Clovis Cross Country Summer Workouts are just around the corner, and all incoming 7th graders through seniors are invited to join. Whether you’re new to running or returning for another season, this is a great opportunity to build endurance, connect with teammates, and get prepared for the fall.
📅 June 9–25 (Tuesdays–Thursdays)
📅 July 13–30 (Mondays–Thursdays)
⏰ 6:00–7:30 a.m.
📍 Mondays & Wednesdays at The Rock
📍 Tuesdays & Thursdays at Hillcrest
No experience is necessary, just bring a positive attitude and be ready to work. Be sure all Rank One forms are completed before your first practice.
For more information, contact Head Coach Ledezma at elizabeth.ledezma@clovis-schools.org or 575-749-4795.
Mandatory clinics will be held May 11 and 12, 2026, from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m., with tryouts on May 14 beginning at 4:15 p.m. in the former CHS Freshman Academy Main Gym (1400 Cameo).
Students who will be in grades 9–12 during the 2026/2027 school year are invited to participate. No experience is necessary. This is a great opportunity to build confidence, learn new skills, and be part of an incredible team.
Participants must have a current physical and proof of insurance.
Students who will be in 9-12 grade for the 2026-2027 school year are invited to audition for Color Guard! Auditions will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM and on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Auditions will be held at the Marshall 6th Grade Academy Rubber Gym (100 Commerce Way). Enter through the back door to the Marshall Band Hall. It is marked with a red sign next to the loading dock. Follow the signs inside.
Students can register for auditions by scanning the QR code or by visiting https://tinyurl.com/ew77zz9a. Registering is recommended, but not required.
Hope to see you there!
Questions? Contact:
Jon Bjorklund - jonathan.bjorklund@clovis-schools.org
Alyssa Glaze - alyssa.glaze@clovis-schools.org
Emmea Schettino - emmea.schettino@clovis-schools.org
🎉 Neon Glow Dance – HAPPENING TONIGHT!!!!! April 23, 2026 🎉
Yucca STUCO invites students to celebrate the end of the school year at our Neon Glow Dance! Join us on Thursday, April 23rd from 5:00–7:00 PM in the Yucca Cafeteria for an evening of music, friends, and fun.
Students are encouraged to wear bright, neon, or white colors to glow under the black lights. Entry is $5 per student (cash or card via GoFan). Concessions, face painting, and glow-in-the-dark items will be available for purchase.
📍 Yucca Cafeteria
1500 Sycamore St., Clovis, NM 88101
For questions, please contact: cindy.gulley@clovis-schools.org
🎉 Baile Neon Glow – 23 de abril de 2026 🎉
¡STUCO de Yucca invita a los estudiantes a celebrar el final del año escolar en nuestro Baile Neon Glow! Acompáñenos el jueves 23 de abril de 5:00 a 7:00 PM en la cafetería de Yucca para una tarde de música, amigos y diversión.
Se recomienda que los estudiantes usen ropa de colores brillantes, neón o blanco para destacar bajo las luces negras. La entrada cuesta $5 por estudiante (efectivo o tarjeta por GoFan). Habrá concesiones, pintura facial y artículos que brillan en la oscuridad disponibles para comprar.
📍 Cafetería de Yucca
1500 Sycamore St., Clovis, NM 88101
Para preguntas, comuníquese con: cindy.gulley@clovis-schools.org
💙🤍 Yucca Student Council Making a Difference! 🤍💙
The Yucca Middle School Student Council proudly participated in the Big Brady Bag Up Community Cleanup Event on April 18, 2026. Our students showed true Chap pride by working together to serve our community, demonstrating leadership, teamwork, and a commitment to keeping Curry County clean. We are excited to share that Yucca Student Council received the Community Champion Award! This recognition highlights the dedication and positive impact our students made during this event. Way to represent Yucca! 💙🤍
💙🤍 ¡El Consejo Estudiantil de Yucca Marcando la Diferencia! 🤍💙
El Consejo Estudiantil de Yucca Middle School participó con orgullo en el evento comunitario de limpieza Big Brady Bag Up el 18 de abril de 2026. Nuestros estudiantes demostraron el verdadero orgullo Chap al trabajar juntos para servir a nuestra comunidad, mostrando liderazgo, trabajo en equipo y un compromiso con mantener limpio el Condado de Curry.
