Franklin & Montessori at Franklin Elementary School - Rochester, MN

Franklin & Montessori at Franklin Elementary School - Rochester, MN Ben Franklin is committed to meeting the needs of all students by offering a wide range of programs and services. These terms are subject to change.

Franklin is a unique school that offers both a K-5 Neighborhood Program and a K-5, district-wide Public Montessori Program. The Franklin school community is enhanced by the richness of its diverse student population. The committed staff, students and parents at Franklin continue to build an academic program of excellence, focusing on the development of strong reading, writing and math skills in all students. Specialized academic support is provided through small group reading/math support, special education, Gifted and Talented Education (GATE), English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Extended Day kindergarten, After School Academy and summer school programming. Parents are a valued part of providing a quality education to our students. Parents are encouraged to be involved in PTSA, ViE (Volunteers in Education) and school-wide family events.

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Reminder: there is no school on Friday, September 4, for all schools except Longfellow Elementary, which will have a reg...
09/02/2026

Reminder: there is no school on Friday, September 4, for all schools except Longfellow Elementary, which will have a regular school day. Additionally, there will be no school, and RPS offices and buildings will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

Thank you PTSA
09/02/2026

Thank you PTSA

RPS Community - help shape the future of Rochester Public Schools! Over the past year, RPS has gathered input from stude...
09/01/2026

RPS Community - help shape the future of Rochester Public Schools!

Over the past year, RPS has gathered input from students, families, staff, and community members to shape the priorities of our 2030 Strategic Plan — and a final draft will head to the School Board in October.

The plan is built around four priority areas:
✅ Strong Academics
✅ Student Navigation
✅ Supportive Communities
✅ Systems for Improvement

Each includes specific projects that will guide our work over the next four years — and we want to hear from you before it's finalized.

Share what you like, what concerns you, ideas you have, or questions you want answered. You don't have to weigh in on every area — just where you have something to add. Complete the form at this link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8979622/RPS-2030-Feedback-Form

The feedback form closes end of day September 10.

Please join us for Scoopie Night!
08/31/2026

Please join us for Scoopie Night!

Franklin families, please join us for our first Culver’s Scoopie night of the school year! 🍨
When: Tuesday, September 15th from 4pm-7pm
Where: Culver’s South Broadway Location
10% of all sales during this time will go back to Franklin!
You may stop at Culver’s South between 4pm-7pm: dine-in, takeout, or drive-thru!
We are looking for door greeter volunteers as well.
Please sign up to greet guests at the door here:
https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/60B054FAFAF2FABF49-65444541-franklin?useFullSite=false
*when volunteering to hold doors and greet guests, please remain at the doors the full hour*

08/31/2026
We are so excited to welcome our students and families back to school next week! 💜Reminder: Step into Learning is happen...
08/20/2026

We are so excited to welcome our students and families back to school next week! 💜

Reminder: Step into Learning is happening Monday and Tuesday! Come meet your teacher, visit our Community Room, and stop by the Media Center to take your picture! 📸

We can’t wait to see everyone! ✈️

Don't let the Superintendent drive (or yell, or throw things on) the bus! We're so excited to see you for the upcoming s...
08/14/2026

Don't let the Superintendent drive (or yell, or throw things on) the bus! We're so excited to see you for the upcoming school year, and bus schedules are coming soon! But you need to get to school safely before you can start learning. Learn all the rules of the school bus with Dr. Kent Pekel and some of his friends from Longfellow Elementary in the RPS Bus Safety video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcnAXBPNoDc

All school dance party today!
06/03/2026

All school dance party today!

We are looking forward to seeing everyone tonight!
05/21/2026

We are looking forward to seeing everyone tonight!

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Rochester, MN
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