Dear FPS Community:

As we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we do so during a moment when many in our community may be carrying fear, uncertainty, and emotional weight due to recent immigration issues.

For some families, this moment feels personal, unsettling, and exhausting. Please know that you are not alone. Dr. King reminded us that “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” His legacy calls us not only to reflect, but to act with courage, compassion, and commitment to one another.

Framingham Public Schools is a community built on care, connection, and belonging. Our schools are meant to be safe, supportive spaces where every child is welcomed, valued, and able to learn without fear. That commitment does not waver, especially during times of uncertainty.

To our families and staff who are impacted or feeling vulnerable: you matter. Your presence, culture, language, and contributions are an essential part of who we are as a district. We continue to affirm our responsibility to stand with our students and families, to protect dignity, and to ensure our schools remain places of stability, humanity, and hope.

On this day of remembrance and service, we remain committed to building a community where everyone belongs. We will continue to show up, to listen, and to support one another in ways that honor the humanity of every person we serve, today and every day.