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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.

Gifted & Enrichment

For more information, please get in touch with Erin Gockel, Director of Enrichment Programs and Teacher Development, at egockel@fms.k12.nm.us or (505) 324-9840 ext. 1604.

FMS Gifted Programming

According to the National Association of Gifted Children (NAGC), gifted learners exhibit different characteristics, traits, and ways to express their giftedness. Various issues must be considered for Identification:

  • Giftedness is dynamic, not static. Identification needs to occur over time, with multiple opportunities to exhibit gifts. One test at a specific point in time should not dictate whether someone is identified as gifted.
  • Giftedness is represented through all racial, ethnic, income levels, and exceptionality groups. Underrepresentation is widely spread. According to the US Department of Education (1993, 1998), African American, Hispanic American, and Native American students are underrepresented by 30-70% in programs for the gifted. (Ford, Milner, Moore, 2005)
  • Giftedness may be exhibited within a specific interest or category—and even a specific interest within that category. Educators must gather mounting evidence across various domains and contexts.
  • Early identification in school improves the likelihood that gifts will be developed into talents.
  • Gifted education in NM is guided by the Gifted Technical Assistance Manual.
  • Parents and community members can make a gifted referral through their school counselor, building administrator, classroom teacher, or gifted educator.

FMS Gifted Advisory Committee

Enrichment Programming

Enrichment programs give students the chance to explore subjects like history, math, and more, beyond the standard curriculum, helping them discover new interests and strengths. FMS families, academic enrichment opportunities are available for all students and at every school.