Dear Franklin County community,
We are thrilled to bring this amazing opportunity to all of our families who utilize our bus transportation services. With this app, you’ll be able to track your child’s bus in real time, receive important notifications, and communicate directly with our transportation team. Keep an eye out for an invitation from us soon if you haven't already received your invite!
We also want to share some early feedback from one of our families. This is proof that this tool is already making a difference! A huge shoutout to Sherry Boarman and Brad McKinney for their dedication and hard work in bringing this project to life.
#courage | #oneteamfcs
We are thrilled to bring this amazing opportunity to all of our families who utilize our bus transportation services. With this app, you’ll be able to track your child’s bus in real time, receive important notifications, and communicate directly with our transportation team. Keep an eye out for an invitation from us soon if you haven't already received your invite!
We also want to share some early feedback from one of our families. This is proof that this tool is already making a difference! A huge shoutout to Sherry Boarman and Brad McKinney for their dedication and hard work in bringing this project to life.
#courage | #oneteamfcs
Tomorrow, September 9th, the Early Learning Village East will be hosting a Touch-a-Truck event to celebrate high attendance day.
🚨IMPORTANT NOTICE: To add to this unique experience, ELV will also have a medical helicopter landing. Please do not be alarmed if you see or hear a helicopter near the school. This is a safe, fully planned educational visit, and there is no emergency taking place.
#OneTeamFCS #Focus
🚨IMPORTANT NOTICE: To add to this unique experience, ELV will also have a medical helicopter landing. Please do not be alarmed if you see or hear a helicopter near the school. This is a safe, fully planned educational visit, and there is no emergency taking place.
#OneTeamFCS #Focus
ELV Families,
Tomorrow, September 9th, is High Attendance Day, and we are celebrating with a Touch-a-Truck event. Students will get an up-close look at an exciting lineup of vehicles, including a fire truck, law enforcement vehicles, a concrete truck, and more.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: To add to this unique experience, ELV will also have a medical helicopter landing. Please do not be alarmed if you see or hear a helicopter near the school. This is a safe, fully planned educational visit, and there is no emergency taking place.
We look forward to welcoming our students to school tomorrow for a fun-filled day!
Tomorrow, September 9th, is High Attendance Day, and we are celebrating with a Touch-a-Truck event. Students will get an up-close look at an exciting lineup of vehicles, including a fire truck, law enforcement vehicles, a concrete truck, and more.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: To add to this unique experience, ELV will also have a medical helicopter landing. Please do not be alarmed if you see or hear a helicopter near the school. This is a safe, fully planned educational visit, and there is no emergency taking place.
We look forward to welcoming our students to school tomorrow for a fun-filled day!
💕 Preschool Grandparents’ & Special Loved Ones Day
When: September 10th
We are excited to welcome our preschool grandparents and special loved ones to Early Learning Village! Join us for a special time with your child as we celebrate the important people who love, support, and encourage them. Guests will have the opportunity to spend time with their child and enjoy a sweet treat together! 🍪💕
Visit Times
AM Preschool Families:
AM preschool families are welcome to return to school with an adult and bring their child back to participate in this special event. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Pod 1 | 12:25–12:55 PM
Ms. Marlin • Ms. Durham • Ms. Norman • Ms. Decot
Pod 2 | 1:25–1:55 PM
Ms. B • Ms. Taylor • Ms. Young • Ms. Bowman • Ms. Ramos
Important Reminder
For the safety of all our students, all visitors must present a valid ID to enter the building. Please remember to bring your ID with you!
We can’t wait to celebrate our preschoolers and their special loved ones! 💕
When: September 10th
We are excited to welcome our preschool grandparents and special loved ones to Early Learning Village! Join us for a special time with your child as we celebrate the important people who love, support, and encourage them. Guests will have the opportunity to spend time with their child and enjoy a sweet treat together! 🍪💕
Visit Times
AM Preschool Families:
AM preschool families are welcome to return to school with an adult and bring their child back to participate in this special event. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Pod 1 | 12:25–12:55 PM
Ms. Marlin • Ms. Durham • Ms. Norman • Ms. Decot
Pod 2 | 1:25–1:55 PM
Ms. B • Ms. Taylor • Ms. Young • Ms. Bowman • Ms. Ramos
Important Reminder
For the safety of all our students, all visitors must present a valid ID to enter the building. Please remember to bring your ID with you!
