Farmington R-7 School District
#TheKnightWay
In April, voters will see Proposition Transfer on the ballot.
Proposition Transfer is a proposal about how existing school tax dollars are used.
It does not raise the total school tax rate.
This information is being shared to help the community understand what is being asked.
Learn more: https://www.fsdknights.com/page/2026-proposed-levy-transfer
Proposition Transfer is a proposal about how existing school tax dollars are used.
It does not raise the total school tax rate.
This information is being shared to help the community understand what is being asked.
Learn more: https://www.fsdknights.com/page/2026-proposed-levy-transfer
Did you know Parents as Teachers began right here in Missouri and has supported families for over 45 years?
Research shows children in PAT:
🧠 Develop stronger language skills
🧩 Grow problem-solving abilities
🤝 Build social skills that support school success
💡 Reminder: Stay, Play & Learn returns February 20.
📞 (573) 701-1300 ext. 2913
🔗 https://t2m.io/FSDPAT
Today, we celebrate National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, and we are especially grateful for Officer Wendy Helton and the steady, caring presence she brings to our schools each day.
Officer Helton does far more than ensure safety. She builds relationships. She listens. She mentors. She helps students feel seen and supported.
And of course, she is rarely alone.
Therapy dog, Frida, works right alongside her, offering comfort during tough days, helping students regulate emotions, and bringing a little extra calm and joy into our buildings. Frida has a way of opening doors and starting conversations that might not otherwise happen.
Safety is about more than procedures. It is about connection and trust. Officer Helton models both.
As shared last week, the District has selected two additional School Resource Officers and will return to a full staffing level of three SROs beginning in the 2026–2027 school year. Until then, we are grateful for the partnership with the Farmington Police Department and the visible presence of road officers in our buildings during this transition. Community connectedness continues to make a difference.
Today, we say thank you to Officer Helton for her service, her compassion, and her commitment to our students and staff.
Officer Helton does far more than ensure safety. She builds relationships. She listens. She mentors. She helps students feel seen and supported.
And of course, she is rarely alone.
Therapy dog, Frida, works right alongside her, offering comfort during tough days, helping students regulate emotions, and bringing a little extra calm and joy into our buildings. Frida has a way of opening doors and starting conversations that might not otherwise happen.
Safety is about more than procedures. It is about connection and trust. Officer Helton models both.
As shared last week, the District has selected two additional School Resource Officers and will return to a full staffing level of three SROs beginning in the 2026–2027 school year. Until then, we are grateful for the partnership with the Farmington Police Department and the visible presence of road officers in our buildings during this transition. Community connectedness continues to make a difference.
Today, we say thank you to Officer Helton for her service, her compassion, and her commitment to our students and staff.
A superintendent search does not pause the work of our schools.
While the search is underway, current leadership remains in place, and schools continue operating as usual. Daily operations, financial planning, and oversight all continue, and the Board of Education maintains its role in governance and accountability throughout the process.
👉 Learn more: https://www.fsdknights.com/page/superintendent-search-2026
While the search is underway, current leadership remains in place, and schools continue operating as usual. Daily operations, financial planning, and oversight all continue, and the Board of Education maintains its role in governance and accountability throughout the process.
👉 Learn more: https://www.fsdknights.com/page/superintendent-search-2026
🖤💛 Farmington Sweethearts: Mike & Sarah Pulliam ('94 & '95) 💛🖤
Mike and Sarah’s love story started while working together at The Catfish Kettle, proving that sometimes the best things come from everyday moments. They’ve been together for 33 years, married for 30, and are proud parents to two daughters, Emily and Alaina.
One of their favorite memories from their sweetheart days? Seeing Meatloaf at Riverport Amphitheater was a concert night they’ll never forget.
#FarmingtonSweethearts #TheKnightWay
Mike and Sarah’s love story started while working together at The Catfish Kettle, proving that sometimes the best things come from everyday moments. They’ve been together for 33 years, married for 30, and are proud parents to two daughters, Emily and Alaina.
One of their favorite memories from their sweetheart days? Seeing Meatloaf at Riverport Amphitheater was a concert night they’ll never forget.
