FMS In The News – Farmington soccer player signs with Lamar. By Quentin Jodie, Navajo Times. Cinjin Toledo, a recent graduate of Farmington High School, signed his letter of intent with the Lamar Community College men’s soccer team. Toledo, who was a staple on the FHS boys soccer program, was considering a few other programs before signing with the two-year college in Lamar, Colorado. Read more: https://navajotimes.com/rezsports/soccer/farmington-soccer-player-signs-with-lamar/
FMS In The News – Class of 2025 leads the way for Indigenous graduation regalia. By Shaun Griswold and Bella Davis, High Country News. In New Mexico, graduation is central to the colonial experiment shared by the Apache, Diné, Pueblo and people who have lived and taught in the area for time immortal. Read more: https://www.hcn.org/articles/class-of-2025-leads-the-way-for-indigenous-graduation-regalia/
FMS In The News – Farmington collects 2 gold, 2 silver medals at state. By Quentin Jodie, Navajo Times. The Farmington track team walked away with eight medals during last week’s New Mexico Class 5A state track meet, which included a pair of gold and silver medals. Farmington freshman Avery Sandefer won the girls triple jump and she placed second in the long jump. Scorpion hurdler Alex Serrano took gold in the 300-meter hurdles while junior James Rogers earned a second-place medal in the javelin. Sandefer won the triple crown with a 35-feet, 8-inch effort as she topped her state qualifying mark by over a foot. Read more: https://navajotimes.com/rezsports/track/farmington-collects-2-gold-2-silver-medals-at-state/
School nurses are our first responders for medical concerns. School nurses and nurse aides are the first place a student thinks to go when they don't feel well or have been hurt. But they also provide a wealth of information that supports a successful education as well. The observance reminds us of all the great reasons the nurse is available to your school. They provide more than Band-Aids for scrapes on the playground and check for fevers when a child shows the first sign of illness. Thank you!
On April 22, all FMS students received a planting kit as part of our Earth Day Challenge. The goal is for students to plant their seeds—either in a pot or directly in the ground—and track their progress. This fun activity encourages healthy habits early in life and helps students develop a lifelong love for growing and eating fruits and vegetables. Want to join the challenge? Visit https://www.farmingtonschools.us/page/earth-day to register by May 23, 2025. Students who sign up will receive instructions for completing a short video or PowerPoint presentation showcasing their planting journey. These will be shared by Monday, June 2, 2025. Students with the best reports in elementary, middle, and high school will each win a $100 Growers Bucks prize to spend at the Farmington Growers Market.
FMS, we are thrilled to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5-9) by releasing our new FMS Teacher Talk Podcast dedicated to our teaching community. In our premiere episode, we sat down with Piedra Vista's very own Ms. Mari Floyd. Listen to the full audio of this interview at https://bit.ly/FMS-Teacher-Talk-Podcast or https://www.farmingtonschools.us/page/podcast. Stay tuned for more episodes!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week - May 5-9, 2025! FMS, this week is the perfect time for us to say thank you for all the love, energy, and hard work they pour into our children’s lives! Our teachers do so much more than teach—they guide, encourage, and inspire our kids every single day. Their care and dedication reach far beyond the classroom, helping shape not just smart students, but kind and curious people. Let’s show them how much we appreciate everything they do!
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April 28, 2025: Quick reminder that today’s SPMAC Meeting starts at 5:00 p.m. at Central Kitchen (305 N. Court Avenue). The Student-Parent Menu Advisory Committee (SPMAC) meetings are great opportunities to share your thoughts and ideas about school meals. We’d love to hear from you and work together to improve our school’s menu even more!
Save the Date! Thank you to San Juan Pediatrics for donating their time and services!
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!
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/
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.
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.
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.
FMS, this week we celebrate National School Counseling Week!
We want to take a moment to celebrate our amazing school counselors: Stephanie Davis, Donald Timme, Lauren Hobbs-Mead, James Fundark, Louise Baca, Debbie Fowler, Danielle Straate, Caroline Thomas, Amanda Patea, Patricia Fine, Deadra Lepich, Jennifer McKinney, Keshia Beyale, Dorene Miller, Matt Smith, Anneliese Weyrauch, Marvin Pete, Cherilynn Shorty, Joanna Thrower, Rachel Yazzie, Adeola Dalton, Julie Christensen, Jennifer Dowdy, and Stacy Van Meter. National School Counseling Week 2025 is Feb. 3-7, 2025, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. The theme is: School Counseling: Helping Students Thrive.
