Farmington Municipal Schools

Attention Class of 2028! Are you ready for a totally unique high school experience? San Juan College High School offers students the ability to get a head start on their college career by earning an associate's degree while attending high school. Not only will you be ahead of the game, but you'll have fun doing it! SJCHS has such a variety of courses for you to choose from to make sure you are following your dreams. They have extracurricular opportunities, chances to travel the world, and an amazing and supportive community! If you're ready for the challenge of an early college high school, please join us for our Family Information Night on February 1, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the Connie Gotsch Theatre. We're excited to share this incredible opportunity with you and your child! See you there!

Join the FMS Johnson O’Malley Indian Education Committee! There are currently openings for 1 Secretary and 1 Member at Large. If you're passionate about supporting the Johnson O’Malley program, consider joining the team! To apply, come to our next meeting on February 6, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.

Be a part of GenCyber! From coding to cryptography, be a part of GenCyber. Choose from one of two weeks: June 3-7, 2024, or June 17-21, 2024. These FREE camps are for students who have completed grades 6-11, with campers divided into two groups. Campers must be willing to commit to the 5-day camp and come to campus every day. Lunch and breakfast are provided. Drop-off begins at 8 and pick-up ends at 5. The class is from 9-4. Register online at https://www.sanjuancollege.edu/community/kids-kollege or call (505) 566-4208.

FMS In The News: Lady Scorps win showdown with Hobbs. By Santiago Ramos Jr., Navajo Times. There’s a change at the top of the Class 5A girls state basketball polls this week. A role reversal between the top two squads. Read more: https://navajotimes.com/rezsports/basketball/lady-scorps-win-showdown-with-hobbs/

FMS students, the Leopold Writing Program invites New Mexico students in grades 6-12 to submit original essays for our 2024 Writing Contest. Please consider the following, and then respond to this ESSAY PROMPT: Are our tools better than we are? Think about tools in your life. Do they help or hurt your relationship with our ecological community? ESSAY SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. For more information, visit https://www.leopoldwritingprogram.org/2024-writing-contest.html.

Ms. Bauman from McKinley Elementary School organized an absolutely amazing experience for all the fifth-grade students at her school! Her class is reading the novel "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean George. This book tells the story of a young boy who runs away from home to live alone in the woods. He eventually finds a Peregrine Falcon and raises it to be his hunting partner. . Ms. Bauman invited professional falconers to demonstrate the fascinating hunting skills and beauty of the Peregrine Falcon and the Red-Tailed Hawk. They both differ in strengths and act as a sharp eye when hunting for small game. The students showed great interest in the display and asked many insightful questions about the practice of raising falcons. It was amazing to see the real-world connections being made to the book that the students read in class. Talk about soaring to excellence! . #RisingToExcellence #LearningAtFMS #MySideOfTheMountain

FMS In The News: Farmington boys stay unbeaten. By Quentin Jodie, Navajo Times. It took a full year for the Farmington Scorpions to exact some revenge on the Monument Valley boys basketball team. Last Friday night, the Scorpions took it out on the visiting MV squad, controlling both ends of the court during a 73-47 win at Farmington High School. Read more: https://navajotimes.com/rezsports/basketball/farmington-boys-stay-unbeaten/

FMS In The News: Farmington girls draw up competitive schedule. By Quentin Jodie, Navajo Times. To be the best, you have to play the best. That’s the mantra the Farmington girls basketball team will be living by under second-year coach Thomas Adair. Read more: https://navajotimes.com/rezsports/basketball/farmington-girls-draw-up-competitive-schedule/

FMS In The News: High school holiday tournament winners crowned on Saturday. By Bradley Benson, KRQE. Plenty of high school basketball tournaments were hosted around the state this weekend ahead of winter break. Here is a look at some of the scores and highlights from the championship games. Read more: https://www.krqe.com/sports/high-school-holiday-tournament-winners-crowned-on-saturday/

FMS families, we would like to announce Ms. Trisha Bejar as the new principal of Animas Elementary School! . “I am extremely excited to begin working with the staff at Animas Elementary. I have heard wonderful things about the staff and students. I feel my 7 years as assistant principal will help Animas continue to be successful!" -Ms. Bejar . Ms. Bejar has been with FMS since 2003 when she joined the district as a fourth and fifth-grade teacher at Esperanza Elementary School. She then spent 3 years as the Title 1 Math Coach before becoming the Assistant Principal for that last 7 years. Congratulations on this new adventure, Ms. Bejar! . #RisingToExcellenceInEveryPursuit #WeAreFMS #Principal

