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Official Account • Students First. Excellence Always. No Exceptions. TN public school district (preK-8) • "Excellence has its own district."
Franklin, TN
Joined January 2011
It’s time for #SomeGoodNews in Franklin: Congratulations to @fssdPGMS Principal Chris Treadway, who successfully defended his dissertation today, earning his doctorate! Way to go Dr. Treadway! 🏅#FSSDproud
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We have so many reasons to love @fssdFMS alum @tonykemp on the field with the @astros but it’s what he does off the field that make us 😍. Thanks for making a kid feel special today Tony!.
Thanks to everyone who helped make tonight’s Athletic Awards Ceremony a success, including @tonykemp for his personal congrats to this year’s Tony Kemp Award Recipient, Immanuel Barr! #ExcellenceIsAnAttitude
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The Board gave @fssdDirofSchool a score of 98.25 on his Performance Contract, which triggers a 10% salary bonus. Accepting his results to a standing ovation, Snowden announced his intention to donate the entirety of the bonus back to the district. Again. #Leadership #FSSDproud.
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We are so happy to report that @fssdDirofSchool was named the 2023 Tennessee Superintendent of the Year tonight at the @tosstn1975 conference in Gatlinburg. (Thanks to superintendents @DrCatStephens and @wcsGolden for the photos from the event!)
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The Board gave Dr. David Snowden a 97 out of 100 on his Performance Contract. This exceptional grade includes a 10% bonus. As he has done in most previous years, @fssdDirofSchool donated the entire bonus back to the district. #leadership #FSSDproud
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Several @fssdcn cafeteria staff (heroes) came in today, packaged meals and basically drove around the most needy areas of @CityOfFranklin to hand out meals to children. The fact that they found 128 children with no advance notice or publicity is. amazing!♥️#FSSDproud.
128 children served today.
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Last week we celebrated those who have served in education for multiple years. The pin with the most service years went to the man in charge. Congratulations on 45 great years in education @fssdDirofSchool! #itsabignumber #youstartedyoung
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School Board offers @fssdDirofSchool a contract extension of two years. 🎉 Dr. Snowden thanked the Board and said that while he was prepared to retire, he still loves what he’s doing and wants to continue to lead an exceptional district faculty & staff for two more years.
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Congratulations to @fssdfms teacher @cicely_woodard who was surprised during a faculty meeting by representatives from @HoraceMann who presented her with an award and $10,000 as one of 5 recipients of the @NEAFoundation 2019 Horace Mann Award for Teaching Excellence. #FSSDproud
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We have the details and are so excited to begin giving free meals to children through our @USDA partnership! Drive-through service 🚘 starts Monday for ALL children - you do NOT have to be an FSSD student. Pass it on! WE GOT THIS! #FSSDstrong 💪 @TNedu
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FSSD announces Dr. Mary Decker as the next associate director of schools for teaching and learning. Dr. Decker is currently the district professional learning and curriculum supervisor. Congratulations Dr. Decker! 🎉 Read more:
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Hey everyone: It is the end of #coronaclosure Week 1 and guess what? You crushed it! Whether you completed a weekly packet or you just made it through the week. we are SO #fssdproud of you!
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The Board announced @fssdDirofSchool performance contract results. Dr. Snowden received a 98.25 out of 100. That qualifies him for 100% of his bonus (10% of his salary). As he does every year, he donated his bonus back to the district. Thank you Dr. Snowden!.
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We are working around the clock to prepare for the next few weeks. Upper grade students will be able to use the Chromebooks at home to support their learning. All will receive hard copies of review packets and we will provide support all along the way. 1/2
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Staff are braving the rain to hand out student learning packets. Go to your school for drive-through service today!
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Today @fssdDirofSchool surprised two exceptional administrators with the announcement of Dr. Lee Kirkpatrick as FSSD Supervisor of the Year and Dr. Alisha Erickson as FSSD Principal of the Year. Congratulations to both! #FSSDproud
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Behind the scenes at @WKRN with @fssdDirofSchool and @NickelleReports talking about Dr. Snowden’s selection as Mid-Cumberland region Superintendent of the Year and his work in FSSD.
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Check out @fssdJES art teacher @cassiestephens featured on @GMA for her efforts to keep kids engaged online. She is live-streaming art classes to kids amid coronavirus crisis -
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October is #NationalPrincipalsMonth, so we are spotlighting our eight amazing principals over the next few weeks! This week we celebrate Mrs. Amy Patton, principal of @fssdLES.
