Farmington R-7 School District
#TheKnightWay
🎒 Just a reminder on School Supplies... 🎒
Don't want to put a damper on your summer (don't worry, you still have plenty of it left!), but for those who want to get an early jump and be ahead in the game for once, school supply lists are now available and live on the website. ✏️📓✂️
Find your particular school list here: https://t2m.io/2026supplies
Now back to your regularly scheduled summer!
#SummerNotOver #SchoolSupplies
This week is all about making sure your child is safe when they are online since they have extra time now with summer in full swing. The internet moves fast, but Parent ProTech moves faster. 🏃💨
Online trends, challenges, and new platforms pop up constantly. It’s impossible to keep track on your own—which is why Parent ProTech has a dedicated team of tech experts, educators, and parents doing the heavy lifting for you.
When you join the platform, you get access to a monthly newsletter and real-time updates on the latest trends impacting K-12 students. You’ll always know what to watch out for before it becomes an issue in your household.
Be proactive, not reactive. ParentProTech is a free resource available to all FSD families. 🌟
👉https://t2m.io/SafeKids
#TechTrends #ParentingInADigitalAge #FarmingtonParents
🍎We welcome our newest faculty member, Megan who is joining the FHS team this year as a Health Teacher!
Megan brings a passion for wellness, healthy living, and helping our students thrive both inside and out. From nutrition and mental wellness to building healthy life habits, our students are in great hands.
#Purpose #TheKnightWay
Megan brings a passion for wellness, healthy living, and helping our students thrive both inside and out. From nutrition and mental wellness to building healthy life habits, our students are in great hands.
#Purpose #TheKnightWay
Let's be honest: just locking down a phone isn't enough. Technology changes too fast! The real secret to online safety is teaching our kids how to make smart choices when we aren’t looking. 🛡️
But how do you start that conversation without eye-rolls?
Parent ProTech doesn’t just give you tools for your child's phone; it gives you the words to talk to them. They provide quick, realistic conversation starters and co-viewing videos to help you talk about tricky topics like cyberbullying, algorithms, and what is (and isn't) safe to share online.
👉https://t2m.io/SafeKids
#FamilyConvos #DigitalCitizenship #SmartChoices
👩🏫Welcome Stephanie!
Stephanie has joined our team as a 3rd grade teacher at Jefferson Elementary. With her energy and passion for early childhood education, we know she is going to be an incredible asset to our youngest Knights.
#Purpose #TheKnightWay
Stephanie has joined our team as a 3rd grade teacher at Jefferson Elementary. With her energy and passion for early childhood education, we know she is going to be an incredible asset to our youngest Knights.
#Purpose #TheKnightWay
"Mom, can I download this app?" 💬
Before you hit "approve," do you actually know what it does, who your child can talk to on it, or how to lock down the privacy settings?
You don’t have to guess anymore. Parent ProTech features a massive library of "the good, the bad, and the ugly" breakdowns of the most popular apps and gaming consoles kids are using today (think TikTok, Roblox, and Snapchat).
The best part? They provide step-by-step video tutorials that show you exactly how to set up parental controls on your child’s specific devices. No tech jargon, just quick instructions you can follow in minutes. So before click "download", see what Parent ProTech says about it! 🛠️
👉https://t2m.io/SafeKids
#ParentalControls #TechSafety #TheKnightWay
📢 LET’S GET PHYSICAL, KNIGHTS! 📢
Dust off your neon leg warmers, grab your brightest spandex, and get ready to tease that hair! The Farmington High School Cheer Team is throwing it back to the 1980s for a totally tubular Pilates Night Fundraiser! 🤸♀️✨
Whether you're a fitness fanatic or just want to rock some neon while supporting our amazing cheerleaders, this night is for you. Expect high energy, epic retro beats, and a killer core workout!
🗓️ The Details:
When: July 22 from 6:30-7:30pm
Where: FHS Multipurpose Room on Hyler Drive
Theme: 1980s Fitness
Admission: $20
🎒 What to Bring:
A yoga/pilates mat 🧘♀️
A water bottle 💦
Your best 80s energy! ⚡
All proceeds directly support the FHS Cheer Team, so let’s pack the room and show our Knight pride in true retro style! 🖤📣✨
#TheKnightWay #FHSCheer #80sPilatesNight
🏀The boys basketball coaching staff is hosting a basketball camp for boys and girls going into 4th through 6th grade. The camp is the morning of July 15th from 8-12p. The form needs to be filled out before a player can participate. Click on the following link for the sign up form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K7qZJBsLvYL8S0ruz-iZjDSYMH8_f39TefcZgceptB8/edit?usp=drivesdk
Now that summer school has finished and schedules open up, extra screen time often follows. This week, we want to remind you about a tool that can help protect your kids online and give you peace of mind while they explore the internet.