#FarmingtonSweethearts #TheKnightWay
🖤💛 Farmington Sweethearts: Nicole (Merritt) Dement & Lucas Dement ('01 & '99) 💛🖤
Nicole and Lucas’ love story started on the school bus, where an everyday bus trip became the beginning of something lasting. They’ve been together for 30 years, married for 26½, and have built a beautiful family with two sons and three grandchildren.
One of their favorite high school memories? Mrs. Brumball always picked on them when she saw them together in the halls! Some things never change, and neither did their love story.
#FarmingtonSweethearts #TheKnightWay
Nicole and Lucas’ love story started on the school bus, where an everyday bus trip became the beginning of something lasting. They’ve been together for 30 years, married for 26½, and have built a beautiful family with two sons and three grandchildren.
One of their favorite high school memories? Mrs. Brumball always picked on them when she saw them together in the halls! Some things never change, and neither did their love story.
#FarmingtonSweethearts #TheKnightWay
🖤💛 Farmington Sweethearts: Will & Sarah Fletcher ('15 & '16) 💛🖤
Will and Sarah’s story feels meant to be. They’ve known each other their entire lives, from the same daycare and church to Washington Franklin Elementary and every school that followed. They started dating 15 years ago and will celebrate 10 years of marriage this November.
Now raising two boys, they look back fondly on their many band memories together, Friday night football games, marching in the Disney World parade, performing at the Dome, jazz band trips to Branson, and competitions along the way.
From childhood friends to lifelong partners, their story is pure Knight tradition.
#FarmingtonSweethearts #TheKnightWay
Will and Sarah’s story feels meant to be. They’ve known each other their entire lives, from the same daycare and church to Washington Franklin Elementary and every school that followed. They started dating 15 years ago and will celebrate 10 years of marriage this November.
Now raising two boys, they look back fondly on their many band memories together, Friday night football games, marching in the Disney World parade, performing at the Dome, jazz band trips to Branson, and competitions along the way.
From childhood friends to lifelong partners, their story is pure Knight tradition.
#FarmingtonSweethearts #TheKnightWay
🔥 Farmington Stunt – Season 2 Tryout Open Gym 🔥
Are you ready to take the mat?
If you’re interested in being part of Farmington Stunt Season 2, join us for Open Gym to sharpen your skills, meet the team, and prepare for tryouts.
📅 February 18
⏰ 3:30–5:30 PM
📅 February 19
⏰ 5:45–7:30 PM
This is your chance to learn, grow, and see what it takes to compete at the next level. Whether you’re building technique or pushing yourself to improve, Open Gym is the place to start.
Questions? Contact Coach Eichel
Are you ready to take the mat?
If you’re interested in being part of Farmington Stunt Season 2, join us for Open Gym to sharpen your skills, meet the team, and prepare for tryouts.
📅 February 18
⏰ 3:30–5:30 PM
📅 February 19
⏰ 5:45–7:30 PM
This is your chance to learn, grow, and see what it takes to compete at the next level. Whether you’re building technique or pushing yourself to improve, Open Gym is the place to start.
Questions? Contact Coach Eichel
🖤💛 Farmington Sweethearts: Andrea & Kevin Hayes ('03) 💛🖤
Andrea and Kevin first met in high school through mutual friends, but their love story took time to come full circle. They’ve now been together for 6 years, married for 3, and share a beautiful family of three children.
One of their favorite high school memories comes with a soundtrack. They were supposed to go to Prom together, but ended up going with a group of friends instead. That didn’t stop Kevin from dedicating “Funkytown” to Andrea, a song he still plays just to drive her crazy to this day!
#FarmingtonSweethearts #TheKnightWay
Andrea and Kevin first met in high school through mutual friends, but their love story took time to come full circle. They’ve now been together for 6 years, married for 3, and share a beautiful family of three children.
One of their favorite high school memories comes with a soundtrack. They were supposed to go to Prom together, but ended up going with a group of friends instead. That didn’t stop Kevin from dedicating “Funkytown” to Andrea, a song he still plays just to drive her crazy to this day!
#FarmingtonSweethearts #TheKnightWay
🖤💛 Farmington Sweethearts: Christie & Donald Fortune ('07 & '04) 💛🖤
Christie and Donald’s love story had a few chapters before it became forever. They first dated briefly in 2004, when Christie was a freshman and Donald a senior, then spent a couple of years as best friends before finding their way back to each other in 2006. They had health class together in Christie’s freshman year, which gave them even more time to connect.