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How masks help keep students in school when contact tracing occurs 👇
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Reunions are nice. It was fun to reunite @fssdDirofSchool and @DrCatStephens, who is in town briefly from @TCSPublic for some professional learning! #FSSDfam
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A big shout out for Week 1 #coronaclosure goes to the men and women in @FSSDSchoolBus and @fssdcn who handed out or delivered 14,647 meals this week to children. They came in early, stood for many hours in the weather, & shared a meal and a smile to all they served. #FSSDproud
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Everyone’s working hard to get learning packets delivered to cars today! @fssdDirofSchool is leading the way, helping out at @fssdFMS. #FSSDstrong
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BREAKING: We are so proud of our students, teachers and staff! Thanks to @TNedu for recognizing the FSSD as an EXEMPLARY DISTRICT! Dr. Snowden shared the good news to students and staff this afternoon through a video message:
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The Board voted on @fssdDirofSchool’s performance contract, awarding him a perfect score, which includes a bonus equivalent to 10% of his salary. Following this action, the Board voted, and Dr. Snowden accepted, a 4-year contract extension through 2027. #FSSDproud.
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The Board voted on officers tonight. Congratulations to new FSSD Board of Education Chairman @mediablair. Other board officers include vice chair @Alicia4FSSD, secretary @KevTownsel4FSSD, and @4n4schools, who will continue to serve as treasurer.
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We are so proud to now call our District Reading Coordinator DR. Gina Looney! Congratulations!
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Dr. Snowden's history of service to the students, families, faculty, and staff of the Franklin Special School District is one of generosity, dedication, compassion, and principle. We are proud that this notable organization recognized him in this way! #FSSDproud #FSSDexcels.
Dr. David Snowden of Franklin Special School District named 2024 Tennessee Superintendent of the Year! Congratulations, Dr. Snowden! @franklinspecial
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The ❤️ behind the @fssdpgms Cheer Team is Coach Becky Brennan. For 19 years she has taken many PGS teams to Orlando for @UCAupdates Nationals and has come very close to a 🏆many times. We are so proud to see her wearing that white jacket this weekend! Kudos to all! #FSSDproud
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The School Board and @fssdDirofSchool recognized @fssdFMS and teacher Elisa Baughman for their efforts in organizing a winning food drive through the @AllWaltrip Drive Away Hunger Contest benefiting @GraceWorksTN and @OneGenAway
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Board approved Dr. Snowden’s performance contract review with a composite score of 99 out of 100! The Board thanked him for his leadership and his wisdom in caring for the families of the FSSD.
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Wow! @TNedu made an excellent choice in spotlighting this @fssdPGES first-grade teacher who understands what children need most. #FSSDproud
"If they know that I love them, and I’m going to support them, then they’re willing to take those learning risks"-Dr. Wallace, #teachersoftn
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Congratulations to these two FSSD superstars! @fssdDirofSchool has announced Amy Fisher and Amy Patton as the 2022 FSSD Supervisor of the Year and Principal of the Year! Regional winners will be announced in late spring by @TNedu. 🌟🌟 #FSSDproud
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In a Friday afternoon faculty meeting, Director of Schools Dr. David Snowden announced that Dr. Charles Farmer has been selected to become principal at Freedom Middle School upon the retirement of Dr. Kristi Jefferson June 1. Welcome to the FSSD family Dr. Farmer!
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Congratulations to Associate Director of Schools for Teaching and Learning @DrCatStephens as FSSD Supervisor of the Year and Lisa Burgin of @fssdMES as FSSD Principal of the Year. We are well represented as you move on to the regional competition!
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Thank you to @GraceWorksTN, @NeedsOfOurKids @thepathproject, @OneGenAway, @franklinhousing, @fssdMAC, school counselors & social workers for ensuring our families with food insecurity left for early spring break with extra food supplies for the extended time. #FSSDproud.
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With the increased visitors to our schools this week, we want to thank the @WCSO_Sheriff SROs for keeping everyone safe and greeting children and families with smiles.
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BREAKING: More great news!! The @TNedu has named five FSSD schools as 2018 Reward Schools! Congratulations to Liberty Elementary, Moore Elementary, Poplar Grove Elementary, Poplar Grove Middle and Freedom Intermediate Schools! #WeAreExemplary
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Franklin Special School District opposes governor’s Education Freedom Act via @http://twitter.com/wherald/.
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FSSD is partnering with @WCSedu @WilliamsonTN and @tosstn1975 to collect and deliver school supplies to those affected by the Texas flood.
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We are proud to call @tonykemp a former student! His +1 Effect campaign, which encourages constructive conversations about race, is inspiring. He is certainly deserving of the Award, which recognizes a player who demonstrates positive contributions on & off the field. Let's vote!.
