Farmington R-7 School District
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School Resumes Tomorrow! Please charge your Chromebooks!
School Resumes Tomorrow! We are looking forward to a strong finish to the school year with our students and staff! #TheKnightWay
🌼 April Stay, Play & Learn dates are here!
Give your child time to play, explore, and learn alongside peers in a welcoming environment. Please note: You must be enrolled in the FSD PAT Program.
📅 April 10 & April 24
👶 Infant–5 years
📍 Truman Learning Center
📞 (573) 701-1300 ext. 2913
🔗 https://t2m.io/FSDPAT
Farmington R-7 Names Jessica Long as New Transportation Manager
The Farmington R-7 School District is pleased to announce that Jessica Long has been named the new Transportation Manager, effective for the 2026–2027 school year. She will succeed Stacy Williams, who is retiring at the end of the current school year after dedicated service to the district.
Jessica brings nearly 16 years of experience within the district’s transportation department. She began her career in May 2010 as a substitute bus driver and took on her first regular route, Bus 42, at the start of the 2010–2011 school year. Over the years, she has driven four different routes, including an early childhood route, and has also served students as an instructional aide at TLC.
In the past four years, Jessica has expanded her role beyond driving, taking on responsibilities in route programming and managing the district’s routing software. Working closely alongside Stacy Williams during this time, she has gained valuable insight into the daily operations and leadership required to keep the transportation department running efficiently.
Her combined experience in driving, routing, and administrative support has given her a strong understanding of both the complexities of student transportation and the regulations that guide it.
“I am excited for the opportunity to lead such an outstanding team of mechanics, drivers, and support staff,” Jessica said. “In the coming year, I plan to evaluate and improve our processes while ensuring we continue to provide safe, reliable transportation for our students. The school day begins and ends with our buses, and our drivers and fleet are vital to our district. I am committed to maintaining and strengthening that standard of excellence for both daily routes and extracurricular activities.”
Outside her professional role, Jessica has been married for 18 years, and they have three children who attend Farmington R-7 schools. She enjoys spending time with her family, attending band events and soccer games, and relaxing on weekends, often playing video games together. She is also an avid reader of fantasy and science fiction, a passion she shares with her children.
Please join us in congratulating Jessica Long on her new role and in thanking Stacy Williams for her years of service to the Farmington R-7 School District.
The Farmington R-7 School District is pleased to announce that Jessica Long has been named the new Transportation Manager, effective for the 2026–2027 school year. She will succeed Stacy Williams, who is retiring at the end of the current school year after dedicated service to the district.
Jessica brings nearly 16 years of experience within the district’s transportation department. She began her career in May 2010 as a substitute bus driver and took on her first regular route, Bus 42, at the start of the 2010–2011 school year. Over the years, she has driven four different routes, including an early childhood route, and has also served students as an instructional aide at TLC.
In the past four years, Jessica has expanded her role beyond driving, taking on responsibilities in route programming and managing the district’s routing software. Working closely alongside Stacy Williams during this time, she has gained valuable insight into the daily operations and leadership required to keep the transportation department running efficiently.
Her combined experience in driving, routing, and administrative support has given her a strong understanding of both the complexities of student transportation and the regulations that guide it.
“I am excited for the opportunity to lead such an outstanding team of mechanics, drivers, and support staff,” Jessica said. “In the coming year, I plan to evaluate and improve our processes while ensuring we continue to provide safe, reliable transportation for our students. The school day begins and ends with our buses, and our drivers and fleet are vital to our district. I am committed to maintaining and strengthening that standard of excellence for both daily routes and extracurricular activities.”
Outside her professional role, Jessica has been married for 18 years, and they have three children who attend Farmington R-7 schools. She enjoys spending time with her family, attending band events and soccer games, and relaxing on weekends, often playing video games together. She is also an avid reader of fantasy and science fiction, a passion she shares with her children.
Please join us in congratulating Jessica Long on her new role and in thanking Stacy Williams for her years of service to the Farmington R-7 School District.
When schools, law enforcement, fire, EMS, mental health professionals, and local leaders come together, it strengthens our ability to respond when it matters most.
Recently, our district hosted a multi-agency emergency planning meeting focused on coordination, communication, and preparedness. This kind of collaboration ensures that when a situation arises, everyone knows their role and can act quickly and effectively.
