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  • Beginning in the '24-'25 school year, FCS will shift to grade level buildings. See the realignment information here.

  • Please note that some information on this website is not up to date. This summer, we are both changing our classroom building configuration and migrating to a new website. If you need a definitive answer to a question, we suggest you call or email. If you aren’t certain whom to contact, feel free to email communications@franklincityschools.com.

  • The Board of Education for Franklin City Schools will hold a special meeting on July 15 at 6:00 p.m. in the Franklin High School Commons Area on 140 E 6th St, Franklin, OH 45005. The purpose of this meeting is to hold an executive session to discuss personnel and employment matters. No action is anticipated. 

Principal's Message

Josh Pohl

Dear Gerke Families, 

Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year! I am honored to be serving the Franklin Community as the Principal of Gerke Elementary. 

Gerke is a great place to be! We have a staff of dedicated professionals who are focused on meeting students where they are and helping them grow academically, socially, and emotionally. 

I encourage you to be involved in your child's education by becoming active in our PTO, volunteering in classrooms, or helping out at special events throughout the year. 

This year Open House / Meet the Teacher will be August 17th from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. 

Students first day of school will be:

  • August 21st (Grades 1-6)
  • August 21st (Kindergarten, Last names beginning with A-M ONLY)
  • August 22nd (Kindergarten, Last names beginning with N-Z ONLY)
  • August 23rd (All Kindergarten students)

Arrival: 

Students in grades K-1 along with their older siblings need to be dropped off at the South side of the building. Students in grades 2-6 need to be dropped off using the North parking lot.  Students can arrive at 8:10 a.m. and all students will enter through the North side doors and go directly to the gym to receive breakfast or sit with their class. 

Dismissal: 

All students will be dismissed at 3:15 p.m. K-1 students will exit the building using the South doors along with their older siblings. Students in grades 2-6 will exit the building using the North doors. Please make sure to pull forward if you are one of the first cars in line so others can pull up behind you. You cannot park in the North parking lot during arrival and dismissal times.

On behalf of the staff of Gerke Elementary, we are looking forward to a great school year!
Drop off and pickup map

Sincerely, 

Josh Pohl

Principal
George H. Gerke Elementary
937-743-8650
jpohl@franklincityschools.com

 

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