Weekly Family Newsletter
SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
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IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
Tuesday, September 15th, 11:00am-10:00pm, 2027 SE Division St: PTSA/Pastini Fundraiser
Thursday September 17th, 6:30pm, Library: PTSA General Meeting
Friday, September 18th, 5:00-7:00pm: Franklin Athletic Boosters Tailgate Party
Wednesday, September 23rd, 5:45-8:30pm: Back To School Night
Sunday, September 27th, 9:00am-12:00pm: FHS Groundskeeping Event
Wednesday, September 30th, 3:34-4:30pm: SUN Club Fair
Friday, October 9th: NO SCHOOL
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Franklin Community,
Tuesday marks the first day of National Latinx/e Heritage Month. There will be events and celebrations across Oregon for us to participate in all month. Les deseo muchas felicidades a todos los estudiantes y familias Latinas de nuestra comunidad de Franklin.
As our athletic fall season is underway, I’d like to share some PIL policy reminders.
No Backpack Policy: At no time are backpacks allowed inside the facility while attending events on PPS property. We do not offer a bag check. Leave them at home or in your car.
Outside Food: No outside food or drink is allowed at our athletic contests. Some sites will have concession stands open for food purchases.
No Re-Entry: Once a person enters the game, we are not allowing anyone to leave the event and return. This policy is for both students and adults.
Click here for more information about the PIL, such as athlete of the week and league standings. The PIL Athlete of the Week is Franklin volleyball player Lowe Lichtenfels! Congratulations Lowe and Go Lightning!
Have a great week!
Dr. Z
SCHOOL INFORMATION
Site Council Needs You!
Franklin Site Council is a group of parents, community members, students, and staff who meet to help inform and shape school planning. Meetings typically take place virtually once a month, on the second Monday from 4:30–5:30 pm.
We are looking for staff, students, and community members who are interested in joining the committee. If you are interested or know someone who may be interested, please reach out to the principal: znaegele@pps.net or the business manager: sharvey@pps.net. Thanks so much!
Club Creation Time!
Do you want to start or continue a club at Franklin?
Club Creation Forms are available in the SUN Office SS-110.
PPS Rightsizing Community Engagement
As Portland Public Schools continues the rightsizing process, we are committed to creating multiple ways for our community to learn, ask questions, share perspectives and be heard.
Between September and December 2026, PPS will offer several types of engagement opportunities, including formal Public Listening Sessions with the Board of Education, informal Community Connections with select Board Directors, and dedicated Community Voice engagements for communities of color and families of students receiving special education services. Each opportunity may look a little different, but they share a common purpose: creating meaningful ways for community voices and experiences to inform the process.
We encourage all families to take a moment to read about the various community engagement opportunities and to find one or more that best meets your needs.
You can learn more and RSVP here.
Do You Need a Locker?
Any student who wishes to have a locker can request one in the main office. No students have been automatically assigned a locker this year.
Trivory
Every student and family member should download the Trivory app to their phones. We use Trivory to send out immediate important school information about activities, clubs and athletics. This is also a great resource for Tri-Met bus schedules and to see the daily bell schedule at your fingertips. Visit trivory.com/franklin to download the app today. Trivory is completely free and you can control your own notification preferences.
PTSA
TUESDAY: Pastini Fundraiser
The first restaurant partner fundraiser is happening soon!
- Tuesday, September 15th, 11:00am-10:00pm
- Pastini, 2027 SE Division
- Dine in or take out
- 20% of ALL sales go to the PTSA, but you must mention Franklin!
THURSDAY: First PTSA Meeting of the Year
NEW: FHS Groundskeeping Event
There's a patch of FHS grounds just north of the Center for the Arts that's in need of some love! The area needs quick de-trashing, weeding/pruning, and then woodchip spreading. Come be part of the beautification!
Sunday, September 27th, 9:00am-12:00pm
ATHLETICS
Franklin Athletic Boosters
Come join us for concessions, community and help raise funds for our athletic programs!
For more information reach out: president@franklinathleticboosters.com
We run items in The Bolt family newsletter for two weeks unless there is a good
reason to run them longer. To submit an item, fill out this form by 4pm on Thursday.
You can find past issues of The Bolt on our Smore homepage.
There is a lot going on at Franklin. Make sure to download Trivory and
bookmark the FHS website for the latest information.