Thank you to our community partners for your time, expertise, and commitment to keeping our students, staff, and community safe.
We’re already looking forward to continuing this important work when we meet again in May. #SafeandHealthySchools #CommunityConnectedness
Recently, our district hosted a multi-agency emergency planning meeting focused on coordination, communication, and preparedness. This kind of collaboration ensures that when a situation arises, everyone knows their role and can act quickly and effectively.
Thank you to our community partners for your time, expertise, and commitment to keeping our students, staff, and community safe.
We’re already looking forward to continuing this important work when we meet again in May. #SafeandHealthySchools #CommunityConnectedness
Our April Newsletter is full of information from around the FSD! Check it out here: https://app.smore.com/n/cf1gk
🤖 Good luck to our Farmington Robotics Team!
Our team is heading into competition today, and we are so proud of the work that has brought them to this moment!
Behind the robot is a group of students who have put in long hours designing, building, testing, and solving problems together
📺 Want to follow along?
You can watch the competition live using the link below:
👉 https://t2m.io/FSDRobotics
As they head into competition, we wish them the best of luck. Your hard work has already made our district proud. Now go show them what Farmington Robotics can do. #BKP #GoKnights #FutureFocused #AcademicExcellence
Our team is heading into competition today, and we are so proud of the work that has brought them to this moment!
Behind the robot is a group of students who have put in long hours designing, building, testing, and solving problems together
📺 Want to follow along?
You can watch the competition live using the link below:
👉 https://t2m.io/FSDRobotics
As they head into competition, we wish them the best of luck. Your hard work has already made our district proud. Now go show them what Farmington Robotics can do. #BKP #GoKnights #FutureFocused #AcademicExcellence
Our 26-27 calendar has been approved by the FSD Board of Education. You can view it on the calendar page of our website. https://www.fsdknights.com/page/district-calendar
Don't miss the FHS Theatre Guild's production of Cinderella!
This morning, an incidental 9-1-1 call was made from a school bus.
Local law enforcement responded and investigated the situation. There is no emergency, and all students and staff are safe.
We appreciate the quick response from our local first responders and the care they take in ensuring student safety.
Local law enforcement responded and investigated the situation. There is no emergency, and all students and staff are safe.
We appreciate the quick response from our local first responders and the care they take in ensuring student safety.
Strong schools are built through strong partnerships.
Thank you to our community and staff for coming together for the District Comprehensive Counseling Advisory Meeting. Your voices and perspectives help shape well-rounded programming that supports every student.
We are grateful for your continued partnership.
Thank you to our community and staff for coming together for the District Comprehensive Counseling Advisory Meeting. Your voices and perspectives help shape well-rounded programming that supports every student.
We are grateful for your continued partnership.
🎭 Attending Cinderella This Week? Please Read
We’re excited to welcome you to our production of Cinderella! As you plan your visit, please note an important parking reminder:
🚗 Please use street parking or school-designated parking areas only.
The First Baptist Church also has events taking place each evening, so we ask that you do not park in their lots to ensure their guests have access.
Thank you for helping us be good neighbors and for keeping things running smoothly for everyone. We look forward to seeing you at the show!
#BKP #TheKnightWay
We’re excited to welcome you to our production of Cinderella! As you plan your visit, please note an important parking reminder:
🚗 Please use street parking or school-designated parking areas only.
The First Baptist Church also has events taking place each evening, so we ask that you do not park in their lots to ensure their guests have access.
Thank you for helping us be good neighbors and for keeping things running smoothly for everyone. We look forward to seeing you at the show!
#BKP #TheKnightWay
Infinite Campus Support will be performing a mandatory system upgrade on Wednesday, March 25, beginning at 7 pm. The upgrade could take several hours, so Infinite Campus will likely be unavailable for most of the evening. Thank you.
They asked questions.
They experienced it.
Now they’re sharing what they learned.
Our Black Knight Insights participants are giving a real, behind-the-scenes look at Farmington R-7, what surprised them, what stood out, and why it matters.
🎧 Listen to the latest episode and hear it in their own words. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or via this link: https://www.podbean.co#communityconnectedness
🔗 Interested in being part of next year’s Black Knight Insights program? Use the attached link to learn more and get involved. https://forms.gle/e5JvtK2XbQPyprqC9
They experienced it.
