Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

Register Now for Our In-District Job Fair! Looking for a rewarding career in education? Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with our team and explore open positions in teaching, administration, and support staff roles! When: March 6, 2025 Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm Where: Menlo Park Elementary School (155 Monroe Ave, Edison NJ 08820) Why Attend? Learn about our district’s mission and values Meet hiring managers and school leaders On-the-spot interviews for select roles Bring your resume and passion for shaping the future! Use this link to register today to secure your interview spot! Let’s build the future of education together! https://jobs.leadline.io/jobs/25239

Lights. Camera. Future Middle Schoolers! Meet's our future middle schoolers of the day.

Congratulations to Edison High School’s “Swarm Sentry” Team! Our talented innovators took home 3rd Place and a $1,000 prize at the 2025 NJSBA/U.S. Army STEAM Tank Challenge Finals! Held at the New Jersey School Boards Association Headquarters, this event spotlighted students solving real-world issues through creativity, collaboration, and STEAM excellence. We are so proud of our students for representing Edison with innovation, heart, and determination. See the NJSBA news article here: https://www.njsba.org/news-information/school-board-notes/young-innovators-tackle-real-world-issues-at-njsba-u-s-army-steam-tank-challenge-finals/

Lights. Camera. Future Middle Schoolers! Meet's our future middle schoolers of the day.

Lights, Camera, MUSIC! Thank you to the EHS Band students who visited BEN today to give 3rd and 4th grade Bolts a demo of band and orchestra instruments. They sounded amazing! Our students loved the music and learned so much about the different types of instruments and sounds.

Lights, Camera, BizWorld! Today's Grade 5 BizWorld market was a tremendous hit with all our BEN Bolts who shopped till they dropped for all different take home treats! Way to go 5th grade entrepreneurs!

Lights. Camera. Future Middle Schoolers! Continue to join us with our 5th grade student spotlights as they complete their journey at BEN!

Lights. Camera. Celebrating Our Future Middle Schoolers! Throughout the month of June, we’re proud to recognize our amazing 5th grade students as they complete their elementary school journey. Join us in celebrating their accomplishments, growth, and all the memories they’ve made. Here's to new adventures in middle school — we’re cheering you on every step of the way!

Lights. Camera. Science in Action! A huge thank you to @LyondellBasell for visiting our 4th graders and leading hands-on STEM activities! Our 4th grade BOLTs explored science in action and had a blast learning from real-world engineers.

Academic Programs Grades 6 - 12 The Edison Summer Academic Programs provide an opportunity for students Grades 6-12 to strengthen academic skills, prepare for the year ahead, and enjoy new learning experiences. Spots are limited, so sign up today! View the full catalog using this link and register with the links on the catalog: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IdEPdZY0jlQX9GoZoqD84A6xemT5imphCd-JPZCx40E/edit?tab=t.0 Have questions? Contact: Mr. Blevins, mark.blevins@edison.k12.nj.us & Mr. Cashin, joseph.cashin@edison.k12.nj.us

Lights, Camera, Celebrate! Congratulations to Mrs. Wallitsch and Mrs. Appaiah who were honored at last night's board meeting as our Teacher of the Year and Educational Services Professional of the Year! We are so proud of them and lucky to call them BOLTS!

Lights, Camera, Science Fair! Science came alive at our Elementary Science Fair! BOLTs wowed us with creative projects, tackled the Water Balloon Drop Challenge, and got messy (and curious!) with Oobleck Races in swimming pools!

Lights, Camera, Eyes of the Wild! Thanks to the BEN PTA for bringing this amazing assembly to our K-5 students! Interactive, full of facts & we were even invited to kiss a skunk and pet a chinchilla!

Lights, Camera, Creativity! This year, K–5 students put their critical thinking and creativity to the test with exciting challenges and projects. Check out just a few of our boltastic creations!

Lights. Camera. Staten Island Zoo! After learning about animal life cycles in science, our 1st graders brought their learning to life with a trip to the Staten Island Zoo! 🦎🦉🐢 They explored animals up close and took part in a special guided Animal Encounter!

Lights, Camera...Happy School Principals Day!! We're so grateful for Dr. Bevere- the heart of our school and everything a true leader should be. Today, we had the opportunity to show her just how much she means to us!

Lights, Camera, Kids Heart Challenge! K-5 BOLTs jump roped to raise money for the American Heart Association. BEN raised over $4, 200.00! Thank you to those who registered, donated, completed Finn's mission & participated in this annual event. You helped kids with special hearts!

The Edison Township Board of Education has changed the TIME of the Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Public Meeting to be held at the Edison Success Academy, 50 Calvert Avenue East, Edison, NJ.  The Meeting will commence at 7:00 P.M.  The agenda to the extent known is to conduct A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2025-2026 BUDGET, TO ALSO VOTE ON PERSONNEL REAPPOINTMENTS and any other matter that may come to the attention of the Board.  Formal action may be taken by the Board.  The Edison Board of Education reserves the right to go into a privileged session to discuss personnel and/or legal matters if necessary.   View Agenda Here: https://go.boarddocs.com/nj/edisontsd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DG6GLU445F2A View LiveStream Here: https://www.youtube.com/live/VMHUD64QU6I?si=KA0VLxPHT3mYrUEr

April Public Action Meeting - Budget Hearing TUESDAY, April 29, 2025 Budget Hearing Thomas Jefferson Middle School 450 Division Street 7:00 PM View Agenda Here: https://go.boarddocs.com/nj/edisontsd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DG3LUV584D6D View Livestream Here: https://www.youtube.com/live/KKirb_y4Y5U?si=deT1YhscTY-hz3Yo

Lights, Camera, Create! Channeling the vision of EHS student and former BEN graduate, Samyuktha Nair, Ben Franklin hosted our 2nd annual Poetree Cafe & Art Night! Poets from all grade levels showcased their poems, our Dance Team performed, & everyone engaged in art exploration!