They were married in 2016 and will celebrate their 10-year anniversary this September. Now, they’re raising two boys together. One of their favorite high school memories? Going to bonfire parties together, soaking in those classic Friday night moments.
#FarmingtonSweethearts #TheKnightWay
Christie and Donald’s love story had a few chapters before it became forever. They first dated briefly in 2004, when Christie was a freshman and Donald a senior, then spent a couple of years as best friends before finding their way back to each other in 2006. They had health class together in Christie’s freshman year, which gave them even more time to connect.
They were married in 2016 and will celebrate their 10-year anniversary this September. Now, they’re raising two boys together. One of their favorite high school memories? Going to bonfire parties together, soaking in those classic Friday night moments.
#FarmingtonSweethearts #TheKnightWay
🖤💛 Farmington Sweethearts: Bobby & Tianna Ferguson ('07 & '08) 💛🖤
Bobby and Tianna’s love story began in Mrs. Stone’s French class, where shared lessons turned into a lasting connection. They’ve been together for 20 years, married for 13.5 years, and are now raising four children together.
Their favorite high school memories include grabbing breakfast on the way to school and dancing the night away at Prom 2008. Simple moments that became lifelong memories. ❤️
#FarmingtonSweethearts #TheKnightWay
Bobby and Tianna’s love story began in Mrs. Stone’s French class, where shared lessons turned into a lasting connection. They’ve been together for 20 years, married for 13.5 years, and are now raising four children together.
Their favorite high school memories include grabbing breakfast on the way to school and dancing the night away at Prom 2008. Simple moments that became lifelong memories. ❤️
#FarmingtonSweethearts #TheKnightWay
🖤💛 Farmington Sweethearts: Jennifer & Justin Backues ('10) 💛🖤
Jennifer and Justin’s love story started on the school bus, where every day's ride became the beginning of something special. They’ve been together for almost 19 years and married for nearly 13, building a life rooted in friendship and love.
Today, they’re raising two children and a foster nephew, making their family of three kids extra special. Looking back, Jennifer shares that it’s hard to believe how quickly time has passed, from being best friends, to partners, to growing a beautiful family together. A journey they wouldn’t change for anything.
#FarmingtonSweethearts #TheKnightWay
Jennifer and Justin’s love story started on the school bus, where every day's ride became the beginning of something special. They’ve been together for almost 19 years and married for nearly 13, building a life rooted in friendship and love.
Today, they’re raising two children and a foster nephew, making their family of three kids extra special. Looking back, Jennifer shares that it’s hard to believe how quickly time has passed, from being best friends, to partners, to growing a beautiful family together. A journey they wouldn’t change for anything.
#FarmingtonSweethearts #TheKnightWay
🖤💛 Farmington Sweethearts: David & Jessica Long ('05 & '07) 💛🖤
David and Jessica’s love story began through mutual friends in an after-school video game club, where shared interests quickly turned into something more. They’ve been together for 20 years, married for 18, and are now raising three children together.
Their favorite high school memories are the quiet, meaningful moments, having classes together, and stealing a few minutes to see each other in passing while they were still crushing on one another. Sometimes, it’s those small moments that mean the most.
#FarmingtonSweethearts #TheKnightWay
David and Jessica’s love story began through mutual friends in an after-school video game club, where shared interests quickly turned into something more. They’ve been together for 20 years, married for 18, and are now raising three children together.
Their favorite high school memories are the quiet, meaningful moments, having classes together, and stealing a few minutes to see each other in passing while they were still crushing on one another. Sometimes, it’s those small moments that mean the most.
#FarmingtonSweethearts #TheKnightWay
This week, we celebrate more than achievement. We celebrate growth.
In recognition of Gifted Education Awareness Week (February 9–13), we thank the gifted students, educators, families, grandparents, and advocates across Missouri who work together to nurture potential and support lifelong learning.
We are especially grateful for Mrs. Suzanne Ross, whose dedication and care make a meaningful difference for gifted learners in our district.
In recognition of Gifted Education Awareness Week (February 9–13), we thank the gifted students, educators, families, grandparents, and advocates across Missouri who work together to nurture potential and support lifelong learning.
