From buses to swamp coolers and other great finds, our current auctions have the items you need! Visit our Public Surplus website to explore: https://bit.ly/FMSPublicSurplus
Welcome back to school, FMS students! Get ready for an incredible academic year filled with excitement and discovery. We’re here to support you every step of the way. In our classrooms, you’re encouraged to ask questions, take risks, and grow both academically and personally. Let’s make it a great year! #BackToSchool #RisingToExcellence
FMS families, July 31 is the final day of our Seamless Summer Feeding Program, and we have something special for you! Come by Central Kitchen (305 N. Court Ave.) between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. to pick up free five-day meal kits for your kids, including both breakfast and lunch. These kits are available for all children 18 and under, so make sure to stop by while supplies last. See you there!
FMS, the first day of school is right around the corner! Kindergarten, 6th, and 9th graders will start classes on August 7. All other grades will begin school on August 8. Preschool students begin their journey on August 12. Visit https://www.farmingtonschools.us/page/back-to-school for more details on start and end times, as well as our full calendar.
FMS In The News: Farmington Municipal Schools Makes Changes to Crossing Guard Program. By Jacqlin Aragon, KOB. The new school year is right around the corner and before that first bell rings, Farmington Municipal Schools wants to make sure all students are safe, getting to and from school. Read more: https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/farmington-municipal-schools-makes-changes-to-crossing-guard-program/
FMS In The News: SUN Bucks program provides food assistance to children in New Mexico. By Jacqlin Aragon, KOB. The New Mexico Education Department is making sure any student who needs help getting meals this summer aren’t left with no place to go. Eligible students can now apply for “SUN Bucks” with the launch of the USDA’s new summer nutrition SUN Programs. “We just really want to keep our kids nutritionally sound during the summer months while school is out. And when they come back in August, they’re ready to go,” said Marie Johnson, a student nutrition coordinator for FMS. Rea more: https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/sun-bucks-program-provides-food-assistance-to-children-in-new-mexico/
From our partners at San Juan College: The public is invited to attend the Navajo Film Festival: A Celebration of Our Language in Film! Enjoy free admission and a wonderful afternoon of film screenings on Saturday, June 15, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the SJC Connie Gotsch Theatre. For more details, visit www.navajofilmfestival.org.
From our partners at San Juan College: Attention High School Juniors and Seniors!
Have a Preschooler? If your child turns 4 before August 31, 2024, enroll them at Farmington Preschool Academy West! Remember to bring all necessary documents for registration. The last day for office staff assistance is Monday, June 3, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You can register for preschool here: https://bit.ly/FPA-West-Enrollment (English) or https://bit.ly/FPA-West-Enrollment-Espanol (Spanish). For more information and links, visit https://bit.ly/ChooseFMS
Are you a Returning Student? Just complete the Annual Online Information Update. It’s that simple! For more information and links, visit https://bit.ly/ChooseFMS
Farmington Families, enrollment for the 2024-25 School Year is Now Open!
New to our district? If you're new and not currently enrolled in one of our FMS schools, you can register here: https://bit.ly/FMS-Registration (English) or https://bit.ly/FMS-Inscripcion-en-Espanol (Spanish). For more information and links, visit https://bit.ly/ChooseFMS
FMS families, join New Mexico’s free Summer Reading Program! Designed for kids from kindergarten to 8th grade, the program offers small group reading sessions with trained instructors. Watch your child catch up on reading skills, build confidence, and excel in school. Don’t miss this chance to boost your child's literacy and love for reading! Sign up today at https://www.literacy.nm.gov
FMS In The News: PV hurdler overcomes jitters, wins state title. By Quentin Jodie, Navajo Times. “My start was very nerve-wracking,” Ericksen said. Despite those jitters, the PV hurdler trusted her training as she picked up some speed in the midst of her race at the UNM Track & Field and Soccer Complex in Albuquerque. Ericksen won gold with a time of 15.47, as she beat her state qualification time of 15.68. Read more: https://navajotimes.com/rezsports/pv-hurdler-overcomes-jitters-wins-state-title/#google_vignette
Today is National School Nurse Day! We honor all school nurse leaders bridging healthcare and education, providing care coordination, advocating for quality student-centered care, and collaborating to design systems that allow individuals and communities to develop their full potential! Thank you, FMS School Nurses! #SND2024 #SchoolNurses
FMS, let's come together to honor our amazing educators during Teacher Appreciation Week. It's a perfect time to show them how much we care! Share your shout-outs and words of appreciation in person or on social media using the hashtag #ThankATeacher.
Save these dates! ¡Marquen estas fechas! Nahidizidï bikáá’ ádiiłiił! May 10, 2024: San Juan College High School @ SJC Graduation Plaza at 6:00 PM May 13, 2024: Farmington High School @ Hutchison Stadium at 7:00 PM May 14, 2024: Piedra Vista High School @ Hutchison Stadium at 7:30 PM May 15, 2024: Rocinante High School @ Farmington Civic Center at 6:00 PM
FMS In the News: Congratulations to the FMS students who made the Navajo Times Winter Athletes List. By Quentin Jodie, Navajo Times. Girls Wrestling All-Stars: Bailey Ramone, Brielle Lucero, Ioanna Ueanimatang, Anaya Lee, Alissa Deyapp, Svea Robinson, Eliana Benavidez, and Stormy Sanchez. Boys Wrestling All-Stars: Brayden Harvey, Logan Cambridge, Reed McCarty, Ian Chavez, Dylan Mccoy, and Angelo Perez. Girls Basketball All-Stars: Kapiolani Anitielu, Kjani Anitielu, Maleah Charlie, and Caris Dale. Boys All-Star: Cody Vassar-Steen, Landon Begay, Michael Beck, and Lander Willie. Read more: https://navajotimes.com/rezsports/88670/
Please share, FMS. May 3: Donations Needed! Donations can be dropped off at the Main School entrance between 3:45 and 6:00 PM. May 4: Rummage Sale!
The Dual Language Parent Evening at McCormick Elementary School was such a blast! Students from kindergarten through 5th grade took to the stage to demonstrate the amazing language skills they have been learning. Each grade level performed its own songs with coordinated dances and interactive materials! The entire group wrapped the night with a performance of "De Colores", it was amazing to see how many students were active in this program! This dual language initiative was created with the goal in mind that students would be supported and encouraged during their entire academic career in order to obtain the seal of bilingual literacy upon graduation. These students are definitely on their way! If you would like your student to participate in the Dual Language Program, please contact Mrs. Lyn White! https://bit.ly/McCormickStaff
Way to go, Celtics!
Happy Earth Day, FMS! We're excited about the special activities happening this and next week in our schools. Check out the students at Ladera del Norte on April 22, when they had a great time learning with Waste Management. They got to see their cool recycling trucks that run on renewable natural gas! Our kids showed how much they know about recycling and how to do it correctly. Way to go, Hornets! A big thank you to Waste Management for sharing more information about their services with our students and how we can all help keep our planet clean. And let's give a round of applause to our educators, who just finished their CKLA unit on “Taking Care of the Earth.” #RisingToExcellence #EarthDay
