🎨 What an incredible day at the Currier Gallery of Art in Manchester! Our fourth grade artists showed exceptional gallery manners while engaging with masterpieces—including an authentic Monet and Picasso. Their thoughtful observations and genuine appreciation for art were absolutely inspiring. We're so proud of you, young artists! 🌟 #FieldTrip #ArtEducation #ProudOfOurStudents
2 days ago, Bonnie Gilbert
Students look at a Picasso during a guided tour.
Students offering thoughtful feedback on a piece of artwork!
Discussing a sculpture from the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.
Picture at the original entrance of the Museum before it's remodel.
Digital art in the Discovery Gallery.
The PSS Ukulele Club started the weekend on a high note by performing before the New Hampshire Fisher Cats baseball game! Way to go PSS!
5 days ago, Jay Lewis
At the fisher cats
At the fisher cats
At the fisher cats
At the fisher cats
At the fisher cats
A big Thank You to the members of the Franklin Fire Department for visiting PSS today for the annual Fire Department cookout!
8 days ago, Jay Lewis
Franklin fire department
Franklin Fire Department

The PSS kindergarten Promotion Ceremony is scheduled for June 19 at 8:30am!

12 days ago, Jay Lewis
Kindergarten Promotion Ceremony
The PSS/FHS art show was a great success! Thank you to all the friends and families who came out to support our artists! We enjoyed seeing all of our artists hardwork and beautiful creations! A special shout-out to our PTSO for funding our art show this year!
13 days ago, Bonnie Gilbert
Guests left positive feedback for our artists!
Artists write about whyt art is important to them.
PSS Art Show
District Art Show
Our FHS artists were proud to share their sculptures!
Register your child for Kindergarten at PSS for the 2026-2027 school year, and sign your child up for a visitation.

If your child is turning 5 before September 30, 2026, please call the school to register for Kindergarten and sign up for a Kindergarten visitation on June 5th, 8:30-10:30 or 12:30-2:30.

PSS office: 603-934-4144

13 days ago, Franklin School District
A kindergarten visitation flyer shows two children at a desk. The flyer has dates and contact info for the Paul Smith School.

Please join us as we raise awareness about Mental Health challenges among our youth.

Please register by following the QR Code on the flier or by clicking HERE

There will be limited transportation provided from Franklin High School to and from the event.

Please email Barbara Slayton if you would like a ride at - bslayton@sau18.nh.gov

about 1 month ago, Franklin School District
Flyer for free family night at Prescott Farm

The PSS Scholastic Book Fair starts Tomorrow!

Students will visit the book Fair during their regular library class. The Book Fair will also be open to families during FLEX night on Thursday, April 23rd from 3:30-5:30pm.

PSS Scholastic Book Fair Homepage: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/paulasmithelementaryschool
Find information on our homepage about how to set up ewallet, preview the books we will see at the fair, shop and contribute

Share The Fair: https://shop.scholastic.com/stf/fund?orgUCN=600072387
A giving program to support students at our school who need help getting new books. Your contribution helps even more kids take home a book from the Fair.

eWallet set up- a digital payment account for use at the Book Fair. This should be set up before the Fair and anyone can contribute- friends and family can add funds. All information to set this up is on the Book Fair Homepage.

Volunteer sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeecxYZquXaY11pvb7XvHBjGPC7v38xd2YXaka-wvc5Y9Kp0A/viewform?usp=publish-editor

about 2 months ago, Kara Cole
PSS Book Fair
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
about 2 months ago, Franklin School District
Blue background with a QR code, sticky notes, paper clips, and pencils. Text reads, "Use the QR Code to thank a Franklin teacher during Teacher Appreciation Week."
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.
about 2 months ago, Carisa Corrow
A hand holds a blue circular badge reading "VOLUNTEER" over text about a Volunteer Appreciation Reception.
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
about 2 months ago, Carisa Corrow
information about SAU 18 Volunteer Appreciation Reception
Paul A. Smith School was visited today by Powerful Kids Empowered Youth Development! The assembly focused on making good choices, being a positive role model, and always having a positive mindset. It was a great success!
2 months ago, Jay Lewis
Powerful Kids Assembly
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.
2 months ago, Carisa Corrow
Volunteer Appreciation Invitation April 20, 2026 4:30-5:30 FMS cafeteria
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.
2 months ago, Carisa Corrow
parent Meet up
Congratulations to Mrs. Gregg's grade 4 class for having the highest attendance rate for the month of March! Mrs. Gregg's class had a 95% attendance rate for the month. Several other classes were very close, the race is on to see who will have the highest attendance rate for April. Way to go PSS!
2 months ago, Jay Lewis
Ms. Gregg’s class
Last week the first graders got to visit the local sugar shack to learn about how maple syrup is made. Thank you to the Morrill Family for letting us visit!
3 months ago, Kelsey Fleury
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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
3 months ago, Carisa Corrow
front Page of the district digest
Students at PSS continue to show kindness to each other here at school! Mrs. Kent has been knitting them hearts in the month of February as a special surprise when they are seen doing kind actions! Keep up the great work PSS!
4 months ago, Bonnie Gilbert
Kindness
Kindness
Kindness
Kindness
Kindness
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.
4 months ago, Carisa Corrow
money that says budget for success
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
4 months ago, Carisa Corrow
Students building with Keva Blocks