Framingham Family Flyer - FHS

• Mon, Nov. 16 - Day 3 - (BAEFG)
• Tues, Nov. 17 - Day 4 - (ACDEF)
• Wed, Nov. 18 - Day 5 - (BDFG) PM Collab-Dismissal 1PM
• Thur, Nov. 19 - Day 6 - (DABEG)
• Fri, Nov. 20 - Day 7 (CBEFG)

Help our community read 1,000,000 books by June 30, 2027! Build reading into your family’s routine by reading together, sharing favorite stories, and letting children see you enjoy a book. Graphic novels, comics, and audiobooks count, too!

Scan the QR code to learn more and get involved.

One city. One community. One million stories.

Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth is inviting students to participate in its 2026-2027 Poster & PSA Project, Help You, Help Me, Help Us.

Students are encouraged to use their creativity to show the positive impact of collaboration, connection, and supporting one another through art or a PSA.

More information and submission details are available through MPY.

The Fundraising Committee is hosting a Butter Braid Fundraiser featuring delicious pastries, cookie dough, and more, just in time for the holidays!

Pre-orders are open through November 25, with pickup at the Holiday Marketplace on December 5.

Click here to Order

Thank you for supporting FHS Student Activities!

Celebrate the creativity of our FHS photographers at the Framingham High School Photography Show, featuring work from students in Photography 1, 2, 3, and Photo Club.

The exhibit will be on display at the Framingham Public Library from November 3 through November 29, showcasing students’ growing skills, perspectives, and ability to tell stories through photography.

FHS student Rachel Zaref is organizing a donation drive to support A Place to Turn, a Natick nonprofit that provides food and personal care items to families in need. Donations of non-perishable snacks, individual drinks, condiments, and personal care products such as toothpaste, deodorant, and shampoo are welcome. A collection box is located in Silver House, and donations will be accepted through November 19. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference!

The Framingham High School Drama Company will celebrate its 25th Anniversary with its first alumni production, Come From Away.

Featuring 16 alumni performers from across 25 years of FHSDC history, the Tony Award-winning musical tells the inspiring story of the people of Gander, Newfoundland, and the thousands of airline passengers they welcomed following September 11.

Two performances only: November 27 and 28 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are available now at www.cur8.com.

Calling all hackers! Blueprint is HackMIT's free annual high school learnathon and hackathon, aimed towards making computer science education accessible to all! Hackers of all experience levels are encouraged to apply—we have classes ranging from beginner to advanced levels. Learn how to code from MIT students, interface with high school STEM organizations, and build your own project all in the course of one weekend at MIT! Blueprint 2027 will be taking place on February 27-28, 2027 at MIT's campus; join us to learn more about web development, hardware, or game development. Join our mailing list at go.hackmit.org/bp-interest and receive updates about applying to Blueprint!

Wednesday, November 18th - PM Collaboration Dismissal at 1PM

Thursday, November 19th - FHS School Council 5PM

Wednesday, November 25th - Early Release 10:55AM - Thanksgiving Break

Thursday, November 26th - Friday, November 27th - No School - Thanksgiving Break

Thursday, December 10th - Early Release 10:55AM - Professional Development

Friday, December 11th - Progress Reports T2 are published to Aspen/X2

Wednesday, December 16 - PM Collaboration Dismissal at 1PM

Wednesday, December 23 - Early Release 10:55AM - Holiday Break
Thursday, December 24 - Friday, January 1st - No School - Holiday Break

With over 75 vendors, there is something for everyone at the FHS PTBO Annual Holiday Marketplace! This is the only fundraiser we have to fund essential support for the students, teachers and staff of FHS. Admission is only $5.

3 ways you can help

1. Promote the event ~ share on social media, invite neighbors, friends and family https://www.facebook.com/FHSHolidayMarket

2. Volunteer ~ we need roughly 30 volunteers across both day; sign up will be out before Thanksgiving

3. Come and shop!

Instructions for downloading the In Case of Crisis app and the Student Check-In Playbook for Framingham. This app will be referenced in the student advisory lessons and may be used for students to check-in as safe if an evacuation from FHS becomes necessary.

