The Board of Education met last night at Truman Learning Center. This month, Roosevelt Elementary presented student voices, their Feature Teacher, and Heartland Hero. Several fall sports from the high school were recognized as well. The board heard from building leaders and the Assessment Coordinator, Mrs. Amanda Sheets, regarding the District's state testing data. View the full video of the meeting via this link courtesy of BKTV Studios: https://youtube.com/live/jHr_nAKGj8s

The annual Thanksgiving lunch will be served this Thursday, November 21, 2024, in the FSD cafeterias. Thank you, FSD Food Service, for always going the extra mile for our students this day and every day! #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity #Thanksgiving

🎓✨FSD School Counselors Host Fall Advisory Council✨🎓 Our fall advisory council meeting was very productive. Some of the key topics discussed were student attendance and discipline referrals. Thank you to Dr. Shari Sevier, Dr. Ashley Krause, parents, staff, and community members for supporting our counseling program. 🙌 Advisory Councils, guided by the ASCA National Model, help shape impactful school counseling programs by: ✅ Reviewing data and giving feedback ✅ Highlighting student and community needs ✅ Suggesting programs and advocating for resources ✅ Volunteering to support student success Thank you to all involved for helping us build a school counseling program that supports every student! #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity

The Black Knight Insight Program offers community members a chance to spend several days throughout the semester inside our schools, gaining an in-depth understanding of the Farmington School District's internal workings. Participants went behind the scenes this month with our technology, safety, food service, maintenance, custodial, and transportation departments. We are thankful for each person involved in this important project!

Don't miss our next PAT Stay, Play, and Learn on November 22nd! Free play date opportunities for families with children ages infant to 5 years! Hosted by Farmington Parents As Teachers at Truman Learning Center. Call for more information at (573) 701-1300 ext. 2913

Good luck to the Knights tomorrow in the Boys Soccer State Quarterfinal at Vianney! A reminder that no outside containers or beverages will be allowed. Go Knights!

Thank you, Meadow Heights Church and Black Knight Automotive, For Your Recent Donations! 🌟 Help Us Make a Difference This Holiday Season! 🌟 During the holiday breaks, many students in our community face food insecurity. CTA Cares serves 250 Farmington students weekly by providing essential meals through the CTA Cares Backpack Program. Every weekend, each child receives breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks for two days—all for just $8.10 per child. 🫶 Our Dayse Baker students and staff work hard to organize and pack the food as part of a meaningful service-learning project. CTA Cares funds this program through donations directly impacting our students' lives. Hosting a food drive? Consider donating to CTA Cares! Here’s what’s most needed: Macaroni and cheese Peanut butter Ramen Vienna sausages Cereal Individual pasta cans or containers Soup Snacks (granola bars, PB crackers, cheese crackers) Poptarts Oatmeal packets Individually packaged fruit cups 💛 Together, we can ensure every student can access meals over the holidays. Thank you for your generosity, Farmington! #CTACares #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity

"Knight" Out For Parents - Permission slip is required. For more information contact Mrs. Allen aallen@farmington.k12.mo.us or Mrs. Chilton achilton@farmington.k12.mo.us.

Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸 Farmington R-7 Schools would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the brave men and women who have served our country. Your courage and sacrifice inspire us all. We are proud to honor our veterans today and every day. Thank you for your service! #VeteransDay #ThankYouForYourService #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity

St. Francois County Youth Coalition - SFC SADD Chapter Parent Meeting November 13

🌙✨ Join us for a magical evening in the world of Shakespeare! ✨🌙 The Farmington High School Theatre Guild is proud to present A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a timeless comedy by William Shakespeare filled with love, mischief, and enchantment. Don't miss this fantastic performance brought to life by our talented students! 🗓️ Show Dates: November 21-24 🕖 Time: 7:00 PM 📍 Location: Truman Auditorium 🎟️ Tickets: $8 each Secure your seats early! Purchase tickets online here: farmingtonsdmo.sites.thrillshare.com/o/a/page/ticketing Come support our Theatre Guild and enjoy an unforgettable evening with us. See you there! 🎭 #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity

🎉 Happy Parents as Teachers Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the amazing work of our Farmington R-7 Parents as Teachers (PAT) program! 🏫💚 From guiding parents in those precious early years to supporting child development, our PAT team is there every step of the way, empowering families and helping children thrive. 🌱👶 Thank you to our dedicated PAT educators who partner with parents and caregivers to build strong foundations for a lifetime of learning and growth! 🫶✨ #PATDay #ParentsAsTeachers #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity #StrongStart

Good luck AJ, Axtin, Kate, Madi and Hannah at the State Cross Country Meet! Go Knights!

🎉Dr. Ashley Krause Recognized by the Missouri School Counselor Association🎉 We’re incredibly lucky at Farmington School District to have the amazing Dr. Ashley Krause supporting our staff and students! 🌟 Dr. Krause is a recognized leader across the state, dedicated to advancing wellness and wraparound services for students. From presenting at conferences to serving on advocacy boards, her commitment makes a lasting impact here and beyond. This recent honor is so well-deserved! 👏 Please help us congratulate her on this achievement! 🖤💛

HUGE congrats to the Farmington High School boys soccer team on their District Championship win over Cape Notre Dame! On to the State Quarterfinals vs. Vianney on 11/16! Let's go Knights! ⚽🏆

We have two more substitute trainings available this semester. Call Susan Laut for more information or sign up here: https://www.fsdknights.com/o/fsd/page/upcoming-substitute-trainings

⚽️ District Championship Alert! ⚽️ Come cheer on our Farmington Knights Boys Soccer Team as they battle for the District Championship! Let’s pack the stands and show our Knight pride as they take on Cape Notre Dame! 📅 Date: Thursday, November 7th 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Haile Memorial Stadium on Richardson Field 💵 $6.00 per person Bring your energy, wear your black and gold, and let’s pack the stands for our Knights! The game will be streamed on MSHSAA TV at https://www.mshsaa.tv/?B=1538609 #GoKnights

It's Election Day! Don't forget to vote!

Transportation Update 11/4/24 - This information has been sent to all families via Remind. Due to flooding, the following bus routes will experience delays this evening: 3, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 29, 41, 45, 46, and 47. Please see the attached document for information about the new pickup locations for the buses affected. If we cannot reach your drop-off location or if you are unable to meet us at the designated spots, students will be taken to Roosevelt Elementary, where they will have a safe place to wait until we are able to get students home safely. If you have any questions please call our Transportation Office at (573) 701-1300 ext. 2914. Thank you for your patience and understanding. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UVMKLY3W8sXRyhN2ljB6zVhGw2lvUZXk2HXGFERZgRU/edit?usp=sharing

FSD Transportation Update - Due to road closures, please expect significant transportation delays this afternoon. Nineteen FSD bus routes are currently affected, and we will follow up with specific bus numbers within the hour. If you can pick up your student safely and would like to do so, please contact their school.