K-12 by Elior and Farmington Municipal Schools are pleased to host the 3rd Annual Farmington Jr. Chef Competition on Saturday, April 12, 2025! Registration opens on February 18. This event is open to FMS students from 4th grade through 12th grade. Stay tuned—more details will be shared soon. We can’t wait to see the creativity and talent our students bring to the kitchen!
All FMS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Mark your calendar! Nahidizidï bikáá’ ádiiłiił!
You're invited! Nihaadiinááł! Késhjéé' (Navajo Shoe Game) with presenter Bennie Begay. Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 PM, at the Farmington Civic Center. Join us for the Navajo Shoe Game, a traditional winter social guessing game that’s fun for the whole family.
FMS families, pick up 5-day Breakfast and Lunch Meal Kits on Friday, December 20, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. and on Friday, December 27, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Distribution location for both dates is Central Kitchen (305 N. Court Avenue). No registration is required. First come, first served.
A big thank you to FMS Student Nutrition and K12 by Elior for providing 5-day breakfast and lunch meal kits to help keep our students nourished during the Winter Break!
Current FMS sophomores and juniors, if you have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, you are invited to apply to the 2025 Dennis Chavez New Mexico LDZ, a nationally recognized leadership program sponsored by the National Hispanic Institute. This prestigious program, which will take place from June 8–15, 2025, at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, is fully funded, including tuition and application fees. This amazing opportunity is made possible by special funding from legislation sponsored by Senator Michael Padilla. To learn more, join us for a virtual informational meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Join via Zoom here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86773707905. You are encouraged to apply before the December 20 holiday break at https://www.nationalhispanicinstitute.org/event-5844666.
FMS In The News: We’re proud to share that our Board President, Stephanie Thompson, is featured in the Society of Women Engineers’ blog this week! As part of their Affinity Group spotlight, the blog highlights Ms. Thompson's incredible work as a co-chair of the Society of Women Engineers - SWE’s Indigenous Peoples Affinity Group. Currently pursuing her Doctorate in Engineering Management, Ms. Thompson's research focuses on data analytics and strategic decision-making — tools she plans to use to make STEM education more accessible and equitable, especially for Indigenous and underrepresented communities.
Check out SWE’s blog here: https://alltogether.swe.org/2024/11/affinity-group-spotlight-swes-indigenous-women-you-should-know/
Don’t miss tonight's Native American Fashion Show: 📅 Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 ⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM 📍 Piedra Vista HS, Turano-Chrisman Theater 🌟 Featuring Jolonzo Guy-Goldtooth & stunning Indigenous fashion! 👗 Traditional regalia modeled by our students.
Dear FMS Families, the NM Public Education Department will conduct a survey on October 28, 2024, to learn about student well-being and what we can do to help students succeed. The survey aims to understand differences among student experiences to proactively create support structures and how our results fall in comparison to national benchmarks and similar districts or schools. More to come via email and text next week!
Registration is now open for NMPED's Parent University, a special event designed for families of children with disabilities! Join us for two informative and supportive days on Wednesday, November 13, and Thursday, November 14, at the beautiful Buffalo Thunder Resort in Santa Fe. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow alongside other families.
Register today by visiting: https://forms.office.com/r/DAXNsR823Y.
On October 2, we celebrate #NationalCustodianDay! Our amazing custodial staff works hard every day to keep our school buildings clean, safe, and ready for our students to learn and thrive. To show our appreciation, our Student Nutrition Team is delivering cookies as a token of our appreciation. A big shoutout to all our custodians for everything they do! #CustodialWorkersDay
You're invited! Nihaadiinááł!
You're invited to the Parent Resource Fair & Panel Discussion, hosted by the NMPED Office of Special Education. This event will provide valuable resources and information for families of students with disabilities. Explore a variety of resources tailored to help support your child, and stick around for a special Panel Discussion with experts who will share their insights and experiences on the best ways to support students with disabilities. We hope to see you there! 🗓️ When: September 30, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. 📍Where: San Juan College (4601 College Blvd, Farmington). For more information or any questions, feel free to reach out to Jessica Dinsmore at Jessica.Dinsmore@ped.nm.gov.
We cordially invite you to attend our next Board of Education Meeting, on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Work Session starts at 3:45 p.m. Regular Meeting starts at 5:15 p.m.
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: Attention High School Juniors and Seniors!
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.
We're truly grateful for our school principals and assistant principals. They work hard every day to help our students, teachers, and community. Thank you!
FMS families and staff, you are invited to an Evening of Native American Stories and Music, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Piedra Vista High School's Turano Chrisman Theater. Please share! See you there!