In Case of Crisis App (Click Here)

The Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy is an award given in recognition of students who have attained proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in two or more languages by high school graduation. The Seal of Biliteracy will take the form of a seal on the diploma of the graduating senior and is a statement of nationally recognized Biliteracy for future employers and for college admissions. Grade 12 students will have the opportunity to test for the Seal on March 23 and 24, 2027. Students need to sign up by December 18, 2026, in order to have a test ordered for them. Please register on the Google form below.

SIGN UP HERE - 2026-2027 Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy

2026-2027 - Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy

To our Flyer families, you can now watch The Early Bird & Flyer News from anywhere! We've challenged our students this year to find what's really happening in our community and bring you a thoughtful, unbiased look at our city, state and country through the eyes of its future.

Check out Flyer News every day at 7:10am and replayed at 5:00 & 7:00pm our new HD Station, CH 1101 on Astound, and in standard definition on Astound (15), Comcast (9) & Verizon (41). Support our students and tune in today!

• FECtv Live Stream (FPS Site)

Thank you to everyone who has joined us for our Open House! For those who are unable to attend—or for families who would like to review the information again—we are pleased to share the presentation from the evening.

Please note that this presentation includes instructions to sign up for Teacher Conferences.
👉 Open House Presentation - Start Here for All Information

• Teacher Links (Syllabi, Class Expectations, etc.)
  
• FHS Open House Live Interactive Map

• Canvas – Check grades, assignments, and teacher feedback.
  👉 Canvas Parent Sign-Up instructions
• Aspen – Monitor attendance, overall grades, report cards, and more.
  👉 Aspen Parent Access Instructions

This year we will continue to use ParentSquare platform as a district for direct and two-way communication with families. You will receive a separate message about signing up to customize your own notices and preferences prior to the start of the school year.

With ParentSquare you’ll be able to:
• Receive all district, school and classroom communication via email, text, or app.
• View the school and classroom calendar and RSVP for events.
• Easily sign up to volunteer and/or bring items.

Activate your Account
You will soon receive an invitation email or text from the district to join ParentSquare. Please click the link to activate your account. It takes less than a minute.

You can use ParentSquare on any device. You can download the free mobile app for iOS or
Android or use the desktop version at www.parentsquare.com.
Our goal is for every FHS family to join ParentSquare and engage with our school community.

Our school is organized into smaller houses, each led by a Vice Principal and supported by a dedicated team of staff members. We are also fortunate to have an outstanding group of academic department heads who co-lead the school alongside the administrative team.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your student prior to the start of school, please contact your student’s assigned Vice Principal.

Please see the listings below for specific house contact information. Or click click here for more detail.

We have a 7-day rotating schedule. While it may look a little overwhelming to begin with, we promise you all will be professionals after a cycle or two.

You can find a picture of the general schedule rotation to the right and your advisory assignment will be listed at the top of your individual schedules once posted in Aspen/X2.

With a collective effort from our community, we aim to prioritize attendance for all our students. It is essential students are present in and on time to school.

School hours: 7:25AM-1:55PM

Morning Schedule

• Doors open: 6:55 - please note students are not allowed in the building prior to this time

• Students proceed to 1st period at the 7:15 warning bell.

• Students should be in 1st period class by 7:25

• If students are not in class by 7:25 they will be marked as tardy on their daily attendance.

• If students arrive to the building at or after 7:25 we will be directing them to the attendance window.

Students who are habitually tardy to school or homeroom will be addressed via the Student Code of Character, Conduct and Support.

The current arrival and dismissal procedures will remain in place for morning arrival before 8:00 AM and for afternoon pickup.

Morning Arrival Before 8:00 AM

All vehicles dropping off students should enter the middle lane and form two rows leading toward the crosswalk. Once the rows are at capacity, students should exit their vehicles, and both rows will move forward together.

