The Mission of the York Region District School Board is that "we unite in our purpose to inspire and prepare learners for life in our changing world community."  Franklin Street Public School is a dual track school which provides us with the unique opportunity to work in a bilingual setting.  We are committed to developing within each student the attitudes, knowledge and skills needed to be a contributing and responsible member of our changing society.  We empower our students to strive to attain their potential and to value and celebrate the diversity of our cultures.

The original frame building was erected in 1846 and replaced by a 4-room brick building in 1886.  In 1906, the school was damaged by a fire.  Between 1949 and 1968, four renovations added nineteen classrooms, a resource centre and a general purpose room.  French Immersion was introduced in1985, forming a dual track school.  A gym, stage, resource centre, staffroom and offices were updated in 1992.

Franklin Street P.S. was officially opened in 1882.  A child-care centre, owned and operated by Rainbows is located at Franklin Street P.S. and provides before and after school care.  There are 34 classrooms, a gymnasium and a well furnished bilingual library. 

The York Region District School Board transportation policy states that students in Grades 1 – 3 and living outside 1.2 km and students in Grades 4 – 8 and living outside 1.6 km are eligible for transportation.