Congratulations to @tonykemp, our Roberto Clemente Award nominee for the second consecutive year! . Vote for Tony as the league-wide winner:
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Be sure to watch @WKRN tonight at 6:00 to see the “Take a Titan to School” feature with @Titans Ben Jones at @fssdPGMS in @fssdPGMSLavery’s 8th grade Spanish class. Gracias Ben!
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. and as soon as he received his performance contract bonus from the board, @fssdDirofSchool donated it right back to the district, as he does every year. #FSSDproud
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What an amazing experience walking into the parking lot after 1st bell to see parents gathered in prayer for the students, faculty & staff
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They may have had to stand on their toes to do it, but our FSSD students did a great job advocating for their schools at the County Commission meeting last night! Thank you to everyone who came to the meeting. #SeeUsHearUs #FSSDproud
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What an honor to celebrate @fssdPGES principal Dr. Alisha Erickson as the FSSD Principal of the Year tonight at the School Board meeting. Good luck as she moves on to the regional contest.
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Congratulations to Carol Riordan, FSSD Classified Employee of the Year. Carol is Assistant to the Director of Schools. #FSSDproud
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The Board unanimously approved a two-year contract extension for @fssdDirofSchool to a large round of applause from the audience. #exemplary.
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Today @fssdDirofSchool announced FSSD Supervisor of the Year, Student Performance Supervisor Dr. Kay Boan, and FSSD Principal of the Year, Dr. Cheryl Robey of @fssdLES. Congratulations to these two incredible leaders! #FSSDproud
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Before the closure, some families struggled to pay for their children’s school lunch. When students come back, we want them to return without the worry of debt. FSSD has over $8,000 in unpaid lunch debt. Read about our campaign to erase school lunch debt:
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The Board thanked the FSSD SROs and @WCSO_Sheriff at tonight’s meeting for their dedication to keeping our schools, students, employees and visitors safe each day. We appreciate the support of Sheriff Long, Capt. Wainwright, and Lt. Baker tonight too.
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Congratulations🎉 to Dr. David Esslinger, @fssdfes principal, who was selected by @fssdDirofSchool as Associate Director of Schools for Finance and Administration. He will begin in his new role Dec. 2.
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The FSSD art teachers send a special message of ❤️ for their students!
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Based on the steady reduction of active COVID-19 cases in our area and our community’s ability to flatten the curve, we are happy to say that we will welcome back ALL Remote Learners on Aug 24. Virtual Learners will remain in their online classes. Details:
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The School Board and @fssdDirofSchool recognized district Principal of the Year @AmyPattonLES and Supervisor of the Year Amy Fisher, RN, the district nursing supervisor. These two will continue to participate in the @TNedu regional contest. #FSSDproud
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Congratulations to Maintenance/Landscaping and Transportation’s Classified Employee of the Year, Freddy Cherry!
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We want to spotlight a couple of FSSD’s MVPs on #AdminProfessionalsDay. First up is Lisa Clouse, FSSD Central Office Receptionist. 🏆
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A temporary logo redesign in support of the @PredsNHL and their run to the #StanleyCup. We appreciate our partnership with the team and the foundation, which provides funding for projects like backpack giveaways and field trips to @FordIceCenter for students to learn @ the game.
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Tomorrow’s the day! Almost 500 FSSD employees will be at the @WilliamsonTN Ag Center to get their first dose of the COVID vaccine! Thanks to @WCTNEMA and the WilCo Health Department for partnering with us! #FSSDVaccinationDay
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FSSD's official announcement regarding face coverings in school.
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These are 194 children we know won’t go hungry over the weekend. Monday is the beginning of our free meal drive-through at @fssdPGES and @fssdLES from 11:00-12:30 for children 18 and under. Find out more:
We served 194 children today. Each child received 3 lunches and 3 breakfasts. Thank you CNP staff!.
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No matter whether you wear crimson or orange, we will all be cheering for our very own STAR, @fssdFMS math teacher @cicely_woodard, who will take the field on Monday night as one of 56 state Teachers of the Year to be honored by @CFPExtraYard. #FSSDproud #champ.
Here we go! Excited for a weekend of celebrating teachers! #NTOY18 #TOYChampExperience #TnTOY2018 @CCSSO
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FSSD hires human resources supervisor with retirement of Dr. Roberta Hill via @http://twitter.com/wherald/.
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A district leadership meeting turned into a celebration when @fssdDirofSchool & @fssdTandL surprised two administrators with balloons and a special announcement! Tech Supervisor Mark Anderson is Supervisor of the Year and Dr. Charles Farmer of @fssdfms is Principal of the Year.
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School Board Chairman @timstillings meets FSSD’s new therapy dog, Maddie, after the Board meeting. It’s hard to tell who’s more excited. Maddie will spend the majority of this year training to help students cope with difficult situations by providing a calming presence.