¡Nos emociona compartir que el Consejo Estudiantil de Yucca recibió el Premio Campeón de la Comunidad! Este reconocimiento destaca la dedicación y el impacto positivo que nuestros estudiantes lograron durante este evento.
¡Así se representa a Yucca! 💙🤍
🎶 Celebrating Excellence in Music! 🎶
The Yucca Symphonic Band represented our school with pride at the NMAA State Middle School Band Competition this past Thursday. Competing against 22 middle school bands from across the state, they delivered an outstanding performance and earned an impressive 4th place overall.
We are incredibly proud of the hard work, dedication, and talent these students demonstrated on such a big stage. Congratulations to our musicians and director for this remarkable achievement! 🎺👏
🎶 ¡Celebrando la excelencia en la música! 🎶
La Banda Sinfónica de Yucca representó a nuestra escuela con orgullo en la Competencia Estatal de Bandas de Secundaria de NMAA el pasado jueves. Compitiendo contra 22 bandas de todo el estado, ofrecieron una presentación sobresaliente y lograron un impresionante 4.º lugar a nivel estatal.
Estamos sumamente orgullosos del esfuerzo, la dedicación y el talento que demostraron nuestros estudiantes en un escenario tan importante. ¡Felicidades a nuestros músicos y a su director por este gran logro! 🎺👏
Let’s celebrate the teachers and staff members who make a difference every single day!
We’re inviting students to create short, reel‑style videos sharing:
✨ Why they love their teacher(s)
✨ How a teacher or staff member made learning meaningful or memorable
✨ The positive impact teachers and staff have had on their lives
Project Details:
✅ Videos should be 15–30 seconds
✅ Speak directly to the camera or get creative
✅ Selected videos will be shared on district social media during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8).
🔗 Submit your video here: https://forms.gle/QcCALfVL9fU1WDfx6
Deadline to submit a video is April 27, 2026.
🎉 Neon Glow Dance – April 23, 2026 🎉
Yucca STUCO invites students to celebrate the end of the school year at our Neon Glow Dance! Join us on Thursday, April 23rd from 5:00–7:00 PM in the Yucca Cafeteria for an evening of music, friends, and fun.
Students are encouraged to wear bright, neon, or white colors to glow under the black lights. Entry is $5 per student (cash or card via GoFan). Concessions, face painting, and glow-in-the-dark items will be available for purchase.
📍 Yucca Cafeteria
1500 Sycamore St., Clovis, NM 88101
For questions, please contact: cindy.gulley@clovis-schools.org
🎉 Baile Neon Glow – 23 de abril de 2026 🎉
¡STUCO de Yucca invita a los estudiantes a celebrar el final del año escolar en nuestro Baile Neon Glow! Acompáñenos el jueves 23 de abril de 5:00 a 7:00 PM en la cafetería de Yucca para una tarde de música, amigos y diversión.
Se recomienda que los estudiantes usen ropa de colores brillantes, neón o blanco para destacar bajo las luces negras. La entrada cuesta $5 por estudiante (efectivo o tarjeta por GoFan). Habrá concesiones, pintura facial y artículos que brillan en la oscuridad disponibles para comprar.
📍 Cafetería de Yucca
1500 Sycamore St., Clovis, NM 88101
Para preguntas, comuníquese con: cindy.gulley@clovis-schools.org
Join us for an evening of science, fun, food, and family!
📍 Yucca Middle School – Lower Cafeteria
📅 April 10, 2026
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
Bring your curiosity and come explore!
📞 For more info: 575-769-4420
🔬 ¡Noche de Ciencia Altruismo ya está aquí! 🧪
Acompáñanos para una tarde de ciencia, diversión, comida y familia.
📍 Yucca Middle School – Cafetería Baja
📅 10 de abril de 2026
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
¡Trae tu curiosidad y ven a explorar!
📞 Más información: 575-769-4420
This free four-week program is open to students who have completed kindergarten through 7th grade. Students will work in small groups with an instructor to strengthen reading and math skills in a supportive, encouraging environment.
