Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
🎉 Honoring the Retirement of Brian Rigdon 🎉
After 25 years in education and 19 years with Farmington School District, Mr. Rigdon is saying farewell. As a Special Services Teacher, Brian worked across Lincoln Intermediate, Middle School, and the Alternative School—always with the goal of supporting students in their unique learning journeys.
Known for his caring approach, sense of humor, and belief in second chances, he created classrooms where students could grow, make mistakes, and feel safe doing so. His presence has impacted not only students but also future teachers and families who now call FSD home.
Brian, thank you for your patience, wisdom, and unwavering belief in every learner. Your legacy will carry on in the lives you’ve touched.
💛 Once a Knight, always a Knight!
🎉 Celebrating the Retirement of Kim Berry🎉
After 31 years in education and 13 years with the Farmington School District, Principal Kim Berry is retiring from Truman Learning Center. Kim’s career has been a beautiful example of leadership, heart, and commitment to early childhood education. From her first day, her focus has always been on what’s best for kids—building strong foundations, empowering teachers, and partnering with families.
Her work helped shape Truman into a place where students feel loved, staff feel supported, and every child is set up for success. Thank you, Kim, for pouring your heart into this district. You’ve made a lasting difference.
💛 Once a Knight, always a Knight!
By a bucket hat for the summer and support the Black Knight Football Program! You can purchase online at https://farmingtonmo.infinitecampus.org/campus/store/farmington/school-store/3/products
Happy National Speech-Language Pathologist Appreciation Day!
Today, we celebrate the incredible speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in the Farmington R-7 School District who help our students find their voices—literally and figuratively. Whether they support speech development, language skills, or communication confidence, our SLPs make a lasting impact every single day.
Thank you for your patience, passion, and powerful work. You help students connect, express themselves, and thrive. We are so grateful for all that you do!
#SLP #WSCC #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity
Athletics/Activities Update For May 16, 2025
We’re excited to offer a unique learning experience for our 4th graders!
Students from Mrs. Baker’s Advanced Fitness Class at the high school are partnering with elementary classrooms to lead fun, engaging lessons on important health and wellness topics like:
🦷 Oral Hygiene
🍎 Healthy Snacks
💪 Exercise
💤 Sleep
☀️ Choosing Outdoor Activities Over Screen Time
🍳The Importance of Breakfast
So far, our high schoolers have done a fantastic job teaching and connecting with students, and they’re just getting started! As this awesome student-led initiative continues, more classrooms at Jefferson and Roosevelt will be visited next week. 🙌🖤💛 #SafeandHealthySchools #WSCC #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity
$10 Sports Physicals available next week in the Black Knight Fieldhouse. Cash Only. Questions? Please call our Athletic Office at (573) 701-1310
🎨📚 Calling all creative kids and curious tweens! There’s something for everyone this May and June at the Farmington Public Library:
🧸 Kids Crafternoon: Wooden Figurines
📅 Tuesday, June 10th @ 4PM
🎨 Build your own wooden character masterpiece! Sign up at the front desk.
📍 Pre-K to 5th
🌈 Kids Take & Make: Cloud Ornament
📅 Wednesday, May 21st
☁️ Grab a kit and craft your own sparkly cloud friend at home!
📍 Pre-K to 5th
🧭 Tween Take & Make: Paracord Bracelet
📅 Pickup starts Wednesday, May 28th
🪢 A fun and functional DIY kit for ages 9–11! Library card required.
📦 Tween Book Box
📅 Sign-ups began April 23rd
📚 Get 1–2 books picked just for you, themed treats, activities & more!
📍 Ages 9–11
Questions? Contact:
📧 alee@farmington-mo.gov
📞 573-756-5779
There are so many fantastic free opportunities at our local Farmington Public Library!
We are excited to celebrate the Class of 2025 next Sunday, May 18th! If you are unable to make it to the ceremony, you can live stream it on BKTV Studio's YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/live/KBKxssYGZ8E
🎓✨ Last week, we celebrated student achievement at the annual Farmington Educational Foundation Scholarship Breakfast!
