Join us directly after drop off on Thursday, August 21st at 8:45am in the cafetorium for our Volunteer and Program Expo.

The PTA is providing free Franklin Friend T-Shirts to all students, faculty and staff—submit a form for each student or staff member by September 15th!

We’re honored to be named the 2025 Most Loved Nonprofit by the Santa Monica Daily Press—thank you for your incredible support! 💙

Franklin Elementary held its first annual Chess Tournament on May 31, with nearly 50 K–5 students and a 22-game exhibition by National Master and Franklin dad, Josh Gutman.

Treat yourself to ice cream for our LAST PTA Giveback of the year! 20% of Franklin sales that day will benefit our school. YUM!!!

Parents: Ask your Franklin student about their favorite books this year and email us their picks to feature in the library in the Fall!

A huge thank you to all of our Spring Book Fair volunteers! We appreciate you!

Can you believe our 5th graders are graduating from Franklin? Mark your calendars for a week of celebration, fun and unforgettable memories!

Help make prom dreams come true—donate new or gently used formalwear, accessories, or sponsor a student at Samohi’s Prom Boutique!

Join for dinner and an interactive workshop where you and your family can connect, celebrate community and learn ways to stand up against harassment in person and online.

Looking for a great after school or after dinner treat? 20% of all sales that day will benefit our school. YUM!!!

The year isn’t over yet-we have more volunteer opportunities coming up with field trips, Book Fair, and more! This training is mandatory for all campus volunteers. Sign up here.

Help us make Franklin shine! Sign up to garden, clean our campus and more! Sign up here!

Join the Bike It, Walk It, Bus It Block Party on Friday, May 9th and let's win back the Golden Sneaker!

Sign up to volunteer at our Spring Book Fair, May 19–22—help kids discover summer reads and support our school community.

Sign up by Monday, May 5th! Open to all grades! Prizes will be awarded by grade. National Master, Josh Gutman, will run a pre-tournament 20-person simultaneous exhibition. 

Please join your Franklin friends for our Spring Movie Night on the back field! Bring your blanket, chairs and picnic dinner. Limited snacks and drinks available for sale.

Join us at the Fig Tree for the 10th annual Santa Monica Wine Auction supporting Santa Monica schools! Purchase tickets here.

Franklin’s Water Balloon Drop is back. Check here for participation rules.

The parent input form allows you to give administrators some information about your child(ren) that you feel may help determine their class placement. Complete it today.