Reminder! There is no school on Monday, January 19th, in observance of the Martin Luther King holiday.

🎨 First-Ever K–12 District Art Show 🎨
We are excited to invite our community to our first-ever K–12 District Art Show, featuring artwork from students across the entire district!
Where:
High School Field House – Upper Mezzanine Area
Show Times:
March 18 | 3:30–5:30 PM
March 19 | 3:30–7:00 PM
(Both evenings held in conjunction with Parent Conferences)
There will also be a special closed exhibition for staff during our Wellness Day on March 20.
This exhibit will showcase outstanding artwork selected by every grade level and every art teacher in the district. We hope families will stop by and see the amazing work students across the district have created.
🎨 Selected artists and their parents will be notified through the ThrillShare app.
We can’t wait to celebrate our students and their creativity!
We are excited to invite our community to our first-ever K–12 District Art Show, featuring artwork from students across the entire district!
Where:
High School Field House – Upper Mezzanine Area
Show Times:
March 18 | 3:30–5:30 PM
March 19 | 3:30–7:00 PM
(Both evenings held in conjunction with Parent Conferences)
There will also be a special closed exhibition for staff during our Wellness Day on March 20.
This exhibit will showcase outstanding artwork selected by every grade level and every art teacher in the district. We hope families will stop by and see the amazing work students across the district have created.
🎨 Selected artists and their parents will be notified through the ThrillShare app.
We can’t wait to celebrate our students and their creativity!

Please congratulate Lilian Gallaher, Emy Helm, Emily Moriarty, Leigha Heaps, Leylan Stone, Kane Edmond, Alexandria Hartley, Florian Serviss, Easton Lashley, Silas Evans, Levi Cowley, Benjamin Talley, Brayden Hartel, Evan Clowdus, Peyton Robinson, Tyler Siebert, and Emmalee Dace for being selected for the MAAA Honor Band and performing an excellent concert on Monday January 12 in Ste Genevieve! #BKP #TheKnightWay

Fans attending the boys' basketball game in Sikeston this evening, please be aware of the clear bag policy and no outside food/drink. Good luck to the Knights! #BKP #GoKnights #TheKnightWay

Washington-Franklin took the trophy for Beanstack for the month of December for Outstanding Reading Momentum. December is a busy month, and many other schools saw a drop in reading engagement; however, Washington-Franklin has consistently shown a dedication to reading! Great job! #AcademicExcellence #Ignite #TheKnightWay

Today, on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Farmington R-7 would like to thank the dedicated local law enforcement professionals who serve and protect our schools and community each day.
We are especially grateful for our School Resource Officers, Sgt. Sam Weekly and Officer Wendy Helton, whose presence helps keep our students safe, supported, and connected. Their work goes far beyond safety. They build relationships, mentor students, and are trusted members of our school family. We are also thankful for Frida, our therapy support dog, whose calm presence brings comfort and smiles to students and staff alike.
Thank you for all you do.
We are especially grateful for our School Resource Officers, Sgt. Sam Weekly and Officer Wendy Helton, whose presence helps keep our students safe, supported, and connected. Their work goes far beyond safety. They build relationships, mentor students, and are trusted members of our school family. We are also thankful for Frida, our therapy support dog, whose calm presence brings comfort and smiles to students and staff alike.
Thank you for all you do.

🎉 Stay, Play & Learn is back this January!
Families with children ages 0–5 are invited to join Farmington Parents as Teachers for free play-based learning days at Truman Learning Center.
📅 January 16 & January 30
👶 Ages: Infant–5
📍 Truman Learning Center
🧸 Includes free play, an organized activity, a book read-aloud, and playground time
No cost. No pressure. Just time to play, learn, and connect.
📞 Sign Up For PAT! Call (573) 701-1300 ext. 2913
🔗 Learn more: https://t2m.io/FSDPAT
Families with children ages 0–5 are invited to join Farmington Parents as Teachers for free play-based learning days at Truman Learning Center.
📅 January 16 & January 30
👶 Ages: Infant–5
📍 Truman Learning Center
🧸 Includes free play, an organized activity, a book read-aloud, and playground time
No cost. No pressure. Just time to play, learn, and connect.
📞 Sign Up For PAT! Call (573) 701-1300 ext. 2913
🔗 Learn more: https://t2m.io/FSDPAT

