Farmington R-7 School District
#TheKnightWay
Don't forget about our McFundraiser this week for the CTA Cares Backpack Program! Thursday, March 19th, from 4 pm - 8 pm at either Farmington location!
Don't forget that our next Board of Education meeting is on Tuesday, March 17th, at the Black Knight Fieldhouse. The meeting begins at 5:00 pm. We hope to see you there!
🌴 4 Days Until Wellness Day
Only four days until we ride the wellness wave.
After the morning campus activities, staff will head to Farmington High School for breakout sessions designed to strengthen mind, body, and professional well-being.
Sessions range from practical wellness strategies to creative outlets and movement sessions. For example, staff can learn time-saving technology strategies, stress-relief techniques, fitness activities, and mental wellness practices that support long-term health.
It’s about learning something new, connecting with colleagues, and taking time to invest in yourself.
Because strong schools start with healthy, supported educators. #WSCC #TheKnightWay
Every child’s development journey is different, and Parents as Teachers meets families where they are.
PAT supports families with:
✔ Individualized guidance
✔ Developmental and health screenings
✔ Community connections and resources
📅 Next Stay, Play & Learn: March 27 (You must be enrolled in the FSD PAT Program)
📞 (573) 701-1300 ext. 2913
🔗 https://t2m.io/FSDPAT
The storm shelter at Truman Learning Center is open to anyone who needs shelter at this time.
The countdown is on. In just five days, we’ll kick off the 10th Annual Farmington R-7 Wellness Celebration.
The day begins on your campus with team-based activities designed to build connection and momentum, then the wave rolls into Farmington High School, where nearly 50 vendors and health screeners will be ready to support your wellness journey.
From physical health to mental clarity to financial planning, this day is about equipping our staff with tools that help us stay strong for the students we serve.
Grab your board. We’re getting ready to Hang Ten together. 🌊#WSCC #TheKnightWay
The first-ever Farmington District Art Show is next week! 🎨
Join us on Wednesday from 3:30-5:30 and on Thursday from 3:30–7:00 PM for a K–12 exhibit of student artwork from across the district.
The art teachers clearly had a little too much fun taking this photo… but when you spend your days surrounded by creativity, it tends to rub off!
If you are attending High School conferences, take a short walk over to the Field House and stop by the upper mezzanine to see the show.
We are excited to share the incredible talent of our students from across the district.
See you there! 🎨
Join us on Wednesday from 3:30-5:30 and on Thursday from 3:30–7:00 PM for a K–12 exhibit of student artwork from across the district.
The art teachers clearly had a little too much fun taking this photo… but when you spend your days surrounded by creativity, it tends to rub off!
If you are attending High School conferences, take a short walk over to the Field House and stop by the upper mezzanine to see the show.
We are excited to share the incredible talent of our students from across the district.
See you there! 🎨
Have you updated your online registration for the 2026-2027 school year? It's time! We ask that all families update their students' information each year. Students must have an updated online registration in order to sign up for summer school. If you have any questions, please contact our offices or visit our enrollment page at www.fsdknights.com.
Farmington R-7 School District is pleased to announce that Dr. Jeri Kay Hardy has been selected as the district’s next Superintendent of Schools. She will begin her role on July 1, 2026.
Dr. Hardy brings 24 years of experience in education and a strong background in leadership, instruction, and student success. She most recently served as Superintendent of the Gasconade County R-II School District.
We look forward to welcoming Dr. Hardy to the Farmington community and continuing the strong work happening across our district.
🔗 Read the full press release in the "News" section of our website. www.fsdknights.com
Dr. Hardy brings 24 years of experience in education and a strong background in leadership, instruction, and student success. She most recently served as Superintendent of the Gasconade County R-II School District.
We look forward to welcoming Dr. Hardy to the Farmington community and continuing the strong work happening across our district.
🔗 Read the full press release in the "News" section of our website. www.fsdknights.com
School reserves are funds set aside to cover shortfalls and unexpected costs.
They are not designed to fund ongoing expenses year after year.
Over the past three years, the district has reduced spending by approximately $2.1 million through attrition and responsible budget adjustments.
Those decisions allowed us to adjust pay scales, implement Career Ladder, launch Discovery Schools, improve facilities, and add key student programs.
The graphs show two paths:
• Continued reserve decline if nothing changes
• Stabilized reserves with continued fiscal discipline and long-term planning
Understanding how reserves work helps explain why districts look at long-term financial planning tools.
Learn more: www.fsdknights.com
They are not designed to fund ongoing expenses year after year.
Over the past three years, the district has reduced spending by approximately $2.1 million through attrition and responsible budget adjustments.
Those decisions allowed us to adjust pay scales, implement Career Ladder, launch Discovery Schools, improve facilities, and add key student programs.
