🌸 Floral Design: Creativity in Bloom 🌸
Offered through the Agriculture Department, the Floral Design course at Farmington High School teaches students the art and principles of floral arrangement. Under the guidance of Tracy Stroud, students gain hands-on experience creating beautiful designs while learning about color theory, balance, and composition.
Beyond the classroom, these students use their skills to give back to the community by designing corsages and boutonnieres for Night to Shine, an event celebrating individuals with special needs.
🌿 This course blends creativity, technical skills, and service learning—preparing students for future careers in floral design, event planning, and agriculture!
📌 #FarmingtonStrong #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity
🔒 Cybersecurity: Exploring Careers & Defending Data 🔒
In Cybersecurity, taught by Sarah Springstead, students explore the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity while learning how to protect personal and organizational data. Through hands-on activities, students investigate cyber threats, analyze malware, and practice defensive security strategies.
📸 Students research cybersecurity careers, from ethical hacking to digital forensics and network security. Understanding the evolving job market helps students see real-world applications of their skills.
📚 College Credit Opportunity: Students can earn 3 college credits through Missouri S&T by meeting eligibility requirements.
Today, we celebrate Presidents Day, a time to reflect on the leaders who have shaped our nation and the values of leadership, service, and commitment to a brighter future. At Farmington R-7, we strive to instill these same qualities in our students—preparing them to lead, serve, and make a difference in their communities.
Enjoy the day, Knights! 🖤💛 #PresidentsDay #KnightsLead #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity
🚚 CTE Spotlight: Marketing in Action 🚚
In Mr. Andrew Canter’s Marketing I class, students tested their skills with a Food Truck Final Project. This hands-on assignment challenged them to apply key marketing concepts by:
✅ Developing a unique food truck business idea
✅ Creating a marketing plan
✅ Designing logos, advertisements, and merchandise
Students even brought their ideas to life with 3D models, printed t-shirts, and creative branding strategies! Career & Technical Education (CTE) courses like this provide real-world experiences that prepare students for the future.
📌 #FarmingtonStrong #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity
Due to the predicted inclement weather for Tuesday, February 18, 2025, the Farmington School District Board of Education Meeting has been rescheduled for February 25, 2025. 5 pm Truman Auditorium. The agenda is available on our website. www.fsdknights.com
Congratulations to the Varsity Boys Basketball team and coaches! Around 10 pm Saturday, they won the MAAA Conference Tournament held at MAC. Way to go, Knights!
🎨 Dual Credit & College Prep: Art History in Action 🎨
At Farmington High School, students can earn college credit through various dual credit courses, including Art History, taught by Mr. Michael Lamb.
Each year, students in this course visit the St. Louis Art Museum, where they experience world-renowned masterpieces firsthand. This year’s visit included a stop at the Apotheosis of St. Louis, a historic statue presented to the city in 1906.
Field experiences like this help students connect classroom learning with real-world applications, deepening their understanding of art, culture, and history.
📚 Dual credit courses allow students to explore subjects at a deeper level while getting a head start on college coursework.
📌#StrongSchools #StrongCommunity #FarmingtonStrong
🛡️ Safety is Key
In this video, Dr. Kyle Gibbs discusses why adding storm shelters is a priority for the bond issue. With only three campuses currently equipped with shelters (Washington-Franklin students go to Truman), these additions will protect students and staff during severe weather.
💡 Learn more: https://youtu.be/0OVMSrprNrw
💡 People and Programs
Farmington R-7 provides many academic and career-focused opportunities to help students prepare for their futures. From Career & Technical Education (CTE) courses to dual credit classes, extracurricular programs, and real-world learning experiences, these programs support student success.
The "People and Programs" series will highlight the educators, courses, and experiences that help students grow and learn. Prop S is part of the district’s long-term plan to maintain and enhance these opportunities.
📢 Stay tuned as we feature programs contributing to student learning and growth and the people behind them!
📌 #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity #FarmingtonStrong
👮♂️💙 Happy National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! 💙👮♂️
Today, we recognize and celebrate our incredible School Resource Officers—Officer Helton, Officer Vandiver, and Sgt. Weekley—for their dedication to keeping our schools safe, building positive relationships with students, and serving as mentors and role models.