We can’t wait to celebrate our preschoolers and their special loved ones! 💕
💕 Kindergarten Grandparents’ and Special Loved Ones Day
When: September 11th
We are excited to welcome our kindergarten grandparents and special loved ones to Early Learning Village! Join us for a special time with your child as we celebrate the important people who love, support, and encourage them. Guests will have the opportunity to spend time with their child and enjoy a sweet treat together! 🍪💕
Visit Times
Pod 3: 10:30–11:30 AM
Ms. Johns • Ms. Logue • Ms. Gilbert
Pod 1: 12:25–1:25 PM
Ms. Saager • Mr. Newsome • Ms. Baker • Ms. Manuel
Pod 2: 1:25–2:25 PM
Mr. Hurley • Ms. Bailey • Ms. Davis • Ms. Humble
Important Reminder
For the safety of all our students, all visitors must present a valid ID to enter the building. Please remember to bring your ID with you!
When: September 11th
We are excited to welcome our kindergarten grandparents and special loved ones to Early Learning Village! Join us for a special time with your child as we celebrate the important people who love, support, and encourage them. Guests will have the opportunity to spend time with their child and enjoy a sweet treat together! 🍪💕
Visit Times
Pod 3: 10:30–11:30 AM
Ms. Johns • Ms. Logue • Ms. Gilbert
Pod 1: 12:25–1:25 PM
Ms. Saager • Mr. Newsome • Ms. Baker • Ms. Manuel
Pod 2: 1:25–2:25 PM
Mr. Hurley • Ms. Bailey • Ms. Davis • Ms. Humble
Important Reminder
For the safety of all our students, all visitors must present a valid ID to enter the building. Please remember to bring your ID with you!
Preschool Families – Important Arrival Reminders
Preschool families,
On Wednesday, August 26, we are so excited to welcome our youngest learners to the Early Learning Village! We are looking forward to a wonderful year of learning, growing, and exploring together as we begin PreK for All.
Here are a few important reminders to help make our first morning run smoothly:
🚗 Morning Car Rider Drop-Off
All preschool car riders must be dropped off through the car rider line.
Parents will not be permitted to enter the building during morning arrival.
Once you are in the car rider line, please remain in your vehicle. ELV staff will come to your car and assist your child with getting out safely.
Car rider drop-off is from 7:15–7:40 a.m.
Students arriving after 7:40 a.m. will be considered tardy.
🎒 Backpack Information
Please make sure the inside of your child's backpack is clearly labeled with:
Your child's name
Teacher's name
Teacher's room number
This information should have been provided to you prior to the start of school. If you are unsure of your child's room number or teacher information, please reach out to your child's teacher through ClassDojo before Wednesday morning.
❤️ A Few More Reminders
Please make sure your child arrives with their backpack each day and that their belongings are clearly labeled. Having this information readily available will help our staff get students to the correct classroom quickly and safely.
Our first morning may take a little longer as everyone learns the routine, so we appreciate your patience, flexibility, and cooperation. Our staff will be outside and ready to help your child have a safe and positive start to their school day.
We are incredibly excited to welcome our preschool students to ELV! This is the beginning of a very special year as we launch PreK for All, and we are grateful that you have chosen to be part of our ELV family.
Let's make it a wonderful year together!
Preschool families,
On Wednesday, August 26, we are so excited to welcome our youngest learners to the Early Learning Village! We are looking forward to a wonderful year of learning, growing, and exploring together as we begin PreK for All.
Here are a few important reminders to help make our first morning run smoothly:
🚗 Morning Car Rider Drop-Off
All preschool car riders must be dropped off through the car rider line.
Parents will not be permitted to enter the building during morning arrival.
Once you are in the car rider line, please remain in your vehicle. ELV staff will come to your car and assist your child with getting out safely.
