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Spring Scholastic Book Fair
6th grade Science with Marshmallow Minds
Sixth-grade students create, play, and learn during a Lego Robotics activity. Marshmallow Minds works with teachers at Shirakawa to provide engaging STEAM activities for students.
5th grade Hiller Aviation Museum
6th grade Science Camp
Our 6th graders spent a week at Walden West Science Camp learning about nature, building community, making memories, and new friends!
8th Grade Mathematicians
7th grade Science of Leverage
In the Know
Welcome to "In the Know" at George Shirakawa Sr. Elementary School! Stay tuned for regular updates on all the happenings around campus. Be sure to check in frequently to stay informed!
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News & Events
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Mission Statement
About Us
The Franklin-McKinley School District will ensure all 8th-grade student graduates have the skills and knowledge to be ready for a college preparatory curriculum in high school. They all will have the ability to pursue a program preparing them for university and/or careers and lifelong learning.