John F. Farrell-Emmett Elementary School

09/01/2026

Girls in grades 3rd-6th will have the opportunity to play in the Blue Water Area Basketball League this fall. Please see the flyer for more information and registration. Players will be getting a copy this week during P.E. class. Thanks Coach Leonard

08/24/2026

🚗 Important Parking Lot Update for Families 🚗

If you've driven through our parking lot this month, you may have noticed the freshly painted arrows are pointing the wrong direction. Our parking lot was stripe-and-sealed over the summer, and during that work the arrows were painted the opposite of what they should be. We're so sorry for the confusion — we're working to correct this as quickly as we can.

In the meantime, please follow this map showing the correct direction to travel. A few reminders to keep everyone safe:

✅ It's the same route as in years past — nothing about how you enter, travel, or exit has changed. If it's how you drove it last year, you're good.

🚌 Please do not drive through the bus lane. Our bus lane safely serves walkers and students getting on and off the bus. Driving through it puts those students at risk, so please keep the lane clear at all times.

⏰ Running late in the morning? Buses sometimes run behind schedule. If you arrive late to drop off your child, please park and walk your child to the entrance rather than pulling into the driveway — this lets the buses make their way through and keeps everyone safe.

A few more tips for smooth, safe pick-up and drop-off:

👧 Little ones who need help buckling up: Please park in a spot and help your child get buckled in — don't try to help with car seats in the active traffic lane. Safety first!

🚗 Pull all the way forward in the pick-up line so more cars can load at once.

📵 Stay off your phone while in the loading zone.

🐢 Drive slowly and watch for pedestrians and crossing guards at all times.

Thank you for your patience and partnership while we get this fixed.

We appreciate you! 💙

08/24/2026

08/20/2026

Today, we celebrated our new classroom teachers with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony! 🎀✂️

Some are familiar faces who are stepping into new roles, while others are new members of our school family. No matter how they arrived here, we are so excited to welcome each of them and the energy, experience, and passion they bring to our classrooms.

Here’s to new beginnings, new opportunities, and another great year of learning and growing together! 📚🍎

Welcome to the team! We’re so glad you’re here! ❤️

08/20/2026

Don't forget our Children's Center Open House is August 26th 4:30-6:30 PM!

08/19/2026

Welcome Mrs. Schieweck!

08/15/2026

Welcome Ms Nikkel!

08/14/2026

Class lists are posted on the window of the middle set of doors at the front of the building.

08/12/2026

📢 We are looking forward to seeing you at Open House — it's a great day to be a Bulldog! 🐾

Come meet your child's teachers, explore their classrooms, and get a sneak peek at the year ahead. It's the perfect chance to connect with our school community and see where the learning happens!

Want to get more involved? Stop by to learn how you can join the PTO and make a difference at our school.

🍦 Popsicles on the Playground! Stick around after Open House for popsicles and a chance to mingle with other families. Sweet treats and good company — what could be better?

Please note our DK class will have their Open House, Wednesday, August 19th from 4:00 - 5:00 PM