Students may not always be dropped off directly at the crosswalk. To keep traffic moving, drivers should allow students to exit wherever their vehicle falls in line rather than waiting to reach the crosswalk. Students should be prepared to exit their vehicles promptly and should use the designated crosswalk when walking through the parking lot.

Families whose students require additional time or assistance should contact their student’s House Vice Principal to discuss alternative arrangements.

Traffic Pattern Beginning at 8:00 AM (New for 2026-27)

Beginning at 8:00 AM each school day:

• The back gate near Bonito Drive will be closed and locked.
• Barriers near the softball fields will redirect traffic.
• The Upper Lot will be accessible only through the front entrance.
• A parking attendant will check Upper Lot hanging tags and parking stickers as student vehicles enter.
• Students attempting to enter the Upper Lot without the proper permit will be directed to turn around. Students may proceed to the Lower Lot only if they have a valid Lower Lot sticker.

Afternoon Pickup and Dismissal

The existing dismissal procedure will remain unchanged. Vehicles may access the first parking row as they have in previous years. Drivers should pull forward as far as possible and form two rows so that the maximum number of vehicles can safely fit in the designated pickup area.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and patience as we work to maintain a safe, organized, and efficient traffic flow on campus.

Please review the formal full attendance policy below. We encourage you to pay specific attention to the class attendance policy as it relates to skipping class and receiving the grade “failure due to attendance.” Framingham High School Attendance Policy

At this high school level, there is a difference between daily attendance and class attendance. Daily attendance indicates whether or not a student came to school that day. Class attendance indicates whether or not a student arrived at that specific class each day.

Please email fhsattendance@framingham.k12.ma.us when parents and guardians are reporting all excused absences and dismissals as this is the most efficient method of communication regarding attendance. In case of emergencies, other modes of communication are acceptable.

Per the FPS School Committee policy, after 7 absences for the year, additional interventions and potential consequences may be administered.

After 7 absences, the absences listed below will be considered unexcused unless accompanied by communication from a legal guardian and/or documentation. When communication and/or documentation appropriately warrants, absences may be considered excused. Excused absences will be documented in Aspen/X2.

FPS recognizes that students will, at times, have legitimate reasons to be absent:

• Student illness or injury

• Death in family

• Observance of a religious holiday

• Court summons (student’s name must appear on summons)

• School pre-approved activities

• College Visits (documentation required)

• Suspension

• Legal, immigration, military or other similar obligations

*Reminder: excused absences must be communicated to the school via email and/or phone call.

When a student misses school for reasons that are not accepted by the school, with or without parent/guardian permission:

• Family travel/vacations/camps

• Missing the school bus

• Sleeping late

• Weather-related absences other than district-wide school cancellations

• Undocumented illness/injury exceeding 3 days

*Additional circumstances may warrant consideration from the house attendance team on a case by case basis following communication by a legal guardian.

Upon entering the classroom, students will place phones in caddies. Phones will not be visible or on their person. Same applies to airpods/earbuds.

• During instructional time, phones are away and silent. (Consistent with MCAS/AP Protocols)

• No charging, not on desk, in pant pockets, on desk seat, on top of backpack, etc.

Students can continue use in hallways, cafeteria, or during privileges.

In order to ensure the safest possible learning environment here at Framingham High School, it is mandatory that all students have a School ID Badge in their possession at all times during normal school hours as well as during all after school activities (with the exception of certain athletic or other activities that would be a safety hazard). Students should wear their School ID Badge and keep it clearly visible at all times while in the building. Students are required to present their School ID each time they enter the building. Additionally, all students must present their ID to any staff member upon request.

All incoming 9th graders will receive a new ID during Advisory on the first day of school. Students in grades 10 through 12 should bring their ID from the previous school year and will have an opportunity to request a new one, if needed, during Advisory.