🗓 June 1–26, 2026
⏰ Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🍎 Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided
📍Highland Elementary School (100 E. Plains St.)
Give your student the chance to improve reading and math skills, increase confidence, and have fun this summer.
Learn more and register at: Literacy.NM.gov
🎪 Kids Fest at Five Heart Farms! 🎪
Join us April 11–12 for a fun-filled weekend celebrating Military Child Appreciation Month! 💛
🕙 Sat 10–3 | Sun 12–4
💙 Free entry for military families
🚗 $10 parking (all kids activities included)
🍪 Support FCCLA!
Our students will have a bake sale booth and be helping with fun activity stations.
Come out and enjoy the fun! 🎉
#FCCLA #KidsFest #SupportStudents
🎪 ¡Kids Fest en Five Heart Farms! 🎪
Acompáñanos el 11–12 de abril para un fin de semana lleno de diversión celebrando el Mes de Apreciación de Niños Militares 💛
🕙 Sáb 10–3 | Dom 12–4
💙 Entrada gratis para familias militares
🚗 $10 estacionamiento (incluye actividades para niños)
🍪 ¡Apoya a FCCLA!
Nuestros estudiantes tendrán una venta de postres y ayudarán con actividades divertidas.
¡Ven y disfruta! 🎉
#FCCLA #KidsFest #ApoyaEstudiantes
Calling all future 7th and 8th grade students with an interest in dance.
Gattis and Yucca Middle School Dance Tryouts are coming up for students who will be in 7th or 8th grade next school year. All interested students must attend the required clinic sessions prior to tryouts.
📍 Location: CHS Freshman Academy Main Gym (1400 Cameo)
📅 Clinic Dates:
• Monday, April 27 | 4:30–6:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 28 | 4:30–6:00 p.m.
📅 Tryouts:
• Wednesday, April 29 | Begins at 4:30 p.m.
The clinic is mandatory to participate in tryouts.
Students should wear appropriate dance attire and shoes. No jewelry or long nails permitted. Physicals for the 2025–2026 school year will be accepted, but new physicals must be dated after April 1.
For questions, please contact:
Kimberly Cordova: kymberly.cordova@clovis-schools.org
Jessica Martinez: jessica.martinez4@clovis-schools.org
Melissa Parkin: melissa.parkin@clovis-schools.org
🎶 We are incredibly proud of our Yucca Symphonic Band! 🎶
This morning at MPA, our talented musicians delivered a phenomenal performance that truly showcased their dedication, discipline, and passion for music. Their hard work has paid off in a big way—they have qualified to compete at the State Championship in Rio Rancho on April 16th!
These students continue to represent our school with excellence and pride. Let’s cheer them on as they prepare for the next stage of their journey! 💙🎺🥁
#YuccaChaps #ChapPride #BandStrong #RoadToState
🎶 ¡Estamos increíblemente orgullosos de nuestra Banda Sinfónica Yucca! 🎶
Esta mañana en MPA, nuestros talentosos músicos ofrecieron una presentación fenomenal que demostró su dedicación, disciplina y pasión por la música. Su esfuerzo ha dado grandes resultados—¡han calificado para competir en el Campeonato Estatal en Rio Rancho el 16 de abril!
Estos estudiantes continúan representando a nuestra escuela con excelencia y orgullo. ¡Acompáñenos a apoyarlos mientras se preparan para el siguiente paso en su camino! 💙🎺🥁
#YuccaChaps #OrgulloChap #BandaFuerte #CaminoAlEstatal
Ready to bring the energy? 📣
Clovis Municipal Schools Cheerleading Tryouts for the 2026–2027 school year are just around the corner!
Students entering 7th–12th grade are invited to try out for Gattis, Yucca, CHS Freshman Academy, and Clovis High School cheer teams.
🗓 May 4–6
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Old CHS Freshman Academy Aux Gym (1400 Cameo St.)
✔ Mandatory clinics: May 4 & 5
✔ Tryouts: May 6
Be sure to complete registration before the first day and come prepared with proper attire and a current physical.
