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!
Questions? Email Ms. Childers-Beck at: mchildersbeck@fms.k12.nm.us
or call 505-324-0352 ext. 1404
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.
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.
December 18, 2025: FMS families, this event has been cancelled. We’ll notify you when the event is rescheduled.
The NM Public Education Department’s Office of Special Education is offering parents and caregivers 90-minute virtual sessions designed to empower families to navigate the special education process. The sessions will cover understanding special education rights, navigating Individualized Education Programs, fostering effective communication with schools, and preparing for key transitions in your child’s educational journey. The first Family Learning Virtual Session is this Wednesday, November 19, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. The district has reserved a meeting room at our Central Office (3401 E. 30th Street) for families who wish to attend. To sign up for these virtual sessions, please complete the Family Learning Virtual Sessions Registration Form.
From FMS Student Nutrition – FMS Families, this Christmas Break, we will provide five-day breakfast and lunch meal kits to FMS students ages 0 to 18 who may need food support. Kits will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Meal kits will be provided on the following two days: December 19 and December 29, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., at FMS Central Kitchen (305 N. Court Avenue).
