Although Robertson County is under a Shelter in Place order, the following functions are considered essential: School lunches will still be available for pick up at the elementary campus from 11-1 Monday through Thursday Elementary Packets will be available for pick up on Monday, March 30 from 11-1 at the lunch pick up line and then available in the front of the elementary after that. FMS Packet will be available for pickup on Monday, March 30 from 11-1 in the front of the middle school and then available in the front of the middle school after that.(this is a change from last week) FHS Packets will be available for pick up beginning Thursday, March 26 beginning at 8am in front of the high school Families who need to check out a chromebook need to send a request to tech@franklinisd.net. Pick up is available Thursday, March 26 from 8am-11am and Monday, March 30 from 8-11am Thank you for your cooperation and patience.

Attention parents/guardians: As many of you know, our yearbook(s) is generally completed in early June and delivered mid-August. However, with the uncertainty right now with COVID-19, we are taking steps to complete our book(s) with the possibility of some of the events not taking place. With that being said, we would like to call for photos from our parents/guardians/teachers/friends/family. If you have pictures of any spring sports, spring events, pictures of students doing various activities while they have been off due to the virus, any RCFA photos, or any other photos that you feel are appropriate, please send them to Arlisa Hrncir thru email: ahrncir@franklinisd.net or jandahrncir@gmail.com. You may also share them to her google drive which is the same as her school email address. Thank you for your help in this effort! If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Hrncir at one of the above provided email addresses.

FISD will be closed through Friday, April 3rd as directed by executive order of the Governor of Texas. We will continue to keep you informed as we move forward during these difficult times. Parents and students will receive more information from your campus principals soon in regards to alternative learning practices during school closure.

Health Care Information In order to help decrease the spread of COVID-19, as a school district we are asking students, staff, and parents to follow the guidelines put out, by local, state, and national health officials. Take steps to protect yourself and your family. Clean your hands often Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact Avoid close contact with people who are sick Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick. Avoid unnecessary travel, to reduce the risk of being exposed to COVID-19. Take steps to protect others Stay home if you’re sick Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. Cover coughs and sneezes Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow. Throw used tissues in the trash. Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Wear a facemask if you are sick If you are sick: You should wear a facemask when you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) and before you enter a healthcare provider’s office. If you are not able to wear a facemask (for example, because it causes trouble breathing), then you should do your best to cover your coughs and sneezes, and people who are caring for you should wear a facemask if they enter your room. If you are NOT sick: You do not need to wear a facemask unless you are caring for someone who is sick (and they are not able to wear a facemask). Facemasks may be in short supply and they should be saved for caregivers. Clean and disinfect Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks. If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection. For further information please visit: cdc.gov or dshs.texas.gov

Beginning Wednesday, March 18th, every school day the district is closed due to the COVID-19 virus, any Pre-K through 12th grade FISD student can pick up a lunch and breakfast option between the hours of 11 am and 1 pm through the Pre-K circle drive behind the elementary campus.

"Franklin ISD has made the decision to close for the rest of this week, March 16th through Friday, March 20th. FISD will make the decision on Thursdays of each week on whether students will be in school the upcoming week after monitoring the local and state conditions of the COVID-19 virus. FISD administration is working today to develop our plan for the possibility of a short term or long term closure. This plan will address these areas during the closure: · The process to provide alternative instruction to our students while school is closed · Where and when meals will be provided to our students beginning Wednesday, March 18th · Continued disinfecting of our facilities · Protocols for re-opening of school when appropriate While making the decision to close school for an extended period, we will be considering all information available from local, state and national health organizations. As always, any new information will be released through the FISD app, school messenger and all social media sites. "

FISD has released the 2020-21 School Calendar

This is a reminder to FISD parents and students about the protocol that Franklin ISD will follow for weather concerns. The delayed start or cancel of school due to weather concerns will be determined the morning of prior to the buses running at 5:30 A.M. Any changes will be communicated on the FISD App, all FISD media sites, and school messenger services at that time.

Online Student Registration Parents please log in to your txConnect parent portal to see if you have any pending forms to complete. There was a glitch in the computer software which caused some forms not to show originally. We apologize for the inconvenience but we need these forms completed by September 20th.

Franklin ISD will be using a texting service to keep parents informed of news and activities on their child’s campus, as well as things that affect students district-wide. Some have received a text to opt into this service, but if you did not receive it you may still opt-in by texting: y (for yes) to the number 675-87. It is always the goal of Franklin ISD to keep our parents and community informed about what is happening within our district.

The 2019 performance ratings were released today for all Texas school districts. Based on the results released from the Texas Education Agency, the Franklin Independent School District along with all three campuses received an “A” rating for its overall student academic performance. Congratulations to all the students, parents and staff of FISD.

FISD Mobile App - Get Connected! Stay in touch with Franklin ISD by downloading our new mobile app. Download on your mobile device today and select yes to receive push notifications with the latest news and updates from the District. Download it from the App Store or get it on Google Play!