2026-2027 School Year: SCHOOL BEGINS Monday, August 10, 2026
School begins promptly at 8:35 a.m. Scholars are released for pickup at 3:45 pm and must either be picked up or be in an after-school program by 4:00 pm.
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FAMU DRS Ribbon Cutting and Partner Appreciation Ceremony for the JP Morgan Chase Bank STEAM Lab. Click Image for More Information.
Thank you, Provost Watson, and the Tallahassee Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., for the successful AI Summit 2.0: Future Forward at FAMU DRS! Click Image for More Information.
FAMU DRS Live Healthy Initiative. Please Click the Image for More Information.
We Are Proud to Announce Jade Smith as the 2026 FAMU DRS Teacher of the Year. Congratulations Ms. Smith!
Congratulations Sgt. Gregory Shoats! FAMU DRS 2026 District Employee of the Year.
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2026-2027 School Year: SCHOOL BEGINS Monday, August 10, 2026
School begins promptly at 8:35 a.m. Scholars are released for pickup at 3:45 pm and must either be picked up or be in an after-school program by 4:00 pm.
Fifth Annual All Things FAMU DRS Extravaganza!
Join us at the Fifth Annual All Things FAMU DRS Extravaganza on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
Superintendent's Podcast: Leadership Matters
Join Superintendent Johnson in Conversations that Inspire and Leadership that Transforms. Featuring Cecka Rose Green, CPM, Executive Director of the Children’s Services Council of Leon County.
Upcoming Events
Faculty and Staff Return
Location: 400 W. Orange Ave. Tallahassee, Florida 32307
Students Return- Welcome Back!
Location: 400 W. Orange Ave. Tallahassee, Florida 32307
Labor Day Holiday ( Districtwide)
Location: 400 W. Orange Ave. Tallahassee, Florida 32307
Early Release Day (Students Only) Inservice Day (Teachers)
Time: 1:45 PM
Location: 400 W. Orange Ave. Tallahassee, Florida 32307
End of First Nine Weeks
Location: 400 W. Orange Ave. Tallahassee, Florida 32307
Early Release Day (Students Only) Inservice Day (Teachers)
Time: 1:45 PM
Location: 400 W. Orange Ave. Tallahassee, Florida 32307
Fall Holiday (Districtwide)
Location: 400 W. Orange Ave. Tallahassee, Florida 32307
THE FAMU DRS STRIKE OF EXCELLENCE AT A GLANCE
- Above State Average - Graduation Rate
- 16:1 - Student Teacher Ratio
- Collegiate & Technical Dual Enrollment Opportunities
- Located on the Campus of Florida A&M University
- State Championship Athletics
- Engaging Extracurriculars Offered