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Farmington Municipal Schools Opens New Preschool Academy

Today, Farmington Municipal Schools (FMS) celebrated the opening of the Farmington Preschool Academy. This new 51,900-square-foot facility expands access to early childhood education and becomes the largest preschool facility in New Mexico.

FMS Celebrates 23 Chief Manuelito Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to the FMS students who were awarded the 2026 Chief Manuelito Scholarship this past weekend in Flagstaff, Arizona! Of the 183 students statewide who earned the scholarship this year, 23 are outstanding Farmington Municipal Schools students.

Graduation Requirements

Class of 2026, 2027 & 2028: High school graduation requirements are set by the state legislature. The College and Career Readiness Bureau administers mandates and answers questions related to rules or statutes, required coursework, or waivers. You can find more information and commonly asked questions and answers [here].

FMS students and families,

Graduation Requirements were officially approved on February 11, 2025, starting with the Class of 2029. These updates ensure students are well-prepared for their future—whether that’s college, career, or beyond.

Here’s what students will need to graduate:

  • English – 4 credits

  • Math – 4 credits

  • Social Studies – 4 credits

  • Science – 3 credits

  • Physical Education – 1 credit

  • Health – 0.5 credit

  • Electives – 5.5 credits

  • District Selected Required Courses:

    • Financial Literacy – 1 credit

    • From our “Menu of Options” – 1 credit

The FMS Menu of Options includes courses in Career & Technical Education, Foreign Language, Fine Arts, Communications/Public Speaking, Advanced Placement or Dual Credit courses, Work-Based Learning (Internship), and Work Experience (Job).

Visit https://bit.ly/New-FMS-Graduation-Requirements to view more details on each subject.

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An FMS graduate is “Prepared 4 Tomorrow”- Equipped with the academic knowledge, real-world skills, and personal attributes needed to thrive in college, career, and life. Read more [here].