CLOVIS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS OPPOSES NMPED SCHOOL CALENDAR MANDATES AT MONDAY HEARING Santa Fe – Leaders from Clovis Municipal Schools traveled to Santa Fe Monday, December 18, 2023, to stand in opposition to mandates to the length of the school year, proposed by the New Mexico Public Education Department. The proposed rule seeks to reject legislation enacted earlier this year, putting in its place more rigid requirements for the length of the school year in all New Mexico public school district. The proposition has drawn criticism from Clovis Schools as well as countless districts around the state, who advocate for local control on the issue of school calendar length within the guidelines of current legislation, established through House Bill 130. Comments from Superintendent Renee Russ and Deputy Superintendent Jay Brady, were made during the Public Comment portion of a Rule Hearing held to discuss proposed rules currently under consideration by the NMPED. The Public Comment period was closed following the hearing. Specific details have not been released, however a decision is expected in January. Watch on Youtube:

CLOVIS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS OPPOSES NMPED SCHOOL CALENDAR MANDATES AT MONDAY HEARING

December 19, 2023
Santa Fe – Leaders from Clovis Municipal Schools traveled to Santa Fe Monday, December 18, 2023, to stand in opposition to mandates to the length of the school year, proposed by ...
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8:30-10:30 A.M. WEDNESDAY - GET ADVANCE MEALS FOR WINTER BREAK!

8:30-10:30 A.M. WEDNESDAY - GET ADVANCE MEALS FOR WINTER BREAK!

December 18, 2023
Advanced meals for Winter Break will be distributed from 8:30 to 10:30 on THIS Wednesday, December 20. AT: The Arts Academy at Bella Vista, Lockwood – New distribution si...
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REMINDER: EARLY DISMISSAL THURSDAY

REMINDER: EARLY DISMISSAL THURSDAY

December 18, 2023
Students will be dismissed early Thursday, December 21, 2023. Winter break begins Friday, December 22, with students returning January 8, 2024. Preschool – 5th Grades: 1:30 ...
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CLOVIS HIGH SCHOOL WINS BIG AT SPIRIT INVITATIONAL

CLOVIS HIGH SCHOOL WINS BIG AT SPIRIT INVITATIONAL

December 18, 2023
This weekend, Clovis High School hosted the annual Clovis Spirit Invitational event. Several area schools came and performed, as select local dance companies. Clovis Wildcade...
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REMINDER: YOUR VOICE MATTERS – PUBLIC COMMENT IS OPEN UNTIL 5 P.M.!

REMINDER: YOUR VOICE MATTERS – PUBLIC COMMENT IS OPEN UNTIL 5 P.M.!

December 18, 2023
Clovis Municipal Schools and all public-school districts in New Mexico are facing a significant challenge from the New Mexico Public Education Department. The New ...
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District announces completion of Clovis High School running track renovation

SO, YOU WANNA BE A TRACK SUPERSTAR? WE GOT YOU COVERED!

December 18, 2023
After six months of renovations, Clovis High School is proud to announce the completion of its X1000 World Athletics certified, competition-grade running track – ready in plenty o...
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THURSDAY AT THE ROCK – ENMU MEN’S BASKETBALL GAME!

THURSDAY AT THE ROCK – ENMU MEN’S BASKETBALL GAME!

December 11, 2023
The Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds will be hosting a game Thursday night at The Rock at Clovis High School – Don’t miss it, admission is free! - Free toy giveaways during t...
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YUCCA MIDDLE SCHOOL BRIEFLY PLACED IN LOCKDOWN

YUCCA MIDDLE SCHOOL BRIEFLY PLACED IN LOCKDOWN

December 7, 2023
At approximately 3:30 p.m. Yucca Middle School was briefly placed in Lockdown after staff received a report of a possible weapon on campus. Police responded and conducted a sear...
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WILDCADETTES & MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE TEAMS WIN 1ST AT LIGHT PARADE!

WILDCADETTES & MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE TEAMS WIN 1ST AT LIGHT PARADE!

December 7, 2023
This weekend, the Clovis High School Wildcadettes and dance teams from Gattis and Yucca Middle Schools participated in the 2023 Christmas Lights Parade and claimed First Place in ...
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LOCKDOWN BRIEFLY INITIATED AT CLOVIS HIGH SCHOOL

LOCKDOWN BRIEFLY INITIATED AT CLOVIS HIGH SCHOOL

December 6, 2023
The Clovis High School campus was placed in Lockdown for approximately 10 minutes at 3:45 p.m. today, Wednesday, December 6, 2023, after staff discovered a weapon in the possessio...
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CLOVIS HIGH SCHOOL SPANISH CLUB WINS 2ND AT LIGHT PARADE!

CLOVIS HIGH SCHOOL SPANISH CLUB WINS 2ND AT LIGHT PARADE!

