Weekly Family Newsletter

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Monday, April 20th, 5:00-10:00pm, 3702 SE Hawthorne: Bagdad Pub Fundraiser

Friday, April 24th-Saturday, May 2nd, 7:00pm, Auditorium: Arts Alive

Friday, May 1st: NO SCHOOL

Monday, May 4th-Friday, May 8th: Staff Appreciation Week

Wednesday, May 6th, Front Lawn: PTSA Plant Sale & Pre-Order Pick-Up

Saturday, May 16th, 7:00-10:00pm, Aerie at Eagle Landing: Senior Prom

Friday, May 22nd, 2:36pm, Gym: Senior Recognition Assembly

Monday, May 25th: NO SCHOOL

Thursday, May 28th: Last Day of School for Seniors

Tuesday, June 2nd, 7:30pm, PSU Viking Pavilion: Class of 2026 Commencement (Livestream Link)

Wednesday, June 3rd-Friday, June 5th: Semester Two Finals

Friday, June 5th: Last Day of School for 9th-11th Graders

Dear Franklin Students and Staff,

Franklin Speech and Debate students attended the Urban Debate National Championship last week at Harvard University. Congratulations to our four competitors: Ada Johnson, Sadie Snyder, Oscar Peck, and Shen Cassioli. Special shout out to Oscar Peck who finished as the 5th overall speaker!

On Wednesday our Jazz Ensemble performed beautifully at the Heart of Portland event. Xochitl Ponce-Juergens was one of the graduating senior honorees for her accomplishments in music.

Also on Wednesday Franklin poets participated in the Franklin Poetry Slam. There were 3 winners. In 3rd place is Daphne Kelley, in 2nd place, Soraya Garcia-Worthy, and in 1st place, Emma York! Both Emma and Soraya will compete in the city-wide slam, Verslandia. Congratulations to all our poets!

Thursday was our staff vs. seniors basketball game assembly with a musubi eating contest during half-time presented by our PUA (Pasifika Unity Association) club. This year the staff team won with a last second shot by our amazing Student Success Advocate Mr. McKinney!

Have a great weekend!

Dr. Z

Tickets are on sale now for all four performances of Arts Alive 2026:

• Friday, April 24th
• Saturday, April 25th
• Thursday, April 30th
• Saturday, May 2nd (Senior Night)

Please come support the hard work of Franklin's amazing artists! You will not want to miss these performances.

Please head to classrooms, businesses, mailboxes, or fhspost.com to check out some amazing student journalism. This issue explores everything from the Moda Center renovations to AI to nap time to medieval combat! This was also our transitional issue (the final issue of the year with our current editorial staff and an issue where new editorial staff are being trained). Congratulate these amazing journalists if you see them!

Spring clean for a great cause! Please drop off new or slightly used clothing and new toiletries in the bins outside the main office, now until Friday, May 15th. All donations will go to Rose Haven Day Shelter and Community Center.

Join us at OMSI from 5:00–7:00pm on Thursday, April 23rd to celebrate student-led climate action across PPS! Students will showcase projects funded through the Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF), with a short program at 5:30pm followed by time to explore and connect with student teams.

This free event is open to all but registration is required. RSVP here.

• Review your/ your students' vaccine records and stay up to date with vaccines. Call and schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider or at any PPS Student Health Center, as needed.
• Exposed staff should be prepared to provide evidence of immunity upon request.
• Review the symptom-based exclusion chart and stay home from school or work if you are unwell.
• Monitor yourself and household members for symptoms of measles. If you believe you/your student might have measles or been exposed to measles, call your healthcare provider or medical office for further direction. Seek emergency care as needed and call ahead of your arrival to avoid spreading the virus to others.

For more information about measles, visit the Oregon Health Authority webpage. If you have questions or concerns, please call your healthcare provider or Multnomah County Health Department at 503-988-3406.

