
Franklin Square Elementary School
Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year!
Welcome Falcons!
We hope you are having a wonderful summer! We are gearing up for an incredible year as our students LEVEL UP! We wanted to share some updating dates for the upcoming school year!
๐ฐ Back to School Events ๐ฐ
July 24 - Camp Kindergarten
Incoming kindergarten students are invited to join us for Camp Kindergarten. This is a drop-off event just before 10:00 and pickup just after 12:00. Students will:
Tour the school
Visit kindergarten classrooms
Take a brief readiness assessment
Enjoy a snack
Itโs a fun, gentle way to help students transition into the school year and is highly recommended for all incoming kindergarteners.
July 28 - Back to School Night
FSES will open its doors for Back to School Night on Monday, July 28 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. This is a come-and-go event, so stop by at your convenience.
Families can:
Visit classroom(s) and meet your childโs teacher
Hear about being a Title I school
Stop by info tables in the lobby
July 31 - First Day of School
The first day is Thursday, July 31!
Front doors open at 8:40 AM
Morning announcements start at 8:55 AM
Classes begin promptly at 9:00 AM
๐ Office Staff
Jackie Diaz, Principal
Ashleigh Emily, Assistant Principal
Cathy Nevels, Administrative Assistant
Kim Denny-Harbin, Office Assistant
Destiny Jackson, Parent Resource Coordinator & Attendance
๐๏ธUpcoming Important Dates ๐๏ธ
- 7/24 Camp Kindergarten 10-12 AM
- 7/28 Back to School Night 5-7
- 7/31 First Day of School
๐ Attendance - Please call by 9:30 AM to report an absence!
Attendance is mandatory for our students to be successful. If a student will be out of school, you MUST call the office at 812-288-4874 by 9:30. Attendance laws have changed and we will be monitoring attendance closely.
Communication is key. It is important for parents/guardians to communicate with the schoolโs attendance personnel anytime a student is absent in order to be considered excused.
๐ Transportation Information
๐Our official day begins at 9:00. Doors will open at 8:40. Please remind your child to stop by the cafeteria for breakfast, if needed.
๐Our official end of the day is 3:30.
๐ฒDismissal Reminders
We do not dismiss from the office between 3:05 and 3:45
Phones will not be answered from 3:10-3:40 (you can leave a message).
Please make sure you display your car rider tag on your dashboard.
If you do not have a car rider tag, you will be asked to go into the office. Safety is our #1 priority for our students.
โญPLEASE NOTE: Change of Transportation During the School Dayโญ
If your child needs to change how they are going home, please call the office at 812-288-4874 by 2:00 PM. Please DO NOT send a message to the teacher. Our teachers are working hard with our students and may not see the message. Thank you for your support!
Arrival & Dismissal
Fast Facts
- Students opting to ride the bus can only have ONE pick-up location and ONE drop-off location. They are not allowed to rotate between different stops, unless on a one week on/off plan due to living arrangements.
- NO TEMPORARY BUS PASSES ARE ALLOWED. If a need arises for a child to get dropped off/picked up at any place other than their assigned stop, the parent/guardian needs to make those arrangements.
- Please have your child at the assigned bus stop 5 minutes prior to the scheduled time in the mornings. If a bus is at the stop at the correct time (10 min. window) and the child misses the bus, we will not instruct the bus driver to go back and pick up your child.
- If your child is in preschool or utilizes SPED transportation, we require that a responsible greeter be present at the bus stop and you will need to contact your school to set up transportation.
To contact us, call 812-288-4809. You may also email khunt@gccschools.com for general education routes or lromero@gccschools.com for special education routes.
๐ Lunch Information
GCCS District News
Supply List 2025-2026
Calendar 2025-2026
Inclement Weather Plan 2024-2025
โข When the heat index is 90-105 degrees, use caution (frequent water breaks and rest periods for after school practices). When the heat index is over 105 degrees (add 10 degrees if bright sun), do not go out to recess and practices will be suspended for the day.
โข When the temperature falls below 40 degrees, caution will be used. Please send your child with jackets, gloves, and/or hats to be prepared for outdoor recess below 40 degrees.