Franklin Pierce Schools

10/23/2026

What safety efforts should Franklin Pierce Schools focus on next?

Join the school board of directors on October 27 to learn about recommendations from the FPS Safety Taskforce and share your ideas.

Tuesday, October 27 at 6:00 p.m.
James Sales Elementary (1301 113th St S)

Your voice can help shape what comes next.

More information is available on the district website:

Community Conversation on School Safety - Franklin Pierce School District

10/19/2026

This week, we're celebrating National School Bus Safety Week and Transportation Staff Appreciation Week!

Every school day begins and ends with the work of our Transportation Services team. From safely transporting students to coordinating complex routes and schedules, these dedicated professionals help ensure students arrive at school ready to learn and return home safely each day.

Thank you, transportation staff for your commitment to safety, service, and care for Franklin Pierce students and families. 🚌💙

10/16/2026

Every day, our custodial and maintenance team helps create safe, clean, and welcoming schools where students can learn and staff can do their best work. From caring for our buildings and grounds to responding to challenges big and small, your dedication, professionalism, and service make a difference across Franklin Pierce Schools.

Much of what you do may not always be visible to others, but it is essential to everything we do. Every classroom lesson, school event, office function, and student activity begins with the work you do. Thank you for all you do for our students, staff, and community.

While we're late in recognizing Custodial and Maintenance Appreciation Week, our appreciation for the work this incredible team does extends far beyond a single week. We appreciate you! 💙

10/15/2026

This Nutrition Services Appreciation Week, we'd like to dish out some well-deserved gratitude for our Nutrition Services team! 🍽️💙

Their work is about so much more than what's on the menu. By listening to student feedback, testing new recipes, and celebrating the cultures of our students through food, they help create welcoming school communities where everyone can belong.

Thank you for bringing both heart and flavor to our schools every day!

10/14/2026

Join the conversation!

The School Board of Directors invites students, families, staff, and community members to a Community Conversation on October 27 at 6:00 p.m. about safety in Franklin Pierce Schools.

Learn about recommendations from the FPS Safety Taskforce and share your thoughts on what the district should focus on next.

Your voice can help shape what comes next.

More information will be shared soon.

10/12/2026

Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Franklin Pierce Schools recognizes and honors the Indigenous peoples who have cared for and stewarded this land since time immemorial. As a district located on the ancestral lands of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, we celebrate the enduring history, culture, and contributions of the puyaləpabš people.

We are grateful to the Puyallup Tribe for their openness in sharing their culture, language, traditions, and knowledge with our community. Their commitment to preserving and teaching their heritage helps deepen understanding, strengthen connections, and enrich learning for all.

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we encourage our community to take time to learn about the Puyallup Tribe’s rich heritage, reflect on their lasting impact, and honor the vibrant Indigenous communities that continue to shape our region today.

10/09/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Franklin Pierce High School Cardinal, Lexi Murillo, who has been named a WIAA/Gesa Credit Union Athlete of the Week!

This honor recognizes student-athletes across Washington for outstanding athletic achievements and positive contributions to their communities.

⛳ Lexi earned the recognition after she made a hole-in-one on Hole 6 at Cedar Iron Golf Course. Her incredible 119-yard shot is a feat most golfers never achieve, making this a truly memorable accomplishment.

Way to go, Lexi! 👏

10/02/2026

Please join us in welcoming our student representatives to the Franklin Pierce School Board! 🎉

On Tuesday evening, Voldy Kupa, a junior at Washington High School, and Manny Garcia, a senior at GATES High School, took their oath of office and joined directors at the board table. Manny chose to take his oath in Spanish, reflecting the rich diversity of the Franklin Pierce community.

Returning student representative Selina Jimenez Rosas, a senior at Franklin Pierce High School, is beginning her second year in the role. While Selina was unable to attend Tuesday's meeting, she will continue serving alongside Voldy and Manny during the 2026-27 school year.

In addition to the five elected directors, three student representatives serve on the Board by attending meetings, sharing information between the Board and their student peers, and providing student voice and advisory votes before Board action is taken. The Franklin Pierce Board annually seats three student representatives to help ensure student perspectives are included in Board discussions.

We are grateful for the leadership, insight, and perspectives these students bring as they represent their fellow students and help shape the future of Franklin Pierce Schools.

09/30/2026

Today, September 30, Franklin Pierce Schools recognizes Orange Shirt Day, a day to honor the children, families, and communities impacted by Native American boarding schools and Canadian residential schools.

Inspired by the story of Phyllis Webstad, whose new orange shirt was taken away on her first day at a residential school, Orange Shirt Day serves as a reminder of the harm caused when Indigenous children were separated from their families, cultures, languages, and traditions. The day's message, Every Child Matters, honors survivors, remembers those who never returned home, and recognizes the lasting impact of these policies on Indigenous communities.

Students and staff are encouraged to wear orange, learn about this important history, and take time to reflect on the resilience, strength, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. By participating, we help foster understanding, respect, and a sense of belonging for all.

Every Child Matters.

Take meaningful action for Orange Shirt Day:
• Wear orange today, and any day of the year
• Get outside and connect with the lands
• Follow and learn from Indigenous advocates and families
• Watch films: Carlisle 200 (https://www.bravespaceproject.org/carlisle200) and Sugarcane (https://films.nationalgeographic.com/sugarcane)
• Listen to podcasts: "Stolen: Surviving St. Michael’s"

09/03/2026

A friendly reminder about Labor Day Break - All schools will be closed from September 4-7. The District Office will close at 2pm on September 4 and will be closed on September 7.
We look forward to seeing students back in school on September 8 - Including our Kindergarteners and Early Learning Center students for their first day of the 2026-2027 school year ⭐ Have a fun and safe break!