We are especially grateful for Mrs. Suzanne Ross, whose dedication and care make a meaningful difference for gifted learners in our district.
All bus routes will return to normal as of Monday, February 9, 2026. We appreciate your patience this past week.
🖤💛 Farmington Sweethearts: Jake & Kati Moyers ('98 & '99)💛🖤
Jake and Kati’s story is one of those meant-to-be-from-the-start kind of love stories. They first met way back in 1985 at Mother Goose Daycare, then reconnected years later in 1998 during a class in Kati’s senior year. The timing was finally right.
They’ve now been together for 27 years, married for 25, and are raising two sons, ages 16 and 10. Kati’s favorite memories from their high school sweetheart days are the simple ones: late-night phone calls, flowers on date nights, hanging out with friends, and feeling like they had the whole world figured out.
Sometimes the best love stories really do come full circle.
#FarmingtonSweethearts #TheKnightWay
Jake and Kati’s story is one of those meant-to-be-from-the-start kind of love stories. They first met way back in 1985 at Mother Goose Daycare, then reconnected years later in 1998 during a class in Kati’s senior year. The timing was finally right.
They’ve now been together for 27 years, married for 25, and are raising two sons, ages 16 and 10. Kati’s favorite memories from their high school sweetheart days are the simple ones: late-night phone calls, flowers on date nights, hanging out with friends, and feeling like they had the whole world figured out.
Sometimes the best love stories really do come full circle.
#FarmingtonSweethearts #TheKnightWay
🖤💛 **Farmington Sweethearts: Jeff & Andrea Burnette ('87 & '89)** 💛🖤
Jeff and Andrea’s love story began during theater auditions at Truman Auditorium, where shared creativity quickly turned into something more. They’ve been together for 34½ years and have built a beautiful life together with bfour children, two boys and two girls.
Their favorite high school memories are full of classic sweetheart moments like sneaking off to the light booth during theater, school dances, and Prom, Andrea wearing Jeff’s class ring and letter jacket, driving to school together, and negotiating curfews.
From stage lights to lifelong love, their story is a true Farmington classic.
#FarmingtonSweethearts #TheKnightWay
🖤💛 Farmington Sweethearts: Kathryn & John (Tony) Lewis ('85 & '88) 💛🖤
Kathryn and Tony’s love story began where many high school memories are made: the cafeteria at lunch. Tony and his friends sat at the table next to Kathryn and her friends, and there was always plenty of fun, laughter, and antics. Not long after, a hayride at Possum Hollow Bridge helped turn those everyday moments into something more.
They’ve been together for 35 years and are proud parents of three Farmington graduates, Klaire ('13), Kate ('17), and Karoline ('19). Their favorite high school memory is the 1987 Sweetheart Dance, a time they describe as being crazy in love, young, and carefree.
#FarmingtonSweethearts #TheKnightWay
We’re kicking off a new season of Farmington Sweethearts with a story that started early—6th-grade early.
Brian was Jessica’s first boyfriend, winning her over with Pokémon cards. While they didn’t stay together back then, their story wasn’t finished.
They reconnected while working together at Subway in the summer of 2004, and when school started, they found themselves in the same advisory. From there, their bond only grew stronger.
Now, 17 years later, Brian and Jessica are raising three boys and cherishing what they say is their favorite part of being high school sweethearts, growing up together and loving every version of each other unconditionally. ❤️ #FarmingtonSweethearts #TheKnightWay
Brian was Jessica’s first boyfriend, winning her over with Pokémon cards. While they didn’t stay together back then, their story wasn’t finished.
They reconnected while working together at Subway in the summer of 2004, and when school started, they found themselves in the same advisory. From there, their bond only grew stronger.
Now, 17 years later, Brian and Jessica are raising three boys and cherishing what they say is their favorite part of being high school sweethearts, growing up together and loving every version of each other unconditionally. ❤️ #FarmingtonSweethearts #TheKnightWay
The superintendent search follows a clear process and established timeline.
Working with the Missouri School Boards Association (MSBA), the Board of Education is gathering community input, developing a leadership profile, reviewing applications, and conducting interviews before making a decision.
Community Survey: January 21 – February 8
The application period is January 21 – February 22, and key Board milestones are posted on the Superintendent Search page.
👉 Learn more: https://www.fsdknights.com/page/superintendent-search-2026