FMS In The News: Mesa Verde Elementary School receives $20K from Kellogg’s and Safeway Foundation. By Jacqulin Aragon, KOB. The children at Mesa Verde Elementary School in Farmington celebrated Tuesday after receiving a donation of 500 books, boxes of Kellogg’s cereal, and a surprise donation of $20,000. Read more: https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/mesa-verde-elementary-school-receives-20k-from-kelloggs-and-safeway-foundation/

Ms. Hawkins' first-grade class at Ladera del Norte Elementary harvested some of their crispy, crunchy lettuce leaves this week! Ms. Hawkins' students practiced their skills in determining which leaves were suitable for their schoolmates' lunches and which ones "went to the chickens"! . The harvested leaves were then given to the cafeteria to make a wonderful side salad option for the students to select at lunch! They even came with some edible purple flowers on top to really elevate the dish. The students in Ms. Hawkins' class were so thrilled to see their hard work displayed and enjoyed the fruits of their labor! It's crucial for students to see where their food is coming from and we hope that indoor gardens continue to grow throughout the district! Fabulous job, Hornets! . #LearningAtFMS #IndoorGarden #FreshFood

This week FMS Native American Programs hosted a Book Talk featuring, "The Yazzie Case: Building a Public Education System for Our Indigenous Future". It was a truly insightful workshop centered around discussing the novel's main idea of advocating for Native American students in their educational success. . Several contributors to the novel were present and discussed their chapters in greater detail. They covered everything from foundational understanding of legal terms, to examples of students that may be in need of more assistance to excel in their academic career. This workshop facilitated a deeper understanding of the significance that this collaborative piece offers, as well as the next steps needed in order to achieve this goal to it's full potential. . We strongly encourage you to read this novel, as it provides essential comprehension about the barriers that these students face. It is also offers encouragement on how to become a better support for our students. Thank you to everyone that attended, and special thank you to our guests for presenting this vital information! . #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #TheYazzieCase #RisingToExcellence

FMS In The News: New districts statewide: NMAA unveils comprehensive new realignment plan. By James Yodice, Albuquerque Journal. Class 6A football has been reduced from four districts to three and is welcoming one newcomer in Piedra Vista. (It is losing Capital.) Piedra Vista and Farmington are being placed in a six-team District 1, with Volcano Vista, Cleveland, Cibola and Rio Rancho. Read more: https://bit.ly/NMAA-unveils-comprehensive-new-realignment-plan

We’ll see you at the Native American Heritage Festival on November 29, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, at San Juan College’s Henderson Fine Arts Center. FMS, we will have student performances and presentations from elementary, middle, and high schools, videos, and special guests. This event is free and open to the public.

FMS In The News: Show stealer: PV, Farmington runners make podium in 5A girls race. By Quentin Jodie, Navajo Times. With a time of 19:16.22, Piedra Vista’s Nicole Pierce took third-place honors ahead of Rio Rancho’s Mariah Galbraith (19:28.47) and Farmington’s Madison Germaine (19:33.46). Farmington’s Germaine also turned in a new PR, improving her mark by almost a minute. Read more: https://navajotimes.com/rezsports/track/show-stealer-pv-farmington-runners-make-podium-in-5a-girls-race/

FMS In The News: N.M. football roundup: Scorpions, Tigers advance in state playoffs. By Santiago Ramos Jr., Navajo Times. The No. 11 Farmington Scorpions knocked off No. 6 Volcano Vista 31-21 Friday night in the opening round of the Class 6A state football playoffs. Read more: https://navajotimes.com/rezsports/football/n-m-football-roundup-scorpions-tigers-advance-in-state-playoffs/

FMS In The News: Farmington gets ‘complete team win’ in upset of Volcano Vista. By Tristen Critchfield, Albuquerque Journal. Farmington proved it on Friday night, racing out to an 18-0 halftime lead and then holding on for a 31-21 victory over No. 6 Volcano Vista in a Class 6A first-round matchup at Nusenda Community Stadium. Read more: https://www.abqjournal.com/sports/farmington-gets-complete-team-win-in-upset-of-volcano-vista/article_06126144-7acd-11ee-98c9-cb5dec1ca844.html

FMS, National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated each November. It is a time to celebrate the traditions, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities and ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each passing generation. #NativeAmericanMonth

A big thank you to Ms. Sewell for organizing a fundraiser for the music program at Mesa Verde Elementary School on October 23rd! We'd also like to give a special shoutout to Cold Stone Creamery for their generous support of our community and schools. During the event, Ms. Sewell not only organized the fundraiser but also served ice cream and even sang for tips! In the photo, she's singing her version of the Addams Family Theme with her dad joining in. We're grateful to all the families who joined us to enjoy delicious ice cream and help make this event a success. We look forward to seeing you at the next one, Wildcats!