Thurman Francis Arts Academy

Join us for our first Artists in Action of the school year! All information can be found in the form. Please note the time change for performances. This form will close at noon on Monday, 9/28. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Feuvu6i88V
#theHeARTofExcellence #ArtistsinAction

5 days ago, Thurman Francis Arts Academy

Participants in blue and yellow costumes performing on a stage. Overhead text reads "Artists in Action 9/30 See Form for Details & Early Check-In."

Don't forget about Girls' Basketball tryouts on Monday from 2:45-4:30.

1 day ago, TFAA Athletics

☕️ SPIRIT NIGHT! ALL DAY TOMORROW! ☕️
Join us at Scooter’s Coffee on Sam Ridley for a TFAA Spirit Night! 💙💛

Mention TFAA when you order, and 10% of proceeds will benefit our school!

📅 September 25 – ALL DAY
📍 Scooter’s Coffee – Sam Ridley

2 days ago, Thurman Francis Arts Academy

Poster with a blue and yellow theme. Text reads "Spirit Night at Scooter's Coffee in Smyrna!" with drinks and a muffin. Mention TFAAA when ordering for school credit.

📸 This Week’s Lost & Found Items

🚪 Reminder: Students must be accompanied by an adult to enter the Lost & Found area.

🔗 Lost & Found Claim Form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/5r7qyDv65x

🔎 Please fill out the form only for the items shown in this week’s video.

📧 For items not pictured, email your child’s homeroom teacher.

3 days ago, BRANDI BRENEMAN

Clothing items including black hoodies, a yellow shirt, and a pink jacket on hangers lie on a wooden floor.

Items on floor include pink headphones, a book, a pink stuffed animal, and a pair of sneakers.

A wooden floor displays four items: a pink thermos, a black bottle, a container with a lid, and a small bag.

Two sets of clothing on a mat. One set has a hoodie and pants, and the other has a jacket and jeans.

Middle School PTO would like to announce the theme for this year's Homecoming Dance… 🥁🥁

✨ It's a Starry Night. ✨ Join us Friday, November 6 in the gym, more info & ticket sales coming soon!

We are excited to be offering a Homecoming Shirt. All proceeds from the sale of this shirt will go toward the 8th Grade DC Trip donation. Shirts are $20/each. (extended sizes extra) No extras will be purchased! Don’t miss out!!! Last Day to Purchase will be Friday, October 2, 2026.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3DJTQj__39-voqzbugqBOEzrA2h6vXWaRzQzvzTC9mYA4KA/viewform?

4 days ago, Thurman Francis Arts Academy

Front and back views of a navy blue T-shirt with the words "It's a Starry Night" and event details on the back.

Here are the prizes for Ram Run... 9 more days

5 days ago, Mark Gonyea

We had a great time celebrating Dot Day last week! #internationaldotday

5 days ago, EMILY HARTLEY

A display with a yellow banner saying "Second Grade is One of a Kind" and multiple colorful circular artworks on it.

Child in classroom holds up a paper drawing of a panda in bamboo with the words International Dot Day.

A young girl smiles as she holds a colorful drawing of flowers. The background shows a classroom setting.

Kids hold up drawings of apples in a hallway. Many are wearing glasses. A flag hangs on the wall.

A girl and a woman pose for a picture, smiling. The girl wears a headband. Behind them is a classroom with a chalkboard and screen.

Three girls seated at a table, engaged in a craft activity with cut paper and markers.

A young boy with a smile holds up a piece of paper with drawings. Behind him, tables and chairs are visible.

Help us honor the Queen of Country Music on 9/25 Dolly Day by wearing pink, butterflies, rhinestones or your favorite Dolly shirt! #theHeARTofExcellence #9to5 #DollyDay #TFAACelebratesDollyDay

5 days ago, Thurman Francis Arts Academy

A pink-themed poster displays guitars and butterflies with the text "Dolly Parton Tribute 9 to 5 Day" on September 25.

Join us all day this Friday, 9/25, for TFAA Spirit Night ALL DAY at Scooter's Coffee! 366 W. Sam Ridley Pkwy location. #theHeARTofExcellence

5 days ago, Thurman Francis Arts Academy

Three cups of coffee with toppings. Top text reads "Scooter's Coffee Spirit Night" and "All Day 9/25 Sam Ridley Location".

Reminder that Dot Day is tomorrow, Thursday the 17th! Celebrate with us by wearing your best dot outfit!

10 days ago, Thurman Francis Arts Academy

Poster with an orange dot, a person, and text. Text reads "Celebrate creativity with us at TFAA on Thursday September 17th by wearing your best Dot Outfit!"

🏃‍♀️💙💛 RAMRUN 2026 UPDATE! 💛💙🏃‍♂️

The Ramily is RUNNING, giving, and showing some serious Ram spirit! 🐏🔥

💰 $26,663 raised so far!
👟 378 students registered
📅 15 days left to fundraise
🌎 Donations have come from 31 states, Canada & Qatar!

And the competition is heating up! 👀🏆

🏅 TOP HOMEROOMS
🥇 Team Hill — $2,150
🥈 Team Umbarger — $2,130
🥉 Team Murdock — $1,930

🏆 TOP GRADES
🥇 Kindergarten — $4,665
🥈 Third Grade — $4,258
🥉 First Grade — $3,605

🔥 MIDDLE SCHOOL LEADERS
🥇 Team Heim — $1,495 | 74 Kickball Runs
🥈 Team Caldwell — $915 | 45 Kickball Runs
🥉 Team Brown — $665 | 33 Kickball Runs

Every registration, donation, and kickball run is helping our Ramily reach our goals! 💙💛

Keep running. Keep giving. Keep supporting TFAA! 🐏💨

#RamRun2026 #GoRams #TFAA #theHeARTofExcellence #OneRamily #RunGiveSupportTFAA

10 days ago, Thurman Francis Arts Academy

Event banner for Ram Run 2026, featuring sports equipment and text detailing days left, total raised, and rankings.

