💡 Professional Development in Action! 💡

Our amazing Yucca staff spent Friday, October 10th, working hard during our Data/PD Day! Teachers collaborated, learned new strategies, and shared ideas focused on helping every student succeed. 📚✨

We’re proud of our dedicated educators who continue to grow and refine their skills to make learning meaningful and engaging for all of our Chaps. 💙🤍

#TeamYucca #ChapsPride #LifelongLearners



💡 ¡Desarrollo Profesional en Acción! 💡

¡Nuestro increíble personal de Yucca trabajó arduamente el viernes 10 de octubre durante nuestro Día de Datos y Desarrollo Profesional! Los maestros colaboraron, aprendieron nuevas estrategias y compartieron ideas centradas en ayudar a cada estudiante a tener éxito. 📚✨

Estamos muy orgullosos de nuestros dedicados educadores que continúan creciendo y mejorando sus habilidades para que el aprendizaje sea significativo y motivador para todos nuestros Chaps. 💙🤍

#EquipoYucca #OrgulloChap #AprendicesDePorVida
6 months ago, Cindy Gulley
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🎉 Yucca Homecoming Pep Rally Success! 🎉

What an amazing pep rally yesterday! Our Chaps showed incredible school spirit from start to finish. A huge shoutout to our 7th graders who showed up and showed out, taking home the Spirit Stick with their energy and pride! 💙🤍

Congratulations to our Homecoming Queen, Arlene Gonzales, and Homecoming King, Yadier Rios — you both represented Yucca with class and pride! 👑👏

We’re so proud of all our students, staff, and student athletes who made this pep rally one to remember. Go Chaps! 💪

🎉 ¡Éxito total en el Pep Rally de Homecoming de Yucca! 🎉

¡Qué increíble pep rally tuvimos ayer! Nuestros Chaps demostraron un espíritu escolar impresionante de principio a fin. ¡Un gran reconocimiento a nuestros estudiantes de 7º grado, que realmente se lucieron y ganaron el Spirit Stick con su energía y orgullo! 💙🤍

¡Felicitaciones a nuestra Reina de Homecoming, Arlene Gonzales, y a nuestro Rey de Homecoming, Yadier Rios — representaron a Yucca con orgullo y elegancia! 👑👏

Estamos muy orgullosos de todos nuestros estudiantes, personal y atletas estudiantes que hicieron de este pep rally un evento inolvidable. ¡Go Chaps! 💪
6 months ago, Cindy Gulley
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🏀 Yucca Chaps Basketball Tryouts 2025! 🏀

It’s that time, Chaps! Basketball tryouts for 7th and 8th grade boys and girls will be held November 5, 6, and 7.

📅 Dates: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
👦 Boys: 6:45–8:00 a.m. (Doors open at 6:30 a.m.) — Aux Gym/Main Gym
👧 Girls: 3:45–5:00 p.m. (Doors open at 3:30 p.m.) — Main Gym

Come ready to work hard, learn, and do your best!
Wear athletic clothing and tennis shoes.

If you have any questions, contact Coach Ledezma at (575) 769-4420 or elizabeth.ledezma@clovis-schools.org
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Let’s go CHAPS! 💙🤍

🏀 ¡Pruebas de baloncesto de los Yucca Chaps 2025! 🏀

¡Llegó el momento, Chaps! Las pruebas de baloncesto para jóvenes de 7mo y 8vo grado se llevarán a cabo los días 5, 6 y 7 de noviembre.

📅 Fechas: Miércoles, jueves y viernes
👦 Niños: 6:45–8:00 a.m. (Puertas abiertas a las 6:30 a.m.) — Gimnasio auxiliar/principal
👧 Niñas: 3:45–5:00 p.m. (Puertas abiertas a las 3:30 p.m.) — Gimnasio principal

¡Ven preparado para trabajar duro, aprender y dar lo mejor de ti!
Usa ropa deportiva y tenis.

Si tienes alguna pregunta, comunícate con la Coach Ledezma al (575) 769-4420 o elizabeth.ledezma@clovis-schools.org
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¡Vamos CHAPS! 💙🤍
6 months ago, Cindy Gulley
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Wear your purple and join us to cheer on the Wildcats as they take on Hobbs on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 7 PM.