Car rider drop-off is from 7:15–7:40 a.m.
Students arriving after 7:40 a.m. will be considered tardy.
🎒 Backpack Information
Please make sure the inside of your child's backpack is clearly labeled with:
Your child's name
Teacher's name
Teacher's room number
This information should have been provided to you prior to the start of school. If you are unsure of your child's room number or teacher information, please reach out to your child's teacher through ClassDojo before Wednesday morning.
❤️ A Few More Reminders
Please make sure your child arrives with their backpack each day and that their belongings are clearly labeled. Having this information readily available will help our staff get students to the correct classroom quickly and safely.
Our first morning may take a little longer as everyone learns the routine, so we appreciate your patience, flexibility, and cooperation. Our staff will be outside and ready to help your child have a safe and positive start to their school day.
We are incredibly excited to welcome our preschool students to ELV! This is the beginning of a very special year as we launch PreK for All, and we are grateful that you have chosen to be part of our ELV family.
Let's make it a wonderful year together!
Each month, the Early Learning Village is welcoming a leadership group within our district for a “Thankful Thursday” event. To kick off the first month, ELV hosted the FCS board members for an inside look at the incredible work happening at the school.
- Board members toured the building, checking out our brand-new preschool classrooms and meeting the staff who bring these new spaces to life.
- Board members talked with staff, including teachers, the administrative team, food service, and custodial staff.
- Board members stopped by Kindergarten classrooms to see our youngest learners off to an amazing start this school year.
As a token of appreciation, board members left with a handmade project crafted by our Kindergarten students! Thank you to our school board for helping us make ELV's first "Thankful Thursday" a success. We are looking forward to seeing which leadership group is next!
#OneTeamFCS #Focus
- Board members toured the building, checking out our brand-new preschool classrooms and meeting the staff who bring these new spaces to life.
- Board members talked with staff, including teachers, the administrative team, food service, and custodial staff.
- Board members stopped by Kindergarten classrooms to see our youngest learners off to an amazing start this school year.
As a token of appreciation, board members left with a handmade project crafted by our Kindergarten students! Thank you to our school board for helping us make ELV's first "Thankful Thursday" a success. We are looking forward to seeing which leadership group is next!
#OneTeamFCS #Focus
🚀 3… 2… 1… BLAST OFF! 🌟
Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year at the Early Learning Village East! Our littlest astronauts launched into an out-of-this-world new adventure and we can't wait to watch them grow this year.
#OneTeamFCS #Focus
Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year at the Early Learning Village East! Our littlest astronauts launched into an out-of-this-world new adventure and we can't wait to watch them grow this year.
#OneTeamFCS #Focus
Good morning, Franklin County! It is officially the first day of school, and we can't wait to see you in our buildings — a few things to note as you prepare to leave this morning.
- If you have a child on the bus, download the Stopfinder app. This provides alerts and updated information regarding bus routes in live time. The link provides the tentative time the bus will be at your pickup/dropoff location. Be aware that the time may be delayed as we navigate the first day. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1W9GT0qGlkADDlZOrafpbf-mFvI5jJi69hThZM1IWbso/edit?gid=863096298#gid=863096298
- If you are dropping off your child at school, have patience and stay alert as we will have kids getting out of their vehicles. We also ask that you keep the line moving so we can ensure all of our kids get into the building on time.
- School Menus can be found here: https://menus.healthepro.com/organizations/1567/
If you have any questions, please reach out to your school directly. We've been waiting all summer for this day, and we are #Focused and ready for you. Have a fantastic year, Franklin County!
#OneTeamFCS #Focus
- If you have a child on the bus, download the Stopfinder app. This provides alerts and updated information regarding bus routes in live time. The link provides the tentative time the bus will be at your pickup/dropoff location. Be aware that the time may be delayed as we navigate the first day. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1W9GT0qGlkADDlZOrafpbf-mFvI5jJi69hThZM1IWbso/edit?gid=863096298#gid=863096298
- If you are dropping off your child at school, have patience and stay alert as we will have kids getting out of their vehicles. We also ask that you keep the line moving so we can ensure all of our kids get into the building on time.
