Franklin-McKinley School District

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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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Meet Ms. Jennings, one of our new FMSD team members of the 2026-27 school year! 🎊Please congratulate Ms. Jennings for he...
10/23/2026

Meet Ms. Jennings, one of our new FMSD team members of the 2026-27 school year! 🎊

Please congratulate Ms. Jennings for her new role as Program Specialist! Take a few moments to learn about her background and commitment to student success. We are excited to welcome Ms. Jennings and the passion she brings to our students.

Welcome to FMSD, Ms. Jennings! 😁

Every student brings something special to our school that no one else can replace: YOU! 🫵When you are here, you are lear...
10/21/2026

Every student brings something special to our school that no one else can replace: YOU! 🫵

When you are here, you are learning.
When you are here, you are connecting.
When you are here, you are growing.
When you are here, you are contributing to your peer’s learning experience.
When you’re here, you are part of our super-team.

Attendance Heroes show up because every school day matters. 🦸💫

Join us at Dahl Elementary this Friday, October 23, from 5-7 PM for an evening filled with games, candy, a haunted class...
10/20/2026

Join us at Dahl Elementary this Friday, October 23, from 5-7 PM for an evening filled with games, candy, a haunted classroom, a resource fair, and a vendor sale! 🍂

Have fun and browse the vendor booths with your Dahl community. 🎃

Swipe to meet the amazing vendors joining in on the fun, and remember to come in costume! Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult. We hope to see you there!

Happy National Principals Month! Our principals are at the heart of their school communities, working alongside teachers...
10/19/2026

Happy National Principals Month! Our principals are at the heart of their school communities, working alongside teachers and staff and supporting students and families. 💙

Their leadership guides the decisions that shape each school year, and their presence creates an engaging environment for students.

Thank you to our FMSD principals for everything you do at our school sites! We appreciate you! 👏

Meet Ms. Fonseca, one of our new FMSD team members of the 2026-27 school year! 🎉Please join us in congratulating and wel...
10/16/2026

Meet Ms. Fonseca, one of our new FMSD team members of the 2026-27 school year! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Ms. Fonseca in her new role as Supervisor of Human Resources! Take a few moments to read her experience and what she brings to FMSD as she takes on this new role within our district.

Welcome to FMSD, Ms. Fonseca! 👏

You’ll never know what you’ll miss when you’re not here.A lesson that finally makes sense. A laugh with a friend.A game-...
10/14/2026

You’ll never know what you’ll miss when you’re not here.

A lesson that finally makes sense.
A laugh with a friend.
A game-winning moment.
A new opportunity.
A conversation that changes your day.

Be here to experience great moments.

Attendance Heroes show up and show out. 🦸‍♀️

Join us for the Franklin-McKinley School District Board of Education meeting! 🏫The Board will meet today, Tuesday, Octob...
10/13/2026

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

The Board will meet today, Tuesday, October 13, 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

This week, from October 12 to 18, is also the Week of the School Administrator! We'd like to give a special thank you to...
10/12/2026

This week, from October 12 to 18, is also the Week of the School Administrator! We'd like to give a special thank you to our FMSD administrators for the leadership and commitment you bring to our schools and teams every day. 🏫

Your work helps create an environment where students can learn, staff can thrive, and families feel connected. We're grateful for all you do for our District! 💙

Starting today until the 16th, it's National School Lunch Week! A good school day begins with students having the nouris...
10/12/2026

Starting today until the 16th, it's National School Lunch Week! A good school day begins with students having the nourishment they need to feel their best. 🍎

This week, we're shining a light on the nutritious meals served across FMSD and the people who help make them possible each day. ❤️

Thank you to our Child Nutrition Services team for your dedication to our students' health, well-being, and ability to learn!

The routine tip of the week is to build a consistent morning routine! Here are some simple habits your student can do to...
10/10/2026

The routine tip of the week is to build a consistent morning routine! Here are some simple habits your student can do to build a predictable morning routine:

🌅 Wake up at the same time every day
🎒 Pack everything and prepare an outfit the night before
🍳 Have enough time for breakfast
🚗 Leave the house with extra time to commute

A consistent routine will set the tone for a smooth start to the school day!

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645 Wool Creek Drive
San Jose, CA
95112

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