FMS In The News – Farmington Municipal Schools to build Navajo hogan at middle school. By Fallon Fischer, KRQE. Farmington Municipal Schools is bringing tradition to life through building a Navajo hogan at Tibbetts Middle School. The purpose is to connect students with Diné culture, history, and community. Read more at https://www.krqe.com/news/community/farmington-municipal-schools-to-build-navajo-hogan-at-middle-school/
March 1-7, 2026, marks National School Social Work Week, an opportunity for Farmington Municipal Schools to recognize and celebrate the essential role school social workers play in supporting students, families, and school communities. The 2026 theme, “Unite to Ignite: Celebrating Our Impact,” honors the collective strength, dedication, and passion of school social workers nationwide. Throughout the school year, school social workers navigate complex challenges and rising student needs with resilience and compassion. By uniting students, families, educators, and communities, they ignite positive change and help create supportive environments where all students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Thank you, social workers!
Nahidizidï bikáá’ ádiiłiił. Mark your calendar. FMS STEM Festival, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the McGee Park Convention Center, located at 41 RD 5568, in Farmington. See you there!
Nihaadiinááł (You’re invited)! Join us for a Táchééh Workshop on March 11 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the FMS Board Room. The discussion will be led by Dr. Avery Denny, Hataałii Professor. We look forward to seeing you there!
Dear FMS Families and Staff, the FMS Board of Education approved the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar on February 10. We’re sharing this now so you can begin planning ahead for the upcoming school year. Please note that graduation dates for 2027 and other updates will be added at a later time. We will share the revised version with you as soon as those details are finalized.
This week, we celebrate them as a part of National School Counseling Week 2026. FMS school counselors help students in more ways than you may know. School counselors design and deliver school counseling programs that improve life-readiness and academic success. They lead, advocate, and collaborate to promote success for each and every student by connecting their school counseling program to the school’s academic mission and school improvement plan. Thank you, FMS School Counselors, for your dedication and the incredible support you provide to our students every day!
Christmas Break at Farmington Municipal Schools: FMS schools and offices will be closed from December 22, 2025, through January 2, 2026, for the Christmas Break. We wish all of our families, staff, and community a restful and enjoyable holiday. We look forward to seeing our staff on Monday, January 5, and our students on Tuesday, January 6.
December 18, 2025: FMS families, this event has been cancelled. We’ll notify you when the event is rescheduled.
The NM Public Education Department’s Office of Special Education is offering parents and caregivers 90-minute virtual sessions designed to empower families to navigate the special education process. The sessions will cover understanding special education rights, navigating Individualized Education Programs, fostering effective communication with schools, and preparing for key transitions in your child’s educational journey. The first Family Learning Virtual Session is this Wednesday, November 19, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. The district has reserved a meeting room at our Central Office (3401 E. 30th Street) for families who wish to attend. To sign up for these virtual sessions, please complete the Family Learning Virtual Sessions Registration Form.
From FMS Student Nutrition – FMS Families, this Christmas Break, we will provide five-day breakfast and lunch meal kits to FMS students ages 0 to 18 who may need food support. Kits will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Meal kits will be provided on the following two days: December 19 and December 29, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., at FMS Central Kitchen (305 N. Court Avenue).
Monday, November 10, 2025: We are celebrating #NativeAmericanMonth at FMS. Throughout November, we are recognizing the history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous people to our district and school communities. A highlight of the month is #NativeAmericanWeek, which starts today with Roc Your Mocs! In the photos, our students from Ms. Davonne Teri John’s class at Apache Elementary School, and teachers and students from Animas Elementary School. Thank you for having us!
