Clovis High School Freshman Academy

Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, February 17, 2025, in observance of Presidents Day. All district offices will be closed.

Thank you to these amazing sponsors of our CHS Boys Basketball team.

Volunteers Needed: Check out these upcoming volunteer training sessions and learn how you can get involved! Feb 13, 6:30 PM Feb 20, 1:30 PM Mar 6. 6:30 PM March 13, 6:30 PM March 27, 1:30 PM All volunteer trainings will be held at the CMS Central Office - 1009 N. Main St.

Update: After thorough investigation in partnership with the Clovis Police Department, the Secure and Teach was lifted at 2:25 PM. Learning continued throughout the afternoon. At approximately 11:30 AM, Friday, January 17, 2025, Clovis High School Freshman Academy was placed in Secure and Teach to allow for an investigation concerning written comments made by a student. Law enforcement has responded and is investigating in coordination with school administrators. At this time we don’t believe it is a credible threat, but out of an abundance of caution, we will maintain a police presence on campus. For additional information regarding school safety procedures, visit: https://www.clovis-schools.org/page/safety

The CHS boys' varsity basketball game against Portales on Friday, January 10, has been canceled due to inclement weather.

Important Announcement: Clovis Municipal Schools will be releasing students early today due to worsening weather conditions. Friday, January 10, 2025 will be a remote learning day. All staff, including maintenance and custodial, will be remote for Friday. Students are expected to log in to Google Classroom at 9 AM to get the schedule for the day. In partnership with the City of Clovis, and to allow them time to continue to clear major roadways, Clovis Municipal Schools will be releasing students at the following times: Preschool/Elementary: 1:30 PM Middle School: 2:00 PM Secondary: 2:30 PM - Secondary student drivers are being released immediately. We understand that unexpected changes can be frustrating, and we appreciate your trust and flexibility as we navigate New Mexico’s unpredictable weather.

⚾️ Batter up! Baseball season is almost here! ⚾️ Clovis High School Boys Baseball Tryouts are right around the corner! If you’re an 8th grader, freshman, or high school boy with a passion for the game and the drive to represent the Wildcats on the field, we want to see you there! 📅 When: February 3-6, 2025 ⏰ Time: 4:00 - 5:30 PM 📍 Where: Bell Park 💪 Bring your best game, have a completed physical / insurance uploaded to RankOne, and let’s see what you’ve got! For more information, contact Coach Cruce at richard.cruce@clovis-schools.org. Let’s go, Wildcats! 🐾⚾️

🎉🏆 Victory for CHS Varsity Hearthstone Team! 🏆🎉 We are thrilled to share that our CHS Varsity Hearthstone Team clinched an incredible win yesterday after school, defeating Hobbs in the Finals match of the Pacific Region Hearthstone Playoffs! This hard-fought battle came down to the wire, but our team showed exceptional skill, strategy, and perseverance to emerge as the Pacific Region Hearthstone Grand Champions! 🎮💪 A huge congratulations to these talented students for their dedication and teamwork—we're proud of you!

UPDATE: As of 2:13 PM, power has been restored at La Casita Elementary and iAcademy. For Immediate Release: Important Update: Power Outage at La Casita and iAcademy November 20, 204 - La Casita Elementary and iAcademy are currently experiencing a power outage due to a downed power line on Highway 60/84. As a result, school phones are temporarily unavailable. District administrators remain reachable by phone and are actively monitoring the situation in collaboration with utility providers. We will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available. Parents who need information can reach the district office at 575-769-4300. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we address this issue.

Clovis Municipal School District Responds to Safety Threat Clovis, NM – James Bickley has currently been placed into “Secure and Teach” mode due to suspicious activity in the area. We are in close communication with local law enforcement and have implemented increased security measures within the campus. Law enforcement has determined there is not a threat at this time. Thank you for your cooperation and support. For more information about Clovis’ school safety procedures, visit our website at https://www.clovis-schools.org/page/safety

IT’S NATIONAL BILINGUAL MULTILINGUAL LEARNER MONTH AT FRESHMAN ACADEMY – April is Bilingual Learner Advocacy month, and our bilingual students at the Clovis High School Freshman Academy want to thank you for your continued support! This support greatly contributes to our success. We are honored to share our culture with you, and we are thankful for your willingness to share yours with us. Thank you for your guidance and patience, and thank you for preparing us to face our future, not only with an academic mindset but also with integrity and courage!

