Ready to find more about Tibbetts Middle School? 🎒 Come to our Open House on February 17 from 5:00–7:00 PM! Meet your teachers, explore elective options, try opening your locker, and take a fun scavenger hunt for a chance to win prizes. Parents — bring your questions and connect with administrators, teachers, and staff. Tours of the school will be available. Will we see you there? RSVP or tell us you're coming below! 👇✨
11 days ago, Tibbetts Middle School
5th gr Open House

Dear FMS Families and Staff, the FMS Board of Education approved the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar on February 10. We’re sharing this now so you can begin planning ahead for the upcoming school year. Please note that graduation dates for 2027 and other updates will be added at a later time. We will share the revised version with you as soon as those details are finalized.

2 days ago, Public Relations Department
Dear FMS Families and Staff,  The FMS Board of Education approved the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar on February 10. We’re sharing this now so you can begin planning ahead for the upcoming school year.  Please note that graduation dates for 2027 and other updates will be added at a later time. We will share the revised version with you as soon as those details are finalized.
Great news! 3 of our 4 Tibbetts National History Day students have advanced to STATE! The following students all had an enjoyable learning experience yesterday at Regional competition at San Juan College:

Aysha Joe
Malia Atson
Sage Liessmann
Annabelle Riley

The following students placed:
Malia Atson, 2nd place, Individual Exhibit!
Sage Liessmann & Annabelle Riley, 3rd place, Team Exhibit!

Tibbetts Social Studies Teacher & NHD Coach, Mrs. Bitsui, is thankful to the girls' families & to Tibbetts for ALL of their support. Now is time for fundraising! If you'd like to help with funding to get our 3 girls to state, please let Mrs. Bitsui or administration at Tibbetts know, thank you! :)
9 days ago, Tibbetts Middle School
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Please call the school for more information! We sure could use your help!!
9 days ago, Tibbetts Middle School
Lunch aides needed
Jerrickson Hosteen is an International Youth Speaker & World-Class Basketball Artist from the Navajo Nation. The Nation's top Native Youth Speaker guaranteed to bring a unique, fun, and engaging presentation for all-ages! He will be at Tibbetts on February 12, 2 PM!!!
11 days ago, Tibbetts Middle School
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Track season begins TODAY be sure to have all Rank One completed prior to participation.
12 days ago, Tibbetts Middle School
Track and Field starts today
Valentine Spirit Week at Tibbetts this week!! Get involved and show your school spirit!
12 days ago, Tibbetts Middle School
Valentine Week
Our counselors , Ms McKinney and Ms Green, were very blessed every day this past week as we were celebrated for Counselor’s Week. Their office’s were decorated, they received gifts & counseling merch, delicious food, student affirmations & flowers! They said, "We definitely felt the love!! We are so grateful!!"
13 days ago, Tibbetts Middle School
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Selected students will travel to Durango for the Fort Lewis Honor Band on February 6-7. Ask Ms. Lasley for more specific questions.
15 days ago, Tibbetts Middle School
FLC Honor Band Auditions
Track season begins Monday, February 9, be sure to have all Rank One completed prior to participation.
19 days ago, Tibbetts Middle School
Track and Field starts soon

This week, we celebrate them as a part of National School Counseling Week 2026. FMS school counselors help students in more ways than you may know. School counselors design and deliver school counseling programs that improve life-readiness and academic success. They lead, advocate, and collaborate to promote success for each and every student by connecting their school counseling program to the school’s academic mission and school improvement plan. Thank you, FMS School Counselors, for your dedication and the incredible support you provide to our students every day!

