Falcon News
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"The connections I have made with my students this year have been truly humbling, awesome, and always filled with gratitude."
A school year is a journey of learning and growth for both students and the educators who lead them. In this final installment of Keeping Up With the Classroom, we check back in with our teachers to celebrate the professional milestones and personal growth that defined their first year in the GPS family.
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Our Accelerated Kindergarteners are becoming junior coders! By using Ozobots to map out story events, Finley Farms students are merging technology with literacy in a hands-on, high-tech way.
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Learn about 2026-2027 Finley Farms Kindergarten Classrooms!
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Visit our 2026 Graduation page for ceremony dates and key graduation information.
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Whether your child is currently enrolled in our Accelerated Program or you are curious about what it offers, we invite you to join us for an informational session as we prepare for Year Three!
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Earlier this school year, Finley Farms students represented the largest single-district delegation of Chief Science Officers (CSOs) in the United States at a meeting for the Leadership Training Institute. After months of planning, collaborating with industry professionals, and setting goals, Finley Farms’ CSOs are seeing their visions come to life.