FMS In The News – Farmington senior earns top bilingual honor for Diné language proficiency. Navajo Times. A San Juan College High School senior has earned the Navajo Nation Seal of Bilingual Proficiency at the superior level, the highest recognition the Navajo Nation awards to students who demonstrate exceptional fluency in the Diné language. Read more: https://navajotimes.com/edu/farmington-senior-earns-top-bilingual-honor-for-dine-language-proficiency/
4 days ago, Public Relations Department
Farmington senior earns top bilingual honor for Diné language proficiency.
FMS In The News – After national title win, PV powerlifter Haleigh Doyle adds third consecutive state crown. By Quentin Jodie, Navajo Times. Piedra Vista’s Haleigh Doyle consolidated her national title with another dominating win during the New Mexico Powerlifting State Championships on Saturday. Doyle, who captured a national title in late March, netted her third consecutive Class 5A state title at 97 pounds during the one-day state competition at Rio Rancho Events Center. Read more: https://navajotimes.com/rezsports/after-national-title-win-pv-powerlifter-haleigh-doyle-adds-third-consecutive-state-crown/
5 days ago, Public Relations Department
PV powerlifter Haleigh Doyle adds third consecutive state crown.
FMS In The News – Education standouts, April 13, 2026. By André Salkin, Santa Fe New Mexican. Amber Bizardie, a student at San Juan College High School, received the Navajo Nation Seal of Bilingual Proficiency at the Superior Level, an honor awarded to students who demonstrate advanced fluency in speaking, reading and writing Diné, according to a news release from Farmington schools. Read more: https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/education/
8 days ago, Public Relations Department
Amber Bizardie at Santa Fe New Mexican

You're invited to join us for the 4th Annual Jr. Chef Competition, this Saturday, April 11, at Scorpion Arena! The event kicks off at 10:00 a.m. This year's theme is "Burger Battle Royale." 14 teams of students from schools across the district are competing for prizes, recognition, and bragging rights! Can't make it in person? Tune in via our Livestream by scanning the QR code below. See you there!

13 days ago, Public Relations Department
FMS families and staff, you're invited to join us for the Jr. Chef Competition this Saturday at Scorpion Arena! The event kicks off at 9:00 a.m. Can't make it in person? Tune in via our Livestream by scanning the QR code below.
FMS In The News – Piedra Vista continues its impressive season, now 16-1. By James Yodice, Albuquerque Journal. “This is a great group,” said Piedra Vista coach Jeff Kiraly, a one-time former player at La Cueva. “We’ve got eight seniors, so it’s a senior-led team, finally. We’ve been young recently … we’ve just been playing well, playing really good baseball. This is the deepest team I’ve ever had at PV.” Read more: https://www.abqjournal.com/sports/piedra-vista-continues-its-impressive-season-now-16-1/3014201
20 days ago, Public Relations Department

Nihaadiinááł (You’re invited)! Please join us for the NAP Public Hearing on April 7 at 4:00 p.m. in the FMS Board Room. The hearing will be moderated by Dr. Geraldine Garrity, Director of Native American Programs. We look forward to seeing you there!

29 days ago, Public Relations Department
NAP Public Hearing

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/

about 2 months ago, Public Relations Department
During Educational Diagnosticians Week, we recognize and thank all of our diagnosticians for their service! Diagnosticians use specialized training to make learning accessible to all students.
about 2 months ago, Public Relations Department
During Educational Diagnosticians Week, we recognize and thank all of our diagnosticians for their service! Diagnosticians use specialized training to make learning accessible to all students.

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!

about 2 months ago, Public Relations Department
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!
FMS In The News: Lady Scorpions capture regular season district crown with 9-1 record. By Quentin Jodie, Navajo Times. The Farmington girls basketball team were honored on Friday night for winning the District 1-5A regular season crown. After dropping their first district game to Rio Rancho, the second-ranked Lady Scorpions (23-3) responded with nine straight league wins as Farmington will host the district tournament championship game on Friday night at 6 p.m. Read more: https://navajotimes.com/rezsports/basketball/lady-scorpions-capture-regular-season-district-crown-with-9-1-record/
about 2 months ago, Public Relations Department
FMS In The News: Lady Scorpions capture regular season district crown with 9-1 record. By Quentin Jodie, Navajo Times. The Farmington girls basketball team were honored on Friday night for winning the District 1-5A regular season crown. After dropping their first district game to Rio Rancho, the second-ranked Lady Scorpions (23-3) responded with nine straight league wins as Farmington will host the district tournament championship game on Friday night at 6 p.m. Read more: https://navajotimes.com/rezsports/basketball/lady-scorpions-capture-regular-season-district-crown-with-9-1-record/

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!

about 2 months ago, Public Relations Department
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!

about 2 months ago, Public Relations Department
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.