- School Menus can be found here: https://menus.healthepro.com/organizations/1567/
If you have any questions, please reach out to your school directly. We've been waiting all summer for this day, and we are #Focused and ready for you. Have a fantastic year, Franklin County!
#OneTeamFCS #Focus
Early Learning Village
Preschool Supply List 2026–2027
We are excited to welcome your child to Early Learning Village! Below is a list of supplies that will help make this a successful school year.
Preschool Wish List
2 packages of construction paper
1 package of baby wipes
3 rolls of paper towels
3 dry-erase markers
2 containers of Play-Doh
1 watercolor paint set
1 bottle of hand sanitizer
1 container of disinfectant wipes
1 package of washable markers
4 glue sticks
1 roll of packing tape
You may bring these items to our Back-to-School Bash or send them with your child on the first day of school.
Every Child Must Have
A backpack large enough to hold a standard-sized folder
One complete change of clothes (shirt, pants/shorts, underwear, and socks) labeled with your child's name and kept in the backpack
Preschool Supply List 2026–2027
We are excited to welcome your child to Early Learning Village! Below is a list of supplies that will help make this a successful school year.
Preschool Wish List
2 packages of construction paper
1 package of baby wipes
3 rolls of paper towels
3 dry-erase markers
2 containers of Play-Doh
1 watercolor paint set
1 bottle of hand sanitizer
1 container of disinfectant wipes
1 package of washable markers
4 glue sticks
1 roll of packing tape
You may bring these items to our Back-to-School Bash or send them with your child on the first day of school.
Every Child Must Have
A backpack large enough to hold a standard-sized folder
One complete change of clothes (shirt, pants/shorts, underwear, and socks) labeled with your child's name and kept in the backpack
Early Learning Village Kindergarten Supply List
2026-2027
4 boxes of 24 crayons (Crayola recommended)
1 large (18-24 count) package of Ticonderoga #2 pre-sharpened pencils
Pencil Box
16 small glue sticks
1 pair of scissors (blunt)
8 thick black Expo dry-erase markers
8 thin black Expo dry-erase markers
2 containers of baby wipes
2 containers of disinfectant wipes (Clorox or Lysol recommended)
1 roll of paper towels
1 bottle of hand sanitizer
2 box of tissues
1 backpack - regular size that a folder will fit in (NO wheels)
1 pair of headphones (not earbuds)
2 pink erasers
Boys: 1 box of quart-size Ziploc bags and 1 box of sandwich-sized bags
Girls: 1 box of gallon Ziploc bags and 1 box of snack-size bags
Donations that are appreciated, but not required:
Play-doh
Extra headphones
Extra disinfecting wipes
Paper plates
Plastic utensils
Paper towels
Any craft supplies
Lista de útiles escolares para el jardín de infantes de Early Learning Village 2026-2027
4 cajas de 24 crayones (se recomienda Crayola)
1 paquete grande (18-24 unidades) de lápices preafilados Ticonderoga n.° 2
Caja de lápices
16 barras de pegamento pequeñas
1 par de tijeras (sin punta)
8 marcadores de borrado en seco Expo negros gruesos
8 marcadores negros finos de borrado en seco Expo
2 envase de toallitas húmedas para bebés
2 recipiente de toallitas desinfectantes (se recomienda Clorox o Lysol)
1 botella de desinfectante de manos
1 rollo de toallas de papel
2 cajas de pañuelos
1 mochila de tamaño normal en la que quepa una carpeta (SIN ruedas)
1 par de auriculares (no auriculares internos)
2 borradores rosas
Niños: 1 caja de bolsas Ziploc de un cuarto de galón y 1 caja de bolsas de tamaño sándwich
Niñas: 1 caja de bolsas Ziploc de un galón y 1 caja de bolsas de tamaño refrigerio
Donaciones que se agradecen, pero no son obligatorias:
Play-doh
Auriculares adicionales
Toallitas desinfectantes adicionales
Platos de papel
Utensilios de plástico
Toallas de papel
Cualquier material para manualidades
2026-2027
4 boxes of 24 crayons (Crayola recommended)
1 large (18-24 count) package of Ticonderoga #2 pre-sharpened pencils
Pencil Box
16 small glue sticks
1 pair of scissors (blunt)
8 thick black Expo dry-erase markers
8 thin black Expo dry-erase markers
2 containers of baby wipes
