February 22, 2024: Earlier today, our amazing Heights Middle School students had a special surprise for our fantastic nurse Mr. JJ Holt on his birthday. They all wore bandanas just like him to celebrate together! Very cool, Knights!
Mark your calendars, FMS.
FMS In The News: Farmington Superintendent Cody Diehl gets contract extension. By Mike Easterling, Farmington Daily Times. Farmington schools Superintendent Cody Diehl had his contract extended for a year by a vote of the school board on Feb. 13, meaning his deal now extends through June 2027, according to a district spokesman. Read more: https://www.daily-times.com/story/news/local/2024/02/16/superintendent-cody-diehls-contract-now-runs-through-june-2027/72565592007/
Farmington Municipal Schools is gathering valuable feedback to improve services provided to students, families, and teachers. Stakeholders include teachers, staff, administration, our students' parents, and community members who lend us local support. Together we all support the success of every student that we serve. The district is requesting your input and suggestions, your feedback will assist in decisions on federal funding priorities, current practices, and areas that can be strengthened. Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. The survey will close on March 1, 2024. To participate, visit: https://bit.ly/Community-Needs-English
Las Escuelas Municipales de Farmington están juntando información para poder mejorar los servicios que se proveen a estudiantes, familias y maestros. Las partes interesadas incluyen: maestros, personal, directores, estudiantes, padres y miembros de la comunidad. Juntos, todos apoyamos el éxito de cada estudiante que servimos. El distrito escolar solicita su opinión y sugerencias. Sus comentarios nos ayudarán a tomar decisiones sobre prioridades de financiación federal, las prácticas actuales, y áreas que se pueden fortalecer. Gracias por tomar el tiempo para contestar estas preguntas. La encuesta se cerrará el 1 de marzo de 2024. Para participar, visiten: https://bit.ly/Community-Needs-Spanish
We're excited to share that we've been offering yummy fruits and veggies in their natural state for our students and teachers to enjoy at Animas ES, Apache ES, Bluffview ES, Esperanza ES, McCormick ES, McKinley ES, and Northeast ES. Twice a week, these nutritious snacks are available in the mornings or afternoons through USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). The FFVP is a fun and effective way to introduce fresh fruits and veggies as healthy snack choices. This program encourages schools to team up locally and statewide to make it happen. It's a big help in fighting childhood obesity by teaching kids about healthier eating habits. We're thrilled to be part of this positive change!
FMS In The News: Farmington students weigh in on improving school lunches. By Jacqlin Aragon, KOB. Lunch in the school cafeteria isn’t always the best tasting but students at Farmington Municipal Schools are getting to decide what is served. It all starts with a blind taste test. Read more: https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/four-corners/farmington-students-weigh-in-on-improving-school-lunches/
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 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 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/
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: Nearly 200 future mechanics take part in skills competition at San Juan College Automotive and diesel repair students square off against each other. By Mike Easterling, Farmington Daily Times. The winners of Friday’s competition will advance to the state competition at Central New Mexico Community College in April. The first-place winners were Thomas Pipkin of San Juan College in the post-secondary automotive division, Todd Wedel of the Career Enrichment Center in Albuquerque in the high school automotive division, Andrew Stoner of San Juan College in the post-secondary diesel division and Rylan Darnell of San Juan College High School in the high school diesel division. Read more: https://www.daily-times.com/story/news/local/2023/11/20/skills-usa-competition-features-students-from-nm-utah-colorado/71615115007/
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: County superintendents express gratitude to voters for passage of mill levies. By Mike Easterling, Farmington Daily Times. “I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the voters for your incredible support,” Farmington Superintendent Cody Diehl said in a statement emailed to The Daily Times. “Your vote is an investment in the future of the City of Farmington, and it means a lot to Farmington Municipal Schools. Read more: https://www.daily-times.com/story/news/politics/elections/2023/11/10/three-out-of-four-county-school-districts-see-mill-levies-passed/71503533007/