2 months ago, Public Relations Department
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.
FMS In The News – Scorpions Dominate Rio Rancho 74-61, Tie For First In District. By Walter Dorman, San Juan County Sports. The Farmington Scorpions turned a heartbreaking one-point road loss into a statement home victory Thursday night, defeating the Rio Rancho Rams 74-61 at Scorpion Arena in a battle of the top two teams in 5A girls basketball. The win moves Farmington into a tie for first place in district play at 5-1 and showed just how dangerous the Scorpions can be when they play together. Read more: https://sanjuancountysports.com/2026/02/06/scorpions-dominate-rio-rancho-74-61-tie-for-first-in-district/
2 months ago, Public Relations Department

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!

3 months ago, Public Relations Department
Thank you, FMS School Counselors, for your dedication and the incredible support you provide to our students every day!
FMS In The News – Caris Dale’s late 3 lifts Farmington past Gallup in 53–50 thriller. By Truman Begaye, Navajo Times. Senior Kjani Anitielu led the Scorpions with 13 points, while Dale, Chenoa Parrish, and Carley Conly each finished with 12. Senior Arianna Charley added four points as Farmington improved to 14–1 on the season. Read more: https://navajotimes.com/rezsports/basketball/caris-dales-late-3-lifts-farmington-past-gallup-in-53-50-thriller/
3 months ago, Public Relations Department
FMS In The News – Second-quarter turnaround, Pierce’s leadership lift Piedra Vista past Tohatchi. By Lee Begaye, Navajo Times. The game changed in eight minutes. After managing just five points in the opening quarter, the Piedra Vista Lady Panthers flipped the momentum with a dominant second quarter and rode senior guard Jaime Pierce’s steady leadership to a 54–42 comeback win over the Tohatchi Lady Cougars on Monday night. Read more: https://navajotimes.com/rezsports/basketball/second-quarter-turnaround-pierces-leadership-lift-piedra-vista-past-tohatchi/
3 months ago, Public Relations Department
FMS In The News – Lock bags, front office emails: New Mexico educators' fight against cellphones in classrooms. By André Salkin, Santa Fe New Mexican. At Hermosa Middle School in Farmington, Principal Kyle Haws said a stricter approach has been surprisingly effective. Students must place phones in lockers at the start of the day. If a phone appears in class, teachers email the front office rather than confronting students directly. Read more: https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/education/lock-bags-front-office-emails-new-mexico-educators-fight-against-cellphones-in-classrooms/article_5610725a-eae6-41fb-8f65-078d86749c61.html
3 months ago, Public Relations Department
FMS In The News – Piedra Vista girls claim Rumble in the Jungle title with win over Aztec. By Truman Begaye, Navajo Times. Piedra Vista left no doubt Saturday afternoon, edging host Aztec 43-39 to capture the girls championship at the 2025 Rumble in the Jungle tournament. Read more at https://navajotimes.com/rezsports/basketball/piedra-vista-girls-claim-rumble-in-the-jungle-title-with-win-over-aztec/
4 months ago, Public Relations Department
FMS In The News – Farmington claims Marv Sanders Invite title, tops Navajo Prep 49-30. By Lee Begaye, Navajo Times. Defense set the tone from the opening tip for Farmington on Saturday night. The Lady Scorpions held Navajo Prep to just eight first-half points and cruised to a 49-30 win in the championship game of the 2025 Marv Sanders Invitational Girls Basketball Tournament, remaining unbeaten at 7-0 on the season. Read more at https://navajotimes.com/rezsports/basketball/farmington-claims-marv-sanders-invite-title-tops-navajo-prep-49-30/
4 months ago, Public Relations Department