With the new furlough days added to the calendar, please take note of the following:

• Thursday, May 28th will be the final day for seniors.
• Senior finals will take place on Tuesday, May 26th and Wednesday, May 27th.
• Tuesday, June 2nd will be an all 8-period day.
• Finals for all students will run from Wednesday, June 3rd–Friday, June 5th.

Portland Public Schools Board of Education will be hosting three engagement sessions over the next two weeks as our vision for rightsizing our schools comes into focus.

These sessions are an essential part of what will be a multi-tiered, months-long effort aimed at surfacing the impacts, complexities, and community realities involved in school consolidation and closure. The insights we gather during this phase will guide future engagement and provide crucial context for the Board and district leadership as we work to ensure well-resourced, sustainable schools and equitable access to opportunities for all PPS students.

Family, staff, student, and community member perspectives are an essential part of this process. We hope you’ll join us for the following discussions:

Saturday, April 11th at 2:00pm at Kellogg Middle School

Virtual Option: https://pps-net.zoom.us/j/86256517467#success

Monday, April 20th at 6:00pm

Virtual Only: https://pps-net.zoom.us/j/82289805530#success

Wednesday, April 22nd at 6:00pm at Ida B. Wells High School

Virtual Option: https://pps-net.zoom.us/j/82289805530#success

Please RSVP here to help us plan for childcare and accommodation needs. (RSVP is much appreciated but not required.)

Host an Italian student and enjoy a true cultural exchange! Your child will be invited to an all-expense paid vacation to visit the family of your Italian student in the summer of 2027!

Ergon specializes in a rigorous selection process ensuring that students are responsible, adaptable, respectful, and willing to integrate in their host family. Students are fully insured and arrive with credit cards for all expenses, including recreation activities and vacations. We devote great care to matching students with host families. For parents and children alike, the experience of sharing their home with an Italian student often leads to lifelong friendships. To complete the cultural exchange, your son or daughter will enjoy an-all expense paid vacation to visit the family of your Italian student in the summer of 2027. Ergon sponsors the flight!

To learn more, please email info@ergon-se.org and visit www.ergon-se.org. Thank you!

Seniors, are you attending PCC next fall? Do you need help with applying to PCC, have questions or want support choosing classes?

PCC will be at the College and Career Center all day on Tuesday, May 5th connecting with students individually. Students MUST register in their Maia Learning account under "events" to attend

Parents of graduates, please connect with your senior, as the results of the Commencement Ticket Lottery were sent to their PPS email accounts on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 15th.

Show your pride for your graduate! The Franklin PTSA is now selling Franklin Graduate yard signs for $20. Please click this link to order, and plan to pick up your sign either at the Plant Sale on Wednesday, May 6th, or after the Senior Assembly on Friday, May 22nd. Signs can also be purchased at either of those events!

Dear Class of 2026 Seniors and Families,

Please open and review the Class of 2026 Senior Letter and Calendar, as it contains valuable information regarding several important dates, senior prom, senior clearance, graduation & rehearsal, the 60 Day Rule, and more! The letter is attached as a PDF below as well.

On Monday, April 20th from 5:00-10:00pm, the Bagdad on Hawthorne will donate 50% of ALL sales generated in the Bagdad Pub to the PTSA. Enjoy a brew and a bite and support our school!

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is the week of May 4th, and we are looking for several helpers. Check out the sign-up and find a spot that works for you.

We are also looking forward to our annual Plant Sale Pick Up on Wednesday, May 6th and could really use your support. Sign up here.

The Franklin PTSA’s Annual Fundraiser is taking place this month. Every dollar donated goes directly to delivering critical needs for our students, from computers for photography classes to mock trial/debate tournament fees and the FHS counselors' emergency clothing budget. Make a difference today at: tinyurl.com/FranklinGives.

FAB is in the middle of spring season and hoping to finish out the year strong! They need volunteers to make that happen, though, so please read their weekly newsletter here and see how you can help.

Because game schedules are subject to change, sometimes with short notice, we don't post them here. Please bookmark this page that is kept up to date. This information is also posted in Trivory for your convenience.

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You can find past issues of The Bolt on our Smore homepage.

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