2 containers of disinfectant wipes (Clorox or Lysol recommended)
1 roll of paper towels
1 bottle of hand sanitizer
2 box of tissues
1 backpack - regular size that a folder will fit in (NO wheels)
1 pair of headphones (not earbuds)
2 pink erasers
Boys: 1 box of quart-size Ziploc bags and 1 box of sandwich-sized bags
Girls: 1 box of gallon Ziploc bags and 1 box of snack-size bags
Donations that are appreciated, but not required:
Play-doh
Extra headphones
Extra disinfecting wipes
Paper plates
Plastic utensils
Paper towels
Any craft supplies
Lista de útiles escolares para el jardín de infantes de Early Learning Village 2026-2027
4 cajas de 24 crayones (se recomienda Crayola)
1 paquete grande (18-24 unidades) de lápices preafilados Ticonderoga n.° 2
Caja de lápices
16 barras de pegamento pequeñas
1 par de tijeras (sin punta)
8 marcadores de borrado en seco Expo negros gruesos
8 marcadores negros finos de borrado en seco Expo
2 envase de toallitas húmedas para bebés
2 recipiente de toallitas desinfectantes (se recomienda Clorox o Lysol)
1 botella de desinfectante de manos
1 rollo de toallas de papel
2 cajas de pañuelos
1 mochila de tamaño normal en la que quepa una carpeta (SIN ruedas)
1 par de auriculares (no auriculares internos)
2 borradores rosas
Niños: 1 caja de bolsas Ziploc de un cuarto de galón y 1 caja de bolsas de tamaño sándwich
Niñas: 1 caja de bolsas Ziploc de un galón y 1 caja de bolsas de tamaño refrigerio
Donaciones que se agradecen, pero no son obligatorias:
Play-doh
Auriculares adicionales
Toallitas desinfectantes adicionales
Platos de papel
Utensilios de plástico
Toallas de papel
Cualquier material para manualidades
ELV Preschool and Kindergarten Families,
Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year!
I am so excited to welcome you and your child to the Early Learning Village! Whether this is your family's first year with us or you're returning for another year, we are thrilled you're here. Our teachers and staff have been working hard to get everything ready, and we can't wait to fill our hallways with the smiles, laughter, and excitement that make ELV such a special place.
We know starting a new school year is a big milestone for both children and parents. Thank you for trusting us with your child's education. We look forward to getting to know your family and partnering with you throughout the year to help your child grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
Back-to-School Bash
Monday, August 10 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Our Back-to-School Bash is a wonderful opportunity to meet your child's teacher, drop off school supplies, explore the building, and learn more about what to expect this school year. It's also a great chance for your child to become familiar with their new classroom before the first day of school.
To help with traffic and crowd control, we ask that you attend during the following time if possible:
Last Names A–M: 5:00–6:00 PM
Last Names N–Z: 6:00–7:00 PM
Thank you for helping us keep the evening running smoothly!
First Day of School
Kindergarten: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Preschool: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Morning Arrival
Our doors open each morning at 7:15 AM.
Student Drop-Off: 7:15–7:40 AM
School Begins: 7:40 AM
Having students here by 7:40 gives them time to settle into their classroom and begin the day with their classmates. Students arriving after 7:40 AM will be marked tardy, so we appreciate your help in getting your child here on time each morning.
As we begin this new school year, I hope you know that every child who walks through our doors is important to us. We are committed to creating a school where children feel safe, loved, challenged, and excited to learn each day. Our goal is for every student to leave ELV with a love of learning and wonderful memories of their first school experiences.
We are looking forward to an amazing year together and can't wait to see everyone at the Back-to-School Bash!
See you soon!
Warmly,
Lynette McKinney
Principal
Early Learning Village
Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year!