As a new semester begins, we would like to remind families of the many resources available on our website. One such resource located on the "Family Resource" page is the Emergency Management Guide for Families. This guide provides information on how the FSD operates during the "Response" phase of Emergency Management situations, such as natural disasters. We suggest all families become familiar with this resource. Use this link to learn more: https://sites.google.com/farmington.k12.mo.us/farmingtonschoolssafetyandprep/home

Our latest podcast episode has dropped! This episode highlights Farmington School District's special education services, featuring a diverse team of educators who support students from age three through graduation. It covers early childhood interventions, speech/occupational/physical therapy, paraprofessional support, transition planning, Special Olympics, common misconceptions, and the district’s focus on family and community collaboration to help students succeed. Check it out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-g3tx4-1a0ec37

Way To Go TEAM! Congratulations to Team Jolly Jinglers for logging the most hours in the Battle of the Bells. Thank you to everyone who participated in this very important cause!



Thursday, January 8th, is Girls Basketball Senior Night!! Come out and support the Lady Knights while we celebrate the lone Senior, Ella Scott. Go Knights!

School resumes tomorrow, Tuesday, January 6, 2026. We are excited to welcome students back! Please remind students in grades 5-12 to charge their Chromebooks. #TheKnightWay #Ignite

Because of the MANY donations in December, the CTA Cares Backpack Program provided food to over 200 Farmington R-7 students during the holidays. Thank you to the donors, food drive organizers, and those who purchased raffle tickets for our Yeti bag and Farmington blanket drawing.
We could not do this work without the donations from our fantastic community! If you would like to give a monetary gift or participate in a food drive, we would love your support! Please get in touch with Mrs. Sheri Whitener, CTA President, to learn more! swhitener@farmington.k12.mo.us or donate to our Cash App at $FarmingtonCTA #TheKnightWay #CommunityConnectedness #CTACares
We could not do this work without the donations from our fantastic community! If you would like to give a monetary gift or participate in a food drive, we would love your support! Please get in touch with Mrs. Sheri Whitener, CTA President, to learn more! swhitener@farmington.k12.mo.us or donate to our Cash App at $FarmingtonCTA #TheKnightWay #CommunityConnectedness #CTACares



Happy New Year From The Farmington R-7 School District!

We have five more groups to thank for ringing the bell for United Way of St. Francois County before Christmas! Thank you to the Lincoln Intermediate Counseling Team, NHS, Varsity Girls Basketball, the Klindhardt and Weiss families, and the Roosevelt Third Grade Team. We appreciate you!





Good Luck to the Varsity Girls Basketball Team at the Varsity Holiday Hoops Tournament! Go Knights! #BKP

We hope you have a wonderful holiday with family and friends! Merry Christmas!

❄️ Winter Break Pause ❄️
As our students and staff enjoy a well-earned winter break, Farmington R-7 social media accounts will be taking a short pause, too.
We’ll be back after the break with more stories, celebrations, and updates from around the district. Until then, we wish our Knights and their families a safe, restful, and joyful winter break.
As our students and staff enjoy a well-earned winter break, Farmington R-7 social media accounts will be taking a short pause, too.
We’ll be back after the break with more stories, celebrations, and updates from around the district. Until then, we wish our Knights and their families a safe, restful, and joyful winter break.

A big thank you to the Special Services crew from Roosevelt Elementary for stepping up and ringing the bell in the Battle of the Bells! 🔔
Your dedication to our students goes far beyond the classroom, and your support of the St. Francois County United Way is another great example of service in action. We’re grateful for all you do each day and for representing Roosevelt so well.'
#TheKnightWay #CommunityConnectedness #Ignite
Your dedication to our students goes far beyond the classroom, and your support of the St. Francois County United Way is another great example of service in action. We’re grateful for all you do each day and for representing Roosevelt so well.'
#TheKnightWay #CommunityConnectedness #Ignite

Families - we highly recommend you check out this guide from Parent ProTech. Reminder: all Farmington families have FREE access to the Parent ProTech platform and all its resources! Sign up today! https://t2m.io/HolidayTech