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.
6 months ago, Clovis Municipal Schools
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🏈 YUCCA FOOTBALL GAME DAY! 🏈
It’s time to cheer on our Yucca Chaps at their Homecoming Game! 🎉

📅 Date: October 14, 2025
🏟 Location: Norman Vohs Stadium – 1500 Sycamore St, Clovis, NM 88101
⏰ 8th Grade Game: 5:00 PM
⏰ 7th Grade Game: 6:30 PM

Let’s fill the stands with blue and white and show our Chap pride! 💙🤍
#YuccaPride #ChapNation #GameDay #Homecoming2025

🏈 ¡DÍA DE JUEGO DE FÚTBOL DE YUCCA! 🏈
¡Es hora de apoyar a nuestros Yucca Chaps en su juego de Homecoming! 🎉

📅 Fecha: 14 de octubre de 2025
🏟 Lugar: Estadio Norman Vohs – 1500 Sycamore St, Clovis, NM 88101
⏰ Juego de 8º grado: 5:00 PM
⏰ Juego de 7º grado: 6:30 PM

¡Llenemos las gradas de azul y blanco y mostremos nuestro orgullo Chap! 💙🤍
#OrgulloYucca #ChapNation #DíaDeJuego #Homecoming2025
6 months ago, Cindy Gulley
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Dear Parents,

Friendly reminder there is LIMITED TIME to order photos at picture day prices!!!!

Attached is our school’s FALL Picture Day Flyer.

The PDF is hyperlinked, click anywhere on either page and it will take you directly to the online ordering page.

You can also order online by going to www.mymjthomas.com and entering our school's event code. (Event Code: NM964)

If you have any questions or concerns about pictures please call MJ Thomas Photo at 1-800-219-0199.



Estimados padres:

¡Les recordamos que hay TIEMPO LIMITADO para pedir fotos a precios de día de fotos!

Se adjunta un PDF del folleto del día de fotos de OTOÑO de nuestra escuela.

El PDF tiene un hipervínculo. Haga clic en cualquier parte de cualquiera de las páginas y lo llevará directamente a la página de pedidos en línea.

También puede hacer pedidos en línea ingresando a www.mymjthomas.com e ingresando el código de evento de nuestra escuela. (Código de evento: NM964)

Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud sobre las fotos, llame a MJ Thomas Photo al 1-800-219-0199.
7 months ago, Cindy Gulley
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7 months ago, Cindy Gulley
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🏈💙 Let’s go, Chaps! 💙🏈
Come cheer on our Yucca 7th and 8th Grade Football Teams at Leon Williams Stadium (1900 N Thornton St, Clovis, NM 88101)!

🕔 7th Grade Game: 5:00 PM

🕡 8th Grade Game: 6:30 PM

Wear your blue and white and show your Yucca pride! Let’s fill the stands and support our student athletes! 💪💙

#YuccaPride #GoChaps #BlueAndWhite


🏈💙 ¡Vamos, Chaps! 💙🏈
¡Acompáñanos para apoyar a nuestros equipos de fútbol de 7th y 8th grado de Yucca en el Estadio Leon Williams (1900 N Thornton St, Clovis, NM 88101)!

🕔 Juego de 7th grado: 5:00 PM

🕡 Juego de 8th grado: 6:30 PM

¡Vístete de azul y blanco y demuestra tu orgullo Yucca! ¡Llenemos las gradas y apoyemos a nuestros estudiantes atletas! 💪💙

#OrgulloYucca #VamosChaps #AzulyBlanco
7 months ago, Cindy Gulley
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🎉 Our Yucca FCCLA members had an amazing time at the Region II Meet and Greet held at Clovis Community College! They networked with 16 other schools from Eastern New Mexico and represented YMS with pride. 💙

👏 Yucca Middle School took home first place in the T-shirt Design Contest and the Sock Drive for Socktober! All donated socks will go to support the Lighthouse Mission. 🧦💛

