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Sixth graders Diana Cirigliano, left, of John Street School and Vincent Prestigiacomo, right, of Washington Street School played Belle and the Beast.

Franklin Square elementary schools unite for districtwide musical

The Franklin Square Union Free School District came together to bring the community a “tale as old as time.” Over 70 students and staff from the district’s three elementary schools — John … more

By Ana Borruto | 4/2/23

A dehumidifier caught fire at the Polk Street School in Franklin Square on Nov. 4.

Franklin Square & Munson firefighters extinguish fire at Polk Street

Firefighters from the Franklin Square & Munson Fire Department put out a basement fire at the Polk Street School on Nov. 4, with help from the Malverne Fire Department and the Valley Stream Fire … more

11/5/20

A Polk Street School student tested positive for the coronavirus.

Polk Street student tests positive for coronavirus

A student at the Polk Street School tested positive for COVID-19, Superintendent Jared Bloom wrote in a letter on April 1. As a result, the district would like to remind families to continue to … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/2/20

Third-graders from Polk Street Elementary School in Franklin Square rubbed their hands together to simulate the friction that occurs when Mars rovers land on the red planet.

The future of space discovery

“Blast off!” screamed the group of third-graders from Polk Street Elementary School in Franklin Square as they watched footage of the successful launch of the Mars rover Spirit at the … more

| 2/15/18

Fifth- and sixth-grade social studies teachers in the Franklin Square Elementary School District took part in a review of their subject standards in a workshop on Aug. 31. In planning lessons, the teachers follow a blueprint in which they have students asking supporting questions and providing detailed responses, or evidence, as their answers.

Following a blueprint for student success

While Franklin Square elementary school students enjoyed their summer vacation, their teachers were busy preparing for the 2017-18 school year, and focused in particular on revising their social studies curriculum. During the break, a team of educators held several planning meetings to review and rewrite the curriculum. more

By Vanessa Parker | 9/7/17

First graders got to hold “Baby,” the 55lbs. Burmese python. Top row, far left, is Erik from Erik’s Reptile Adventure and substitute teacher Ms. Palopoli.

Learning about Reptiles

The Polk Street School cultural arts program presented Erik’s Reptile Edventures for Kindergarten and 1st grade students. Erik ran four, one-hour shows on Feb. 1. Edventures is short for … more

2/12/13

Polk Street teacher Mr. Lee and his son, Dylan, were happy to attend the event.

Polk Street PTA families gather for a festival

All of the Polk Street School families came out to celebrate the season at the first annual Polk Street School PTA Fall Festival, held on Saturday, Oct. 16. Parents, teachers and students alike had a … more

11/5/10

Polk Street School takes a shot for one of its own

Polk Street School held its annual field day last Friday, with students working off some steam in wilting heat and humidity. But not a complaint could be heard among students and teachers lined up on the blacktop. Almost the only thing audible was a chorus of cheers for 6-year-old Peter Cannon, a Polk Street Kindergartner who was diagnosed with leukemia in January. more

6/10/10

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