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Welcome to Franklin Elementary School!

Exterior of Franklin Elementary School on a cloudy summer day.

 

Franklin Elementary School, on Wausau's east side, serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade.  Our amazing school staff is focused on learner voice and choice, as well as, connecting students to the world around them.  

Address: 

1509 N. 5th Street

Wausau, WI. 54403

Krista Tretter
Principal

Winter Kostyn
Administrative Assistant

About Us 

The Franklin school we know today was built back in 1966 at the corner of 5th and Bridge streets.   But, did you know the school's roots trace all the way back to 1883?  The first Franklin school building was actually built at 508 Bridge Street.  It served students for decades, but ended up being demolished after serving students until the 1969-70 school year.

Franklin originally sat on 2.57 acres of land and was 46,316 square feet in size.  Over time, though, the school has undergone some changes:

  • In 1987, the campus acquired the 500 block of Stark and DeKalb Streets for a bigger playground
  • In 1991, there was a building addition
  • In 1996, there was a second building addition, as well as a much-needed renovation of the school's playground.  Because of a collaborative effort between the Site Council/PTO, Wausau School District, and the community, not only was the playground updated, the site could actually be used as a neighborhood park.  It's still used as a neighborhood park to this day.
  • Coming soon (2026), the school will receive air conditioning and some HVAC updates. 

Today, Franklin Elementary, which is 57,398 square feet in size and sits on 4.16 acres of land, serves approximately 280 students in kindergarten through grade 5. 

Franklin's School Day Schedule 

Arrival:  
Prior to 8:15 AM the playground is closed and school building secured. Teachers are preparing lessons and getting ready for the day.

8:15 AM

  • Franklin playground opens for a before school, supervised K-5 recess
  • Franklin staff are on duty to welcome students at the Parent Drop off Lane (south side of building off Stark St.)
  • Bike parking area is on the playground

8:25 AM

  • First bell rings, children line up by grade level with the supervision of Franklin staff

8:30 AM

  • Students eat breakfast with their teacher in their classroom
  • Recess Door and drop-off closes at 8:30 AM
  • Students arriving after 8:30 AM need to enter through the Main Door off 5th St. (West side of building)

8:35 AM

  • School Begins at 8:35 AM
  • All students should be in class with their teachers
  • Children arriving after 8:35 AM will be marked tardy
  • Check in and receive pass from Main Office staff
  • Breakfast is available; Office staff will assist your child

Dismissal:  school ends at 3:30 PM

  • Students who walk or bike home exit the building
  • Students who are picked up by parents, exit door 3 by the playground
  • The playground is closed to most students (we have no adult supervision)
  • Children who are accompanied by their own parents are welcome to play on the playground.
  • Children who ride a bus home meet with a staff member and load the bus as a group

Parent pick up lane closes at 3:43 PM

  • If children are not picked up by 3:43 PM, they will wait in the main office area for a family member
  • Families will need to enter Door 1; Main Entrance to pick up their children after 3:43 PM

Thank you for your patience and flexibility!

Picture of Kindergartners from Franklin sitting on floor wearing Franklin Falcon shirts.