Each year, the Foundation supports the future of our Black Knight scholars by awarding scholarships made possible through the generosity of donors who believe in the power of education. Their mission? To enhance learning opportunities by funding projects and scholarships beyond the traditional classroom.
We are so grateful for the Foundation's continued support and our community partners. 💛🖤 To learn more or get involved, visit:
👉 www.farmingtoneducationalfoundation.org
Increased screen time during the summer can impact student health, well-being, and safety, especially with greater exposure to harmful content or online strangers. Help your family stay safe and balanced with Parent ProTech’s free Summer Screen Time series: https://parentprotech.com/en/65/farmingtonr7schooldistrict/167/summer-is-here-and-so-is-increased-screen-time-how-can-i-help-my-child.
Parent ProTech is a service that the Farmington R-7 School District provides to all families. Sign up for your free account today!
#StrongSchools #StrongCommunity
🧠💚 Mental Health Matters!
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, students from Farmington High School’s Youth Mental Health Coalition and Dayse Baker’s PACE program participated in Mental Health First Aid training.
This valuable training, led by Whitney Shumway and Brandon Tucker with the St. Francois County Community Partnership, gave students the tools to recognize and respond to mental health challenges in themselves and others.
We’re proud of these young leaders for stepping up to support mental wellness in our schools and beyond. 💛🖤
#MentalHealthAwareness #FSDKnights #YouthLeadership #StrongerTogether #CommunityPartnerships #WSCC
Farmington High School's FBLA is proud to congratulate siblings Cianna and Evan Clowdus,, who recently qualified for the FBLA National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, CA. Cianna will compete in Accounting II, and Evan will compete in Introduction to Business Communication.
FHS Boosters Need Your Help! Join our team for the 25-26 School Year! Learn more by contacting Beth Glore at bethglore@gmail.com
🏃♂️ Calling all future track stars! 🏃♀️
The Little Knights Clinic is back! Hosted by Farmington Track & Field, this fun and active week is perfect for incoming Kindergarten–6th grade students. Students will learn the basics of track and field with three days of skill-building and a mini track meet on day four!
📅 June 16–19 | 🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Farmington High School Track
🎽 Includes T-shirt + Track Tag with early registration!
💸 Early Bird Price: $45
🚨 Same-day sign-up: $55 (no shirt included)
📲 Register now: https://form.jotform.com/230885826662164
Questions? Call 573-747-7625 or email awhitener@farmington.k12.mo.us
Let’s run into summer the Knight way! 🏅
👩⚕️💛 Happy National School Nurse Day! 💛👨⚕️
Today, we celebrate the heart of student health in our schools—our amazing school nurses! From managing daily health needs to providing critical care in emergencies, they are essential partners in supporting the Whole Child.
At Farmington R-7, we know that learning doesn’t happen without wellness. That’s why our school nurses play a vital role in the WSCC model, working hand-in-hand with families, staff, and community partners to ensure every student is healthy, safe, supported, and ready to learn.
👏 Join us in thanking our school nurses for their compassion, expertise, and dedication to keeping our #KnightsStrong! 🖤💛 #WSCC #SND2025 #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity
Don't miss the adventures awaiting students in our upcoming Summer Learning Academy! This year, we have fun field trips, amazing attendance prizes, and creative class options for students. Sign up today! https://t2m.io/SummerLearning
🎉 Big ideas. Real-world experience. Future entrepreneurs.
Last week, our INCubatoredu students wrapped up an incredible journey with their Final Pitch Night—think Shark Tank, Farmington-style! 🦈💡
After months of hard work, collaboration, and bold thinking, each team took the stage to pitch their startup to a panel of community judges. We’re so proud of every team that stepped up and gave it their all!
👏 Special congratulations to EcoPaws, our winning team, who earned $2,000 to take their sustainable pet product business to the next level!
Huge thanks to all the mentors, judges, and community partners who made this experience unforgettable—and to Mrs. Erica DeMent, the rockstar behind it all. 🙌
