Farmington Schools Have Their Fewest Students in a Decade
Farmington's public schools have fewer students than at any time in at least 10 years, and most of the drop since 2024 is in the elementary schools.
Jack Beckett·Oct 24, 2026
Schools
Farmington public schools and Board of Education
Latest report
Farmington Elementary Emergency Dismissals Move Earlier
On emergency early-dismissal days this school year, Farmington elementary students will go home closer to noon, about 90 minutes earlier than before. The district's letter near Nov. 1 is to carry the new times.
Jack Beckett·Oct 24, 2026
Latest from Schools
Amy Borio Named Principal of East Farms Elementary
Borio has spent more than 30 years in public education, the district says, including four years as assistant principal at Pine Grove.
Jack Beckett·Oct 23, 2026
Farmington High Gets a Permanent Principal, Ryan Broderick
Ryan Broderick, an assistant principal at Bristol Central High School, takes over Farmington High on Nov.
Jack Beckett·Oct 11, 2026
Farmington Schools Finish $248,435 Ahead, Return $100,000
Three budgeted kindergarten teachers were never needed, so Farmington Public Schools ended 2025-26 with $248,435 unspent.
Jack Beckett·Sep 26, 2026
Farmington Fines Its Bus Company $100 per Split Run
Farmington Public Schools invoked the penalty clause in its Specialty Transportation contract after a "highly disappointing" start to the year: $100…
Jack Beckett·Sep 26, 2026
Farmington Schools Will Measure Screen Time Before Cutting
Over 90 to 120 days, EdAdvance will survey parents, students and teachers, audit three weeks of network traffic and walk through up to 200 classrooms…
Jack Beckett·Sep 26, 2026
Farmington School Starts Aug. 31; First Two Days End Early
Farmington Public Schools opens the 2026-27 year on Monday, August 31, with early dismissals on the first two days.
Jack Beckett·Aug 25, 2026
Farmington Weighs Annex Plan and $14.3M School HVAC Bond
At a lengthy Feb. 24 hearing, Farmington officials and residents focused on a proposed Town Hall Annex overhaul, a $14.3 million elementary school…
Jack Beckett·Mar 7, 2026
Farmington High School Committee Addresses HVAC Noise
The Farmington High School Building Committee addressed HVAC noise complaints, approved invoices, and outlined final closeout steps as the…
Jack Beckett·Dec 24, 2025
Farmington School Board Reviews AP Gains, Dual Enrollment
Farmington’s Board of Education reviewed AP performance, SAT data, dual-enrollment growth, SchoolLinks planning tools, strategic goals, policy…
Jack Beckett·Nov 19, 2025
Farmington Board Appoints Jess M. Giannini Superintendent
Farmington’s Board of Education voted Oct. 27, 2025, to appoint Jess M. Giannini superintendent for a three-year term beginning Jan.
Jack Beckett·Nov 2, 2025
Farmington Board of Ed Reviews AP Gains and SAT Trends
Board of education meeting report on academic progress and test scores.
Jack Beckett·Oct 20, 2025
Farmington High Building Committee Reviews Progress
Farmington High School Building Committee advanced invoices, change orders, and furniture decisions while confirming September 3 and 17 meetings.
Jack Beckett·Aug 29, 2025
Farmington High School Committee Reviews Construction
Farmington High School Committee tackles punch lists, construction updates, and a superintendent search. Rusty virtual pledges included. 😅🏫
Jack Beckett·Jun 19, 2025
Farmington Schools Salute Greeter, Tackle Bus Woes
Farmington’s Board of Education honored outgoing Superintendent Kathleen C. Greeter, confronted a rocky bus contract, and previewed summer…
Jack Beckett·Jun 11, 2025
Farmington BOE Hears Superintendent Search Report in April
Farmington’s superintendent search report sparks debate, laughter, and a few polite facepalms over policy contradictions and ChatGPT cameos.
Jack Beckett·May 1, 2025
Farmington School Board Hires Firm for Superintendent Search
Farmington’s Board of Education selects CABE Executive Search Services to find the next superintendent 📚👀.
Jack Beckett·Mar 18, 2025
Farmington Schools: Budget Hike, Superintendent Search
Farmington’s school board locks in a budget hike, launches a superintendent search, and honors retiring teachers.
Jack Beckett·Feb 5, 2025
Farmington High Building Committee: Progress and Challenges
Key updates from the Farmington High School Building Committee, including construction milestones and financial approvals. Watch the full meeting here.
Jack Beckett·Dec 24, 2024