December 6, 2023
This weekend, the Clovis High School Spanish Club participated in the 2023 Christmas Lights Parade and claimed second place in the Small Float category. WELL DONE CHS SPANISH ...
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HEAD BAND DIRECTOR TO RETIRE – SEARCH BEGINS FOR SUCCESSOR

HEAD BAND DIRECTOR TO RETIRE – SEARCH BEGINS FOR SUCCESSOR

December 5, 2023
After nearly three decades at the helm of the state’s nationally recognized, premier high school band program – including a stunning 11 consecutive years as New Mexico state march...
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NEW FACES OF CMS – MEET KIMBERLY MARTINEZ-DALE!

NEW FACES OF CMS – MEET KIMBERLY MARTINEZ-DALE!

December 4, 2023
Introducing Kimberly Martinez-Dale, second grade teacher at Cameo Elementary School! Why did you choose to work with CMS? I chose CMS because it's full of tight knit comm...
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KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR YOUR NEW MEXICO MEDICAID/SNAP RENEWAL LETTER!

KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR YOUR NEW MEXICO MEDICAID/SNAP RENEWAL LETTER!

December 4, 2023
Do you or a family member currently have health insurance through New Mexico Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)? Everyone with Medicaid will need to renew ...
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CLOVIS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS PRESENTS: ‘BUDDING ARTIST EXHIBIT’ – FEATURING STUDENT ARTWORK FROM KINDERGARTEN – 8TH GRADE! Clovis Municipal Schools proudly presents the 2023 Budding Artist Exhibit, featuring works of art by students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The exhibit opens December 5 and will be on display until December 8, in the Eulla Mae Edwards Gallery at Clovis Community College. Admission is free. A reception honoring the artists will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, December 7. Come out and join us in celebrating these young artists! The exhibit will include student work from: Arts Academy at Bella Vista Barry Elementary Cameo Elementary Highland Elementary iAcademy at Lincoln-Jackson James Bickley Elementary La Casita Elementary Lockwood Elementary Mesa Elementary Parkview Elementary Sandia Elementary Zia Elementary Marshall 6th Grade Academy W.D. Gattis Middle School Yucca Middle School TO ALL OUR BUDDING ARTISTS – YOU MAKE US PROUD, WAY TO MAKE IT COUNT!

​CLOVIS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS PRESENTS: ‘BUDDING ARTIST EXHIBIT’ – FEATURING STUDENT ARTWORK FROM KINDERGARTEN – 8TH GRADE!

November 30, 2023
Clovis Municipal Schools proudly presents the 2023 Budding Artist Exhibit, featuring works of art by students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The exhibit opens December 5 ...
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SCHOOL COMMUNITY ADVISORY: YOUR VOICE MATTERS – TELL THE STATE WHAT YOU THINK! Clovis Municipal Schools and all public school districts in New Mexico are facing a significant challenge from the New Mexico Public Education Department. The New Mexico Public Education Department is proposing a rule change that would mandate all school districts in the state adhere to a minimum of 180 student days per academic year. Background – The New Mexico Public Education Department is, through the rule making process, attempting to modify school calendar requirements set by the legislature this year. This action, in effect, subverts the legislative process and puts into effect rules that the legislature rejected through the passage of House Bill 130. In the spring of 2023, House Bill 130 was passed, essentially setting the school calendar requirement at 1,140 hours per year. Prior to being passed by the legislature, this bill would have required a minimum 180-day school year, much like the now proposed change from the NMPED, however it was modified by the legislature after Clovis Municipal Schools joined with school leaders around the state in objecting to the more stringent requirements. The legislature ultimately sided with school districts through HB130, putting into law the more locally adaptive 1,140 hour requirement. The legislature, through the heavily debated, well-documented struggle surrounding HB 130, sent a clear message that New Mexico School districts should retain flexibility and adaptive planning when it comes to school calendars – a stance the NMPED is now subverting through its regulatory powers. This was not and continues to be in direct opposition to the intention of the legislature and the spirit of what it was establishing through the passage of HB 130. Current Requirements – Under current statute, districts have the option of simply meeting a 1,140 hour requirement. Current Clovis Municipal Schools schedule: Clovis Schools enjoys a calendar with 170 student days — a schedule that has served our community well. Consequences of the change – The proposed changes would remove the ability for our neighboring small schools to continue with a full time four-day per week schedule (for example Texico) -- a model that has been in place for well over 40 years in many surrounding local districts. What’s more concerning is that the NMPED is attempting to enforce this rule by inserting language into the rule that does not currently exist in New Mexico Statute, and by doing so, will be exerting authority it does not have. What Research shows regarding instructional time increases: The proposed change is not supported by research, which consistently shows that increased instructional time alone does not guarantee improved student outcomes. Rather, factors such as regular attendance, student engagement, smaller class sizes, rigorous learning opportunities, highly qualified teachers, high quality learning materials, and robust family and community support are proven contributors to academic success. Why should this matter? It’s a move that raises questions about the department’s power and the potential infringement on our local autonomy. Furthermore, the proposed amendment from NMPED not only challenges the efficacy of our current school calendar but also threatens the very essence of local control. Our community has thrived on the ability to tailor our school calendar to the unique needs and values of CMS. The proposed mandate strips away this essential element of local control, undermining our ability to make decisions that best serve our students, parents, and educators. We need to stand united in preserving the autonomy that has allowed CMS to flourish, ensuring that decisions about our school calendar remain in the hands of those who know our community best — us. Take Action! Together, we can protect the legacy of local control that defines the spirit of Clovis Municipal Schools. Now, it’s our time to act! We need to pull together as a community — school employees, parents, and members of the local community — to voice our concerns and protect the unique calendar that has been instrumental in helping us make some of the recent gains we have achieved. Let’s make our voices heard and stand up for what we believe is right for our students, our schools, and our community. Together, we can make a difference. We have posted information on our website and social media pages community members can access to learn more: Please take a moment to review the proposed changes in the 6.10.5 NMAC, School Calendar Requirements https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/policy-innovation-measurement/rulemaking/rule-notification/ YOUR VOICE MATTERS - TELL THE STATE WHAT YOU THINK! The Public Comment period on this issue concludes Monday, December 18, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. following a Public Hearing in Santa Fe that same day. Submit written input to: rule.feedback@ped.nm.gov

