News & Announcements

The FAMU DRS Winter Break is:
December 23, 2024- January 6, 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! 🎄

All donors will receive complimentary refreshments, six reusable cups, and a wellness checkup as a token of our appreciation.

Appointments are encouraged, but not required.

📅 When: Tuesday, December 10, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Where: 400 W. Orange Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32307

Notice: Schoolwide Early Release Day on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

All elementary students will be released at 1:25 pm.
All secondary students will be released at 1:35 pm.

Enjoy a night of fun on Tuesday, January 14, 2024 at 6:00 pm.

School Advisory Council Meeting happening on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 via ZOOM at 6:00 pm.

Longtime FAMU DRS head girls basketball coach (Coach Cromartie) takes job at Florida A&M. Cromartie, a 2001 FAMU DRS graduate, continued the winning tradition that Ahmad Aliyy established before her at her Alma mater. She took over the program in 2014, leading the girls basketball team to eight state final fours, and three state championships.