Mr. Dan Thompson

Farmington R-7 Director of Special Services

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Sending our Washington Franklin athlete off to compete early this morning

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The opening of Special Olympics track and field events at FHS is only moments away.

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The annual Night to Shine definitely lived up to its name tonight. Nails and hair, red carpet, pictures, great food, and awesome dancing. Area students were kings and queens tonight.

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Not to be outdone, Carson Hurt and Eric Dickerson started their work transition training at Harps too. To all of you, keep up the good work.

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Tyler Redmond, Jacob Horn, Alyssa Stimpson. Keeping the shelves at Harps nice and tidy.

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CJ Skuta, Richard Skinner, Morgan Gann. Filling out applications. Manager Ed from McDonalds said "that they all interviewed amazingly". Moving through the orientation for store policy. Here's to an amazing 6 weeks of work experience.

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More from tonight's Parent How To event

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Truman special services offered a Parent How To in conjunction with conferences tonight. Therapists and service providers answered questions, conducted demonstrations, and offered options for how Parents can continue their child's services at home.

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October 13th, Farmington hosted our regional Job Olympics, an opportunity for students to compete in vocational skills training. It was a great day, and we had a tremendous turnout.

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Some more photos from Tuesday afternoon at the Play It Forward Playground

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This week the City opened the new inclusive Play It Forward Playground at Engler Park. Our elementary students were eager to take advantage of this new play area.

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Play It Forward Playground Grand Opening on October 3, 2022, 4:00p.m. In Engler Park Farmington, MO – 9/22/2022 – The “Play It Forward in the Parkland” Fundraising Committee invite the press and public to the grand opening of the state-of-the-art All-Inclusive Playground.

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Our Special Olympics prepare their float for Homecoming. Go Knights!

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Jacob Horn showing off his impressive pumpkin display at Crystal and Rich's

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Farmington helps kick off the 45th Special Education Administrators Conference with 10 educators eager to expand their knowledge

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Dr. Jena Randolph from the Thompson Center for Autism presenting to our staff during today's professional development

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Our work experience crew at Crystal and Rich's getting produce ready for sale.

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Not to be outdone, our 5th hour transition class went to work, carrying on where 3rd hour left off

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Our 3rd hour transition class put their job training to use at the Ministerial Alliance. 🙂

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Finally, new to the Middle School this year, Jennifer Est welcomed her parents and prepared students for a great year.