Any student who does not have their ID will be issued a temporary ID for the day, either by staff in the main lobby or by their house or academy office, depending on the situation. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain a physical ID as soon as possible for the following school days.

Additionally, Campus Safety Monitors will be monitoring throughout the day and assisting students with this policy. They will circulate through the hallways and check for visible IDs and active passes. They will escort any student without an ID to their house office.

Chronic disregard for and/or refusal to comply with the FHS Student ID Policy will result in disciplinary action, up to and including suspension, in accordance with the FPS Code of Conduct, Character, and Support.

If you need to reset your Aspen X2 password after the initial reset during the school year, please fill out this Google Form. Aspen Password Reset Form (Click Here). In addition, we will help facilitate all students again updating their passwords as part of their fall advisory session at FHS.

Bus schedule information may be accessed by visiting the district website linked here. Please note that the bus information will be sent by email to “Contact 1” in Aspen/X2 when it is complete. It is very important that we have the correct email address on file, otherwise you won’t receive this information and any other emailed district notifications.

Once complete bus assignments will also be posted in Aspen/X2 on the portal during the week ending August 21st. If you have questions regarding transportation, please contact our FPS Transportation Department at 508-626-9179.

We know that parking is challenging as we have more people on campus than available parking spaces. For the 26-27 school year, seniors that entered the lottery by the August deadline have been assigned parking spots in either the upper or lower lots and have been emailed directly with lot assignment and payment information. If spaces are still available once the senior parking assignment is complete there will be a junior parking lottery held in mid to late September.

Please note that students are not being assigned specific parking spaces but instead to the upper or lower lots. Students who have an upper lot spot may park in any yellow-lined spot on a first come, first served basis but must NOT park in white-lined faculty spots.

Upon receipt of payment, all seniors who have a parking spot will be given a sticker that must be placed in the driver’s side rear window. In addition, students assigned to the upper lot will receive an additional parking tag that has the same number as their sticker and must be hung from the rearview mirror.

Every effort will be made to identify illegally parked cars and their owners.

When a violation occurs the following steps will be followed:

• 1st offense - A warning paper will be placed on the car

• 2nd offense - A violation sticker will be placed on the car

• 3rd offense - the car will be towed from the FHS parking at the car owner’s expense

As a condition of their parking pass, students are expected to drive courteously and safely in the vicinity of the school.

Parking on campus is a privilege. Students who have a parking sticker and who drive recklessly may lose their spot; that spot may be reassigned to students on the waiting list. Parking fees will not be refunded. A single incident of irresponsible driving in the vicinity of the school as observed by school staff or reported by neighbors or the police is likely to result in the revocation of parking privileges.

Students who do not have passes and park off campus are also subject to the same expectations as representatives of FHS and may be subject to the future loss of eligibility for parking privileges or other consequences.

If you have any specific questions regarding parking, please email Ms. Powers directly at epowers@framingham.k12.ma.us

At FHS, our 2026–29 School Improvement Plan is currently in draft form and centers on four connected goals: strengthening instruction, improving student transitions, expanding opportunities, and deepening students’ sense of belonging. The goals will be formally presented to the school community and School Committee this fall, but I wanted to share an early look at the priorities that will guide our work.

Our first goal, Instructional Rigor and Equity, focuses on clear content and language objectives, purposeful academic discourse, standards-aligned instruction, and regular checks for understanding.

Our second goal, Early High School Readiness, strengthens the transition from Grade 8 to Grade 9 by identifying student needs early and providing coordinated support to help students stay on track.

Our third goal, Personalized Pathways, helps students understand their progress, explore future opportunities, and take greater ownership of their academic and postsecondary plans through Advisory, MyCAP, and other pathway experiences.

Our fourth goal, Belonging and Operational Supports, emphasizes welcoming classrooms, strong relationships, improved attendance, and coordinated academic, social-emotional, and counseling supports.

Together, these goals create a focused improvement agenda that prepares students to communicate, collaborate, think critically, persist, and succeed.