The graphs show two paths:
• Continued reserve decline if nothing changes
• Stabilized reserves with continued fiscal discipline and long-term planning
Understanding how reserves work helps explain why districts look at long-term financial planning tools.
Learn more: www.fsdknights.com
Please note that the March Board of Education meeting location has changed to the Black Knight Fieldhouse. We hope to see you there!
Community members are invited to attend the Meet the Candidates Night.
This event provides an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates running for the Farmington R-7 Board of Education and learn more about their perspectives.
🗓 March 19th
🕖 7:00 pm
📍 Long Memorial Hall
The district’s role is to provide a neutral space for information and community engagement. We encourage residents to attend and stay informed.
We are excited to welcome Greg Tadych as the next Director of Communications for Farmington R-7, beginning May 18, 2026.
Greg brings nearly three decades of experience in broadcasting and athletic communications, along with deep ties to the Farmington community. Many in the region already know his voice from high school and college sports coverage across Missouri.
He looks forward to building strong relationships, highlighting student success across all buildings, and continuing clear, transparent communication with our families and community.
Please join us in welcoming Greg back to Farmington.
Greg brings nearly three decades of experience in broadcasting and athletic communications, along with deep ties to the Farmington community. Many in the region already know his voice from high school and college sports coverage across Missouri.
He looks forward to building strong relationships, highlighting student success across all buildings, and continuing clear, transparent communication with our families and community.
Please join us in welcoming Greg back to Farmington.
Today, we celebrate the people who keep our schools running behind the scenes, our maintenance team.
From early mornings to late afternoons, they make sure our buildings are clean, safe, warm, cool, and ready for students and staff every day. When something breaks, they fix it. When the weather causes problems, they respond. When an event is happening, they help make it possible.
Many of the things they do go unnoticed, but they are essential to the daily life of our schools.
Thank you to our Farmington R-7 maintenance employees for the pride you take in your work and the care you show for our buildings and our community. We appreciate everything you do to keep our schools running smoothly.
#TheKnightWay #
From early mornings to late afternoons, they make sure our buildings are clean, safe, warm, cool, and ready for students and staff every day. When something breaks, they fix it. When the weather causes problems, they respond. When an event is happening, they help make it possible.
Many of the things they do go unnoticed, but they are essential to the daily life of our schools.
Thank you to our Farmington R-7 maintenance employees for the pride you take in your work and the care you show for our buildings and our community. We appreciate everything you do to keep our schools running smoothly.
#TheKnightWay #
All buses will run the regularly scheduled routes this afternoon.
Due to the heavy overnight rain, some areas in our district are experiencing significant flooding this morning. As a result, some school bus routes may not be able to operate normally.
If you live in an area that typically experiences flooding, we encourage you to transport your child to school this morning if it is safe for you to do so, as buses may not be able to safely reach those locations.
Our transportation team will continue monitoring road conditions as daylight approaches and the rain tapers off. We will evaluate routes throughout the day and will implement our flood plan for afternoon routes if needed.
The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through the changing road conditions this morning.
Updates will be shared if additional changes are necessary.
If you live in an area that typically experiences flooding, we encourage you to transport your child to school this morning if it is safe for you to do so, as buses may not be able to safely reach those locations.
Our transportation team will continue monitoring road conditions as daylight approaches and the rain tapers off. We will evaluate routes throughout the day and will implement our flood plan for afternoon routes if needed.
The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through the changing road conditions this morning.
Updates will be shared if additional changes are necessary.
The school tax levy has two main components:
Debt Service – pays debt from past construction
Operating – supports daily school operations
Together, they equal the total tax rate.
Proposition Transfer would adjust the balance between these two funds, while keeping the total rate unchanged.
Learn more on the district website. www.fsdknights.com
The Latest Issue of “From the FSD” Is Now Available!
Our March edition is packed with important updates, celebrations, and district news that impact our families and community. Take a few minutes to stay informed and connected. Access the newsletter via this link: https://app.smore.com/n/bhy03
🌱 Spring into play with Stay, Play & Learn! (You must be enrolled in the FSD PAT Program)
A perfect opportunity for young children to learn through hands-on play and social interaction.
📅 March 6 & March 27
👶 Infant–5 years
📍 Truman Learning Center
Free. Fun. Family-friendly.
📞 (573) 701-1300 ext. 2913
🔗 https://t2m.io/FSDPAT
This past weekend, FHS Wrestler Aiden Hahn made history on the mat. Aiden secured Farmington High School’s 34th individual state wrestling championship! This is a massive milestone for the FHS Wrestling program:
Aiden is now Farmington's first-ever Class 4 (large school) State Champion.
He is also Farmington’s first 2x State Champion since 2011.
Please help us congratulate Aiden for his incredible hard work and for representing FHS at the highest level.
Way to go, Aiden!
