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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.

Notice Regarding The Lunar Eclipse

August 27, 2026

Yá’át’ééh tá’áá’nóttso shi ke’i,

The penumbral lunar eclipse is set to begin the evening hours of Thursday, August 27, 2026, through the early morning hours of Friday, August 28, 2026. Weather conditions permitting, the eclipse will be visible in the Window Rock and surrounding areas. Beginning August 27 @ 7:40 pm (DST) and ending August 28 @ 1:00 am (DST)

The Navajo Reservation will be in the affected visible area within our Four Sacred Mountains and is considered a sacred occurrence and process of which the natural order phenomena is highly respected. Out of respect, all activity stops. It's our way to respect the Holy People during the eclipse, along with the atmosphere and the cosmic order. We need to respect the order/cycle of nature and our atmosphere, and educate the younger generations as to why we do so.

According to our Diné Cultural beliefs, viewing the eclipse can result in health and spiritual problems. We are instructed not to eat, sleep, or be outside while an eclipse is happening. We are to remain reverent and discourage any activities during the eclipse. Eating during the eclipse can cause eating disorders; sleeping during the eclipse will create sleep deprivation; watching the eclipse will create eye problems; and using the restroom during an eclipse will cause digestive issues. It is also said that the animals understand and recognize the sacred significance of the eclipse by pausing their normal routines, paying respect by being silent, and seeking shelter during this cosmic order. After the completion of the eclipse, we offer tádídíín with prayer and drink water to replenish our bodies.

It is part of our culture to respect the cycle of life, the path of the sun/moon, as it is the source of all life. As we go through changes in our life, we set a time for ourselves, for self-reflection, a time of peace, uninterrupted tranquility, reverence, to show our respect to the sun and the moon and to offer prayers during this sacred time.

This is a good teaching lesson for our children and for the adults to reminisce about all the cultural teachings that go along with it.

The Navajo Nation
Department Of Diné Education

FMS Families,

The district has a long-standing commitment to working closely with families to honor and support cultural practices. We understand how important these traditions and events are and are happy to excuse students when they need time to participate. Please make sure to notify your school if your student plans to be delayed or absent, in order for us to record it as an excused absence.

Language & Culture Department
Farmington Municipal Schools