It takes a village and this is only part of our village welcoming all families to another open house!
Let's welcome the Jefferson Staff of 2026-2027!
Jefferson hallways and classrooms were bursting with students and families at Open House! We loved welcoming new and returning students. We can't wait to see you on the first day of school on Monday, August 24! 💛🖤
👩🏫Welcome Ashley!
We are thrilled to introduce Ashley as a new Sped Para at Jefferson Elementary this year. She brings incredible knowledge, creativity, and energy to inspire tomorrow’s leaders, thinkers, and creators!
#Purpose #TheKnightWay
We are thrilled to introduce Ashley as a new Sped Para at Jefferson Elementary this year. She brings incredible knowledge, creativity, and energy to inspire tomorrow’s leaders, thinkers, and creators!
#Purpose #TheKnightWay
Staff excitedly returned to school today for essential training and some fun! Looking forward to seeing our students later this week at Jefferson's Open House on Aug. 19 from 5-7 pm. 🤩
👩🏫Welcome Brittany!
We are thrilled to introduce Brittany Williams as a new Paraprofessional at Jefferson Elementary this upcoming school year. Brittany joined us last November and was a Sped Para at Lincoln. Your patience and understanding are the perfect blend for our amazing students!
#Purpose #TheKnightWay
🍎We welcome Rebecca to our staff!
Rebecca joins the classroom fulltime this year as a Sped Teacher at Jefferson Elementary after spending last year as an aide at the High School. She'll provide support, vision and care to our younger students. We are so lucky to have her in our classrooms!
#Purpose #TheKnightWay
Rebecca joins the classroom fulltime this year as a Sped Teacher at Jefferson Elementary after spending last year as an aide at the High School. She'll provide support, vision and care to our younger students. We are so lucky to have her in our classrooms!
#Purpose #TheKnightWay
🍎 Fueling Big Dreams Starts with a Full Plate! 🥪
Just a quick reminder! A short 3-minute application can score your student free or discounted school meals and bring vital funding to our classrooms!
Whether your budget is tight or you're just not sure if you qualify—apply anyway! Every single application helps our school secure key state resources for our kids.
✨ 100% Confidential & Easy to Apply:
1️⃣ Log into the Infinite Campus Parent Portal (here's the link: https://t2m.io/Meals)
2️⃣ Tap More (left side on desktop, or top-left ☰ menu on mobile)
3️⃣ Click Meal Benefits to complete your application!
Give your kids the fuel they need to thrive this school year! 🎒✨
#SchoolMeals #TheKnightWay #StudentSuccess
🚨Attention Families: Important News regarding MAP testing results
🎒 Just a reminder on School Supplies... 🎒
Don't want to put a damper on your summer (don't worry, you still have plenty of it left!), but for those who want to get an early jump and be ahead in the game for once, school supply lists are now available and live on the website. ✏️📓✂️
Find your particular school list here: https://t2m.io/2026supplies
Now back to your regularly scheduled summer!
#SummerNotOver #SchoolSupplies
👩🏫Welcome Stephanie!
Stephanie has joined our team as a 3rd grade teacher at Jefferson Elementary. With her energy and passion for early childhood education, we know she is going to be an incredible asset to our youngest Knights.
#Purpose #TheKnightWay
Stephanie has joined our team as a 3rd grade teacher at Jefferson Elementary. With her energy and passion for early childhood education, we know she is going to be an incredible asset to our youngest Knights.
#Purpose #TheKnightWay
🏀The boys basketball coaching staff is hosting a basketball camp for boys and girls going into 4th through 6th grade. The camp is the morning of July 15th from 8-12p. The form needs to be filled out before a player can participate. Click on the following link for the sign up form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K7qZJBsLvYL8S0ruz-iZjDSYMH8_f39TefcZgceptB8/edit?usp=drivesdk
👩🏫Welcome recent grad Makayla to the team!
Makayla will be a 3rd grade teacher at Jefferson. Her energy and passion for early learning make her the perfect addition to our Knights family. We’re so excited to have her on board! #Purpose #TheKnightWay
☀️ And that’s a wrap on Summer Learning Academy! 🎬🎉
Yesterday marked the official last day of summer school, and we couldn't be prouder of our incredible students. They brought their A-game every single day—learning, growing, and tackling new challenges with huge smiles.
A massive thank you to our phenomenal teachers, staff, and parents who made this summer session a roaring success. 🙌📚
Now, it’s time to enjoy the rest of your summer break! Rest up, have fun, and we’ll see you in the fall! 🏖️🍦
#SummerLearningAcademy #TheKnightWay #SummerVibes
☀️🏆 Yesterday was a whole mood! 🏆☀️
Who says summer school can't be all fun and games? Yesterday, our amazing students took a break from the classrooms and absolutely crushed Field Day!
Seeing these kids cheer each other on, try their best, and just enjoy being kids was the absolute best part of our week. Huge shoutout to our teachers who made the day a success, and a massive round of applause for our students who brought the hustle and the smiles! 👏
#TheKnightWay #FieldDay #SummerFun
Who says summer school can't be all fun and games? Yesterday, our amazing students took a break from the classrooms and absolutely crushed Field Day!
Seeing these kids cheer each other on, try their best, and just enjoy being kids was the absolute best part of our week. Huge shoutout to our teachers who made the day a success, and a massive round of applause for our students who brought the hustle and the smiles! 👏
#TheKnightWay #FieldDay #SummerFun
Building Resilience, One Jump at a Time 🧠🛠️
Our 4th graders just took "hands-on learning" to a whole new level! For their latest STEM project, they became mechanical engineers and built their very own jumping robots.
