From The FSD June 2026
The FSD Mission and The Farmington Four
FSD Mission: We provide learning environments for every student to assure they are prepared for work, citizenship and change.
The Farmington School District is a 21st-century school system founded and built upon noble traditions and excellence. In our district, we believe and commit to the following priority areas which we refer to as the Farmington Four.
- 6/1 - First Day of Summer School
- 6/16 - Board of Education Meeting
- 6/18 - Last Day of Summer School (Grades K-8)
- 6/25 - Last Day of Summer School (Grades 9-12)
June Celebrations
6/14 - Flag Day
6/19 - Emancipation Day
6/21 - Father's Day
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Celebrating the Class of 2026
On Sunday, May 17 at the Farmington Community Civic Center, the Farmington R-7 School District celebrated the 324 seniors that received their diplomas as having graduated from Farmington High School.
The Class of 2026 included 283 scholar-athletes (which required a GPA of 3.0 or higher) while 19% of graduated had earned college credits. The President of Mineral Area College, Dr. Joe Gilgour, was among the presenters and recognized the 42 FHS graduates that were also celebrating their graduation from college. These students had worked diligently to complete their usual high school courses along with completing enough college courses to earn their Associate's Degree.
During the ceremony, Kyle Gray was named the "2026 Knight of the Year". This is a longstanding Farmington tradition that allow faculty to nominate and select the student they feel best exemplifies the qualities and what it means to be a Farmington Knight.
FUTURE FOCUSED
Summer School Kicks Off
On June 1, Farmington R-7 students are right back at it as summer school officially begins. The 2026 Summer School program, offering enriching educational opportunities for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The program is designed to provide engaging learning and credit recovery in a fun environment.
For students in grades K-8, summer school will run from June 1 through June 18 with the instructional focus consisting of a balance of fun and necessary learning. Students will participate in field trips during the course of the program. For students in grades 9-12, summer school will run from June 1 through June 25 and is credit-based. Online courses will be offered for PE, Health, Personal Finance (Juniors Only), and ACT Prep.
COMMUNITY CONNECTEDNESS
A number of teachers call it a career
As the 2025-26 school season wrapped up, 20 educators with the Farmington R-7 school district finished out their careers and headed into retirement.
The retiring individuals includes classroom teachers, specialized instructors, coaches and support professionals who have spent decades shaping the minds and futures of thousands of area youth. Their collective impact spans generations and together, these dedicated professionals represent 455 years of combined service to local students, families, and the community.
We cannot thank them enough for their commitment and dedication to the Farmington School District!
(Pictured left to right)
Pam Huffman: 29 years overall/29 years at FSD (Secretary, Roosevelt Elementary)
Cathy O'Sullivan: 25/25 (Science Teacher, Lincoln Intermediate)
Sharon Reeves: 27/18 (Dual-Credit Science Teacher, High School)
Cary Helms: 22/22 (Science Teacher, Lincoln Intermediate)
Gary Phillips: 25/25 (Custodian, Truman)
Kelli Greif: 33/16 (Administrative Assistant, High School)
Sam Weekley: 32/27 (Student Resource Officer, High School)
Peggy Harris: 42/20 (Family and Consumer Science Teacher, High School)
Tina Weekley: 32/29 (Title 1 Reading Interventionist, Truman Learning Center)
Suzanne Ross: 28/28 (PAGES program)
Krista White: 29/27 (Compass Classroom Teacher, Roosevelt Elementary)
Sarah Lankford: 34/32 years (ELA Teacher, Middle School)
(Not pictured)
Jeff Holmes: 19/19 (Nightshift, Custodian)
Amy Hancock: 28/28 (Math Teacher, Lincoln Intermediate)
Kelly Richardt: 32/26 (Parents as Teachers Coordinator)
Stacy Herbst: 26/24 (Transportation Manager)
Rusty Sancegraw: 30/30 (Health Teacher, Lincoln Intermediate; Girls Basketball Coach)
Jim Akins: 29.5/5 (Spanish Teacher, HS)
Marsha Petty: (Social Worker, Middle School)
Linda Hoffman: (Food Services, Middle School)
Eight inducted into Farmington Hall of Fame
The Farmington R-7 School District held a Hall of Fame induction on Sunday, May 3 and eight new members were inducted for recognition of their accomplishments after graduation from FHS.
Cara Detring: Attorney (Schnebelen & Detring Law Firm, in Farmington, MO; member of the American Land Title Association since 1976)
Keenan Henson: 1996 graduate, Actor (NCIS Los Angeles, The Forever Purge, Days of Our Lives, The Young and the Restless, The Mentalist, Mad Men, True Blood, The Pitt)
Mark Krause: Educator, Coach (FHS Wrestling Head Coach from 1991 to 2014; inducted into Missouri Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2015)
Chris Landrum: Philanthropist (founder "Help the Hungry" bake sale)
Nathaniel Reid: Chef (Owner of "Nathaniel Reid Bakery" in Kirkwood, MO; awarded Top-100 Sandwiches in America by Food Network)
Kyle Richardson: NFL punter (Miami Dolphins, Seattle Seahawks, Baltimore Ravens, Minnesota Vikings, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns)
Natalie Sago: 2007 graduate, NBA Official (Fifth female to become a full-time NBA referee; third female to referee in in the NBA Playoffs in 2026)
Roger Vessell: Eutrepreneur (retired as Senior Executive Director of Global Strategic Marketing in 2021)
