Franklin High School

Dear Franklin Families, I hope you are enjoying the summer and looking forward to the warmer weather next week as much as I am! I would like to thank all of our students and families that participated in our extended summer school programming. It was great to see student's smiling faces learning with their peers. I am also happy to report that we had 0 reported cases of COVID-19 during our summer session. As we prepare for the opening of school on September 7th, I wanted to share with you where we are with the pandemic and its impact on our planning. Please know that I am monitoring community transmission rates, Franklin's vaccination rates, and Franklin's active case counts continuously as this is a fluid situation as we head back to school in the fall. We remain committed to our plan communicated at the end of June in providing full day in-person learning for all of our students. You will recall that we were dismissing one hour early each day last year so that we could provide remote learning. That will not occur as I do not expect that remote learning will be continued this fall. In regard to our mask usage, safety protocols and cleaning procedures, we are working on our plan and will release a draft of the plan to the public on Monday, August 16th for public comment and input. We anticipate more guidance midweek from the NH Department of Public Health in regard to these issues. What we know for sure at this point is that masks are mandatory on all school buses per federal mandate. If the transmission rates and case counts rise, I expect that masks will be implemented to some degree when we reopen schools in September. The Franklin School Board will be meeting on August 23rd at 6:00 in the Franklin High School cafeteria to discuss and approve the plan. The public, as always, is welcome to attend. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions and enjoy the rest of your summer. Sincerely, Dan LeGallo SAU 18 Superintendent

over 3 years ago, Franklin Schools SAU #18

Dear Franklin Families, Our food service department will continue to deliver meals using our buses 5 days a week through September 3rd. Additionally, hot meals will continue to be served at our middle school cafeteria window until 12:00 each day. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Dan LeGallo SAU 18 Superintendent

over 3 years ago, Franklin Schools SAU #18

Congratulations Class of 2021! We are so proud of you!

almost 4 years ago, Carrie Charette

Good Morning Franklin Families, Good news. Due to the changing restrictions, we are going to be able to open up graduation to all who would like to attend this evening. We will still have 4 reserved seats for each family but other family members are welcome to attend and sit in the extra seats, bleachers or bring chairs and attend out on the field. I am pleased to be able to offer this to the families of our graduates. Looking forward to celebrating the Class of 2021 with you tonight. Sincerely, Dan LeGallo SAU 18 Superintendent

almost 4 years ago, Franklin Schools SAU #18

Good Afternoon Franklin Families, We have received updated guidance today from the Department of Health and Human Services regarding the use of masks in school. Due to low community spread of the virus, DHHS recommends removing the mask mandate indoors for staff and students. Starting tomorrow, mask use will be optional in the schools regardless of vaccination status. Masks will still be required on the school buses at this point in time. Please inform your student's school if you would still prefer that your child wear a mask while indoors. This guidance will apply to our summer school program as well which begins on June 28th. Please let me know if you have any questions. Sincerely, Dan LeGallo SAU 18 Superintendent

almost 4 years ago, Franklin Schools SAU #18

The Paul Smith School Parade is ON for 1:00 pm today! We look forward to seeing you there!.

almost 4 years ago, Franklin Schools SAU #18

Al’s Village Pizza and FHS Male Athlete Of The Week

almost 4 years ago, Dan Sylvester - Athletic Director

Al’s Village Pizza and FHS Female Athlete Of The Week

almost 4 years ago, Dan Sylvester - Athletic Director

Dear Franklin Families, I have received updated mask guidance from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) regarding outdoor mask usage. I have included a link below to their latest guidance document. Please refier to this website for details. https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/covid19/documents/school-call-presentation-060221.pdf The guidance recommends that masks no longer need to be worn outside in the school setting regardless of a student or staff member's vaccination status (slide 11 of the guidance document below.) The guidance does suggest we continue to social distance outside to the extent possible. Effective at the end of the day today, per the DHHS guidance, we will no longer require staff or students to wear masks while in an outdoor school setting. This includes recess, athletics, after school outdoor events such as the prom this Saturday night, outdoor graduations, parades etc... Our mask policies remain unchanged in the indoor setting. Masks will still be worn by all indoors when 6 ft. distancing cannot be maintained. Please let me know if you have any questions. Sincerely, Dan LeGallo SAU 18 Superintendent

almost 4 years ago, Franklin Schools SAU #18

Good morning! With June events and summer coming up, it is a good time to pause and remember that as we celebrate our young people, their accomplishments, and rites of passage, our first priority is to keep them safe. Most underage drinkers get their alcohol from adults. In 2004 the NH Legislature passed a law (RSA 644:18) to hold “hosts” of parties responsible for the actions of underage participants. This law can be applied to any adult. The attached flyer from the Franklin Mayor's Drug Task Force provides more information about adults' responsibilities when it comes to limiting access to alcohol and other substances. If you are concerned about substance use or abuse in your child, you can reach out to Jamie Bryant at jbryant@gm.sau18.org at any time. Mr. Bryant provides supportive counseling, referrals, and resources to students who are struggling or at risk. For more information about preventing underage drinking or getting involved in the task force, go to https://www.franklinnh.org/mayors-drug-task-force -- Barbara Slayton, LICSW (she, her, hers) Coordinator of School Wellness SAU 18 119 Central St. Franklin, NH 03235 (603) 934-3108 x 4415

almost 4 years ago, Ken Darsney (Mr. D)

Congratulations to our 2021 GOLDEN Grads! We are so proud of you!

almost 4 years ago, Carrie Charette

Sophomore Sunrise! Happy Friday!

almost 4 years ago, Carrie Charette

Good Afternoon Franklin Families, As you are aware, the Class Day Parade was canceled this year due to the pandemic. The primary concern, confirmed after consultation with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), was the need to fill our buses to transport our elementary and middle school students to the high school and back for the parade. I am pleased to let you know that at the School Board meeting last night, the Board approved 3 parades, one at each school, to celebrate our student's achievements this school year. This has been approved by DHHS as well as by the Franklin Fire Chief and Police Chief. The middle school parade will be on Thursday, June 10th at 12:00. The parade route will be from the school, down Sanborn Street to Bessie Rowell Community Center and back up to the school. The elementary school parade will be on Monday, June 14th at 1:00 on the school grounds. The high school parade will be on Wednesday, June 16th at 12:30. The parade route will be the traditional Class Day parade route from the high school down Central Street to Greviors Furniture and back to the school. I welcome you all to come out and celebrate the 20/21 school year with our students and staff at these events. Sincerely, Dan LeGallo SAU 18 Superintendent

almost 4 years ago, Franklin Schools SAU #18

A huge thank you to Franklin Police Officer Tracy and Miller, the comfort dog, for enhancing our curriculum in English and Social Studies yesterday and today. Mrs. Chou’s English One class invited them in to discuss Jack London's “The Call of the Wild”. Miss Goodwin’s class has been studying the Bill of Rights and Officer Tracy came to discuss the rights of citizens when working with and in law enforcement. Miller happily greeted students and received numerous pets while Officer Tracy spoke to students about life as a police officer. Thank you Officer Tracy and Miller!

almost 4 years ago, Carrie Charette