East Franklin Elementary

MCS Free Summer Meals Schedule

Before you head into full summer mode, please make sure to complete your Online Registration (OLR) for the upcoming school year. Have a great summer!

We appreciate our PTO! We need PTO board members for the next school year. A few of amazing members who have served on PTO will not be at EFS next year.

Today's the last day of school until the new school year begins in August. Schools out forever for a few of our teachers who have devoted many years serving our students and school. We wish Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Brendle, and Mrs. Ortiz all the best in retirement!

The sun came out and so did the kids! ☀️ Thank you Mrs. Padgett, Ms. Braswell, PTO, and volunteers for making Field Day a blast!

Field Day schedule remains the same and we are planning for outdoor fun as planned.
Field Day reminders:
Girls- Shorts and a shirt are required at all times. A bathing suit may be worn under clothes but shorts and a shirt must be worn at all times.
Boys- swimming trunks are allowed but a shirt must be worn at all times.
NO BUTTONS or ZIPPERS on clothing. These items can tear the water slide or bounce house
Hat if desired.
Shoes that are easy to take off and put on and safe to play in water with. NO FLIP FLOPS- They are not safe. Sandals that have straps on the back, water shoes and tennis shoes are preferred.
Bring a dry change of clothes including underwear, towel and a bag for the wet clothes.
Sunscreen- Teachers are not allowed to apply sunscreen to students.
We will have a waterslide, fire truck, bounce house, snacks and more!
Wednesday: 3rd Grade 9:30-11:30
Wednesday: Kindergarten 12:30-2:30
Thursday: 4th Grade and 2nd Grade 9:30-11:30
Thursday: 1st Grade 12:30-2:30

Bus 163 will not run this week. If your child rides bus 163 please make arrangements to get them to and from school.

East Franklin School will open doors at 9:30 with a 10:00 official start. Awards schedules are now at the following times.
*3rd Grade Mrs. Grane and Mrs. Johns will pass out awards within their classrooms at 10:30.
*3rd Grade Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Holland will pass out awards within their classrooms at 11:00.
*4th Grade Graduation will be in the gym at 11:30.
*Kindergarten Graduation will be in the gym at 1:00.
*2nd Grade awards will pass out awards within their classrooms at 1:30.
Lunch times will be changed for classrooms today based on the program schedule changes. Please do not plan to eat lunch with your child at school today.

Due to a power outage East Franklin School ONLY is on a two hour delay. We are hopeful that power will be restored and we can open school doors at 9:30 with a 10:00 starting time. We will update you if anything changes. We will rearrange awards schedules to still be today if possible.

Reminder: School will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. 🇺🇸 We honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We hope all of our students, staff, and families have a safe and relaxing holiday. School will resume on Tuesday, May 26th.

Please join us in congratulating Ms. Caitlin Lambert, as East Franklin Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year!
Ms. Lambert exemplifies excellence in education through commitment to student success, meaningful collaboration with colleagues, and outstanding leadership within our school community. Her positive impact reaches beyond the classroom, inspiring both students and staff every day. We are grateful for the passion, dedication, creativity, and heart she brings to our school family. Thank you for making a difference and helping our students shine!

Students have worked hard taking EOG tests this week, we are proud of them! All students were able to bring home a new free book today thanks to your support with the Books Are Fun event. Several students won prizes from the PBIS raffle drawings today. Next week is the last week of school but we have Field Day adventures still to come on Wednesday and Thursday. This weekend is a three day weekend due to the Memorial Day holiday. We will see students on Tuesday, May 26th.

Bus 28 will not run tomorrow (5/22/26). We apologize for the inconvenience.

If your child is in 3rd or 4th grade, please note that state testing will begin on Tuesday, May 19th with Reading and continue on Wednesday, May 20th with Math. Please help your child arrive at school on time each day and ensure they have eaten breakfast before testing. Thank you for your continued support!

Bus 28 will not run today (5/15/26). We apologize for the short notice.

Students are still working hard as we countdown the final weeks of school. 3rd and 4th grade students will be taking End of Grade tests on May 19th and May 20th. Please help us to encourage all students to be on their best behavior and keep working hard.



We have a few incentives such as earning red PAWSOME tickets for meeting expectations. The tickets are chances to win prizes such as free ice cream, scooters, Legos, etc.



Field Day is a special two-hour outdoor celebration the last week of school, so we encourage all students to be respectful, responsible, and ready to learn so they can enjoy the full FUN! Students can earn their chance to participate in Field Day by showing positive behavior and meeting expectations in PE, Art, Music, Library, and Guidance classes. Each student starts with the word “FUN” and every time expectations are not met, they will lose one letter. If a student loses two letters, they will miss part of Field Day. If all three letters are lost, they will not be able to participate in Field Day.



It's hard to believe the school year is almost over! It brings us joy to see our students experience success and grow academically each year.

Bus 110 will not run this afternoon (5/14/26). We are unable to find a substitute driver. If your child rides bus 110 please plan to pick them up after 3:05 today.

Bus 110 will not run this morning (5/14/26). We are unable to find a sub. We apologize for the short notice.

During Teacher Appreciation Week, we truly felt the love and support from our amazing PTO. The PTO board members organized and sponsored treats everyday along with donations from local churches, businesses, and community members. Your kindness, generosity, and thoughtful gestures meant so much to our teachers and staff.

Thank you for the meals, treats, gifts, encouraging words, and countless acts of appreciation that reminded our staff how valued they are. Your support helps make our school community stronger and encourages our educators as they continue pouring into the lives of students each day.

We are incredibly grateful for the EFS PTO and community partnerships that make our school such a special place. Thank you for loving and supporting our teachers and staff!! ❤️🍎