Intermittent Phone Issues Across the District:
August 28, 2025 - We are currently experiencing intermittent phone service disruptions districtwide. Our technology team is actively working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
Volunteers Needed
You are invited to join us for an upcoming volunteer training session. All volunteers are required to attend training before volunteering at a school campus or event. Sessions last around 45 minutes, and you only have to attend one session.
Fall 2025 Volunteer Training Sessions:
August 28th–1:30pm
September 9th–6:30pm
September 18th–1:30pm
October 7th–6:30pm
October 21st–1:30pm
November 6th–6:30pm
November 13th–1:30pm
All Volunteer Trainings will be held at the CMS Central Office
1009 N. Main St.
More information:
📎 cms.volunteers@clovis-schools.org
🌐 www.clovis-schools.org
Calendar reminder: There will be no school on Monday, September 1, 2025. District offices will be closed.
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No hay clases el lunes, 1 de septiembre de 2025. Las oficinas del distrito estarán cerradas.
CMS Homecoming Parade –Thursday, Sept. 18!
Line-up begins at 3 PM in the Hilltop Parking Lot
Parade starts promptly at 5 PM
All CMS schools and groups are invited to enter a float, trailer, truck, or other creative entry!
Show your school pride and don’t forget-this is a perfect time to display your RCA House colors!
Let’s show Clovis that CMS is “In It to Win It”!
#CMSHomecoming #GoWildcats
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjBfHvCh-IsNkKfeWY4bt1d5mUidcs2snhcxvnfvbnr5OpNg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107263506851571117492
It's game day! Did you know that all CMS employees and their immediate family members can come to home football games for free? Employees must show the CMS ID badge for free admission.
Don't forget that our students also get free admission. (CHS/CHSFA students must show their student IDs; Early College High School students can show their CCC ID card). Middle school and elementary school students can attend for free with a paying parent/guardian. Middle school students must either sit with their parent/guardian or remain in the middle school section.
Come on out to tonight's game at 7 PM to cheer on our Wildcat football team as they take on Farmington at Leon Williams Stadium.
Let's go, Wildcats! 💜
Come out and support our Clovis High School Cheer program as they rally to raise funds for the 25/26 cheer season. There are two upcoming ways to get involved:
🎟️ 50/50 Raffle - Friday, August 22, 2025. Raffle tickets will be available for $1 each at the football game this Friday. 50% of the raffle money goes to the winner and 50% supports our cheerleading program.
📣Fill the Megaphone Fundraiser - Saturday, August 23, 2025
-Walmart 9 AM - 2 PM
-Daylight Donuts: 7 AM - 10 AM
- Leal's - 5 PM - 7 PM
Questions? Contact Constance.Maikai@clovis-schools.org.
James Bickley Elementary Early Release Today at 1:30 PM.
Due to a geothermal cooling system issue, students will be released at 1:30 PM. Their mechanical and technology teams are en route and working to resolve the problem.
We’ll share an update on progress and tomorrow’s status by the end of the day. Supervision will be provided to students until parents/guardians arrive. Thank you for your understanding.
Students at Clovis High School and Clovis High School Freshman Academy will need to show their school ID for free admission. Students in middle and elementary school can have free entry if accompanied by a paying adult (parent/guardian).
Middle school students must be accompanied by a paying parent/guardian, and they must sit either in the assigned middle school section or with their parent/guardian.
Come out and cheer on our Wildcats at their first home game of the season on Friday, August, 22, 2025 at 7 PM.
The school was evacuated as a precaution, and the incident was handled promptly by school staff following district safety protocols. The Clovis Fire Department responded and students were able to return to class.
Update 11:03 AM - After a thorough investigation, the Secure and Teach Mode at CHS and CHSFA has been lifted at this time.
Update 10:50 AM - Clovis High School Freshman Academy has been placed in Secure & Teach mode to allow for investigation into comments made by a student at the Clovis High School campus.
Clovis High School was briefly placed in Secure & Teach at approximately 10:40 am on August 14, 2025, while school officials work with law enforcement to investigate comments reported by students.
This week's football scrimmage in Lovington has been moved to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
Come out and cheer on our Wildcat football team!
To view the full schedule of Wildcat athletic events, visit: https://www.clovis-schools.org/page/athletic-calendar
Practice is held on Monday and Tuesday at Ned Houk and at Clovis High School on Wednesday through Friday. Practices typically run from 7th period to 5:30 PM on most days.
Cross Country is open to students in 7-12th grade.
Students will need a sports physical and proof of insurance uploaded to RankOne before they can practice.
Questions? Contact Coach Elizabeth.ledezma@clovis-schools.org
New Wireless Device Guidelines for 2025–2026
To comply with a new state law, Clovis Municipal Schools has updated its rules for phones, tablets, smartwatches, smart glasses, and headphones/earbuds:
K-8: Off and out of sight during the school day
9-12: Off during class; allowed at lunch & before/after school
Staff: Use only for professional purposes during instruction
✅ Exceptions apply for emergencies, medical needs, and documented accommodations.
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Nuevas pautas para el uso de aparatos electronicos 2025-2026
Para cumplir con una nueva ley estatal, las escuelas de Clovis Municipal Schools han adoptado neuvas reglas para el uso de aparatos electronicos, incluidos teléfonos, tabletas, relojes inteligentes, gafas intelifentes y audifonos/auriculares.
K-8.º grado: Los aparatos deben estar apagados y fuera de la vista durante el día escolar.
9.º-12.º grado: Los aparatos deben estar apagados durante las clases, pero se permiten en el almuerzo y antes/después de la escuela.
Personal: Los aparatos solo pueden usarse con fines profesionales durante la instrucción.
✅ Se aplican excepciones para emergencias, necesidades médicas y adaptaciones documentadas.
Join us for Open House
📅Wednesday, August 6, 2025
📍CHS and Freshman Academy: 12 pm - 6 pm
📅Thursday, August 7
📍Elementary Schools and iAcademy: 2:30-4:30 pm
📍Marshall 6th Grade Academy: 4 pm-5:30 pm
📍Gattis and Yucca Middle School: 5 pm-6:30 pm
📅Tuesday, August 12
📍Lockwood Early Childhood Center: 11 am-1 pm and 5 pm - 6:30 pm
On August 4th, schedules will be available for students in grades 7-12 if returning student verification has been fully completed.
Elementary-aged students will receive their teacher assignments at open house.
All of our campuses are open during regular school hours if you need help completing the online enrollment or returning student registration forms.
Contact Elizabeth.Ledezma@clovis-schools.org for more information.
Participants will:
💜 Cheer in the stands during the first half
💜 Perform at halftime on the field
💜 Enjoy a pre-game meal with the Wildcadettes
💜 Learn fun routines and dance technique!
Clinic Dates:
📝 Registration: Aug. 18 | 5:00–5:30 p.m.
🗓️ Aug. 18, 19 & 21 | 5:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 CHS North Gym
🏈Performance Night at the CHS vs. Farmington Game:
Aug. 22 | 5:30 p.m. | CHS North Gym
Cost: $50 (includes T-shirt + meal)
Ages: 3 years–6th grade
Questions? Email: Kymberly.cordova@clovis-schools.org