GET YOUR CAR WASHED TOMORROW & SUPPORT YUCCA'S FCCLA PROGRAM! The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) program at Yucca Middle School will be hosting a car wash tomorrow to raise funds - Get your car washed and support the FCCLA at Yucca! 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, August 26, 2023 Taco Box parking lot, 21st Street $5 Donation

ENTER THE WINGS N' WHEELS T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST! Clovis Regional Airport is accepting submissions for T-shirt designs for Wings N' Wheels 2023. Show off your creativity and enter the Wings N' Wheels T-Shirt Contest and your design could be chosen as the official festival T-Shirt! Deadline for submissions is Friday, July 7, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. See official rules and guidelines for submission (attached). **************** The Clovis Municipal Schools neither endorses nor sponsors the organization or activity promoted in this document. The distribution of this material is provided on an equal basis as a community service **************** Contest Details: Winner will be announced the week of July 17th, 2023 Contest Rules – Design will appear on the back of the shirt, in color and may not to exceed 8.5” wide and 11” high. T-shirts will be PMS CG10C, please keep this in mind during the design process. – One design per entry. – The design must use solid colors. The design can include a maximum of three different colors. – The design must include the event title “Wings N' Wheels” and the artwork must make reference to Wings N' Wheels being an event in Clovis, NM that includes a community car show, static plane show and military fly-in. – Your design must be original. By submitting a design, you are guaranteeing that it does not contain any copyright material. – This contest is open to all ages and skillsets. – All submissions must include the City of Clovis and Clovis Regional Airport logo within the design. – It’s best if you create your design in Photoshop or Illustrator or another professional design program. Free design software, such as Inkscape and Pixlr, are also an option. Submit entries as medium resolution JPEG, PNG, or PDF files. Please be prepared to submit the original file in the case your artwork is chosen. Design must be easy to reproduce by silkscreen. We reserve the right to make adjustments to the winning design. – Hand-drawn entries will also be accepted. Hand-drawn entries will need to have clean lines and be colored in dark ink with high contrast between objects and text within the design. This will ensure the design can be easily digitized by a media artist and then reproduced by silkscreen. Please use the attached entry forms with the City of Clovis & Clovis Regional Airport logo as a design prompt. – Entries must be submitted with the official entry form that indicates your name, school (if applicable), grade level (if applicable), phone number and design title and description. – Entries must be received by July 7th, 2023 at 3:00 p.m., and sent to airport@cityofclovis.org or delivered to the City Hall at 321 N. Connelly Street. All entry emails should have the subject line “Wings N' Wheels T-shirt Design Contest”. – Entries become the property of Clovis Regional Airport. – We will be announcing the winner on the week of July 17th, 2023. By submitting you are agreeing to all contest rules.

2023 CAMP WILDCAT T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE FOR ONLINE PURCHASE! Hey campers – Camp shirts can be purchased online! Prices start at $12 Small - 4XL & Youth Sizes Available Purchase online: https://tinyurl.com/4yp86y7e Special thanks to Mr. Keith Bullington for this year’s T-shirt design!

REGISTER BY FRIDAY – CHALLENGE EXAMS HELP RECAPTURE/EARN CREDITS FOR STUDENTS IN 9th-12th GRADES! Clovis Municipal Schools will be administering three Challenge Exams June 6-7-8, 2023, for any student who has failed, or will be registered for one or more of these courses, but believes he/she can demonstrate proficiency in the essential knowledge and skills defined for the courses. A passing score of no less than 85% is required to receive credit for these courses on the student’s high school transcript.

READY FOR SOMETHING NEW & REWARDING? WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPENINGS FOR SCHOOL NURSES! Looking for work that’s rewarding and has a great work/life balance? Clovis Municipal Schools has multiple openings for school nurses. Apply online: http://www.clovis-schools.org/careers.html

CANCELED: CAR WASH TOMORROW Due to a forecast of rain, the Clovis High School Cheer team has canceled their Car Wash scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, June 2, in the parking lot of Advance Auto Parts. Stay tuned – Future events will be announced!

CLOVIS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS CLOSED FOR SPRING BREAK MARCH 20-24 During the week of March 20-24, 2023, Clovis Municipal Schools will be closed for Spring Break. District facilities will re-open and classes will resume on Monday, March 27, 2023. Enjoy the break!