Franklin Grove Elementary School

09/28/2026

Please check out our newsletter for October!

Some dates to remember:
10/1 & 10/2 - WSOY Food Drive (Please send in non-perishable items that are not expired!)
10/6 & 10/12 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (Teachers will have sign-up sheets!)
10/14 - District 1/2 Day - Dismissal at 10:40 am
10/14 - CLASS COLOR DAY! Wear your class ​colors for a fun color-themed activity!
10/15 - Medical denial day (Messages & letters have been sent to those needing items completed.)
10/16 & 10/19 - NO SCHOOL

09/23/2026

EDIT:
***Thank you to everyone who voted!
Congratulations to 4TH GRADE for winning the online vote!!!
We also took a school-wide vote, and the winner of that is 2ND GRADE!!
Both grades will be winning a special prize***

We’re painting a bright future at Franklin Grove!
And we will be celebrating our class colors all year long!

Please vote for your favorite color theme by “liking” the photo!

Office - PINK
SPED - PURPLE
Kindergarten - RED
1st Grade - ORANGE
2nd Grade - YELLOW
3rd Grade - GREEN
4th Grade - ROYAL BLUE
5th Grade - NAVY BLUE
6th Grade - WHITE

The theme with the most amount of votes at noon tomorrow will win a special prize!!
Please share for more votes!

09/23/2026

Thank you families for a fantastic night at Scovill Zoo!!

09/21/2026

Upcoming Events this week at Franklin Grove!

Tuesday, 9/22 : Franklin Grove Family Fun Night at Scovill Zoo!
Join us for a free night at the zoo for Franklin Grove families and staff! Admission, carousel, and train rides are free for families! (Concessions will be open for purchase.)
**Media will be present. If you DO NOT want media possibly taken of you, please let the front table know when you check in at the event.**

Wednesday, 9/23 : Class Color Day!! Have your students dress in their class colors!
Kindergarten - RED
1st Grade - ORANGE
2nd Grade - YELLOW
3rd Grade - GREEN
4th Grade - ROYAL BLUE
5th Grade - NAVY BLUE
6th Grade - WHITE
Wednesday, 9/23 : District 1/2 day, dismissal at 10:40 am

Thursday, 9/24 : School Picture Day!
Order from the website: https://www.wagnerportraitgroup.com/order-now/fallspring-ordering
Franklin Grove order code: 8D4S2W8Z

09/14/2026

Medical denial (October 15) is coming up quick!! Make sure you get your students in for their physicals and immunizations before that date!
(Physicals & Immunizations are mandatory for Kindergarten & 6th grade students.)

09/01/2026

Lunch menu for September!

08/31/2026

Check out our upcoming dates for September!

Be on the lookout for more info about Class Color Day!

And don’t forget our family night at the zoo on 9/22 from 4-7!

08/10/2026

Reminder:
Open house is TOMORROW from 5-7pm!
Come check out the school, find your classroom, and meet your teacher!

We can’t wait to see everyone!

⭐️ Join us for Open House on Tuesday, August 11th from 5-7pm! ⭐️

🍎 First day of school is Wednesday, August 12th!

08/03/2026

⭐️ Join us for Open House on Tuesday, August 11th from 5-7pm! ⭐️

🍎 First day of school is Wednesday, August 12th!

07/31/2026

Decatur YMCA is hosting a Backpack Attack tomorrow, Saturday 8/1 from 9-11. Students will receive a backpack filled with supplies, and older students will receive a hygiene kit!
Pickup locations:
Decatur YMCA
John’s Hill Magnet School
Macon County Health Department

Backpack Attack is coming up this Saturday!

Join us beginning at 9 a.m. at all three locations as we help local students start the school year with the supplies they need to feel confident and prepared.

New this year, hygiene kits will also be available for older students, helping ensure they have access to essential personal-care items along with their school supplies.

Please help us spread the word so every family who may benefit knows about this free community event. We can’t wait to see you Saturday!