FMS, we would like to congratulate our eight outstanding student-athletes who have qualified for the State Powerlifting Championships! This incredible competition will take place at the Rio Rancho Events Center this Friday, April 4. From Piedra Vista: Haleigh Doyle (97 lb. weight class), Rebecca Laird (97 lb. weight class), Maria Laird (105 lb. weight class), Toni Hogue (220 lb. weight class), and Mariah Marquez (123 lb. weight class). From Farmington High: Liana Lucero (105 lb. weight class), Paisleigh Felder (123 lb. weight class), and Jordyn Parks (165 lb. weight class). A special congratulations to Liana, Paisleigh, and Jordyn, who have made history as the first-ever athletes from Farmington High to qualify for the State Powerlifting Competition! We are so proud of these young ladies and the incredible progress of our powerlifting programs, especially considering how new they are. Let’s show them our full support as they represent our schools at State this Friday!
Rescheduled event: You are invited to the Native American Talent Show, Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm, at Piedra Vista’s Turano-Chrisman Performing Arts Theater. See you there!
FMS In The News – Piedra Vista shines at 2025 Linda Crabtree Softball Challenge. By Truman Begaye, Navajo Times. Hosts of the 2025 Linda Crabtree Softball Challenge, the Piedra Vista Lady Panthers (9-5-1) rolled through their tournament schedule, winning four out of five games at the Farmington Sports Complex. Read more: https://navajotimes.com/rezsports/baseball/piedra-vista-shines-at-2025-linda-crabtree-softball-challenge/
FMS In The News – Farmington Municipal Schools begins construction of new preschool academy. By Robert Bettis, Navajo Times. Designed by FBT Architects of Albuquerque, the new facility will be one of the largest preschools in New Mexico, specifically designed for early childhood education. Sanjay Engineer, the vice president and managing principal of FBT Architects, explained how each aspect of the building was designed with children in mind. “Everything in the classrooms, from cubbies and desks to bathroom fixtures, is tailored for preschool-age students,” Engineer explained. The new building will feature soft seating, strong surfaces, and a centralized playground, a safe learning environment for children. Read more: https://navajotimes.com/edu/farmington-municipal-schools-begins-construction-of-new-preschool-academy.
FMS In The News – Farmington defeats Gallup Lady Bengals, 14-3. By Lee Begaye, Navajo Times. The Farmington Lady Scorpions (3-2-1) outpaced the Gallup Lady Bengals in five innings, securing a 14-3 victory on a cold, windy Tuesday afternoon. Read more: https://navajotimes.com/rezsports/farmington-defeats-gallup-lady-bengals-14-3.
FMS In The News – Farmington Municipal Schools breaks ground on new preschool academy. By Jacqlin Aragon, KOB. It’s an exciting time for Farmington School District. After three years, it’s finally time to put the pedal to the metal on the district’s brand new $40 million Preschool Academy. “To see it come to fruition, very rewarding, and we’re excited to see it come together in the next 18 months,” said Cody Diehl, superintendent of Farmington Municipal Schools. Read more: https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/farmington-municipal-schools-breaks-ground-on-new-preschool-academy/
The Jr. Chef Competition is happening on Saturday, April 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Farmington High School. Our panel of judges includes Ms. Tina Nichols (FHS), Mr. Raul Perez (K12 BY ELIOR), and special guest judge Mr. Justin Pioche. We’re thrilled to share that the Piedra Vista Filmmaking Class will be livestreaming the event, so you can also watch all the action from home. Plus, Student Nutrition’s very own Jojo Reed will provide special commentary to make the experience even more fun. A heartfelt thank you to Hill Corps Gas & Oil, our generous main sponsor for this event and the student scholarships, helping to support this incredible opportunity!
👩🍳 Who Can Join? Students in grades 4-12 can form teams of 1-4 members from the same school (team members can be in different grade levels). 📝 How to Sign Up? Register online at https://bit.ly/JuniorChefRegistration. The deadline to register is March 24.
FMS In The News – Farmington rallies past Rio Rancho to capture District 1-5A championship. By Lee Begaye, Navajo Times. Farmington found its rhythm in the second quarter, launching a 10-4 run. Senior guard Aaliyah Archuleta and Anitielu combined for multiple baskets, narrowing the gap to 22-20. The Lady Rams briefly extended their lead with contributions from senior Rilie McQuerry and Martinez, but Farmington’s Dale hit a key jumper to keep it close at 22-17. Read more: https://navajotimes.com/rezsports/basketball/farmington-rallies-past-rio-rancho-to-capture-district-1-5a-championship/
Check out the Boys and Girls Class 5A brackets for the 2025 Nusenda Credit Union State Basketball Championships! Get ready to cheer on your student-athletes and enjoy the excitement of tournament play. The Lady Scorps host Cleveland on March 7 at 6:00 p.m. The Lady Panthers play away at Hobbs on March 7 at 6:00 p.m. FHS Boys play away at Organ Mountain on March 8 at 6:00 p.m. Visit https://www.nmact.org/2025/03/2025-nusenda-credit-union-state-basketball-brackets-released to view the full brackets.
