First Day of School Farmington Area Public Schools - September 3, 2013

The Class of 2017 was first on the scene at Farmington High School. FHS enrollment is projected at 1896.

The new “Spirit Rock” was in fine form to welcome students!

Elementary students have backpacks and are ready for school!

Elementary parents captured those “first day” memories!

New Akin Road Principal Lisa Reichelt welcomed students on her official first day of school in Farmington!

Akin Road experienced upgrades to the school’s media center over the summer, here is the new check out desk area!

The Media Center is now enclosed to better control sound and the new design provides improved work areas for students.

Just minutes into the school year, Media Center Specialist Nicole Roach leads her first session in the new Media Center.

Here’s a view from a new reading nook which takes the place of the former check-out desk.

Students in Mr. Terharr’s class at Dodge Middle School had iPads out and operational just minutes into the year.

Farmington Elementary starts the school year with significant construction complete, but some still underway.

Work on the Second Grade wing is complete.

The eastern portion of the school is undergoing significant renovations along with new heating, air conditioning and ventilation

in the entire school.

A temporary food service area and lunchroom has been established until the project is complete in December.

FES Grades K-1 are being held in the former District Kindergarten Center until the holiday break.

Dawn Slinger’s classroom got a surprise visit from FES Counselor Jen Venz and Farmington Tiger Mascot Pouncer!