Ever feel like your kids are fluent in a digital language you barely understand? 📱 From new apps popping up overnight to hidden settings, keeping up with online safety can feel like a full-time job.
If you’ve never heard of Parent ProTech, it’s about to become your new best friend. It’s an easy-to-use platform packed with short, expert-backed video guides designed to help parents navigate social media, gaming, and internet safety without the tech headache. This resource is available for free to all FSD families.
👉 https://t2m.io/SafeKids
#ParentProTech #OnlineSafety #TheKnightWay
✨ Happy 4th of July! ✨
Our little knight is ready to celebrate the red, white, and blue! 🇺🇸 Time for backyard BBQs, cold drinks, and watching the sky light up with family and friends. While you're out there celebrating freedom, just remember to keep those sparklers at arm's length so the only thing smoking is the grill! 😉
Have a magical, brilliant, and safe Independence Day, everyone! Enjoy the sparks tonight! 🎆❤️🤍💙🖤💛
#IndependenceDay #4thOfJuly
Our little knight is ready to celebrate the red, white, and blue! 🇺🇸 Time for backyard BBQs, cold drinks, and watching the sky light up with family and friends. While you're out there celebrating freedom, just remember to keep those sparklers at arm's length so the only thing smoking is the grill! 😉
Have a magical, brilliant, and safe Independence Day, everyone! Enjoy the sparks tonight! 🎆❤️🤍💙🖤💛
#IndependenceDay #4thOfJuly
👩🏫Welcome Meagen!
Truman Learning Center is delighted to announce that Meagen has joined our team as a Sped Para. Bringing a vibrant energy and a strong passion for early learning, Meagen is a wonderful addition to our staff and is sure to inspire our youngest Knights.
Truman Learning Center is delighted to announce that Meagen has joined our team as a Sped Para. Bringing a vibrant energy and a strong passion for early learning, Meagen is a wonderful addition to our staff and is sure to inspire our youngest Knights.
⚡️ SEASON MVP's UNLOCKED ⚡️
The Farmington Track & Field teams unveiled their Most Valuable Players at the recent school board meeting. A massive shoutout to the unstoppable trio named this season's Track & Field MVPs: Hazel Perret on the girls side while Josh McCarthy and Axtin Brune were named co-MVP's on the boys side! 🥇🏆
🔥Some highlights from the year:
PERRET:
100 meter hurdles (All-Conference)
300 meter hurdles (All-Conference)
4 x 100 meter relay (All-Conference)
4 x 200 meter relay (All-Conference)
High Jump (All-Conference)
Long Jump (All-Conference)
100 meter hurdles (All-District)
300 meter hurdles (All-District)
High Jump (All-District)
4 x 200 meter relay (All-District)
J98 Dream Team
McCARTHY:
100 meters (All-Conference)
200 meters (All-Conference)
4 x 100 meter relay (All-Conference)
4 x 200 meter relay (All-Conference)
4 x 400 meter relay (All-Conference)
100 meters (All-District)
200 meters (All-District)
4 x 100 meter relay (All-District)
4 x 200 meter relay (All-District)
100 meters (School Record Holder)
200 meters (School Record Holder)
4 x 100 meter relay (School Record Holder)
4 x 200 meter relay (School Record Holder)
BRUNE:
800 meters (All-Conference)
1600 meters (All-Conference)
3200 meters (All-Conference)
4 x 400 meters (All-Conference)
4 x 800 meters (All-Conference)
4 x 400 meter relay (All-District)
4 x 800 meter relay (All-District)
4 x 800 meter relay (All-State)
Academic All-State
4 x 800 meter relay (School Record Holder)
4 x 1600 meter relay (School Record Holder)
Distance Medley Relay (School Record Holder)
Qualified for New Balance Nationals in Philadelphia (2nd Farmington track athlete to compete there in school history)
The future is incredibly bright for these athletes! 👟🎉
#TheKnightWay #TrackAndField #MVPs
🍎 Ready to make a difference in our schools? 🍎
We are hosting our first two Substitute Orientations for the upcoming school year! Whether you’re a returning sub or looking to get started, we would love to have you join our team.
🗓️ First wave of upcoming dates:
Thursday, July 9
Monday, July 13
Thursday, August 6
Come learn about our classrooms, meet the team, and get everything you need to kick off a great year. We can't wait to see you there!
#SubstituteTeacher #Purpose #TheKnightWay
We are hosting our first two Substitute Orientations for the upcoming school year! Whether you’re a returning sub or looking to get started, we would love to have you join our team.
