From the Student Nutrition Department – In celebration of National Custodian Appreciation Day, all the custodians in our district will receive a special decorated sugar cookie on Monday, October 3, 2022. Just a little token of our appreciation. Have a great day, FMS custodians! Thank you for all you do!
FMS, we are partnering with the Grief Center to promote this year’s Camp Corazón, a one-day healing and fun experience for young people (kindergarten to high school seniors) who have experienced the death of someone important in their lives. Day Camp will be held on Saturday, October 15, in the Farmington/Bloomfield area from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. There is no charge for this program. Families interested in registering a camper or volunteering for the event, please visit https://griefnm.org to RSVP. Thank you.
An important message from the New Mexico Activities Association, FMS: The New Mexico Activities Association wants to warn the public about a growing trend in internet scamming. There are hundreds of Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube events being promoted, sometimes within prominent online groups, that appear to be real live streams, but are phishing for your personal information, and sometimes trying to install malware on your device. These posts appear to be legitimately scheduled live streams and be associated with a high school or state association. However, when you click on the link, you are typically asked to enter personal information in order to gain access to the video. These are fake. Do not enter any information. Read more: https://www.nmact.org/2022/09/avoid-fake-live-streams-for-new-mexico-high-school-sports/
September 24, 2022: Saturday’s soccer game at The Hutch ended Farmington 1, West Mesa 0. Scorpions beat the Mustangs at the death with a goal by Andy Erickson, after being denied by the post thrice. Thank you, families and fans!
Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month! From September 15 to October 15, we recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success. ¡Feliz Día Nacional de la Herencia Hispana! Del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre reconocemos los logros y aportes de figuras hispanoamericanas que han inspirado a otros a lograr el éxito. #HispanicHeritageMonth #WeAreFMS #MesDeLaHerenciaHispana #SomosFMS
Esperanza Elementary School and Ladera del Norte Elementary School teachers spent the afternoon going over the Science of Reading, part of our efforts to provide teachers with more dedicated time for professional development during early release Mondays. The discussion, led by our Director of Early Education Jennifer Bowles, covered what the body of scientifically-based research knows about reading and issues related to reading and writing, and how we use it in the classroom. Country Club ES and Apache ES will receive this training in the weeks to come.
September 10, 2022: Some of our photos from this afternoon’s hard-fought game between Farmington High Schools and Cibola HS at Hutchison Stadium. Game ended: Scorpions 36, Cougars 41.
September 8, 2022: Some of our photos from the game between Piedra Vista High School and Eldorado at The Hutch. Game ends: Panthers 46, Golden Eagles 7. Panthers remain unbeaten!
September 2, 2022: FMS families, our Annual Student Information Update is now available! Families should've receive an email from the Farmington Municipal School District on Friday, September 2, 2022, with unique information for their students and steps to follow to update important information. Thank you.
2 de septiembre: Familias de las Escuelas Municipales de Farmington, ya empezó nuestro proceso para actualizar información estudiantil. Ustedes deben haber recibido un correo electrónico el viernes, 2 de septiembre, con información única de sus estudiantes y los pasos a seguir para actualizar la información de sus niños(as). Gracias.
FMS In The News: Farmington high school gets its own food truck. By Scarlett Lisjak, KOB. It’s an exciting week for one of the smallest schools in the Farmington Municipal School District. Rocinante High School didn’t have a kitchen and would have to bring in lunches from a different school each day. However, that all changed Tuesday when they unveiled a new lunchtime addition.
Read more: https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/farmington-high-school-gets-its-own-food-truck
August 30,2022: The Piedra Vista High School Boys Soccer team drew with Kirtland Central on the early game. 2-2 the final. The Lady Panthers won their away game against the Lady Broncos. 4-0 the final score. Thanks to our fans for supporting our teams. The Lady Panthers play against Bloomfield on September 1 at 3:00 p.m. at the PV East Soccer Field.
FMS In The News: Lady Scorpions upend Demonettes in a battle of undefeated teams. By James Barron, The Santa Fe New Mexican. Farmington 2, Santa Fe High 1. What happened: The Lady Scorpions were the more physical team Saturday in a battle of Class 6A schools at Santa Fe High. Read more: https://news.yahoo.com/lady-scorpions-upend-demonettes-battle-150400354.html
Join us for the 1st Farmington Jr. Chef Competition! Students from across the district will come together to cook and compete for prizes, awards, and scholarship opportunities on September 17! Teams of 2-4 students from 4th grade through 12th grade will work on recipes that reflect the unique food culture of the state under the theme “New Mexico Proud.” 👉🏼 Register online: https://tinyurl.com/2zdwwym8 👉🏼 Call (505) 599-8629 or email kstradling@fms.k12.nm.us for information.
August 19, 2022: More than fifty high school students applied their knowledge to a real-life scenario during Mock Interviews! Our Work-Based Learning at FMS internship students worked hard during their employability skills boot camp, covering social media, workplace ethics, resume writing, and interview skills. These mock interviews featured local business partners and volunteers from our community, who we greatly appreciate.
Looking for volunteer opportunities at Farmington Schools? Or information on local childcare resources? Visit the community section of our website, you’ll also find information on how to distribute e-flyers to parents, public surplus auctions, and how to support our Foundation for Educational Excellence. Visit: https://district.fms.k12.nm.us/page/community
August 11, 2022: Farmington Municipal Schools has made several changes to our inclement weather procedures for the 2022-2023 school year. Read more: https://www.farmingtonschools.us/article/644710
August 9, 2022: Educators were engaged in Math Teacher Leader and Principal professional development, as preparations for the new academic year continue at Farmington Schools. The training covered Standards for Mathematical Practice and effective teaching practices, monitoring tools, and increasing proficiency through professional learning communities, common assessments, and building collective efficacy. The district’s goals are to achieve 90% proficiency in 3rd grade math by 2026, and 90% proficiency in 3rd-5th grade math by 2028. In the photo: FMS Title One Instructional Coach Frankie Montoya discusses effective teaching practices and monitoring tools during professional development at Central Office.
FMS In The News: Piedra Vista football ready for new-look district alignment. By Steven Bortstein, Farmington Daily Times. There will be some significant changes for Piedra Vista's upcoming football season, including a new district home and a challenging midseason schedule featuring 4 road games in a row. Read more: https://www.daily-times.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2022/08/05/piedra-vista-faces-new-district-challengers-as-football-season-opens/65392152007/
July 13, 2022: FMS drivers and transportation staff attended this week’s NM Transportation Academy. Held at San Juan College after a two-year absence, the academy provides all the training necessary for the Fall semester, including four-hour courses on emergency response, basic sign language, illegal narcotics recognition, security awareness, and more. Thirty-five schools and more than three hundred drivers attended the academy, which is sponsored by Aztec Municipal Schools, Bloomfield School District, Central Consolidated Schools, and Farmington Municipal Schools.