🥎Softball Tryouts are September 30th from 2:45-4:30 at the Todd Lane ball fields. Make sure everything is completed in Final Forms before tryouts! Contact Coach Lozano with questions at lozanoh@rcschools.net.

11 days ago, Thurman Francis Arts Academy

An image of a cartoon ram in a blue softball uniform throws a ball. The date, time, and contact information for the softball tryouts are displayed.

There will be no school for students on Friday, September 18, due to a Teacher Administrative Day. Enjoy your 3 day weekend!

15 days ago, Thurman Francis Arts Academy

A table holds books and a pencil cup. A red apple rests on top. A blackboard reads "No School for Students September 18!"

15 days ago, BRANDI BRENEMAN

A person holds a grey container with a lid next to a black and yellow backpack with a Pikachu design. Both are on a wooden floor.

A black knee brace with adjustable straps and buckles is folded and placed on a wooden floor.

Various items on a wooden floor include a pencil case, a pouch, shoes, a bow, a bottle, a stuffed animal, and a small toy.

Eight stainless steel water bottles in various colors are lined up on a wooden court floor with blue and black lines.

A white paper with writing, black and pink headphones, and a wire on a wooden floor.

Two pairs of pants, one denim and one gray, on a white hanger against a wooden floor with a black mat.

Five tops, including a black graphic tee, yellow lace top, black cardigan, pink hoodie, and white hoodie, lie on a wooden floor.

🛼Join us tonight for TFAA Spirit Night at Smyrna Skate Center, 6pm! Roll in, have fun, and show your TFAA Spirit! Don't forget to tell them you are with TFAA at the door and sign in to get a House Point!

Also, don't forget tomorrow is the first RamRun collection day!

16 days ago, Thurman Francis Arts Academy

A poster for Spirit Night at TFNA Skate Center, with a mascot in a ram costume. Rollers skate in the background.

Join us in celebrating Dot Day, Thursday Sept. 17th by wearing your favorite dot outfit!

Dot Day celebrates Creativity, Courage & Collaboration! It is based on the book, The Dot, by Peter H. Reynolds. Second Grade reads The Dot at the beginning of the year and will have special dot artwork on display! #TFAADotDay #InternationalDotDay #theHeARTofExcellence

17 days ago, Thurman Francis Arts Academy

Poster for International Dot Day with a large, orange dot, a child holding a paintbrush, and text.

🏃‍♀️🏀🏈 RAMRUN HAS OFFICIALLY KICKED OFF! 🐏💙💛

Our highly competitive Teacher Athletes brought the Ram-tastic energy Friday afternoon, battling it out in basketball, flag football, dodgeball, and relay races! Let’s just say… things got a little competitive. 😏🔥

Our students had a blast watching the madness unfold - and learning about all the exciting prizes they can earn along the way!

🎉 Ready to get moving?
Make sure you’re registered at getmovingfundhub.com and start earning those prizes!

📅 First RamRun Collection Day: Friday, September 11

Let the fundraising - and friendly competition - begin! RAMS, LET’S RUN! 🐏💨

#RamRun #Ramily #theHeARTofExcellence #GetMoving #RamPride

18 days ago, Thurman Francis Arts Academy

Players in shorts and jerseys play a game on a basketball court with a scoreboard and a cheering crowd.

An indoor basketball court with a player on the ground in front of a crowd.

Basketball game indoors with players in blue and red jerseys. A crowd watches from the stands.

Multiple people playing a game of dodgeball on an indoor court. An audience of people watch from the bleachers.

A basketball court with players, one dribbling, others watching, in a gym with blue bleachers.

Cheerleaders pose on a basketball court with yellow and blue pom-poms. Audience in the background.

A basketball court with players in colored jerseys. One player holds a ball. The audience is seated on the bleachers.

An indoor basketball court with players in orange jerseys. Blue walls, large screen, audience seated.

Dance Company audition applications are still available outside of the dance room for grades 2-8. All applications are due THIS FRIDAY Sept. 11th by 2:45 pm. Please contact Mrs. Reedy with any questions.

18 days ago, HEATHER REEDY

Blue and yellow banner with white text reading "TFA Dance Company Audition Applications Now Available". It also includes details about application packet availability and requirements.

Check out Heath Morgan! Heath was chosen to be recognized for the RCS Student Athlete Spotlight for Boys' XC. Heath leads as a multi-sport athlete and student at TFAA. #theheARTofexcellence #TFAAathletics

22 days ago, TFAA Athletics

22 days ago, BRANDI BRENEMAN

Various items on a wood floor: two sneakers, a pencil case, a bag, a headband, and a sock.

A hand holds a watch with a picture of a child on the screen. A white table and various items are in the background.

A table displays various jewelry pieces, including rings, necklaces, and bracelets, on a black surface with a yellow border.

Various bracelets and rings displayed on a black surface with a yellow background. The collection includes silver and gold pieces, with some featuring decorative elements.

Various items on a yellow surface, including jewelry, a phone, a green toy, and a red flower.

Various eyeglass frames, cases, and sunglasses are arranged on a yellow and black background.

A black shoulder bag with a yellow note is on a yellow and black floor next to a clear container holding various small items.

Two watches with different colored straps, one with a black dial and the other with a pink accent, sit on a black and yellow background.

Two earbuds, one black and one white, in their respective open cases on a yellow surface.