🗓️ First wave of upcoming dates:
Thursday, July 9
Monday, July 13
Thursday, August 6
Come learn about our classrooms, meet the team, and get everything you need to kick off a great year. We can't wait to see you there!
#SubstituteTeacher #Purpose #TheKnightWay
👩🏫Welcome recent grad Makayla to the team!
Makayla will be a 3rd grade teacher at Jefferson. Her energy and passion for early learning make her the perfect addition to our Knights family. We’re so excited to have her on board! #Purpose #TheKnightWay
🎨 Farmington’s Newest Art Tour Starts Here!
Have you noticed those vibrant, beautiful banners hanging around town lately? They are the work of a project from the Mineral Area Council on the Arts. This year, more than 2,000 students from 10 towns submitted artwork for their Banner Contest, and 384 winning designs were announced back in March. Students from each Farmington school had artwork chosen that were made into the banners!
Now, it's time to find out exactly where each masterpiece is located and celebrate the talented young artists behind them.
The Mineral Area Council on the Arts invites you to a special community reception!
📍 EVENT DETAILS:
📅 Date: Friday, July 10
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
🏢 Location: Long Hall, Farmington
👉https://t2m.io/LocalArt
✨ What to Expect:
The Big Reveal: Grab a Banner Map to identify where specific youth-created banners are hanging around the city.
#YouthArt #TheKnightWay
📅Sunny days, warm nights, and a brand-new newsletter hitting your inbox! 🌊
Our July Newsletter is officially live, and we’re serving up a fresh batch of updates, insider tips, and a sneak peek at what we have cooking for the rest of the summer.
Here’s a quick taste of what’s inside:
👋 Welcoming Our New Superintendent! We are thrilled to officially welcome Dr. Jeri Kay Hardy to the team this month! An introduction and special message from her is inside our July newsletter.
📊 Summer School Success Our final summer school numbers are in, and we are so proud of our students and staff for making it a massive success! Thank you to everyone who participated and made it a memorable summer session.
📝 Registration for the 2026–2027 School Year is OPEN! Don't wait until August! Secure your student’s spot and ensure a smooth start to the upcoming school year.
Get all the details, links to register, and the full superintendent introduction in our July newsletter below! 👇
🔗July 2026 Newsletter
#TheKnightWay #CommunityUpdate
As the new school year officially starts on July 1, we welcome the first of our many new teachers and staff. So a warm welcome to Taylor!👩🏫
Taylor is joining Washington-Franklin Elementary as a 2nd Grade Teacher (she got the number correct with the balloon!). Her bright energy and dedication to early childhood education will make a wonderful impact in the classroom. #Purpose #TheKnightWay
FHS junior Evan Clowdus takes the stage at the National Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Conference in San Antonio tomorrow! He won 1st place at the District Leadership Conference back in February and then placed at the State Leadership Conference to qualify for Nationals.
Evan will be competing against the brightest minds in the country in Business Communication. What is Business Communication you ask?
Business Communication challenges members to demonstrate their knowledge of effective communication practices in the workplace through an objective test. This event covers topics such as written and verbal communication, digital correspondence, and professional etiquette essential to business success.
We already know he’s got what it takes to crush it! 💼📊
Let’s go, Evan! Bring it home! 🏆🎉
#FBLA #TheKnightWay #FutureBusinessLeaders
Evan will be competing against the brightest minds in the country in Business Communication. What is Business Communication you ask?
Business Communication challenges members to demonstrate their knowledge of effective communication practices in the workplace through an objective test. This event covers topics such as written and verbal communication, digital correspondence, and professional etiquette essential to business success.
We already know he’s got what it takes to crush it! 💼📊
Let’s go, Evan! Bring it home! 🏆🎉
#FBLA #TheKnightWay #FutureBusinessLeaders
This summer, our students step out of the classroom and into the local workforce, actively exploring exciting career pathways through hands-on, real-world internships. This program thrives because of the generosity and dedication of our local businesses and leaders and we are so incredibly grateful to each of them. Sawyer McDowell is partnering with First State Community Bank and with the help of this internship, she has learned that she is interested in becoming a loan officer, insurance agent, or real estate agent. Thanks to Matt Stites and the staff at FSCB! #FutureFocused #StrongCommunity
This summer, our students step out of the classroom and into the local workforce, actively exploring exciting career pathways through hands-on, real-world internships. This program thrives because of the generosity and dedication of our local businesses and leaders and we are so incredibly grateful to each of them. Arturo Sosa is beginning his path towards becoming a commercial pilot as he interns with the Farmington Regional Airport. Thanks to Brian Hinson! #FutureFocused #TheKnightWay #StrongSchools
