Farmington R-7 School District

Washington-Franklin took the trophy for Beanstack for the month of December for Outstanding Reading Momentum. December is a busy month, and many other schools saw a drop in reading engagement; however, Washington-Franklin has consistently shown a dedication to reading! Great job! #AcademicExcellence #Ignite #TheKnightWay

Today, on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Farmington R-7 would like to thank the dedicated local law enforcement professionals who serve and protect our schools and community each day.

We are especially grateful for our School Resource Officers, Sgt. Sam Weekly and Officer Wendy Helton, whose presence helps keep our students safe, supported, and connected. Their work goes far beyond safety. They build relationships, mentor students, and are trusted members of our school family. We are also thankful for Frida, our therapy support dog, whose calm presence brings comfort and smiles to students and staff alike.

Thank you for all you do.

🎉 Stay, Play & Learn is back this January!

Families with children ages 0–5 are invited to join Farmington Parents as Teachers for free play-based learning days at Truman Learning Center.

📅 January 16 & January 30
👶 Ages: Infant–5
📍 Truman Learning Center
🧸 Includes free play, an organized activity, a book read-aloud, and playground time

No cost. No pressure. Just time to play, learn, and connect.

📞 Sign Up For PAT! Call (573) 701-1300 ext. 2913
🔗 Learn more: https://t2m.io/FSDPAT

As a new semester begins, we would like to remind families of the many resources available on our website. One such resource located on the "Family Resource" page is the Emergency Management Guide for Families. This guide provides information on how the FSD operates during the "Response" phase of Emergency Management situations, such as natural disasters. We suggest all families become familiar with this resource. Use this link to learn more: https://sites.google.com/farmington.k12.mo.us/farmingtonschoolssafetyandprep/home

Our latest podcast episode has dropped! This episode highlights Farmington School District's special education services, featuring a diverse team of educators who support students from age three through graduation. It covers early childhood interventions, speech/occupational/physical therapy, paraprofessional support, transition planning, Special Olympics, common misconceptions, and the district’s focus on family and community collaboration to help students succeed. Check it out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-g3tx4-1a0ec37

Way To Go TEAM! Congratulations to Team Jolly Jinglers for logging the most hours in the Battle of the Bells. Thank you to everyone who participated in this very important cause!

Thursday, January 8th, is Girls Basketball Senior Night!! Come out and support the Lady Knights while we celebrate the lone Senior, Ella Scott. Go Knights!

Because of the MANY donations in December, the CTA Cares Backpack Program provided food to over 200 Farmington R-7 students during the holidays. Thank you to the donors, food drive organizers, and those who purchased raffle tickets for our Yeti bag and Farmington blanket drawing.

We could not do this work without the donations from our fantastic community! If you would like to give a monetary gift or participate in a food drive, we would love your support! Please get in touch with Mrs. Sheri Whitener, CTA President, to learn more! swhitener@farmington.k12.mo.us or donate to our Cash App at $FarmingtonCTA #TheKnightWay #CommunityConnectedness #CTACares

Happy New Year From The Farmington R-7 School District!

Good Luck to the Varsity Girls Basketball Team at the Varsity Holiday Hoops Tournament! Go Knights! #BKP

We hope you have a wonderful holiday with family and friends! Merry Christmas!

❄️ Winter Break Pause ❄️

As our students and staff enjoy a well-earned winter break, Farmington R-7 social media accounts will be taking a short pause, too.

We’ll be back after the break with more stories, celebrations, and updates from around the district. Until then, we wish our Knights and their families a safe, restful, and joyful winter break.

A big thank you to the Special Services crew from Roosevelt Elementary for stepping up and ringing the bell in the Battle of the Bells! 🔔

Your dedication to our students goes far beyond the classroom, and your support of the St. Francois County United Way is another great example of service in action. We’re grateful for all you do each day and for representing Roosevelt so well.'

#TheKnightWay #CommunityConnectedness #Ignite

Families - we highly recommend you check out this guide from Parent ProTech. Reminder: all Farmington families have FREE access to the Parent ProTech platform and all its resources! Sign up today! https://t2m.io/HolidayTech

Shoutout to our FFA students for proudly representing and ringing the bell in the Battle of the Bells! 🔔

Your leadership, service mindset, and willingness to give back reflect the strong values of FFA and make a real difference for the St. Francois County United Way. Thank you for stepping up and supporting our community in such a meaningful way.

Several of our teams will be participating in tournaments over the break. We have the tournament bracket for the 70th Annual Bob Sechrest Central Christmas tournament here: https://t2m.io/BoysBracket

Good luck to the Knights!

#BKP #TheKnightWay #GoKnights

Thank you to Megan, Ollie, Susan, and Shay for representing the W.L. Johns Administrative Building in the Battle of the Bells! 🔔

Your time, energy, and willingness to step up helped support the St. Francois County United Way and made a real impact in our community. We appreciate you showing up, ringing loud, and giving back in such a meaningful way.

Want to sign up? https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0449AFAD22A1FD0-58704773-2025/47615224#/

Thank you to the members of the Farmington High School Key Club for stepping up to ring the bell for the United Way of St. Francois County! We appreciate your giving spirit this holiday season and all year round!

There is still time to sign up to ring! Check out the sign-up form here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0449AFAD22A1FD0-58704773-2025#/