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The @fssdFMS music groups performed holiday classics for the elementary students who are future FMS STARS. It may have been the @fssdDirofSchool who put this smile on the Grinch’s face. or the cute photobomber in the background! Either way, we hear his ❤️ grew 3 sizes today!
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Let's get excited FSSD! We are so excited to start the 2020-2021 school year tomorrow! We would love for you to share your back to school pictures - at home or at school! Hashtag #fssdfirstday or email them to gentrys@fssd.org and we will share!
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Happy birthday to @fssdDirofSchool! We love celebrating and there’s no one more deserving of an afternoon cake break than the Doc! 🎉
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Video: @fssdDirofSchool surprised @dinah_bel this morning with the announcement that she had been chosen FSSD Middle School Teacher of the Year.
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Many friends, family and colleagues have dropped by Dr. Jefferson’s retirement celebration this afternoon @fssdFMS. Among the many who have benefited from her leadership are assistant principals Amanda Muniz and Adam Demonbreun. Congratulations Dr. Jefferson! You will be missed.
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Putting up the new flags at the schools this week and they look great! #FSSDproud Shout out to Bobby and Rocky for installation!
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The Board has approved the Return to Learn 2020 plan. Parents can expect to receive an email tomorrow with instructions for those who will choose the Virtual Learning Plan to complete the online enrollment for that program by July 24. FAQs will also be online tomorrow.
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Erin Gruwell of @freedomwriters speaking to FSSD teachers and staff reminds us our classrooms shine bright for some students who are in a dark place. In this room it is live, it is technicolor, it is bright and brilliant!” So glad you felt our energy. We are #FSSDproud
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Franklin Special School District Director of Schools Dr. David Snowden has been named regional 'Superintendent of the Year' by @tosstn1975. Hear why his 23 years in Franklin have been so successful!
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School Board Chairman @timstillings pauses in front of the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., on the way to the @NSBAComm Advocacy Institute. Stillings joins hundreds of public education advocates on Capitol Hill to help shape the decisions that directly impact students.
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Because October is #NationalPrincipalsMonth, we will be spotlighting our eight amazing principals over the next few weeks! We begin by getting to know Dr. Chris Treadway, principal of @fssdPGMS.
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Congratulations to the FSSD Teachers of the Year, recognized by the School Board and @fssdDirofSchool tonight. #FSSDproud
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With the release of accountability data for the 2020-21 school year, we are proud to announce that more than half of FSSD schools received Reward School status! .
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Since his birthday falls during our holiday break (Dec 18), the Central Office staff celebrated @fssdDirofSchool a little early! Happy birthday 🎈
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What an honor to celebrate this group of retiring faculty and staff members tonight. Thank you for your years of work with the children and families of Franklin. You will be missed! Now, go have a well deserved adventure! #FSSDproud
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Despite the county’s mask requirement expiration at midnight, FSSD’s face covering requirements remain in place. Check out these tips below👇
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The School Board and @fssdDirofSchool broke ground today on what will be our new Central Office Complex on Eddy Lane, including a 28,890 sf administrative building and a facilities and transportation center! We can't wait to serve our families in this new space!
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FSSD schools will be closed tomorrow. With the extra rainfall tonight several roads in our district are expected to flood, causing hazardous driving conditions. MAC will be open at the district site, 1406 Cannon Street, from 7AM until 5PM. MAC students need to bring a lunch.
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The WMAA Principals’ Championship Challenge has been decided. Dr. Kennedy of @wcsGMS will be wearing the @fssdFMS jersey to school tomorrow after the Generals lost to the @fssdFMS Stars. He even tried it on tonight after the game with @fssdFMSPrin. #GoodSports
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We are so excited (but not surprised) that @fssdJES art teacher @cassiestephens has been tapped to share her 🎨lessons as part of the @TNedu and @PBS @npt8 partnership!.
I'm excited to share that I'm one of the teachers apart of PBS Teaching Tennessee! I'll be sharing art lessons with you. I hope you enjoy! .
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What a great story about our own Freddy Cherry! Landscape professional by day and organizer for the homeless by night and weekend. Freddy and his youth basketball team are making a difference! #FSSDproud
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We are so grateful ❤️ to all those who donated their talents to make or donate masks for our packet handlers and food service workers! They are being put to great use today!
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As has become tradition, the FSSD Leadership Team welcomed all faculty and staff back with a special performance at the 2019 Kickoff. Enjoy this year's special Orff rendition of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight." Special thanks to Candace and Eli Adams!
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The FSSD Leadership Team is taking time at lunch today to celebrate our retirees, Mrs. Beth Farrah Wilson and Dr. Kay Boan.
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