SCHOOL COMMUNITY ADVISORY: YOUR VOICE MATTERS – TELL THE STATE WHAT YOU THINK!

November 30, 2023
Clovis Municipal Schools and all public school districts in New Mexico are facing a significant challenge from the New Mexico Public Education Department. The New Mexico Publ...
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27 STUDENTS SELECTED TO PERFORM AT ALL-STATE CHOIR! Following a rigorous audition process, 27 Clovis High School Freshman Academy and Clovis High School students have been selected to perform with the New Mexico All-State Choir January 10-13 in Albuquerque. For more information about All-State, hosted by the New Mexico Music Educators Association, visit: https://www.nmmea.com/all-state/ ALL-STATE CHOIR Clovis HS Freshman Academy Isaias Cano Camila Salgado Quiroz Amaya Thomas DeMarcus Williams Clovis High School Tyler Autrey Nathan Bjorklund Aiden Brown Izabella Cordova Bella Ellis D'Etta Green Malaya Henry Julian Jimenez Mia Kerwick Ethan LaCoursiere Kayleigh Maldonado Belen Melchor Leonel Molina Arcel Pena-Ceballos Emmanuel Pulgarin Saichania Rollins Katelyn Self Rachel Vernooy Joaquin Wheeler Dalton Woznick Keilana Woznick Jacob Wright Daniel Jacob Zulueta A special "thank you" to those that helped with voice lessons and accompanied the students: Mr. Wayne Anderson, Mrs. Becky Anderson, Ms. Annabelle Rangel, Ms. Leslie Delgado, Ms. Tiffany Roberts, Mrs. Lori Riggins, Mrs. Sarah Sena, Mrs. Peggy Brady, and Mrs. Marsha Brandon.

27 STUDENTS SELECTED TO PERFORM AT ALL-STATE CHOIR!

November 20, 2023
Following a rigorous audition process, 27 Clovis High School Freshman Academy and Clovis High School students have been selected to perform with the New Mexico All-State Choir Jan...
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25 STUDENTS SELECTED TO PERFORM AT ALL-STATE!

25 STUDENTS SELECTED TO PERFORM AT ALL-STATE!

November 20, 2023
Following a rigorous audition process, a total of 25 students have been selected to perform with the New Mexico All-State Band January 10-13 in Albuquerque. For more information...
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ELEMENTARY FAMILIES: TELL US YOUR THOUGHTS & HELP US CREATE AN ELEMENTARY SPORTS PROGRAM!

ELEMENTARY FAMILIES: TELL US YOUR THOUGHTS & HELP US CREATE AN ELEMENTARY SPORTS PROGRAM!

November 17, 2023
Clovis Municipal Schools is gathering information in an effort to create school based elementary sports programs and we need family input. Divisions will be divided up by schoo...
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MARSHALL STUDENTS WIN LIONS CLUB ‘PEACE POSTER’ ART CONTEST

MARSHALL STUDENTS WIN LIONS CLUB ‘PEACE POSTER’ ART CONTEST

November 17, 2023
Art students from the Marshall 6 th grade Academy recently participated in the Lions International Peace Poster contest, designing posters to meet the contest theme of “Dare to D...
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