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.