FAMU DRS announces honors, opens 2026-2027 enrollment | The Locally Times

Jade Smith was named Teacher of the Year as the school opens enrollment for 2026-2027 with a June 30 application deadline.

Florida A&M University Developmental Research School (FAMU DRS) announced multiple student and staff honors in a February 19 public notice. The notice coincided with the opening of the school's enrollment period for the 2026-2027 academic year. ## Robotics and Arts Partnerships Beyond individual accolades, the school’s STREAMroBotics VEX Robotics Competition Team earned recognition for its performance at a VEX Competition on January 31, 2026. A February 19 school announcement states the team won multiple awards at the event, which took place at the Al Lawson Center. The school’s documents do not specify the exact nature or number of awards the team received. In addition to STEM-focused activities, FAMU DRS is collaborating with the City of Tallahassee and the Javacaya Arts Conservatory for the 2nd Annual Distinguished Awards event. A school public posting indicates the partnership aims to celebrate local arts. The announcement did not include details regarding the date or location of the event. The application deadline is June 30, 2026. The enrollment drive follows other recent school activities. A school notice indicates FAMU DRS observed a statewide literacy week from January 26 to January 30, 2026, to promote the importance of reading. Additionally, public notices show the school held its School Advisory Board meetings, open to parents and community members via Zoom, on January 26 and February 19, 2026.