19 days ago, Public Relations Department
Thank you, FMS School Counselors, for your dedication and the incredible support you provide to our students every day!
Current 8th graders! Please attend our Freshman Registration Night next week on Tuesday, Feb 3rd. Parent/guardians must attend with your 8th grader. We will be creating your schedule of classes for the 2026-2027 school year. Your high school counselor is Michelle Childers-Beck. She will be your counselor until you graduate. She'll visit Hermosa Middle School tomorrow (Jan 27th/8:30 am) and Tibbetts Middle School on Thursday (Jan 29th/2:45 pm) where she'll briefly review general information and answer questions. We look forward to seeing you on Feb 3rd!
Questions? Email Ms. Childers-Beck at: mchildersbeck@fms.k12.nm.us
or call 505-324-0352 ext. 1404
25 days ago, Tibbetts Middle School
Scorp Registration
We welcome you to the Tibbetts Family Engagement night, January 29, 2026, 5-7 PM. We will be hosting a financial class, Desert View Counseling and more. We hope to see you there.
25 days ago, Tibbetts Middle School
Option 1
For more information, please scan the QR code or come by the front office.
about 1 month ago, Tibbetts Middle School
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Our Youth, Our Future Survey to Be Conducted at Tibbetts Middle School
On 2/2/2026 students in grades 6th -8th will begin taking the Our Youth, Our Future survey in cooperation with the Tri-Ethnic Center for Prevention Research at Colorado State University. The funding for the administration of the survey comes from a federal grant awarded to the Tri-Ethnic Center, which allows the survey to be conducted at no cost to the school. Participation in this survey is voluntary, anonymous, and confidential.

Parents or guardians who wish to withdraw their child from participating may do so by contacting Principal Argotsinger or Ms. Curry at (505) 599-8613 or email them at cargotsinger@fms.k12.nm.us or rcurry@fms.k12.nm.us. In addition, a copy of the survey is available from the school office for parents or guardians who would like to review it. Tibbetts Middle School believes that students’ participation in this survey will assist the school in planning, funding, and evaluating drug and alcohol prevention programs.
about 1 month ago, Tibbetts Middle School
Please participate in this survey
Native American Programs, Johnson O' Malley Parental Cost Support. CIB must be on file to be eligible. Tibbetts families, please contact Rochelle Curry if you would like more information.
about 1 month ago, Tibbetts Middle School
Parental Cost Flyer
FMS In The News – Lock bags, front office emails: New Mexico educators' fight against cellphones in classrooms. By André Salkin, Santa Fe New Mexican. At Hermosa Middle School in Farmington, Principal Kyle Haws said a stricter approach has been surprisingly effective. Students must place phones in lockers at the start of the day. If a phone appears in class, teachers email the front office rather than confronting students directly. Read more: https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/education/lock-bags-front-office-emails-new-mexico-educators-fight-against-cellphones-in-classrooms/article_5610725a-eae6-41fb-8f65-078d86749c61.html
about 1 month ago, Public Relations Department

Christmas Break at Farmington Municipal Schools: FMS schools and offices will be closed from December 22, 2025, through January 2, 2026, for the Christmas Break. We wish all of our families, staff, and community a restful and enjoyable holiday. We look forward to seeing our staff on Monday, January 5, and our students on Tuesday, January 6.

2 months ago, Public Relations Department
Christmas Break at Farmington Municipal Schools: FMS schools and offices will be closed from December 22, 2025, through January 2, 2026, for the Christmas Break. We wish all of our families, staff, and community a restful and enjoyable holiday. We look forward to seeing our staff on Monday, January 5, and our students on Tuesday, January 6.
We hope you'll join us for APTT tomorrow evening!!
3 months ago, Tibbetts Middle School
DEC PEN (400 x 400 px)

December 18, 2025: FMS families, this event has been cancelled. We’ll notify you when the event is rescheduled.

3 months ago, Health, Wellness, and Prevention Department
Birth Certificate Replacement & Children's Flu Shots Event: Farmington High School (Parking Lot), Thursday, December 18, from 3-5 p.m. The New Mexico Department of Health Vital Records team will be offering replacement birth certificates for those born in New Mexico. The search fee is $10 for one certificate. Identification is required (driver's license, Social Security cards, Medicaid IDs, Tribal IDs). Children's Flu shots available while supplies last (parental consent required).