A huge congratulations to Madysyn Quintana, who was inducted as the Region II Vice President! We are so proud of you! 🌟

#YuccaPride #FCCLA #Socktober #Leadership #YMSStrong


🎉 ¡Nuestros miembros de FCCLA de Yucca tuvieron un tiempo increíble en el evento “Region II Meet and Greet” en Clovis Community College! Conectaron con 16 otras escuelas del este de Nuevo México y representaron a YMS con mucho orgullo. 💙

👏 ¡Yucca Middle School ganó el concurso de diseño de camiseta y la colecta de calcetines para Socktober! Todos los calcetines donados se entregarán a Lighthouse Mission. 🧦💛

¡Felicitaciones a Madysyn Quintana, quien fue nombrada Vicepresidenta de la Región II! ¡Estamos muy orgullosos de ti! 🌟

#OrgulloYucca #FCCLA #Socktober #Liderazgo #YMSFuerte
7 months ago, Cindy Gulley
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💎 Altruismo Presents: Family Engagement Night! 💎

Altruismo is proud to host this fun event for the entire Yucca Middle School community! All students and their families are invited to join us at Yucca Middle School (1500 Sycamore St, Clovis, NM 88101) on Monday, October 27, 2025, from 5PM to 6PM for a Trick or Treat Gallery Walk! 🎃👻

Bring your family, enjoy some Halloween fun, and celebrate together with the House of Altruismo! 🖤💎

#YuccaMiddleSchool #Altruismo #FamilyEngagementNight #TrickOrTreat

💎 ¡Altruismo Presenta: Noche de Participación Familiar! 💎

¡Altruismo se enorgullece de organizar este evento divertido para toda la comunidad de Yucca Middle School! Todos los estudiantes y sus familias están invitados a acompañarnos en Yucca Middle School (1500 Sycamore St, Clovis, NM 88101) el lunes, 27 de octubre de 2025, de 5PM a 6PM para un Recorrido de Galería de Dulce o Truco. 🎃👻

¡Trae a tu familia, disfruta de la diversión de Halloween y celebra junto con la Casa de Altruismo! 🖤💎

#YuccaMiddleSchool #Altruismo #NocheFamiliar #DulceOTruco
7 months ago, Cindy Gulley
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🎃 YMS First Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest! 🎃

Get creative, Yucca! It’s time for our First Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest!
Bring your decorated pumpkin to the office by October 30th — don’t forget to include your name. 🧡

We can’t wait to see your spooky, funny, and creative designs! 🕷️🖤

📍Deadline: October 30th
📦Drop off: YMS Office

#YMS #PumpkinContest #YuccaPride #FallFun

🎃 ¡Primer Concurso Anual de Decoración de Calabazas de YMS! 🎃

¡Ponte creativo, Yucca! ¡Es hora de nuestro Primer Concurso Anual de Decoración de Calabazas!
Trae tu calabaza decorada a la oficina antes del 30 de octubre — no olvides incluir tu nombre. 🧡

¡Estamos emocionados de ver tus diseños espeluznantes, divertidos y creativos! 🕷️🖤

📍Fecha límite: 30 de octubre
📦Entrega: Oficina de YMS

#YMS #ConcursoDeCalabazas #OrgulloYucca #DiversiónDeOtoño
7 months ago, Cindy Gulley
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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.

7 months ago, Clovis Municipal Schools
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💃🕺 Nothing like ending the week on a high note! After enjoying a delicious school lunch, our Yucca students filled the cafeteria with music, dancing, and lots of laughter. 🎶🍴

We love seeing our students build memories, share joy, and celebrate the end of the week together.

#YuccaPride #ChapsFamily #FunFridays

💃🕺 ¡Nada mejor que terminar la semana con alegría! Después de disfrutar un delicioso almuerzo escolar, nuestros estudiantes de Yucca llenaron la cafetería con música, baile y muchas risas. 🎶🍴

Nos encanta ver a nuestros estudiantes crear recuerdos, compartir alegría y celebrar juntos el fin de la semana.

