FAMU DRS Opens 2026-27 Enrollment; Records Lack Key Details | The Locally Times
FAMU DRS is accepting applications through June 30 for the 2026-27 school year, but public announcements lack data on enrollment capacity or criteria for student selection.
Florida A&M University Developmental Research School (FAMU DRS) has opened its application period for the 2026-2027 academic year, accepting applications for all grades from Kindergarten through 12th. According to postings on the school’s website, the application deadline is June 30, 2026. The announcements, which follow a series of student and faculty accolades, do not provide data on current enrollment figures, the school's total student capacity, or the criteria for student selection. ## Recent Accolades Announced A February 19, 2026, news article on the FAMU DRS website detailed recent recognitions for staff and students. The document identifies Jade Smith as the 2026 FAMU DRS Teacher of the Year and student La'Zaria Thurman as the school’s 2026 Best & Brightest Scholarship Nominee in the Health Science category. The announcement does not detail the specific accomplishments that led to Smith’s recognition. The school also recognized its STREAMroBotics VEX Robotics Competition Team for winning multiple awards at a January 31, 2026, competition at the Al Lawson Center. Public records do not specify which awards the team secured. A separate news item mentioned a partnership with the City of Tallahassee and Javacaya Arts Conservatory for an event called the 2nd Annual Distinguished Awards, intended to celebrate arts in the community. Publicly available documents do not detail the financial implications or specific outcomes of this partnership. ## Public Oversight Records Unavailable FAMU DRS announced it would hold School Advisory Board meetings via Zoom on January 26, 2026, and February 19, 2026, inviting parents and community members to participate. However, the school’s website does not provide public access to agendas, meeting minutes, or supporting documents for these proceedings. The absence of these records prevents public review of discussions or decisions related to school operations, including budget allocation and enrollment strategies.