A heartfelt thank you to our families and community, who joined us for our preschool groundbreaking this week! This special event marks the start of an exciting journey—creating a warm, nurturing, and inspiring space where our youngest learners can grow and thrive. Special shoutout to the FMS Operations Team: Mr. Steve Vollmert, Mr. Charles Vanden Broeck, Ms. Lisa Eaker, Mr. Isaac Gamboa, and Mr. Ted Lasiewicz. Want to learn more about this project? Click here: https://www.farmingtonschools.us/article/1937745
FMS In The News – Farmington girls beat Volcano Vista for regular season district crown in tiebreaker. By Quentin Jodie, Navajo Times. Despite sweeping the series, the Lady Scorps had to play Volcano Vista for a third time to determine the No. 1 seed for this week’s district tournament. Read more: https://navajotimes.com/rezsports/basketball/farmington-girls-beat-volcano-vista-for-regular-season-district-crown-in-tiebreaker/
FMS In The News – Graduation cap decorations now allowed in Farmington schools. By Jacqlin Aragon, KOB. Since last year’s graduation, they’ve been listening and working closely with a variety of stakeholders to ensure the best outcomes for our students. Students couldn’t be more thrilled about the outcome. Read more: https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/four-corners/graduation-cap-decorations-now-allowed-in-farmington-schools/
Queridas Familias, Estudiantes, Personal y Miembros de la Comunidad, las Escuelas Municipales de Farmington necesitan su opinión para seguir mejorando nuestros servicios. Favor de llenar nuestra encuesta antes del 21 de marzo—¡No pierda esta oportunidad de marcar la diferencia! Tome unos minutos para completar nuestra encuesta en: 👉 https://bit.ly/FMS-Input-Survey-Espanol
Dear Families, Students, Staff, and Community Members, Farmington Municipal Schools needs your valuable input to continue improving our services. Our survey will remain open until March 21, 2025—don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference! Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts by completing our survey: 👉 https://bit.ly/FMS-Input-Survey
Dear FMS families and staff, we’re again sharing our latest District Report Card, which includes key information on our student demographics, current budget, and state designations, as well as the latest 4-year graduation rates. To learn more, including math, reading, and science proficiency rates, click here: https://5il.co/2zujj or here: https://5il.co/38659. Thank you for your continued support.
The San Juan College High School application is NOW OPEN for all current 8TH GRADERS! Visit https://www.farmingtonschools.us/o/sjchs and apply today! The deadline is February 28. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Registration is NOW OPEN for our next 4H Gardening Club session that starts on February 25. Visit https://forms.gle/5rXQKmgysQMLJUCd7 to register. This fun and educational club offers students the chance to: 🌱 Build leadership skills. 🌱 Learn about soil health and composting. 🌱 Experience the joy of growing plants. 🌱 Meet professional farmers. 🌱 Take a greenhouse field trip. 🌱 Explore nutrition and cooking. Need more information? Contact: Marie E. Johnson, FMS Student Nutrition Program Supervisor at (505) 599-8778 ext. 1582 or e-mail: mjohnson@fms.k12.nm.us.
FMS In The News – Farmington dominates as Piedra Vista struggles to find its rhythm. By Donovan Quintero, Navajo Times. The Scorpions wasted no time setting the tone in the first quarter, capitalizing on Piedra Vista’s slow start. With crisp ball movement and relentless defensive pressure, Farmington jumped out to an early 16-11 at the end of the first quarter. Read more: https://navajotimes.com/rezsports/farmington-dominates-as-piedra-vista-struggles-to-find-its-rhythm/
FMS In The News – Farmington Municipal Schools let students choose cafeteria food. By Jacqlin Aragon. KOB. Students in the Farmington Municipal Schools District are getting to choose what’s served in their cafeteria. Read more: https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/farmington-municipal-schools-let-students-choose-cafeteria-food/
Congratulations to Mr. Cody Jackson, the Band Director at Heights Middle School who has been named one of Yamaha’s 40 Under 40! Yamaha is celebrating music education excellence to highlight and recognize outstanding young music educators making a difference by growing and strengthening their music programs. They showcase the following characteristics: action (anticipate what needs to be done and proactively take the necessary steps that lead to a stronger music program), courage (propose and implement new or bold ideas), creativity (show innovation and imagination in achieving plans and objectives) and growth (establish, grow or improve music education in their schools and communities). We are so proud of Mr. Jackson’s dedication and passion for music education. Please join us in celebrating this incredible recognition. Visit https://hub.yamaha.com/music-educators/40-under-40/2025/40-under-40-2025/ to learn more about Mr. Jackson and all the music educators highlighted.
