with festive holiday music during three Winter Concert performances held on Dec. 12 and 15. The concert opened w...

Our school hosted its annual Holiday Brunch on Dec. 6! Students and their families were invited to enjoy breakfast and holiday fun.

Polk Street School’s sixth grade chorus proudly took the stage at the legendary Radio City Music Hall on Nov. 11, as part of the venue’s Sounds of Christmas Experience program. Af...

Each building recently held celebrations to honor the outstanding achievement of our multilingual learners who scored Commanding on the 2025 NYSESLAT exam. Congratulations to all!...

To welcome new students and create connections, Polk Street School hosted a “Fun with New Friends” lunch on Sept. 26. The event was led by Principal Gilbert Torossian, Assistant ...

Polk Street School community joined together for an outdoor ceremony honoring Patriot Day on Sept. 11. Band students treated the audience to a performance, and everyone was encour...

Polk Street School music teacher Ms. Tuzzolo recently shared exciting news with the students: the Grade 6 Chorus will be performing at Radio City Music Hall, right before the Chri...

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...

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...

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....

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...