Farmington Education

Farmington public schools and Board of Education

Farmington Public Schools schedule graphic announcing the August 31 start and early dismissal on the first two days, with a school bus, calendar and clock.

School Starts Aug. 31 in Farmington, and the 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. The Mercury's new calendar page has every no-school day, conference window, dismissal time, and school…

Jack Beckett·Aug 25, 2026

Latest Education Coverage

The Farmington Mercury section plate for Education: the masthead, the section name set in the publication's display type, and a short summary reading, Schools, students, and the decisions made about both.

Farmington Weighs Annex Plan, School HVAC Bonding And a Long List of Capital Needs

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

The Farmington Mercury section plate for Wetlands & Conservation: the masthead, the section name set in the publication's display type, and a short summary reading, Applications, hearings and the long arguments about where the water goes.

Farmington Green Efforts Committee Sets April 25, 2026 Clean-Up; Textile Recycling Reaches 5,500 Pounds

Farmington’s Green Efforts Committee set April 25, 2026 for Town-Wide Clean-Up, reported 5,500 pounds of textiles recycled, and discussed expanding…

Jack Beckett·Jan 10, 2026

Farmington High School Building Committee Addresses HVAC Noise and Final Closeout

The Farmington High School Building Committee addressed HVAC noise complaints, approved invoices, and outlined final closeout steps as the…

Jack Beckett·Dec 24, 2025

The Farmington Mercury section plate for Transportation: the masthead, the section name set in the publication's display type, and a short summary reading, Getting around Farmington, on foot, by bicycle, by bus and by car.

Farmington’s Bicycle And Trails Advisory Committee Weighs Trail Repairs, Safe Routes, And A 15 MPH E-Bike Limit

Farmington’s bike committee reviewed trail fixes, school walking audits, business outreach, and a possible 15 mph e-bike speed limit, then set a date…

Jack Beckett·Dec 15, 2025

Farmington Council Honors First Female Eagle Scout, Backs School Repairs and Golf Cart Upgrade

Farmington’s Town Council honored its first female Eagle Scout, awarded a Human Rights prize, advanced school repairs, expanded golf carts at…

Jack Beckett·Dec 11, 2025

Farmington Green Efforts Committee Advances School Composting, Earth Day Cleanup, and Textile Recycling

Farmington’s Green Efforts Committee tackles school composting funding, Earth Day cleanup plans, textile recycling totals, and how to turn nip-bottle…

Jack Beckett·Dec 3, 2025

The Farmington Mercury section plate for Budget & Referendum: the masthead, the section name set in the publication's display type, and a short summary reading, What the town spends, what it borrows, and what it puts to a vote.

Farmington Board of Ed Reviews AP Gains, SAT Trends, Dual Enrollment Expansion, and Policy Overhaul

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, Term Begins January 5, 2026

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, SAT Trends, and Strategic Direction

Board of education meeting report on academic progress and test scores.

Jack Beckett·Oct 20, 2025

Tim Kelly And The Five-Minute Mic: Debt, Data, And Why Public Comment Still Matters In Farmington

Tim Kelly And The Five-Minute Mic: Debt, Data, And Why Public Comment Still Matters In Farmington If you sit through Farmington Town Council…

Jack Beckett·Oct 18, 2025

Farmington High School Building Committee Reviews Progress, Eyes September Meetings

Farmington High School Building Committee advanced invoices, change orders, and furniture decisions while confirming September 3 and 17 meetings.

Jack Beckett·Aug 29, 2025

The Farmington Mercury section plate for Public Works: the masthead, the section name set in the publication's display type, and a short summary reading, Roads, water, sewer, refuse and the machinery that keeps the town running.

Farmington Council OKs $1 Million Park Grant, Debates Highlands Parking and Precinct Changes.

Highlands neighbors press for crosswalks as council green‑lights a $1 million Tunxis Mead overhaul and delays polling‑place changes.

Jack Beckett·Jul 11, 2025

Connecticut Delegation’s Busy Week: Iran Votes, Airport Cash, Broadband Push—and What It Means for Farmington

Capitol‑Hill Ping‑Pong, Explained ☕️ Washington dealt Connecticut a full deck this week. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy issued…

Jack Beckett·Jun 28, 2025

Farmington Schools Salute Superintendent Greeter, Tackle Bus Woes, and Launch Summer Programs

Farmington’s Board of Education honored outgoing Superintendent Kathleen C. Greeter, confronted a rocky bus contract, and previewed summer…

Jack Beckett·Jun 11, 2025

Bike Path Plans, School-Zone Safety and a Fight Over Weeds: Inside Farmington’s Bike Advisory Marathon 🚲

Farmington’s Bike Advisory Committee mapped out trail upgrades, school-zone safety lessons and a million-dollar grant push—all in 90 brisk minutes.

Jack Beckett·May 16, 2025

Policies, Politics, and a Broken Lift: Farmington’s April BOE Blowout

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’s Bike Walk Committee Debates Split Rail Fencing, Board of Ed Representation, and Trail Upgrades

Farmington’s Bike Walk Committee debates fencing, Board of Ed representation, and signage. A closer look at their latest meeting.

Jack Beckett·Mar 19, 2025

Farmington School Board Moves Forward in Superintendent Search—Here’s What’s Next

Farmington’s Board of Education selects CABE Executive Search Services to find the next superintendent 📚👀.

Jack Beckett·Mar 18, 2025

Farmington Schools: Budget Hike Approved, Superintendent Search Kicks Off & Retirements Reshape Staff 📚💡

Farmington’s school board locks in a budget hike, launches a superintendent search, and honors retiring teachers.

Jack Beckett·Feb 5, 2025

About this beat

Schools, budgets, curriculum, and the decisions that shape how Farmington educates its children.

Farmington Public Schools consistently ranks among Connecticut's strongest districts — and that reputation is the product of decisions made at budget hearings, board meetings, and curriculum reviews that most residents never attend. The Farmington Mercury covers the school district as a public institution: its finances, its policies, its people, and when necessary, its failures.

What We Cover

Section	Focus
Board of Education	Meeting coverage, votes, policy changes, and budget approvals
Budget & Finance	Per-pupil spending, capital projects, state aid, and teacher contracts
Curriculum	Academic programs, testing results, DEI policy, and course offerings
School Leadership	Superintendent, principals, and administrative appointments
Student Life	Sports, arts, clubs, and the stories students are living
State Education Policy	Hartford decisions that filter down to Farmington classrooms

Farmington Public Schools

District Website: farmington.k12.ct.us
Superintendent's Office: (860) 673-8270
Board of Education Meetings: Monthly, schedule at district website
Schools: Farmington High School, Robbins Road, West District, East Farms, Noah Wallace, Irving Robbins Middle

Why It Matters

Education is the single largest line item in Farmington's municipal budget. It's also where the community's values show up most directly — in what gets taught, what gets funded, and who gets included.

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Reference: the Farmington Public Schools 2026-27 Calendar, with key dates, school hours, and school office contacts, stays posted all year.