Early Release- Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Notice: Schoolwide Early Release Day on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
All elementary students will be released at 1:25 pm.
All secondary students will be released at 1:35 pm.
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President Marva Johnson Reads to FAMU DRS Kindergarten Class.
FAMU DRS Ribbon Cutting and Partner Appreciation Ceremony for the JP Morgan Chase Bank STEAM Lab. Click Image for More Information.
Congratulations, the Baby Rattlers Boys Basketball Team Wins the District 1A Championship!
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.
Congratulations to La'Zaria Thurman!
The 2026 FAMU DRS Best & Brightest Scholarship Nominee,
Category: Health and Science.
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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Early Release- Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Notice: Schoolwide Early Release Day on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
All elementary students will be released at 1:25 pm.
All secondary students will be released at 1:35 pm.
All elementary students will be released at 1:25 pm.
All secondary students will be released at 1:35 pm.
The Tallahassee Chapter of the Links Incorporated in partnership with Florida A&M University Developmental Research School hosted the Black Family Wellness Expo on Saturday, March 7, 2026
Hosted by the Tallahassee chapter of The Links Incorporated in partnership with Florida A&M University Developmental Research School, the Black Family Wellness Expo focused on education, prevention, and health screenings for conditions that disproportionately affect the Black community.
Register for the 11th Annual STEM Day!
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University’s Office of STEM Outreach will host the 11th Annual STEM Day on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at FAMU’s Alfred Lawson Multipurpose Center.
Upcoming Events
Early Release(Students Only) Teacher Planning
Time: 1:35 PM
Location: FAMU DRS: 400 W. Orange Ave. Tallahassee, Florida 32307
Spring Break Begins: March 16, 2026
Location: FAMU DRS: 400 W. Orange Ave. Tallahassee, Florida 32307
Spring Break Ends: March 20, 2026
Location: FAMU DRS: 400 W. Orange Ave. Tallahassee, Florida 32307
Teacher Planning/Inservice Day ( Students Out)
Location: FAMU DRS: 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