The annual comprehensive financial report for 2022 is available for reference. This report consists of management’s representations concerning the finances of the Farmington Municipal School District.
Click here for the full report. https://farmingtonschools.info/FMSComprehensiveFinancialReport2022
READY! for Kindergarten Registration is now OPEN!
https://forms.gle/QhFC3a9PHxNPXh689.
If your child will enter Kindergarten this fall, please consider attending this FREE program through Farmington Municipal Schools that helps parents prepare their child for Kindergarten! Visit https://district.fms.k12.nm.us/page/kindergarten-parent-program for more information. #KindergartenProgram
The San Juan College High School Griffins have completed their executive internship bootcamp! SJCHS students will be heading to their internship placements to receive vital hands-on experience. Good luck to all the interns on their job sites this week! Thank you to all the volunteers that are hosting as an internship placement site. Our students can't wait to learn from you! Internship sites include Comp-u-Tech, Robbins Heating and Air Conditioning, San Juan County Compliance Office, Sulzer, Connelly Hospitality House, FMS- Media, FMS- Fine Arts, and the NMSU Cooperative Extension Office. #WorkBasedLearning #Spring2023 #Internship
Is your student interested in a different high school experience? Do they show a sincere interest in academics and want to graduate with not only a high school diploma, but a college associate degree as well? San Juan College High School may be the perfect fit!
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San Juan College High School application for the Class of 2027 cohort will open on February 1, 2023 and close February 28, 2023.
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Click here to learn more about the application process! https://sjchs.fms.k12.nm.us/o/sjchs/article/953364
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You can also check out the full informational video here! https://youtu.be/kiHDey0jDmw
Brenna Sherwood, FMS Instructional Facilitator, taught our Parent Liaisons about middle school Proficiency Scales. This is to ensure that they may better help families understand grading systems in place and to help keep their students on target!
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Please visit this link to learn more about the grading system and to see FMS curriculum:
https://district.fms.k12.nm.us/page/curriculum
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Follow this link to view two short videos that will help you understand your students grades:
https://district.fms.k12.nm.us/page/curriculum-instruction-and-federal-programs-videos
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If you have questions about your child's grades, please contact your school's Parent Liaison for more information!
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#RisingToExcellenceInEveryPursuit #ParentLiaison #GradingSystem #ProficiencyScales
FMS In The News: Gallup Invitational: Farmington holds off Bengals for back-to-back titles. By Santiago Ramos Jr., Navajo Times. Farmington watched its seemingly insurmountable 23-point fourth quarter lead practically vanish as tourney host Gallup stormed back with a stunning 19-2 run. Read more: https://navajotimes.com/rezsports/basketball/gallup-invitational-farmington-holds-off-bengals-for-back-to-back-titles/
Congratulations FHS Scorpions on winning the Gallup Bengal Boys Invitational Basketball Tournament! A well-deserved victory over the Gallup Bengals on January 7, 2023. Final score Scorpions 74-64 Bengals. Go Green!
FMS In The News: Unbeaten no more: Farmington hands KC’s first loss. By Quentin Jodie, Navajo Times. The Farmington girls ran it overall record to 11-1 on Tuesday night after beating previously unbeaten Kirtland Central, the top-ranked team in Class 4A. Read more: https://navajotimes.com/rezsports/basketball/unbeaten-no-more-farmington-hands-kcs-first-loss/
Come to the 2022 Marv Sanders Memorial Invitational, December 15-17, 2022. Great basketball with teams from Arizona and Colorado. Day One Games: Game 1 - Boulder Creek Jaguars VS Durango Demons @ 1:30 p.m. Game 2 - Chaparral Wolverines VS Shiprock Chieftains @ 3:00 p.m. Game 3 - Westlake Thunder VS Gallup @ 5:30 p.m. Game 4 - Farmington Scorpions VS Window Rock Fighting Scouts @ 7:00 p.m. All games will be played at the Scorpion Arena. See you there! Go Scorps!
FMS In The News: Former PV standout making an impact on Fort Lewis team. By Barbara Boxleitner, Navajo Times. Freshman Lanae Billy has been a standout for the Fort Lewis College women’s basketball team. Read more: https://navajotimes.com/rezsports/basketball/offensive-threat-former-pv-standout-making-an-impact-on-fort-lewis-team/
FMS In The News: Lady Scorps win Gallup Invite with strong defense. By Santiago Ramos Jr., Navajo Times. Class 5A Farmington delivered a quick knockout punch of Class 3A Tohatchi Saturday during the championship finals of the John Lomasney 47th Annual Gallup Girls Invitational. Read more: https://navajotimes.com/rezsports/basketball/lady-scorps-win-gallup-invite-with-strong-defense/
December 07, 2022: FMS held its last administrators' meeting of the year this week. Principals and assistant principals from Animas Elementary, Hermosa Middle School, Heights Middle School, and Piedra Vista High presented their techniques and research to improve student outcomes, and how to grow with our peers. It was the perfect opportunity for leaders to train leaders on best practices. More to come!
FMS In The News: Farmington schools face uphill battle to improve student performance and staffing. By David Albright, Cortez Journal. “Our whole goal as a district is to be more inquiry-based and be thinking of knowledge application,” said Nicole Lambson, executive director of curriculum at Farmington Municipal Schools. “How do I make it relevant for my life’s career or college pathway, so that I know how to leverage it, not just in the immediate.” Read more: https://www.the-journal.com/articles/farmington-schools-face-uphill-battle-to-improve-student-performance-and-staffing/
November 28, 2022: We decorated our Christmas Tree at Central Office in three easy steps today. How? Step 1: Hanging the Christmas Tree Lights first. Step 2: Added Tree Garlands. Step 3: Hanging Christmas Tree Ornaments. Remember to stand back and study the tree from various angles to determine if there are empty areas to fill. Enjoy the season, FMS.
November 26, 2022: Take nothing away from this great Piedra Vista High School Football Team, they have heart! Game ended Panthers 14-27 Bulldogs. Panthers are the 5A runners-up. Amazing job Piedra Vista High School players, coaches, staff, families, and fans! In the photos: Senior players get carried off the field, a tradition that symbolizes that the players never left it.
November 17, 2022: FMS celebrated Thanksgiving at all of our schools today by preparing a tasty meal for students, which included roast turkey, Yukon mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, and pumpkin pie. Some of our schools also opened their doors to welcome parents to eat with their children, which was a wonderful sight. FMS served 8,500 meals today. In the photo, you can see the Begay Family eating together at Apache Elementary School. Nizhóní. Lindo. Beautiful.
November 17, 2022: Today for Native American Heritage Week it is Traditional Clothing Day! We were at Apache Elementary to see the celebrations there. Look at those happy faces!
November 11, 2022: Our students at Northeast Elementary had a wonderful Veterans Day Celebration, including performances of the songs “Heart of America” and Fifty-Nifty United States.” Thank you to all veterans and the families who served alongside them. Special thanks to music teacher Ms. Katie Fetz, the Northeast 4th grade teachers and Specials Team, the custodians, and our parents for making this a great celebration.
FMS In The News: Farmington alumnae posts impressive college swimming debut. By Barbara Boxleitner, Navajo Times. Aili Talcott’s college debut went swimmingly. The Farmington High School graduate won the 200-yard breaststroke and 200 individual medley for Stony Brook University (N.Y.) in its opener. Read more: https://navajotimes.com/rezsports/shes-very-determined-farmington-alumnae-posts-impressive-college-swimming-debut/
Today’s vacancy: Lunch Aide positions at multiple schools.
Apply at https://farmingtonschools.info/Support-Staff-Positions