Scan the QR code on the flyer or register here.
🌸 Spring Sale is Here! 🌸
📘 Yucca Middle School Yearbooks are now available online!
✨ Celebrate the 2025–2026 school year and capture all the memories.
💲 Get $5 OFF your yearbook
📅 Sale dates: March 24 – April 8
👉 Order now: https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/yuccamiddleschool
Don’t wait—grab yours today! 📸
🌸 ¡Llegó la Venta de Primavera! 🌸
📘 ¡Los anuarios de Yucca Middle School ya están disponibles en línea!
✨ Celebra el año escolar 2025–2026 y guarda todos los recuerdos.
💲 Obtén $5 de descuento en tu anuario
📅 Fechas de la oferta: 24 de marzo – 8 de abril
👉 Ordena aquí: https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/yuccamiddleschool
¡No esperes más—asegura el tuyo hoy! 📸
Clinic Schedule:
- 09:00 - 10:30: Football / Fall Sports
- 10:30 - 12:00: Basketball / Winter Sports
- 01:00 - 03:00: Spring Sports
- 03:00 - 05:00: Overflow / Open
Important Requirements:
- The "Medical History" portion of the physical form must be completed and signed by a parent/guardian before the student arrives.
- Students without parent signatures on file cannot be examined.
Next Steps for Participants:
1. Pick up the physical form packet from the Athletic Department Office or download it at https://www.clovis-schools.org/page/athletic-forms.
2. Complete and sign the parent history sections at home.
3. Send the student with the completed paperwork on Saturday, April 25th.
For questions, please contact the Health Services Office at 575-769-4476.
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Medical providers interested in volunteering for the clinic can scan the QR code, contact the Director of Health Services - krystal.gutierrez@clovis-schools.org, or complete the online interest form.
Training will be held in the boardroom at 1009 N. Main St.
Questions? Contact cms.volunteers@clovis-schools.org
This free four-week program is open to students who have completed kindergarten through 7th grade. Students will work in small groups with an instructor to strengthen reading and math skills in a supportive, encouraging environment.
🗓 June 1–26, 2026
⏰ Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🍎 Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided
📍Highland Elementary School
Give your student the chance to improve reading and math skills, increase confidence, and have fun this summer.
Learn more and register at: Literacy.NM.gov
Complete the survey: https://forms.gle/tofB94nGnQR6Sgwn6
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La escuela de su hijo(a) recibe fondos del programa Título I para apoyar el aprendizaje de los estudiantes. Valoramos mucho su opinión sobre cómo deben utilizarse estos fondos para apoyar a los estudiantes y a las familias. Esta breve encuesta nos ayudará a tomar decisiones sobre los programas, servicios y actividades de participación familiar en la escuela de su hijo(a).
Responda la encuesta: https://forms.gle/tofB94nGnQR6Sgwn6
📚 Family Engagement Night: BINGO for BOOKS! 🎉
Hosted by: Isibindi House
Join us tonight, Monday, March 9, 2026 from 5:00–6:30 PM at
Yucca Middle School for a night of fun, learning, and family engagement!
💙 All Yucca students and their families are invited!
🎲 Play Bingo for Books and win free books!
📘 Take home reading resources to support learning at home.
We can’t wait to see our Yucca families there! 💙🤍
#YuccaMiddleSchool #FamilyEngagement #BingoForBooks #IsibindiHouse #WeAreYucca
📚 Noche de Participación Familiar: ¡BINGO por LIBROS! 🎉
Organizado por: Casa Isibindi
¡Acompáñanos el lunes, 9 de marzo de 2026, de 5:00 a 6:30 PM en Yucca Middle School para una noche de diversión, aprendizaje y participación familiar!
💙 ¡Todos los estudiantes de Yucca y sus familias están invitados!
🎲 ¡Juega Bingo por Libros y gana libros gratis!
📘 Llévate a casa recursos de lectura para apoyar el aprendizaje en casa.
¡No podemos esperar para ver a nuestras familias de Yucca allí! 💙🤍
#YuccaMiddleSchool #ParticipaciónFamiliar #BingoPorLibros #CasaIsibindi #SomosYucca
