Families

Franklin Daily Bell Schedule:

 

There will be no school on the following Fridays each month to allow for professional development and collaboration time for OASD staff members. Please plan accordingly for the following days: 

September 27th

October 11th

November 8th

December 13th

January 21st

February 7th

March 7th

April 12th

May 10th 

 

Franklin School Traffic Plan

Vehicle and pedestrian traffic in our front circle drive continues to be a safety concern at Franklin.  Many parents and staff have witnessed several “close call” accidents involving students and cars. In response to the requests to make our circle drive safer for everyone, we would like to remind everyone that the circle drive and parking lot do have limited access during certain times of the day. Please observe the sign at the school driveway entrance. 

We thank you for your patience in all traffic situations around Franklin.  Even with our careful planning and implementation of this plan, there will be times when congestion will reach high levels.  We appreciate your efforts to remain calm and patient on these inevitable glitches in your routine. Our ultimate goal is to maintain a safe environment for our children, a mission everyone agrees with.

THE DRIVER'S RESPONSIBILITY:

• 7:25-7:35: The circle drive in front of school is for SCHOOL BUSES ONLY and vehicles with a valid
  disabled parking permit. Vehicles with a disabled parking permit MUST pull in the disabled parking
  stalls.

• 7:35-7:45: The circle drive is open to parents wanting to stay inside their vehicle for a quick student
  drop off. Please pull all the way ahead and let your child off near the bike racks so they are able to walk
  on the sidewalk! Busses MUST be gone prior to vehicles entering the circle drive.

• Mason Street: Please utilize Mason Street if you are hoping to get out of your vehicle to say goodbye
  to your students or wanting to walk them to the playground.

• Set up a designated meeting location so that your child will know where to meet you and your vehicle.

OTHER OPTIONS FOR DROP OFF AND PICK UP:

• 5th Street to the west and east of circle drive - parking both sides

• Meadow Street - parking both sides except in front of school

• Eagle Street parking - both sides of street

• Mason Street - north (parking on both sides) and south of 5th - parking on east side

• 6th Street - parking on north and south side

• Huntington, students may cross 9th with OPD crossing guard

THE STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY:

• Students must remain on the sidewalk at all times when leaving the building.  Do not cross in front of a traffic area at any time.

• Students who need to cross a street must do so at a designated crosswalk area and with the assistance of a school patrol or crossing guard.

• Supervision will be provided beginning at 7:30am. At 7:30am, students will walk directly to the playground. Students may walk through door 2 to get to the playground. Students will play from 7:30am-7:40am. At 7:40am classroom teachers will get their class from the playground and walk them into the building. The school day officially begins at 7:45am.

• Arrivals after 7:45 AM must enter through Door #1

OTHER ITEMS:

• Vehicles with disabled parking privileges can make their way to the designated parking spaces if they need to park and enter the building.  

• If you are delivering a large/heavy item and need to park close to school, please do so during the times that the circle drive is open.

• Walking or biking to and from school are always encouraged and healthy choices for those close by.

• Car-pooling is encouraged to alleviate the number of cars visiting our site before and after school.

Thank You!

The Franklin Elementary Staff

 

Recess Jacket Guidelines

                Less than 50 degrees– STOP students must wear a jacket.

               50-59 degrees– SLOW DOWN and think– jacket choice (Can’t come back in)

               60 degrees and above– GO.  No jacket needed.

Indoor Recess Guidelines

               Less than 10 degrees or Zero Wind Chill or rain– STOP students stay inside

              10 degrees and above Zero Wind Chill– GO OUTSIDE

School Supply Lists for the 2025-2026 school year are available below. Stay tuned for additional back-to-school information!

 Franklin Elementary 2025-2026 School Supply List

 

Please click on the following link to order pictures of your student from Network Photography.  Pictures will be taken at Franklin on October 2, 2025. Picture retakes are scheduled for November 6, 2025.   Network Photography Picture Ordering Link