W.D. Gattis Middle School

Reminder: Our next volunteer training session will take place on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 1:30 PM at CMS Central Office - 1009 N. Main Street. Sessions last around 45 minutes. If you have questions, reach out to cms.volunteers@clovis-schools.org.

CHS Wildcadette Tryouts to be held April 22-24, 2025 at the CHS North Gym. See the flyer for more information. Questions? Contact Coach Cordova at kymberly.cordova@clovis-schools.org

Clovis Municipal Schools Outdoor Programs Come learn about exciting, new outdoor activities for Clovis Municipal Students. Pizza - Guest Speakers - Door Prizes Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM Location: Yucca Middle School Cafeteria Questions? Contact Joseph Williams joseph.williams@clovis-schools.org

Attention 8th Grade Families: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 is the Freshman Academy Expo. Students will learn about elective opportunities at Clovis Freshman Academy for the 25/26 school year. Staff will be on hand to help answer any registration questions you might have! 📅 Wednesday, March 12, 2025. ⏰ 5:30 - 6:30 PM 📍CHS Lecture Hall (1900 N. Thornton St.)

There will be no school for students on Friday, March 14, 2025. This will be a data day for staff. District offices will be open. There will be no school on March 17-21, 2025. All district offices will be closed for Spring Break. Advanced meals for Spring Break will be available for pick-up on Wednesday, March 12. Meals are available, while supplies last, from 8:30-10:30 AM from the following locations: The Arts Academy at Bella Vista Clovis Freshman Academy Clovis High School Lockwood Early Childhood Center Yucca Middle School Zia Elementary School Enjoy your Spring Break! We will look forward to seeing you back at school on Monday, March 24.

Help us develop the district's new strategic plan. This quick, five-minute survey will help us determine the district's priorities for the next 3-5 years. Click on the survey link on the CMS website or visit https://www.clovis-schools.org/page/strategic-plan . Survey closes on March 21, 2025.

The Legends Tournament is happening in Clovis, NM, on April 26-27. Divisions: 7th-8th Boys 9th Boys JV Boys Varsity Boys $250 per team with a three-game guarantee. All area teams are invited to join. Alumni will be celebrated with a breakfast on April 26 at 8 a.m., followed by a three-point contest, skills contest, and a draft-style alumni game. Alumni should register individually using the QR code in the flyer.

CMS Dance Spectacular 2025 Join us for the CMS Dance Spectacular as the Clovis High Varsity Wildcadettes, Yucca Middle Chap Dancers, and Gattis Dance Team showcase their award-winning competition routines. 📅 Tuesday, March 11 ⏰ 6:30 p.m. 📍 “The Rock” 🎟 Free admission This event is open to the public, and all are welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!

Clovis Municipal Schools is offering free, pre-packaged meals for all enrolled students to ensure they have nutritious options during spring break! 📅 Date: March 12, 2025 ⏰ Time: 8:30–10:30 AM 📍 Pick-Up Locations: The Arts Academy at Bella Vista, Clovis Freshman Academy, Clovis High School, Lockwood, Yucca, Zia Meals are available while supplies last, so be sure to stop by early! No registration is required—just drive up and pick up your meals.

🎾🍽️ Dine for a Cause! 🍽️🎾 Join us at K-Bob’s Steakhouse on Tuesday, March 4, from 5-9 PM to support the Wildcat Tennis team! When you dine in, 15% of your meal price will be donated to help our student-athletes. Enjoy a great meal while making a difference! Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us serve up success for our tennis team! 📍 K-Bob’s Steakhouse 📅 Tuesday, March 4, 2025 ⏰ 5:00 - 9:00 PM Questions? Contact: amanda.odoherty@clovis-schools.org

Friday, March 14, 2025 will be a Data Day. A previous version of the calendar listed this day as a Parent-Teacher Conference Day. There will be no school for students on this day; however, teachers and staff will be working and administrative offices will remain open. While there are no scheduled parent-teacher conferences on March 14, parents who wish to meet with their child's teacher are encouraged to reach out directly to schedule a conference at a mutually convenient time. Lockwood Early Childhood Center will be holding parent-teacher conferences for their 3Y and 4Y classes on March 14th. You can access the most current version of the calendar here: https://www.clovis-schools.org/o/cmsd/page/calendars

Reminder, the next Volunteer training session will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM in the Board Room of the CMS Central Office at 1009 N. Main St.

Come join us for the "United Through Music Grand Concert" at Marshall Auditorium on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $5. Scan the QR code or visit: https://gofan.co/event/3176007?schoolId=NM12116&utm_source=GoFan&utm_medium=qrcode&utm_campaign=HQEventLink

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

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.

Last chance to buy yearbooks. Contact Sherrina Shaw.

Gattis Middle School boys and girls basketball schedule

Dear Parents and Students, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to send a reminder about the requirements for our Remote Learning Day tomorrow (1/10/25). Remote Learning Days Schedule 9:00 - 9:30 First Period 9:30 - 10:00 Second Period 10:00 - 10:30 Third Period 10:30 - 11:00 Fourth Period 11:00 - 11:30 Fifth Period 11:30 - 12:00 Sixth Period 12:00 - 12:30 Seventh Period Synchronous instruction will take place in blocks of time from 9:00-12:30. Please refer to the schedule above. Remote learning days are school days that are counted as a day of instruction. Attendance will be taken for each period. Please ensure that students log into a live session for each class period. Teachers will take attendance and provide 15-20 minutes of instruction/practice, answer questions, and assist with makeup work. The teacher will keep Google Meet open for each class period to address students’ needs. Please be safe and stay warm. Thank you for your cooperation! Estimados padres y estudiantes, Espero que este mensaje te encuentre bien. Quería enviar un recordatorio sobre los requisitos para nuestro Día de aprendizaje remoto mañana (10/01/25). Calendario de días de aprendizaje remoto 9:00 - 9:30 Primer Periodo 9:30 - 10:00 Segundo Periodo 10:00 - 10:30 Tercer Periodo 10:30 - 11:00 Cuarto Periodo 11:00 - 11:30 Quinto Periodo 11:30 - 12:00 Sexto Período 12:00 - 12:30 Séptimo Periodo La instrucción sincrónica se llevará a cabo en bloques de tiempo de 9:00 a 12:30. Consulte el cronograma anterior. Los días de aprendizaje remoto son días escolares que se cuentan como un día de instrucción. Se tomará asistencia para cada período. Asegúrese de que los estudiantes inicien sesión en una sesión en vivo para cada período de clase. Los maestros tomarán lista y brindarán entre 15 y 20 minutos de instrucción/práctica, responderán preguntas y ayudarán con el trabajo de recuperación. El maestro mantendrá abierto Google Meet durante cada período de clase para abordar las necesidades de los estudiantes. Por favor, manténgase a salvo y manténgase abrigado. ¡Gracias por su cooperación!

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! 🐾⚾️