A New Playground Is Coming to Franklin!

We’re excited to share some BIG news: thanks to the incredible generosity of our Franklin community, we raised just over $70,000 for a brand-new playground coming to Franklin in fall 2026!

This was truly a community effort, and we are so grateful to every family, friend, business sponsor and supporter who helped make it possible. Whether you participated in a fundraiser, made a donation, supported a PTA event or simply helped spread the word, you played a part in bringing this project to life.

Our goal has always been to create something our students can enjoy for years to come, and we can’t wait to see them playing on their new playground soon.

Thank you, Franklin families and community, for continuing to show up for our Lions. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Franklin Elementary Celebrates 100 Years

Honoring the Past. Inspiring the Future.

In 1926, Franklin Elementary first opened its doors with just six classrooms, an office, two restrooms, and a book room — built for $55,200 on land generously donated by two local families on Speedway Street. What began as a small neighborhood school has grown into a cornerstone of our community.

Over the past century, thousands of students have walked Franklin’s halls. Early enrollment records show between 130 and 224 students, and at its peak, nearly 800 students filled the classrooms. In 1951, Franklin became the first elementary school in Wichita Falls to have its own library — a testament to its long-standing commitment to education and opportunity.

Franklin’s story is not just about a building. It’s about generations of families, dedicated teachers and staff, supportive PTA volunteers, and a neighborhood that has grown alongside it. From its first PTA president, Mrs. Harold Murph, to the many parents and community members who continue that legacy today, Franklin has always been strengthened by those who believe in it.

This year, we are proud to celebrate 100 years of impact with a Centennial Celebration on Thursday, March 5 from 5:00–7:00 PM.

The evening will include:

• School tours

• Food and refreshments

• A special city proclamation recognizing this historic milestone

• Time for alumni, current families, and neighbors to reconnect

  
  

Whether you attended Franklin, had children or grandchildren who did, or simply value the role this school plays in our neighborhood, we invite you to join us.

For 100 years, Franklin has been part of our shared story.We look forward to celebrating together as we continue Honoring the past. Inspiring the future.

👉 View event details and RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/184ALAe47W/

PTA Business Sponsorships – Deadline October 1

We’re excited to share that Franklin Elementary PTA has refreshed our Business Sponsorship program for this year! It’s a great way for your business to get visibility in front of our school community—through social media highlights, banners at events, recognition in the yearbook, and more.

Every level of sponsorship directly supports Franklin Elementary while helping us celebrate and promote the businesses that make our community stronger.

If you’d like to be part of this, please sign up by October 1, 2025 using this link: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/MHF6AJ2NHQXXE.

Thank you for considering this partnership - we’d love to have your business join us this year!