News & Announcements

National School Counseling Week 2025 is Feb. 3-7, 2025, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. schools systems.

This week we celebrate our wonderful FAMU DRS School Counselors!

Starting Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the front gates on Althea Gibson Avenue (formerly Wahnish Way) will automatically close between the hours of 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. When arriving, please ring the bell and state your reason for entrance. As a reminder, proper ID is required to check students out of school and visit the school grounds. Faculty and staff will be able to access the gates during operation hours.

The Best & Brightest Awards honor outstanding high school seniors in the FAMU DRS School District for excellence in a field of study, service to their schools and the community.

Congratulations to each student scholar for their nomination and recognition!

The Just Read, Florida! Office and the Florida Department of Education (FDOE), in partnership with other FDOE offices, school districts, state organizations and agencies, are planning the 17th annual statewide Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! 2025 events. Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! 2025 is scheduled for the week of January 27-31, 2025.

Please join FAMU DRS in celebrating Literacy Week, Florida! 2025.

NEW UPDATE: In response to the recent inclement winter weather FAMU DRS will remain closed on Friday, January 24, 2025.

The FAMU DRS Winter Break is:
December 23, 2024- January 3, 2025

Teachers Return: January 6, 2025
Students Return: January 7, 2025

Join us on Friday, December 20, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Challenger Learning Center for an unforgettable evening of fun and excitement!

This free event is open to everyone, so bring your friends and family and enjoy a night filled with engaging activities and memorable moments. We can’t wait to see you there!

Join us for Mindfulness Week, sponsored by the Stronger Connections Initiative. We encourage our Stronger Connections students to take advantage of this unique opportunity to invest in their self-awareness, self-care, and build a better, mindful future.

We are thrilled to invite you to our annual Winter Concert, a festive evening filled with beautiful performances showcasing the incredible talent of our students. This family-friendly event is a wonderful opportunity to support our student musicians and get into the holiday spirit.

📅 Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: DRS Cafeteria
🎟️ Tickets: $3 per person

Help us save Christmas by contributing to our Toy and Book Drive, running from Friday, November 15 to Tuesday, December 10.

🎁 Drop-Off Location: Front Office

We kindly ask for donations of:

New and unused toys
STEM-focused, child-friendly books
Your generosity will make a big difference this holiday season! For questions or to make a monetary donation, please contact us at [email protected].

Thank you for helping us bring joy and inspiration to young minds this Christmas! 🎄