As we head into winter break next week, we want to send our students and families off with a quick reminder: strong attendance helps students thrive. We’re excited to start 2026 together on the right foot.
Students return on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Let’s work together to melt away absences and make the new year a season of growth, connection, and great learning.
We hope you enjoy a safe, restful break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in January.
#AttendanceMatters | BeHereNM.org
Meals are available for students currently enrolled at CMS. Each site will provide approximately 150 advanced meals. You may be directed to a different location if all the meals at that site have already been served.
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Las comidas anticipadas gratuitas estarán disponibles la próxima semana, el miércoles 17 de diciembre de 2025 de 8:00 a. m. a 10:30 a. m. en las siguientes ubicaciones: Arts Academy at Bella Vista, iAcademy (1400 Cameo), Lockwood Early Childhood Center, Clovis High School, Yucca Middle School y Zia Elementary.
Hay comidas disponibles para los estudiantes actualmente inscritos en CMS. Cada sitio proporcionará aproximadamente 150 comidas anticipadas. Es posible que lo dirijan a una ubicación diferente si ya se sirvieron todas las comidas en ese sitio.
Reminder: The next CMS volunteer training is scheduled for Thursday, November 20, at 1:30 PM in the G.C. Ross Administration Building boardroom, located at 1009 N. Main Street.
Each session lasts about 45 minutes. All volunteers must complete training before they are eligible to volunteer at a school or district event.
Have questions? Contact cms.volunteers@clovis-schools.org
Student Support is hosting a parent learning virtual session from NM Parent University.
Virtual Session 1-Strategies for Communication and Collaboration: Working in Partnership with Your Child's School.
Wednesday, November 19,
9:30AM-11:00AM
There are two options for attending the free training:
* In person: Cameo Library (1500 Cameo St).
* Virtual via Zoom - @ https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82660426962.
Spanish translation will be provided within the Zoom session. For Spanish-speaking families to hear the interpretation, the Spanish channel needs to be selected within Zoom. Spanish-speaking parents will need to access the Zoom session either on a computer or on their phones with headphones and select the Spanish interpretation channel.
Registration is now open for our free indoor soccer program for CMS students in grades K–5!
The first practice is December 13, 2025, and the last game is February 14, 2026.
Register by December 7 at the link below.
🔗 https://www.clovis-schools.org/o/k5play/forms
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¡Ya está abierta la inscripción para nuestro programa gratuito de fútbol sala para estudiantes de CMS en los grados K–5!
La primera práctica es el 13 de diciembre y el último juego es el 14 de febrero.
Regístrate antes del 7 de diciembre en el enlace abajo.
🔗 https://www.clovis-schools.org/o/k5play/forms
Advanced meals for Thanksgiving Break will be available for pickup on Wednesday, November 19th from 8:00-10:30 at the Arts Academy at Bella Vista, iAcademy (Formerly CHSFA), Clovis High School, Lockwood Early Childhood Center, Yucca Middle School, and Zia Elementary.
All the students did a great job working together by brainstorming together on how to start. They also did really well working out the issues and trying again!
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we must postpone our Trust for Troops event to a later date. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and support, and we’ll share the new date as soon as it’s confirmed.
Thank you for standing with us in honoring our troops.
Election Day
Make Your Vote Count!
✔ Find Your Polling Place
✔ Check Both Sides of the Ballot
✔ Follow Instructions Carefully
CMS Ballot Items:
• General Obligation Bond for the renovation of Clovis High School
• Capital Improvement Act Tax Renewal to fund maintenance of school facilities.
📣 You’re Invited!
Join us for the Annual Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting — an opportunity to share ideas, discuss family engagement, and strengthen our partnership between home and school.
🗓 Thursday, November 6 | 10:00 a.m.
📍 Central Office Boardroom (1009 N. Main St.)
💻 Can’t make it in person? Scan the QR code below to join virtually!
All parents and guardians are welcome. We look forward to connecting with you! 💜
Reminder: Schools will be closed on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in observance of the state-mandated General Election Day. The G.C. Ross Administration Building will be open.
UPDATE (11/13) - THE LUNCHEON HAS BEEN POSTPONED.
👑 You’re invited!
Clovis High School FCCLA will host The 2025 Prince & Princess Luncheon on Saturday, November 15, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. in the CHS Cafeteria.
Dress up as a prince or princess and enjoy a fresh meal, fun activities, and a royal good time!
🎟️ Tickets are $25 for one adult and one child (+$5 for each additional child).
Purchase from FCCLA members or contact Amy Garcia at amy.garcia@clovis-schools.org
or (575) 760-0507.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
4:30-6:00 PM (or until candy runs out)
Clovis High School Commons Area (1900 N. Thornton)
Families can park in the CHS student parking area.
OCTOBER 24
HILLCREST PARK
6:00 PM
5K/$40 & 1 MI $25
COSTUME CONTEST,
T-SHIRTS, PRIZES, &
CANDY!
To register: Message us on Facebook @ Wildcat XC,
email elizabeth.ledezma@clovis-schools.org, or call 505-974-7402
This will also be our Fall All Sports Night and a special Elementary Recognition Night.
Reminder: all students can come to home games for FREE! CMS staff and their immediate family also get free admission with their CMS ID badge.
La Casa Family Dentistry is offering a school-based dental clinic for students at Highland Elementary, James Bickley Elementary, Arts Academy at Bella Vista, Marshall 6th Grade Academy, and Yucca Middle School.
Parents/Guardians who want their child to participate in this dental clinic will need to fill out and return the consent form that was sent from the school. If you need a consent form, please contact your school nurse. Services are provided at no upfront cost to families, but insurance will be billed. La Casa accepts Medicaid and private insurance and they also offer a sliding fee scale.
A volunteer training session will be held on Wednesday, October 16 at 6:30 PM in the boardroom at the Clovis Municipal Schools Central Office, located at 1009 N. Main St. All individuals who plan to volunteer this year are required to attend a training session before participating in any school activities.
Calendar Reminder: There will be no school for students October 10-13, 2025. Friday, October 10th will be a Data/PD Day for staff. All district offices will be closed on Monday, October 13th.
Military and First Responders Appreciation Night will be held this Friday, October 3, 2025. Military members and first responders will receive free admission to the game with a valid ID.
Come cheer on our Wildcats as they take on Las Cruces at 7 PM at Leon Williams Stadium!
CMS staff and students also receive free admission to home football games with their school ID. Elementary and Middle School students can attend free with a paid parent/guardian.
