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Transportation Department Recognized

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Franklin Square Union Free School District is proud to announce that it has been named as one of six Top Transportation Teams in North America by Transfinder Corporation, a company that develops routing, scheduling and fleet maintenance solutions for optimal transportation logistics. Franklin Square’s transportation department is led by Director Gregg Fox.

Three of the six winners fell under the “100 or fewer employees” category, and three fell under the “more than 100 employees” category. Winners were selected based on anonymous survey results.

As a Top Transportation Teams award winner, Mr. Fox will receive one free ticket and one all-expenses paid trip to the School Transportation News’ STN Expo in Reno, held from July 11-16. On July 14, the six Top Transportation Teams winners will be awarded during a special lunch at the expo. Additionally, Mr. Fox and the other leaders will join a panel to discuss how their team became a Top Transportation Team.

“We are incredibly proud to have our Transportation Unit recognized as one of the top transportation teams in the nation,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jared Bloom said. “This honor reflects the dedication, professionalism, and care our transportation staff show each day to keep students safe and supported.”

Date Added: 6/27/2025

Kids Corner: Updated!

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Our final Kids Corner of the school year has been posted! Please click here to read our student reporters’ stories.

 

Date Added: 6/25/2025

Spotlight on LI Schools

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Our district’s Intramurals Program was featured on a recent Spotlight on LI Schools radio broadcast!

Click here to listen to the broadcast

Date Added: 6/25/2025

Congratulations, Sixth Graders!

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Congratulations to our sixth graders at John Street, Polk Street and Washington Street schools on their moving ups! We wish them all the best as they embark on this exciting new chapter.

Date Added: 6/24/2025

JSS Hosts Annual Author’s Collection

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John Street School third graders proudly showcased their published writing at the annual Author’s Collection event on June 17. Held in the school cafeteria, students shared their work with family members and staff while enjoying light refreshments.

Each young author thoughtfully selected three writing pieces from throughout the school year, highlighting their growth and creativity as writers. The students followed the writing process: picking a topic, writing a first draft, editing it themselves, having a peer review, meeting with their teacher for a conference and finally having the completed, published piece. Some of the projects featured included realistic fiction, bio poems, literary essays and argument writing.

This school year, students in grades K-5 utilized a new writing program, Units of Study in Writing. This curriculum offers a workshop framework that ensures students develop a deep understanding of the writing process, remaining engaged in a specific stage of that process during each workshop session.

This annual event is a beloved third grade tradition and allows the students to share works they are proud of.

Click here to view the JSS Hosts Annual Author’s Collection slideshow.

 

Date Added: 6/20/2025