Schedules for our winter sports programs can be found on our website under "Athletics." Come out and support the Knights! https://www.fsdknights.com/o/a/page/schedules
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Happy New Year!
Please help us congratulate Mr. Gary Davis, FSD Maintenance and Custodial Manager, on his recent retirement! Mr. Davis dedicated 14 years to the students and staff of the Farmington School District and will be missed! Enjoy every minute of your retirement, Mr. Davis! #AlwaysAKnight
Our Board of Education met on Tuesday, December 17th, and it was a night full of celebrations and recognition! You can view the entire video of the evening via this link: https://youtube.com/live/vunB4gFWek8?feature=share
✨ Featured School: Truman Learning Center
💓 Mrs. Bono's 3-year-old PreK students proudly led the Pledge of Allegiance.
🎶Kindergarten students, led by music teacher Mrs. Lindsay Jenkerson, filled the room with festive cheer by singing carols.
🦸♀️Dean of Students Ashley Hoehn recognized Melissa Hawn as Truman's Heartland Hero.
🏆 Fall Sports Recognition
We celebrated the achievements of several of our amazing fall athletes, including:
⚽Boys’ Soccer
🏈Football
👟Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country
🥽Boys’ Swim
🎓 Black Knight Insight Graduates
The evening concluded with a presentation honoring the Black Knight Insight program graduates.
A big thank you to everyone who made this evening special and to those who continue to make Farmington Schools a great place to learn and grow!
#StrongSchools #StrongCommunity
🎉 It's Winter Break! 🎄✨
Take this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy the holidays with your loved ones. We'll also be pausing our posts over the break and look forward to reconnecting in the new year.
Wishing all our students and staff a joyful and restful holiday season! 🎁✨
📅 Classes resume on January 7th.
#GoKnights 🖤💛
Mark your calendar for the first Basketball Homecoming on January 17th!
Thank you, FMS Character Council, for ringing the bell for the United Way of St. Francois County this weekend!
There is still time to sign up for this great cause! Sign up via this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0449AFAD22A1FD0-51283805-2024#/
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The Farmington R-7 Board of Education will meet this Tuesday. The public is invited to attend. More information about our board can be found on our website. www.fsdknights.com
Don't forget about the Mr. FHS contest this evening! It's sure to be a fun night!
🎨✨ Check out the amazing artwork in one of the painting classes at Farmington Middle School! These talented students are diving into the "UV Animals" project, creating animals with realistic hair texture, shadows, and highlights. Give the artist Lina a handclap below! 👏🏻 Check out a video of her work here: https://youtu.be/QHmRcvi9pac?si=MPd7W7PctgGzCWdK
🎓 Portrait of a Graduate Update!
During our third design team meeting on January 10th, members worked on refining and contextualizing the competencies that define a Farmington R-7 graduate. The team also provided creative input for visual concepts to represent our Portrait of a Graduate.
We held a special drawing to wrap up the evening, and five lucky attendees won Chick-fil-A gift cards!
Thank you to everyone for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future of our students! 🖤💛 #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity #PortraitOfAGraduate
Whether you were watching or participating, the annual Farmington Christmas Parade was a big hit!
🎅🐾 Paws and Claus! 🐾🎅
Look who made Santa’s nice list this year! 🎁 Frida, our favorite therapy dog, had a special visit with the big man himself! 🎄🐶❤️ Whether it’s spreading holiday cheer or snuggles during the school day, Frida is always making spirits bright. 🌟🐾
Drop a 🎅🎄 if you think Frida deserves an extra treat for being the "goodest" girl this holiday season! 🦴🎁
#OurFriendFrida #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity
This week, students are learning about digital literacy and the language of coding by participating in Hour of Code in library class. Hour of Code is a global movement that introduces students of all ages to the exciting world of computer science!
The initiative has reached students in over 180 countries, with 100 million students worldwide participating. Coding is a great way to spark creativity, build problem-solving skills, and inspire a lifelong love of learning.
Please remember that cold and flu season is here, and it's essential to keep our kids healthy and our schools safe!
If your child is experiencing respiratory symptoms such as:
Persistent cough
Fever
Difficulty breathing
Please consider testing for:
✅️ Influenza
️ ✅RSV
️ ✅COVID-19
✅️ Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Early detection helps protect your family and others around them. Let's work together to keep our community healthy!
69th Annual Bob Sechrest Jr. Christmas Tournament
Central is currently selling tickets for the entire week in the main office at Central High School during normal school hours. The costs are $20 for adults and $12 for students and senior citizens 60 years and older. Each ticket is good for one entry each day of the tournament. The daily admission fee for the tournament will be $5 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens 60 years and older. 69th Annual Bob Sechrest Jr. Christmas Tournament Central will offer a live stream, which can be found at the link below. It is a pay-per-view with packages ranging from the whole tournament to just one game; those options will be available closer to the tournament. They plan to have color commentary for the Girls’ and Boys’ Semis and the 3rd Place and Championship Games. Christmas Tournament Live Stream Link https://www.mshsaa.tv/?S=centralr3
FHS Student Council is bringing back the Mr. FHS talent show! Mark your calendar for December 13th!
Our next substitute training will be held on Thursday, December 5th, at Truman Learning Center. Learn more or sign up via the link below. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Susan Laut at (573) 701-1300 ext. 2126
https://www.fsdknights.com/o/fsd/page/upcoming-substitute-trainings
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🌟 Happy National Special Education Day! 🌟
Today, December 2nd, we celebrate the transformative impact of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), signed into law in 1975.
We also take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to our special education staff. Your dedication, compassion, and expertise help our students grow, achieve, and thrive daily. You play a critical role in shaping brighter futures and breaking barriers.
💛 Thank you for all that you do! 🖤
