So many programs and initiatives at SAU 18 are successful because of the contributions of volunteers. It's time to celebrate them!
Please accept this invitation to attend Franklin School District's Volunteer Appreciation Reception on April 20 from 4:30-5:30 pm at the Middle School cafeteria, 200 Sanborn Street in Franklin. We will have light refreshments, thank you gifts for our volunteers made by our students, and door prizes.
Please accept this invitation to attend Franklin School District's Volunteer Appreciation Reception on April 20 from 4:30-5:30 pm at the Middle School cafeteria, 200 Sanborn Street in Franklin. We will have light refreshments, thank you gifts for our volunteers made by our students, and door prizes.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2026!
National Teacher Appreciation Week this year is May 4-8. Last year we collected notes of appreciation from families and students about our teachers and staff. It was such a success, we'd like to do it again. We will print out notes and give them to the designated staff member as well as post them on our socials. Submit as many as you want.
https://forms.gle/HUs4jg7HS1uXfd6v6
National Teacher Appreciation Week this year is May 4-8. Last year we collected notes of appreciation from families and students about our teachers and staff. It was such a success, we'd like to do it again. We will print out notes and give them to the designated staff member as well as post them on our socials. Submit as many as you want.
https://forms.gle/HUs4jg7HS1uXfd6v6
Monday afternoon, April 20, we are celebrating our volunteers in the Middle School Cafeteria! Please join us from 4:30-5:30 before the school board meeting for some food, prizes and recognition.
Are you a Franklin School District Volunteer? Join us next Monday, April 20 from 4:30-5:30 in the Franklin Middle School cafeteria for some refreshments, prizes and gifts.
Please help us spread the word so we can celebrate as many volunteers as we can! RSVP using this link https://forms.gle/bJqp5QBeZw6GjJFu7
Please help us spread the word so we can celebrate as many volunteers as we can! RSVP using this link https://forms.gle/bJqp5QBeZw6GjJFu7
A small group of parents is exploring the idea of starting a SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) in Franklin. SEPACs work with the schools to provide feedback from the parent and family perspective. We hope you'll join this informal conversation.
On Friday March 6, Senator Shaheen visited Franklin High School to take a brief tour of the building improvements at Franklin High School and to learn about how Franklin is going to use the appropriations funding secured through her office to update classroom doors, bathrooms and make the original entrance functional again. After she sat down with Franklin elected officials to talk about the needs of our wider community.
This month's District Digest has been published. Thank you for reading.
https://sau18.edurooms.com/engage/franklin-sau-18/newsletters/district-digest-march-2026
https://sau18.edurooms.com/engage/franklin-sau-18/newsletters/district-digest-march-2026
Good Morning – This is a message from the Superintendent's office at S.A.U. 18. There will be a 2 hour delay today in Franklin. This means school arrival and start times will be 2 hours later than usual, and the bus arrival times will be two hours later than usual. Again, there will be a two hour delay today for the Franklin School District.
Good Morning – This is a message from the Superintendent's office at S.A.U. 18. There will be an early release today for the Franklin School District. The Paul Smith School will be dismissed at 11:45 a.m. Franklin Middle School will be dismissed at 12:45 p.m., and Franklin High School will be dismissed at 12:55 p.m. Please be prepared to pick up your child from school or the bus stop accordingly. Again, there will be an early release today in Franklin.
We have two meetings back to back tomorrow night-February 18. Finance at 5 pm and a Budget Workshop at 6 pm. Both will be held in the Middle School Library.
Today, ten students walked to the Franklin Library with Principal Levesque, Behavior Interventionist Stephanie Wolff and Superintendent LeGallo to hear Congressperson Maggie Goodlander speak with city leaders about Franklin. It was a good opportunity to see the Commitment to Humanity in action in our city.
School Board Meeting tonight. See you at 6pm in the Franklin Middle School Library!
image: a Franklin student builds with Keva Blocks in one of our Makerspaces
image: a Franklin student builds with Keva Blocks in one of our Makerspaces
Thank you to all who were able to come out Wednesday to our Humanity Summit! We had good conversations about what Humanity looks like in Franklin schools and the community. Special Thank Yous to Glen Morrill, Mr. Perkins, and Nazlie Taban for sharing your ideas alongside Superintendent LeGallo, School Board Chair Liz Cote and facilitator James McKim. Thank you also to the students who came to set up and take down and helped bake the fabulous desserts.
Just a few pictures from the evening.
Just a few pictures from the evening.
Reminder that tomorrow night at 6 pm, we are having a community dinner at Franklin Middle School! We have lots of hearty soups, breads and homemade cookies. It is also an opportunity to learn about the Commitment to Humanity, from our Portrait of a Franklin Graduate.
Free, fun, informative! Attend our Humanity Summit next week for dinner, raffles and an opportunity to learn how Franklin students are demonstrating the Commitment to Humanity. Hope to see you at Franklin Middle School on Wednesday, January 21, from 6:00-8:00 pm.
PSS participated in the Mix 94.1 canned food drive. As a school PSS students contributed over 1000 cans! Way to go PSS!
Because everyday counts, student attendance at school is incredibly important. In November, every grade level at PSS had a greater than 90% attendance rate. A special shoutout to Mrs. Gregg's class for having the highest attendance rate in school.
Every year Brenda Petelle and the Food Service Department are asked questions about preparing and cooking a turkey. Here a couple of things to consider....
Remember to give enough time to thaw a frozen turkey in the fridge, or else you'll be cooking it for an extra long time!
Check the temperature before you eat! 165 degrees is the goal.
If you or someone you know are in need of extra support this winter, please stop by the Winter Safety Event to be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church (206 Central St) this Wednesday between 3-5:30. Coordinated by RCORP and HealthFirst.
After 15 years of keeping Franklin Schools neat, clean and maintained, Larry, a member of our high school custodial team is retiring. Thank you Larry! We will miss you.
