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Farmington Municipal Schools Opens New Preschool Academy

Today, Farmington Municipal Schools (FMS) celebrated the opening of the Farmington Preschool Academy. This new 51,900-square-foot facility expands access to early childhood education and becomes the largest preschool facility in New Mexico.

FMS Celebrates 23 Chief Manuelito Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to the FMS students who were awarded the 2026 Chief Manuelito Scholarship this past weekend in Flagstaff, Arizona! Of the 183 students statewide who earned the scholarship this year, 23 are outstanding Farmington Municipal Schools students.

Leadership Development

Rick Horacek
 

Rick Horacek is in his 35th year in education. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies from New Mexico State University in 1982 and a Master of Arts in Education Administration from Western New Mexico University in 1996. Mr. Horacek has held various roles in the education system, including Social Studies Teacher, Athletic Director, Assistant Principal, Principal, Director of Instructional Support, District Shepherd, Executive Director for School Improvement, and currently, Director of Leadership and Support for Farmington Municipal Schools.

In his current role, Mr. Horacek supports principals in leading High-Reliability Schools through the FMS Instructional Leadership coaching model. He also provides coaching, leadership development, and onboarding for new administrators, focusing on the instructional and leadership systems established by the district.