I am so excited to welcome you and your child to the Early Learning Village! Whether this is your family's first year with us or you're returning for another year, we are thrilled you're here. Our teachers and staff have been working hard to get everything ready, and we can't wait to fill our hallways with the smiles, laughter, and excitement that make ELV such a special place.
We know starting a new school year is a big milestone for both children and parents. Thank you for trusting us with your child's education. We look forward to getting to know your family and partnering with you throughout the year to help your child grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
Back-to-School Bash
Monday, August 10 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Our Back-to-School Bash is a wonderful opportunity to meet your child's teacher, drop off school supplies, explore the building, and learn more about what to expect this school year. It's also a great chance for your child to become familiar with their new classroom before the first day of school.
To help with traffic and crowd control, we ask that you attend during the following time if possible:
Last Names A–M: 5:00–6:00 PM
Last Names N–Z: 6:00–7:00 PM
Thank you for helping us keep the evening running smoothly!
First Day of School
Kindergarten: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Preschool: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Morning Arrival
Our doors open each morning at 7:15 AM.
Student Drop-Off: 7:15–7:40 AM
School Begins: 7:40 AM
Having students here by 7:40 gives them time to settle into their classroom and begin the day with their classmates. Students arriving after 7:40 AM will be marked tardy, so we appreciate your help in getting your child here on time each morning.
As we begin this new school year, I hope you know that every child who walks through our doors is important to us. We are committed to creating a school where children feel safe, loved, challenged, and excited to learn each day. Our goal is for every student to leave ELV with a love of learning and wonderful memories of their first school experiences.
We are looking forward to an amazing year together and can't wait to see everyone at the Back-to-School Bash!
See you soon!
Warmly,
Lynette McKinney
Principal
Early Learning Village
**WE ARE HIRING**
FCS is looking for Preschool Teachers and Instructional Aides for the 2026–2027 school year! Ready to make a difference? Apply today at https://franklincty.schoolspring.com/
#OneTeamFCS
FCS is looking for Preschool Teachers and Instructional Aides for the 2026–2027 school year! Ready to make a difference? Apply today at https://franklincty.schoolspring.com/
#OneTeamFCS
🚨 ATTENTION DRIVERS🚨
There is a new school bus safety law 🚌 Drivers traveling in BOTH directions on ALL roads must come to a complete stop when a school or church bus has its stop arm extended and red lights flashing.
The only exception is if you are traveling in the opposite direction on a road with four or more lanes that is physically separated by an elevated barrier or an unpaved median.
#OneTeamFCS #SchoolBusSafety
There is a new school bus safety law 🚌 Drivers traveling in BOTH directions on ALL roads must come to a complete stop when a school or church bus has its stop arm extended and red lights flashing.
The only exception is if you are traveling in the opposite direction on a road with four or more lanes that is physically separated by an elevated barrier or an unpaved median.
#OneTeamFCS #SchoolBusSafety
HOUSEHOLD INCOME FORMS ARE NOW LIVE
Families can complete the HIF form for the 26-27 school year. Completing this confidential form helps FCS qualify for important federal and state funding that supports academic programs, technology, school safety, mental health services, family engagement, and other resources that benefit students.
English HIF public link: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application
Spanish HIF public link: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application
For questions, please reach out to the school's Family Resource Center Coordinator.
#OneTeamFCS
*REMINDER*
There is no pickup today, July 7, for the Summer Feeding Program. This week, pickup will be on Friday, July 10, from 11-1 at Bondurant Middle and Elkhorn Middle Schools.
There is no pickup today, July 7, for the Summer Feeding Program. This week, pickup will be on Friday, July 10, from 11-1 at Bondurant Middle and Elkhorn Middle Schools.
📣 Now Hiring: Special Education Teacher at the Early Learning Village East. To apply, visit https://franklincty.schoolspring.com/
#OneTeamFCS
Don't let summer vacation pause your child's progress! 📚 Thorn Hill Education Center is offering individualized reading assistance and guided practice for students in grades K-12.
#OneTeamFCS
#OneTeamFCS
We’re looking for a Library Media Specialist! Come join us at the Village!
