Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)
Franklin Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)
Franklin PTSA Mission Statement
To provide advocacy and enrichment for the Franklin High School community so that all students can thrive.
About Us
Franklin High School is respected for its traditions of student and community involvement and academic preparedness. Franklin’s Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) is Franklin High School’s extra support system, cheerleader, and community connector. The PTSA works with the school, families, and students to enhance Franklin students’ experience in and out of the classroom.
Our PTSA supports Franklin by providing both funding and volunteers to enhance academic and social opportunities, offer teacher and staff support, and promote student activities.
Here’s what Franklin PTSA offers:
- Information on events, opportunities, and advocacy at Franklin and in the community
- Teacher grants to support academic initiatives
- Grants for student clubs and organizations
- Teacher and staff appreciation events
- Community celebrations
- Advocacy at the city and state level for student and building safety and ample education funding
Franklin PTSA is a 510c3 non-profit affiliated with Seattle Council PTSA, Washington State PTA, and National PTA.
Become a Member
Membership is open to everyone and provides you with:
- connection to our school community,
- opportunities to be involved,
- an amplified voice in local, state, and national education policies.
Students and Teachers can be members! You do not have to be a member to attend PTSA community meetings, events, workshops, and celebrations. Everyone is welcome.
Become a Franklin PTSA member today!
2024-25 Franklin PTSA Goals
- Fundraise $50,000
- Build continuity and depth in PTA volunteers and the board
- Expand membership- families, staff, students by getting 200 members
- Build community and a sense of belonging- especially identifying community members who are not typically involved or participating
- Target historically disconnected groups for inclusion and belonging to find out how we can support them
- Identify the different communities in our school
- Identify representatives/community liaisons from each community and find out what makes them feel supported and included
- Create opportunities for new experiences
- Support health (physical, emotional, mental) and safety
- Provide for basic needs of students (food, clothing,etc)
- Partner frequently and often with the Franklin Alumni Association and other community organizations to further our mission.
2024-25 PTSA board and Community Meeting Schedule
Join us! Everyone is welcome at board meetings and community meetings. The board typically meets on the second Monday of every month at 6:30, but some dates and locations may still be in flux. Check back for updates.
| Meeting Date | Meeting Information |
|---|---|
| October 14, 2024 | Board meeting, 6:30-8:00 Room 205 FHS |
| October 28, 2024 | Community Meeting, 7pm, Zoom |
| November 4, 2024 | Board meeting, 6:30-8:00 Room 205 FHS |
| December 9, 2024 | Board meeting, 6:30-8:00 Room 205 FHS |
| January 13, 2025 | Board meeting, 6:30-8:00 Room 205 FHS |
| February 10, 2025 | Board meeting, 6:30-8PM, Room 205 FHS |
| March 10, 2025 | Board meeting, 6:30-8:00 Room 205 FHS |
| March 17, 2025 | Community Meeting, 7PM, Zoom (link TBA); Nominating Committee Election |
| April 7, 2025 | Board meeting, 6:30-8PM, Room 205 FHS |
| May 12, 2025 | Board meeting, 6:30-8PM, Room 205 FHS |
| May 19, 2025 | Community Meeting, 7PM, Location TBD; Awards and Elections |
| June 2, 2025 | Board Meeting, 6:30PM, Location TBD |
Fundraising
Our goal is to raise at least $50,000 this year to support Franklin students!
Your generous donation will help us reach this goal! The Annual Fund will kick off on Friday, November 15th.