We also can’t forget Frida, our therapy dog, who brings comfort and smiles to students and staff every day! 🐶💛
Thank you for all you do to support our students, staff, and community. We appreciate you! 🖤💛 #SROAppreciationDay #ThankYouSROs #KnightsSafe #OurFriendFrida
🖤💛 Farmington Sweethearts: Lillie Prier & Heath Ritchie ('23) 💛🖤
Lillie and Heath’s love story began at Farmington High School when Lillie was a sophomore and Heath was a freshman. 💕 They’ve been together for 5 years and 5 months, making countless memories along the way. Their favorite part of being high school sweethearts? Getting to go to all the school dances together! 💃🕺🩷 #FarmingtonSweethearts #KnightsForever
🖤💛 Farmington Sweethearts: Alyssa & Dylan Tucker ('15 & '16) 💛🖤
Alyssa and Dylan’s love story began in gym class at Farmington High School, when Alyssa was a sophomore and Dylan was a freshman. Their first encounter? A game of truth or dare, where Alyssa was dared to put her arm around someone—who just happened to be one of Dylan’s best friends at the time! 😂 Fate had other plans, and now they’ve been together for 10 years, married for 3 months, and are excited to start a family soon! 💕 #FarmingtonSweethearts #KnightsForever
🖤💛 Farmington Sweethearts: Keith & Tika Moon ('95 & '98) 💛🖤
Keith and Tika’s love story began on the school bus, a fitting start for a couple whose journey has remained deeply connected to Farmington R-7. 🚌💛 They’ve been together since 1995, married for 29 years, and built a beautiful life together, raising five children and welcoming three grandchildren! Keith, who was the Farmington School District’s head bus mechanic for 18 years, now serves as the facilities manager, while Tika leads Human Resources for the district. What are their favorite high school memories? The excitement of seeing each other in the hallways and passing handwritten notes. 💌💕 #FarmingtonSweethearts #KnightsForever
🖤💛 Farmington Sweethearts: Greg & Sara Chilton ('09) 💛🖤
Greg and Sara’s love story began way back in 5th grade at Lincoln Intermediate, proving that sometimes, childhood crushes turn into forever. 💕 They’ve been together for 16 years, married for 14, and now have two children. One of their most special memories? Walking at graduation together, side by side, just as they always have been. 🎓❤️ #FarmingtonSweethearts #KnightsForever
🖤💛 Farmington Sweethearts: Mattie & Wyatt ByFord ('15 & '16) 💛🖤
Mattie and Wyatt’s love story began in choir, where a trip to St. Louis brought them even closer. 🎶💕 They’ve been together for 11 years, married for 3, and now have a sweet 8-month-old daughter, Rory. What are their favorite high school memories? Experiencing both of their senior proms and walking at graduation together. 🎓❤️ #FarmingtonSweethearts #KnightsForever
🖤💛 Farmington Sweethearts: Morgan & Derrick Comnick ('06 & '07) 💛🖤
Morgan and Derrick’s love story started in choir, where their harmony extended beyond just music. 🎶 They’ve been together for 19 years, married for 13.5, and when asked about their favorite high school memory, their answer was simple: Everything. 😊 From high school sweethearts to lifelong partners, their journey is one filled with love, laughter, and endless memories. ❤️ #FarmingtonSweethearts #KnightsForever
🖤💛 Farmington Sweethearts: Bobbie Menefee & Bryan Chadwell ('18 & '20) 💛🖤
Bobbie and Bryan’s love story started in 2016, sparked by their shared involvement in outside school activities. Over the years, they’ve built a strong bond, supporting each other through school events and beyond. They’re preparing for their most exciting chapter yet—expecting their first child! 💕 #FarmingtonSweethearts #KnightsForever
🖤💛 Farmington Sweethearts: Coltin & Andrea Wilkerson ('20 & '21) 💛🖤
Coltin and Andrea’s love story started in the SOS club, where they served as officers together. 💛 Their shared passion for leadership soon turned into something more, and they’ve now been together for 3.5 years! After going to many dances together, they made a big decision—to get married right after high school! Now, they have a beautiful daughter, Lakelynn, and continue building their future together and are teachers in the Farmington School District! ❤️ #FarmingtonSweethearts #KnightsForever
🖤💛 Farmington Sweethearts: Ashley & Austin Phelps ('19) 💛🖤
Ashley and Austin’s journey began in 6th grade when they were in the same class! 📚 From childhood classmates to high school sweethearts, they’ve been together for 9 years, married for 3, and now have two children. Through hard classes, tough times, and life-changing events, they’ve always supported each other every step of the way. ❤️ #FarmingtonSweethearts #KnightsForever
🖤💛 Farmington Sweethearts: Rob & Kelli Reeder ('01) 💛🖤
Rob and Kelli’s love story began at Teen Night at Rockers in Bonne Terre, and they’ve been together for 25 years, married for 23! 💕 They have two children and treasure their senior prom, where the theme Wonderful Tonight became even more special—it was later their first dance as a married couple. From high school sweethearts to lifelong partners, all their best memories include each other. ❤️ #FarmingtonSweethearts #KnightsForever