Now they’re sharing what they learned.
Our Black Knight Insights participants are giving a real, behind-the-scenes look at Farmington R-7, what surprised them, what stood out, and why it matters.
🎧 Listen to the latest episode and hear it in their own words. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or via this link: https://www.podbean.co#communityconnectedness
🔗 Interested in being part of next year’s Black Knight Insights program? Use the attached link to learn more and get involved. https://forms.gle/e5JvtK2XbQPyprqC9
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Truman Learning Center for our Early Learning Committee meeting.
A special thank you to Assistant Superintendent Shana Turner for leading this important work to bring our preschools and early childhood groups together.
At Farmington R-7, we believe early learning is essential to ensuring children have a strong foundation for both academic and personal success. By bringing together educators, administrators, parents, and community members, this committee is helping strengthen early childhood programs, align learning experiences, and support the professionals who serve our youngest learners.
This collaborative approach creates a supportive environment where children can grow, thrive, and build the skills they need for future success.
We appreciate the time, insight, and commitment of everyone involved in this important work.
A special thank you to Assistant Superintendent Shana Turner for leading this important work to bring our preschools and early childhood groups together.
At Farmington R-7, we believe early learning is essential to ensuring children have a strong foundation for both academic and personal success. By bringing together educators, administrators, parents, and community members, this committee is helping strengthen early childhood programs, align learning experiences, and support the professionals who serve our youngest learners.
This collaborative approach creates a supportive environment where children can grow, thrive, and build the skills they need for future success.
We appreciate the time, insight, and commitment of everyone involved in this important work.
St. Francois County voters can now cast their ballot early at:
📍 Election Central
1101 Weber Road, Farmington
🕗 Hours this week:
• Monday–Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Early voting is a convenient way to make your voice heard on your schedule.
📍 Election Central
1101 Weber Road, Farmington
🕗 Hours this week:
• Monday–Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Early voting is a convenient way to make your voice heard on your schedule.
What is Proposition Transfer?
Think of it like a household budget.
It allows existing school tax dollars to be moved from one purpose to another, based on current needs.
The total school tax rate stays the same.
This page is informational and explains the basics in plain language.
Learn more: www.fsdknights.com
Thank you to our candidates and community members who joined us for the Meet the Candidates Night.
We were encouraged to see such a large turnout from our community. That level of engagement speaks volumes about the value our community places on strong schools and thoughtful leadership.
Opportunities like this matter. Open, respectful public discourse helps keep our schools strong and our community informed. Hearing directly from candidates allows voters to better understand perspectives, experience, and vision for the future of our district.
We appreciate each candidate for their willingness to serve and for sharing their time and thoughts with our community.
A special thank you to Mr. Greg Beavers for serving as moderator and helping guide a thoughtful and respectful evening.
If you were unable to attend, BKTV will have a recording of the event available on their YouTube channel in the coming days.
Strong schools are built on informed and engaged communities, and we are grateful to everyone who took part. #TheKnightWay #BKP
We hope to see you at the "Meet the Candidates" event taking place at 7 PM at Long Hall. This is a great opportunity to hear from each of the candidates and to speak to each one directly..
It’s School Board Appreciation Week, and we’re proud to recognize the dedicated individuals who serve our district.
Our Board of Education members were recognized at Tuesday night’s meeting for their leadership, service, and continued commitment to our students, staff, and community. While their work often happens behind the scenes, the impact is seen in every classroom and across our entire district.
School board members serve as volunteers, giving their time to listen, learn, and make thoughtful decisions that help guide the future of our schools.
Please join us in thanking our Board of Education for their service and support of strong schools and a strong community. 💛🖤
#SchoolBoardAppreciationWeek #TheKnightWay #StrongSchoolsStrongCommunity #BKP
Our Board of Education members were recognized at Tuesday night’s meeting for their leadership, service, and continued commitment to our students, staff, and community. While their work often happens behind the scenes, the impact is seen in every classroom and across our entire district.
School board members serve as volunteers, giving their time to listen, learn, and make thoughtful decisions that help guide the future of our schools.
Please join us in thanking our Board of Education for their service and support of strong schools and a strong community. 💛🖤
#SchoolBoardAppreciationWeek #TheKnightWay #StrongSchoolsStrongCommunity #BKP
