Farragut Primary School first day of school
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Haley Bigney and daughter, Brooklyn, a first-grader - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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Matt Brahlek and his daughter, first-grader Annie Brahlek - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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9-year volunteer “Papa” Jake Kreis - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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Eric Lukosi and son, Ian, a second-grader - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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Tricia Stevens and daughter, Makenzie, a first-grader - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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Emily Krone going to first grade - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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Tricia Stevens and son, Ben, who is going to preschool - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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John Ashley with daughter, Lila, 4, after they dropped off big sister, Madelyn (not pictured) - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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Tial Thawng and son, Austin, a second-grader - Photos by Tammy Cheek
Farragut Primary School kindergarten through second graders, with parents in tow,
walked, rode in vehicles or took the the bus to the first day of school Monday, Aug. 8.
“The first half day of school went very smoothly,” FPS principal Lynn White said. “We had our usual
traffic challenges, but it was great to see the students and parents again.
“For our morning announcements, our students could hear us but couldn’t see us — a technical difficulty
that we’ve fixed for tomorrow (Tuesday),” she said.
On its first day, FPS had 1,008 students enrolled, but White said she expects more in the days ahead.
They joined students from other Knox County Schools who started the 2022-23 school year.
Volunteers, such as “Papa” Jake Kreis, helped children leaving their parents’ cars and greeted all, including those who walked to school. Kreis has been welcoming students to school for the past nine years.
Motorists are reminded to slow down around school zones.