From calculating angles to tweaking rubber band tension, these students showed incredible perseverance. There were plenty of trial-and-error moments, but seeing their creations finally take to the air made it worth the effort! 🙌
Talk about taking learning to new heights. 📈 Little engineers, big ideas!
Our 4th graders just took "hands-on learning" to a whole new level! For their latest STEM project, they became mechanical engineers and built their very own jumping robots.
From calculating angles to tweaking rubber band tension, these students showed incredible perseverance. There were plenty of trial-and-error moments, but seeing their creations finally take to the air made it worth the effort! 🙌
Talk about taking learning to new heights. 📈 Little engineers, big ideas!
🏡 A Step Back in Time! 🎒
Earlier in the week, the 4th graders were out exploring the Historic Long House right here in downtown Farmington!
From walking through the historic rooms to learning about the incredible stories preserved by the U.S. National Park Service, our 4th graders got a firsthand look at the rich heritage that shapes our community.
The house is located at 400 Ste. Genevieve Avenue and the original home was built of log construction containing one room downstairs and one upstairs, with an enclosed stairway and fireplace. On the north lawn stands a granite pyramidal structure (visible at about 3 o'clock in the photo collage) identifying the site of the first industry in Farmington, a tannery, owned by Phillip Graham Long. When this marker was being built a stone was placed by every remaining member of the Long family.
A huge thank you to the rangers and volunteers who made this field trip so memorable, interactive, and fun. Our students left with big smiles, great questions, and a newfound appreciation for local history!
#FieldTrip #LongHouse #NationalParkService
☀️ Wait, Second Grade did WHAT this week?!? ☀️
The Second Grade Summer Learning Academy had an absolute blast exploring our community this week. From tasty treats to firefighting facts, we covered it all!
Here’s a recap of our amazing adventures:
🍞 Farmhouse Bakery: We started the week with a behind-the-scenes tour to see how the magic happens—and yes, we got to sample some delicious treats!
🚒 Farmington Fire Department: Next, we visited our local heroes. The kids learned all about the life-saving equipment, got an up-close look at the trucks, and practiced important fire safety tips.
🍦 Columbia Mercantile: We wrapped up an incredible week the best way we know how—with a sweet ice cream treat!
A massive thank you to all the local spots that welcomed our students with open arms. We are so proud of how our second graders represented our school this week!
Check out some highlights from our trips below! 👇📸
The Second Grade Summer Learning Academy had an absolute blast exploring our community this week. From tasty treats to firefighting facts, we covered it all!
Here’s a recap of our amazing adventures:
🍞 Farmhouse Bakery: We started the week with a behind-the-scenes tour to see how the magic happens—and yes, we got to sample some delicious treats!
🚒 Farmington Fire Department: Next, we visited our local heroes. The kids learned all about the life-saving equipment, got an up-close look at the trucks, and practiced important fire safety tips.
🍦 Columbia Mercantile: We wrapped up an incredible week the best way we know how—with a sweet ice cream treat!
A massive thank you to all the local spots that welcomed our students with open arms. We are so proud of how our second graders represented our school this week!
Check out some highlights from our trips below! 👇📸
Me: "Yay, volunteering to go on the 4th-grade field trip to St. Joe State Park will be so fun!" 🌲☀️
Also me: Remembering that Missouri has 46 species of snakes and St. Joe is basically prime reptile real estate: 🛑🐍 NOPE! I'm out on this one. But for those who braved the park...
So much learning and energy was packed into one day:
🐍 Reptile Encounter: The kids got up close and personal with some incredible reptiles. (The bravery of 9 and 10-year-olds holding a snake is next level!)
🦅 Bird Watching: Along with other native birds, they came across a young baby fledgling that was SO SMALL!
🦌 Park & Wildlife Exploration: We hiked the trails, learned about the importance of taking care of our parks and everything St. Joe State Park has to offer. They get to spend some time on the playground too (there were no snakes there!).
Huge shoutout to St. Joe State Park for hosting us and especially to Assistant Supervisor Billie Tedford as well as Naturalists Gabrielle Johnson and Mary Crowell for organizing the amazing experience! Just keep the snakes in your neck of the woods...LITERALLY!
Also me: Remembering that Missouri has 46 species of snakes and St. Joe is basically prime reptile real estate: 🛑🐍 NOPE! I'm out on this one. But for those who braved the park...
So much learning and energy was packed into one day:
🐍 Reptile Encounter: The kids got up close and personal with some incredible reptiles. (The bravery of 9 and 10-year-olds holding a snake is next level!)
🦅 Bird Watching: Along with other native birds, they came across a young baby fledgling that was SO SMALL!
🦌 Park & Wildlife Exploration: We hiked the trails, learned about the importance of taking care of our parks and everything St. Joe State Park has to offer. They get to spend some time on the playground too (there were no snakes there!).
Huge shoutout to St. Joe State Park for hosting us and especially to Assistant Supervisor Billie Tedford as well as Naturalists Gabrielle Johnson and Mary Crowell for organizing the amazing experience! Just keep the snakes in your neck of the woods...LITERALLY!
📢 Friendly reminder!🎒🎉
Don't miss out on the Back to School Bash! You have about a month left to register, but make sure to sign up before the deadline on July 11.⏳
📌 Quick Details:
What: Free school supplies, backpacks, shoes and more!
When: Saturday, July 25
Where: Mineral Area College in the MAC-Tech Building
Deadline: Saturday, July 11 🚨
👉 Secure your spot right now! Register at https://tally.so/r/MezeMl.
For more information, email cou.outreach.rwc@gmail.com
