Mark your calendar. Nahidizidï bikáá’ ádiiłiił.
K-12 by Elior and Farmington Municipal Schools are pleased to host the 3rd Annual Farmington Jr. Chef Competition on Saturday, April 12, 2025! Registration opens on February 18. This event is open to FMS students from 4th grade through 12th grade. Stay tuned—more details will be shared soon. We can’t wait to see the creativity and talent our students bring to the kitchen!
All FMS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Mark your calendar! Nahidizidï bikáá’ ádiiłiił!
FMS In The News – School districts pilot AI tool to improve attendance. By André Salkin, The Santa Fe New Mexican. A new artificial intelligence platform is helping four New Mexico school districts automate the process of tracking student absences, a task that has grown increasingly burdensome with the rise of chronic absenteeism. So far, AI technology is being tested in pilot programs in Farmington Municipal Schools, Raton Public Schools, the Carlsbad Municipal School District and Hobbs Municipal Schools. Farmington started using the technology in November at three high schools: Farmington High, Piedra Vista High and Rocinante High, which have a combined population of around 3,400 students. Already, attendance has improved slightly, responses from parents of absent students are up, and school employees have more time to provide real attendance support, according to company and school officials. Nathan Pierantoni, executive director of support services for Farmington Municipal Schools, said the decision to use the technology was a "no-brainer." "Kids can't learn if they're not present, and we're talking about a district with 10,737 students," he said. "Even if we're running a 92% daily attendance, it means we've got hundreds of kids a day that are absent — and trying to dive into the reasons why kids are absent is a complex process." Read more at https://www.santafenewmexican.com
You're invited! Nihaadiinááł! Késhjéé' (Navajo Shoe Game) with presenter Bennie Begay. Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 PM, at the Farmington Civic Center. Join us for the Navajo Shoe Game, a traditional winter social guessing game that’s fun for the whole family.
FMS families, pick up 5-day Breakfast and Lunch Meal Kits on Friday, December 20, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. and on Friday, December 27, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Distribution location for both dates is Central Kitchen (305 N. Court Avenue). No registration is required. First come, first served.
A big thank you to FMS Student Nutrition and K12 by Elior for providing 5-day breakfast and lunch meal kits to help keep our students nourished during the Winter Break!
Current FMS sophomores and juniors, if you have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, you are invited to apply to the 2025 Dennis Chavez New Mexico LDZ, a nationally recognized leadership program sponsored by the National Hispanic Institute. This prestigious program, which will take place from June 8–15, 2025, at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, is fully funded, including tuition and application fees. This amazing opportunity is made possible by special funding from legislation sponsored by Senator Michael Padilla. To learn more, join us for a virtual informational meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Join via Zoom here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86773707905. You are encouraged to apply before the December 20 holiday break at https://www.nationalhispanicinstitute.org/event-5844666.
FMS In The News: We’re proud to share that our Board President, Stephanie Thompson, is featured in the Society of Women Engineers’ blog this week! As part of their Affinity Group spotlight, the blog highlights Ms. Thompson's incredible work as a co-chair of the Society of Women Engineers - SWE’s Indigenous Peoples Affinity Group. Currently pursuing her Doctorate in Engineering Management, Ms. Thompson's research focuses on data analytics and strategic decision-making — tools she plans to use to make STEM education more accessible and equitable, especially for Indigenous and underrepresented communities.
Check out SWE’s blog here: https://alltogether.swe.org/2024/11/affinity-group-spotlight-swes-indigenous-women-you-should-know/
Don’t miss tonight's Native American Fashion Show: 📅 Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 ⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM 📍 Piedra Vista HS, Turano-Chrisman Theater 🌟 Featuring Jolonzo Guy-Goldtooth & stunning Indigenous fashion! 👗 Traditional regalia modeled by our students.
Dear FMS Families, the NM Public Education Department will conduct a survey on October 28, 2024, to learn about student well-being and what we can do to help students succeed. The survey aims to understand differences among student experiences to proactively create support structures and how our results fall in comparison to national benchmarks and similar districts or schools. More to come via email and text next week!
Registration is now open for NMPED's Parent University, a special event designed for families of children with disabilities! Join us for two informative and supportive days on Wednesday, November 13, and Thursday, November 14, at the beautiful Buffalo Thunder Resort in Santa Fe. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow alongside other families.
Register today by visiting: https://forms.office.com/r/DAXNsR823Y.
On October 2, we celebrate #NationalCustodianDay! Our amazing custodial staff works hard every day to keep our school buildings clean, safe, and ready for our students to learn and thrive. To show our appreciation, our Student Nutrition Team is delivering cookies as a token of our appreciation. A big shoutout to all our custodians for everything they do! #CustodialWorkersDay
We kicked off our Saturday morning (09.21.2024) with the incredible FHS Scorpion Sound Regiment, who brought the joy of music right to our doorsteps! Their Annual March A-Thon was a hit as they marched through our neighborhoods, filling the streets with music and fun. A huge shoutout to our amazing instructors, dedicated families, and our community for supporting these talented students and cheering them on! And of course, congratulations to the Scorpion Sound Regiment for their amazing performance—you sounded fantastic! It’s not too late to get involved! You can still donate to our students or even become a corporate sponsor and have your brand featured at our performances. 👉 Donate here: https://schoolpay.com/pay/for/Farmington-High-School-Band/SbEp2du. 👉 For sponsorship opportunities, reach out to Mr. Olivas at aolivas@fms.k12.nm.us.
You're invited! Nihaadiinááł!
A quick programming from our friends at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Farmington: FMS Families, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Farmington will be closed on Friday, September 20, 2024, due to their Annual BBQ Fundraiser. Please note that no children will be allowed in the clubs that day, and they won’t be providing or accepting transportation. If you need more information, feel free to reach out directly to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Farmington. Thank you.
You're invited to the Parent Resource Fair & Panel Discussion, hosted by the NMPED Office of Special Education. This event will provide valuable resources and information for families of students with disabilities. Explore a variety of resources tailored to help support your child, and stick around for a special Panel Discussion with experts who will share their insights and experiences on the best ways to support students with disabilities. We hope to see you there! 🗓️ When: September 30, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. 📍Where: San Juan College (4601 College Blvd, Farmington). For more information or any questions, feel free to reach out to Jessica Dinsmore at Jessica.Dinsmore@ped.nm.gov.
We cordially invite you to attend our next Board of Education Meeting, on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Work Session starts at 3:45 p.m. Regular Meeting starts at 5:15 p.m.
From buses to swamp coolers and other great finds, our current auctions have the items you need! Visit our Public Surplus website to explore: https://bit.ly/FMSPublicSurplus
Welcome back to school, FMS students! Get ready for an incredible academic year filled with excitement and discovery. We’re here to support you every step of the way. In our classrooms, you’re encouraged to ask questions, take risks, and grow both academically and personally. Let’s make it a great year! #BackToSchool #RisingToExcellence
