🏆🏐 Huge shoutout to the Black Knight Volleyball team for their dominating win against the West Plains Zizzers on Tuesday! They are now District Champions! 👑 Get ready to cheer them on as they take on the St. Pius Lancers in the State Quarterfinals this Saturday, November 2nd, at St. Pius High School in Festus. Game time is 3:00 pm. Tickets are available online only: https://www.mshsaa.org/Tickets.aspx Here's how to grab yours: Click on the Volleyball Link Select Class 4 Find the St. Pius vs. Farmington Game Let's go Knights! #GoKnights 📣🔥

Families, our Parents As Teachers program invites you to join them at the November Stay, Play, and Learn sessions! What is Stay, Play & Learn? *An opportunity for your child to interact with other children. *Each session includes an organized activity, book read-aloud, and playground time! #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity

Recess Round-Up Coming From Jefferson Elementary! Check out the daily commitments shared by several of the students! https://youtu.be/33PwGnYESYc?si=pweODCsQr7QpgZO1 #WellnessWednesday #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity #consciencediscipline

This #WellnessWednesday, we want to remind you of the updated and simplified guidelines from the CDC regarding respiratory viruses.

🎃👻 No tricks, just treats! 🎃👻 Students get the day off on November 1st while our amazing staff participates in professional development! 🍂📚 Enjoy the extra time; we'll see everyone back on November 4th! #NoSchool #PDDay #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity

Good luck to the Black Knight Volleyball program! Pack the stands as they play West Plains for the District Championship tonight at 6:00 pm in the Black Knight Fieldhouse. Admission is $6.00 #GoKnights!

🌟 2024 Kickin' it for Autism event 🌟 On Saturday, November 2, from 10:30 AM to 12 PM at Farmington High School, meet two stars from the St. Louis City Soccer Club, Celio Pompeu, and Tomas Totland for autographs, photos, and a great cause. Attendees may bring their items from home. If you have a large group, we will limit it to 3 items, but each signature costs $20. Enjoy raffles, music, concessions, ice cream, a kids' zone, and giveaways – all while supporting local autism services and programs, including the ABA Center for Children, Head Start, and Hope 4 Autism. Special thanks to First State Community Bank and Degel Truck for sponsoring this event and helping make a difference in our community! ⚽💙 #KickinItForAutism #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity

Mark your calendar and support this local event that benefits our local food pantries! Pro-Tip: Get there early! ⏰

Don't forget that FHS is offering two fun events to our younger students! Ages 12 and up can attend the "Knight of Terror" on October 27th, and all ages are welcome at the annual FHS Trunk or Treat on October 29th. #CommunityConnectedness #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity

During Parent-Teacher Conferences at Lincoln Intermediate, parents had a unique opportunity to explore the Hidden in Plain View trailer, brought to us by the Rotary Club of St. Francois County. This interactive experience provided a realistic look at a teenager's bedroom, highlighting positive influences like family, music, and sports while also raising awareness about potential risk factors such as vapes, alcohol, and marijuana. We are grateful to the Rotary Club for offering this valuable resource free of charge and helping our families stay informed and proactive. #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity #ParentInvolvement #SafeandHealthySchools #CommunityConnectedness

🙌🏻We had a fantastic turnout at last night's Parent-Teacher Conferences and are excited to meet even more of you today! These conferences provide a valuable opportunity for in-person, two-way communication with your student's teachers and administrators. Reminder: Today is a half-day for students, and there will be no school on Thursday or Friday. #CommunityConnectedness #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity

K-8 Winter Baseball Camp. Sign up now! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAf7a8oZs1SbR3qskc-MYGyIkUPwNcpcW8EFWpWdScA4taDA/viewform

FHS Intro to Engineering Design students created innovative games with a launch feature, and today, the little ones at Little Learners Farmington served as excited product testers. It was a fun-filled day with learning, laughter, and prizes for everyone involved! #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity #CommunityConnectedness

School is so much better with you here! Everyone misses school sometimes, but regular attendance should be the goal. Being in school every day allows a student to: * Be a part of a community *Learn and grow with friends *Build connections with teachers and other trusted adults

We’re proud to have hosted the most recent SEMO EdTech Consortium meeting here at Farmington R-7! 🎉 For over a decade; this group has connected local districts to collaborate on key topics in educational technology. This time, we focused on digital citizenship, messaging systems, data privacy, AI integration, and more. 💻👩‍🏫 With 19 schools in attendance, it’s a powerful reminder of the importance of working together to support student success through technology. Thank you to Rachel Armstrong and Cory Smith for leading the charge here at Farmington! #SEMOEdTech #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity #FutureFocused #EdTechInnovation #DigitalCitizenship

At the October 15th Board of Education meeting, Farmington High School celebrated several achievements! Heartland Hero: Ms. Charleen Bullock was honored for her role in raising over $25,000 for the American Heart Association over the past 11 years. Teacher of the Year: Ms. Peggy Harris was recognized for her dedication to bridging academic and real-world experiences for students. UniTec Student of the Month: Senior Nolan Kennon, a Graphic Design student, was recognized for his exceptional work. Student Voice & Participation: FHS students shared updates on the new RSVP program. Watch the full meeting here: https://youtube.com/live/MUpJCkCfHjA

🌱🌼 Thank You, Twenty-Five Gardeners! 🌼🌱 We are incredibly grateful to the Twenty-Five Gardeners garden club for awarding Amanda Kuhlman from Dayse Baker Learning Center a $500 grant! This generous support will help Amanda continue the important work in the school’s Community Garden, expanding opportunities for students to learn, grow, and thrive through hands-on gardening experiences. 🌿👩‍🌾 This summer, Mrs. Kuhlman’s students have embraced the benefits of gardening, from learning about healthy eating and environmental stewardship to discovering how growing their food can improve their [physical and mental health. Thanks to the Twenty-Five Gardeners' donation, they will soon see even more growth—both in the garden and their personal development. Here's to nurturing future gardeners and lifelong skills! 🌻💚 #CommunityGarden #GrowingTogether #DayseBakerLearningCenter #ThankYou #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity

District-Wide Test of Remind Messaging System Tuesday, October 22nd at 8:00 am. If you are a parent/guardian of a student and you do not receive the message, please fill out the attached form: https://forms.gle/pdESPPTuf5TXeeC29

A huge THANK YOU to the Lowe's Heroes and their amazing team for helping Roosevelt Elementary bring a vision to life! Thanks to the Lowe's Hero Project grant, we are transforming our library makerspace into an outdoor classroom with native beds and sensory gardens. This new space will provide endless hands-on learning opportunities for our students to explore nature and connect with their curriculum in meaningful ways. 🌱🌻 A special shoutout to Mrs. Counts, a 2nd-grade teacher at Roosevelt, for her dedication to securing this grant and leading the charge for our students. We can't wait to see how this project grows and impacts our school community! #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity #OutdoorLearning #HandsOnEducation

💡 Did you know that 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. has a disability? Disability Awareness Month is an opportunity to educate ourselves and empower others through understanding and acceptance. Let's continue to build a school environment where EVERY student can thrive, regardless of their abilities. 💪 Together, we can advocate for change and inclusion! #DisabilityAwarenessMonth #AdvocateForAll #StrongerTogether #Inclusion #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity