Class 5 District 1 Basketball Championship - CHEER ON THE KNIGHTS!
6 pm- Farmington vs. Sikeston
$6.00 Admission

🏀🔥 District Basketball Time! 🔥🏀
Get ready, Knight Nation! It’s time to cheer on our Farmington Knights as they battle for District titles! 🏆💪
📅 BOYS vs. Hillsboro
📍 Black Knight Fieldhouse
🕠 Friday, March 7th | 5:30 PM
📅 GIRLS vs. Cape Central
📍 Cape Central High School
🕜 Saturday, March 8th | 1:30 PM
Let's pack the stands and bring the KNIGHT PRIDE! 🖤💛

Farmington R-7 Sports Facilities: More Than Just School Sports!
Our facilities don’t just serve our students—they’re also a gathering place for the entire community! This past winter alone, 72 outside groups used our facilities every week. That’s triple the usage from the fall season!
📅 Facility Usage by Outside Groups:
🍂 Fall: 23 groups per week
❄️ Winter: 72 groups per week
🌸 Spring: 61 groups per week
From club teams to youth programs, we love seeing our spaces used to help develop the next generation of athletes. Thank you for making our facilities a true community asset! Drop your team name below if you appreciate using the Farmington R-7 facilities! 🖤💛

Open To Anyone Who Lives Or Works In Farmington! Now Taking Applications!
✨🚍The 2025-2026 Black Knight Insight Community Cohort application is now open! ✨🚍
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in our schools? The 2025-2026 Black Knight Insight: Citizens in Our Schools Community Cohort is your chance to experience it firsthand!
🔍 What You’ll Do:
✅ Tour Farmington R-7 schools
✅ Learn about education, programs & decision-making
✅ Connect with educators, students, and leaders
✅ Gain valuable insight into how we build strong schools and a strong community
Be part of this unique opportunity to engage, learn, and grow with us! Spots are limited—apply online at https://t2m.io/BlackKnightInsight

Finished the day out strong. We were able to meet Senator Henderson and hear them discuss bills on the Senate floor






Class 5 District 1
Girls Basketball Tournament at Cape Central
March 6th- Farmington vs. Sikeston- 8:30 pm @ Cape Central
March 8th- Semifinals- 1 pm and 2:30 pm
March 11th- Championship- 6 pm
Go Knights!

We were just introduced on the SENATE FLOOR!






State capitol
#StudentVoice #AdvocacyDay #KnightsConnected #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity




And I’m with the vice president of the St. Francois County Mental Health Board - Whitney Shumway.
Shout Out to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for including us in today’s advocacy day, providing our meals, hotel, and swag! #afsp #StudentVoice #AdvocacyDay #KnightsConnected #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity




Checking out the Capitol before we meet with our representatives. #StudentVoice #AdvocacyDay #KnightsConnected #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity



Here we go! Running towards the capital in the wind.
#StudentVoice #AdvocacyDay #KnightsConnected #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity


snowing in jeff city

Having pre-breakfast at the hotel.
#StudentVoice #AdvocacyDay #KnightsConnected #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity


Jefferson City! Made it to the hotel✅


📢 We are pleased to announce that Mrs. Jackie Watson has been named the new principal of Truman Learning Center for the 2025-2026 school year. Mrs. Watson brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to student success, and we are excited to welcome her into this leadership role. #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity #FarmingtonStrong

📢 Student Takeover Alert! 🚨 📢
Tomorrow, four amazing students are taking over our Instagram, Facebook, and Website LiveFeed! Follow along as they head to the State Capitol for Advocacy Day, meet with legislators, and make an impact! 🏛️💬
➡️ Follow @KnightsR7 on Instagram Farmington R-7 School District on Facebook so you don’t miss it!
#StudentVoice #AdvocacyDay #KnightsConnected #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity

The Boys Basketball District Competition Begins Tomorrow! Come out and cheer on the Knights!



📢 Pre-K & Kindergarten Screenings for 2025-2026! 🎓✨
Mark your calendars! Before enrolling in Pre-K or Kindergarten at Farmington R-7, children must participate in a developmental screening. 🏫
📅 Dates:
🎒 Kindergarten – March 6
👶 3-Year-Old Screenings – March 10
🧒 4-Year-Old Screenings – April 8 & 9
📍 By appointment only! Call (573) 701-1370 to schedule.
🔎 Screenings are a fun and interactive way to check your child’s motor skills, language, and social development. Help set them up for success! 🌟
Students in our Pre-K program and local daycares will be screened during school.
#FarmingtonR7 #KnightsReady #PreK #Kindergarten #EarlyLearning


🌟 Recognizing Our School Social Workers! 🌟
This week, we celebrate the incredible impact of our Farmington R-7 School Social Workers—Amy Greif, Marsha Petty, Julie Downs, Penny Robinson, and Torrie Wisdom! 💛🖤
These dedicated professionals play a vital role in supporting our students and families, ensuring they have the resources and care they need to thrive. Whether they’re offering guidance, connecting families with support services, or advocating for student success, their work makes a difference daily.
Join us in thanking them for their compassion, dedication, and commitment to the well-being of our school community! 👏 #SSWWeek2025 #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity

Mark your calendar for this Thursday, March 6, 2025! #FarmingtonStrong

