Franklin-McKinley School District

Franklin-McKinley School District Franklin-McKinley School District (FMSD) is a network of elementary and middle schools in San Jose. We appreciate your attention to these guidelines.

Franklin-McKinley School District is located in the heart of the Silicon Valley, serving a diverse population of more than 7,500 students from TK-8 at 16 schools. This page is meant to inform, include, and inspire our stakeholders – including parents, students, teachers, staff, and community members – about key events and happenings, memories, celebrations, and school experiences. The administrators of this page reserve the right to review, retain, and/or remove comments. We expect that participants will treat each other, our students, and our employees, with respect. PLEASE NOTE that comments and other posts will be removed if they:
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At R.F. Kennedy Elementary's Back-to-School Night, families connected with our teachers, toured our classrooms, got an u...
09/15/2026

At R.F. Kennedy Elementary's Back-to-School Night, families connected with our teachers, toured our classrooms, got an understanding about what their child will be learning this year, and enjoyed a variety of community resources and experiences! 📚

Thank you Kennedy families for coming to our 2026-27 Back-to-School Night!

It was great seeing our FMSD students and families at our Back-to-School Nights these past few weeks! 🍎 At George Shirak...
09/14/2026

It was great seeing our FMSD students and families at our Back-to-School Nights these past few weeks! 🍎

At George Shirakawa Sr. Elementary, families visited their children's classrooms to get a glimpse of what their students will be learning and taking part in throughout the year.

The evening also connected families with the people and organizations that support our FMSD community. Our community partners provided valuable information and resources. 🤝

Thank you to our Shirakawa families, staff, and community partners for making this Back-to-School Night such a great turnout!

Today, we honor Captain Jason M. Dahl, United Airlines pilot of Flight  #93 and Franklin-McKinley community member, whos...
09/11/2026

Today, we honor Captain Jason M. Dahl, United Airlines pilot of Flight #93 and Franklin-McKinley community member, whose life and legacy are remembered through Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary School. His memory lives on in the people he touched and the values he carried that continue to inspire our community. 💙

September 11 is a day for us to remember and honor the heroes who rose in service and reflect on the strength and unity of our nation. 🇺🇸

Families can access a wide range of resources through the Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County's Children's Initiati...
09/11/2026

Families can access a wide range of resources through the Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County's Children's Initiative at the Seven Trees, Educare, and Shirakawa Family Resource Centers. 📍

This month's resources and programs include food/diaper/pet food distributions, play opportunities, library storytimes, art enrichment, physical activities, and other services.

Please swipe and refer to the specific calendar for exact dates, times, and details ➡️

Learn more at: https://www.ccscc.org/frc

This year, FMSD adopted a new mobile communication devices policy and administrative regulation as required by the state...
09/10/2026

This year, FMSD adopted a new mobile communication devices policy and administrative regulation as required by the state.

To keep all students engaged in their learning and school experiences, all mobile communication devices must be turned off and put away from the start of school through the end of school, including during after-school programs. 📱🎒

We appreciate your collaboration and support. If you have any questions, please reach out to your school principal.

Join Franklin-McKinley School District for Parent University 2026 on Saturday, September 19!Families will have the chanc...
09/10/2026

Join Franklin-McKinley School District for Parent University 2026 on Saturday, September 19!

Families will have the chance to:
📚 Learn about your rights and the choices you can make at FMSD
📍 Connect with community resources
👨‍👩‍👦 Bring your child and get support with improving their attendance
⚽️ Take part in free activities for FMSD students

Swipe to view the full agenda and see what's in store! FMSD students can enroll in STEAM and Sports programming at bit.ly/4qPAzSQ

09/08/2026

If you haven't had a chance to read our recent Eblast yet, please take a few minutes to watch our Supertintendent Juan Cruz and our Board's special Welcome Back message for the 2026-27 school year! 🎥

We are excited to continue partnering with teachers, staff, administrators, and families this year to ensure our collective efforts remain focused on creating the conditions where all students thrive.

Watch it above or you can see the video on Youtube as well, where it's also available in Spanish and Vietnamese: https://youtu.be/PUVc7b-tLTo?si=bkWgzJdgX3ac_mgu

Join us for the next Franklin-McKinley School District Board of Education meeting! 🏫The Board will meet on Tuesday, Sept...
09/06/2026

Join us for the next Franklin-McKinley School District Board of Education meeting! 🏫

The Board will meet on Tuesday, September 8, from 6:30-7:30 PM to discuss important district updates and continue working together to support student success across our schools.

Families and community members are welcome to attend the meeting in-person or watch the livestream online at: https://www.youtube.com/-mckinleyschooldis2968/streams

Happy Labor Day, FMSD! 🇺🇸Franklin-McKinley School District office and schools will be closed on Monday, September 7, in ...
09/05/2026

Happy Labor Day, FMSD! 🇺🇸

Franklin-McKinley School District office and schools will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day and will reopen on Tuesday, September 8.

Thank you to our teachers, staff, administrators, and community members for all that you do to make our schools stronger! 🌟

Enjoy a restful long weekend!

This month, we recognize Attendance Awareness Month. Franklin-McKinley School District is proud to help students build t...
09/03/2026

This month, we recognize Attendance Awareness Month. Franklin-McKinley School District is proud to help students build the knowledge and skills they need to continue succeeding beyond our schools.🌟

We have already seen tremendous growth and amazing conversation happening in our classrooms over the past few weeks, and we encourage students to develop regular attendance to ensure they stay involved in these daily activities.

September serves as a reminder that with consistent presence in school, our students are able to keep taking steps forward to reach their goals. We value our partnerships with FMSD families and we are grateful for your help in preparing our students every day! 🎯

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645 Wool Creek Drive
San Jose, CA
95112

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