🎉 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#/
#StrongSchools #StrongCommunity
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
Whether you were watching or participating, the annual Farmington Christmas Parade was a big hit!
🎓 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
🎅🐾 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
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!
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.
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! 🖤
📣 Stay Connected with Farmington R-7! 🖤💛
Did you know you can customize how you receive Remind messages from our district? 💬📧📲
Choose the option that works best for you:
✔️ Download the Remind App and receive messages directly there.
✔️ Opt-in for text messages.
✔️ Receive updates via email.
It’s quick and easy to check or update your notification preferences:
👉 Open the app and go to Settings or
👉 Log in at Remind.com.
📌 Pro Tip: Use the QR code below for step-by-step instructions to ensure you’re set up for how you prefer to stay informed!
#StrongSchools #StrongCommunity
Join the Farmington R-7 School District as a School Nurse!
Are you an LPN or higher passionate about student health and wellness? We're looking for dedicated professionals to join our team!
✨ Why Apply?
✔️ Family-friendly schedule
✔️ Advance independent nursing practice
✔️ High level of job satisfaction
✔️ Fast-paced days with constant variety
✔️ Opportunities for salary advancement
✔️ Public School Retirement benefits
Make a difference in the lives of our students every day! 💛🖤
📍 Apply Today! https://www.applitrack.com/FSDknights/onlineapp/
🦃 Happy Thanksgiving!🦃 We hope you have a wonderful holiday with family and friends! Make sure to thank the cook(s) and help clean up!! Enjoy the break! #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity
🎉 Congratulations to our Biometric Screening Winners! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who participated in our November 1st and 14th biometric screenings! Through our partnership with BJC Health Solutions, we’ve taken an important step toward better health and wellness in our district. 💛🖤
We’re thrilled to announce the winners of our $100 Visa Gift Cards and the Grand Prize Winner of the $500 Visa Gift Card! 🏆 Check out their smiles below! 📸
This initiative supports our CSIP and Wellness goals, helping provide lifesaving preventative health measures and valuable data for future wellness efforts, including our upcoming March Wellness Day.
Thank you for being a part of this important effort! Together, we’re building a healthier and stronger community. 💪
#SafeandHealthSchools #StrongSchools #StrongCommunity