#OrgulloYucca #FamiliaChaps #ViernesDivertidos
7 months ago, Cindy Gulley
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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.

7 months ago, Clovis Municipal Schools
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Yesterday, October 2nd, was National Custodian Appreciation Day, and we want to take a moment to recognize and thank our amazing custodial team here at Yucca Middle School.

David Sorio, Raymond Gonzalez, Nicholas Turner, Brenda Muñoz, and Alicia Ebell—your hard work, dedication, and pride in keeping our school safe and welcoming does not go unnoticed. From early mornings to late evenings, you are an essential part of what makes Yucca a great place for our students and staff.

We truly appreciate all that you do for our school community! 💙

Ayer, 2 de octubre, fue el Día Nacional de Apreciación a los Conserjes, y queremos tomar un momento para reconocer y agradecer a nuestro increíble equipo de conserjes aquí en Yucca Middle School.

David Sorio, Raymond Gonzalez, Nicholas Turner, Brenda Muñoz y Alicia Ebell—su arduo trabajo, dedicación y orgullo en mantener nuestra escuela segura y acogedora no pasan desapercibidos. Desde temprano en la mañana hasta tarde en la noche, ustedes son una parte esencial de lo que hace a Yucca un gran lugar para nuestros estudiantes y personal.

¡Les agradecemos sinceramente todo lo que hacen por nuestra comunidad escolar! 💙
7 months ago, Cindy Gulley
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🏐 Yucca Volleyball Fans! 🏐

It’s tournament weekend!

📅 Friday, Oct. 3 – Our 7th Grade Volleyball Teams will compete in their tournament at W.D. Gattis Middle School.
📅 Saturday, Oct. 4 – Our 8th Grade Border Conference Volleyball Tournament will also be held at W.D. Gattis Middle School (starts at 10 AM).

We’ve attached the brackets for both tournaments so you can follow along and cheer on our Lady Chaps all the way!

Come out, show your support, and let’s pack the stands for our athletes!

#YuccaPride #LadyChapsVolleyball

🏐 ¡Aficionados del Voleibol de Yucca! 🏐

¡Este fin de semana es de torneos!

📅 Viernes, 3 de octubre – Nuestros equipos de voleibol de 7th grado competirán en su torneo en W.D. Gattis Middle School.
📅 Sábado, 4 de octubre – El Torneo de la Conferencia Border de 8th grado también se llevará a cabo en W.D. Gattis Middle School (comienza a las 10 AM).

Hemos adjuntado los brackets de ambos torneos para que puedan seguirlos y animar a nuestras Lady Chaps hasta el final.

¡Vengan a apoyar y llenemos las gradas para nuestras atletas!

#OrgulloYucca #LadyChapsVolleyball
7 months ago, Cindy Gulley
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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.

7 months ago, Clovis Municipal Schools
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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.

7 months ago, Clovis Municipal Schools
Flyer for Military and First Responders Appreciation Night on Oct. 3, 2025

Celebrating Mr. Williams!
A huge congratulations to Yucca Middle School’s Assistant Principal, Mr. Joseph Williams, for leading an incredible program that gave our youth the chance to enjoy the great outdoors.

Thanks to his leadership and passion, students were able to experience nature, learn new skills, and create lasting memories. We’re so proud to have Mr. Williams guiding and inspiring our community!

¡Celebrando al Sr. Williams!

¡Muchas felicidades al Subdirector de Yucca Middle School, Sr. Joseph Williams, por dirigir un programa increíble que les dio a nuestros jóvenes la oportunidad de disfrutar de la naturaleza!

Gracias a su liderazgo y pasión, los estudiantes pudieron experimentar la naturaleza, aprender nuevas habilidades y crear recuerdos que durarán toda la vida. ¡Estamos muy orgullosos de que el Sr. Williams guíe e inspire a nuestra comunidad!

7 months ago, Cindy Gulley
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The 8th grade Border Conference Volleyball Tournament will be held at W.D. Gattis Middle School (5100 N. Thornton) this Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. Games will begin at 10 AM. Games may start up to 15 minutes early if the tournament is running ahead of schedule.

Admission is by card only. $5 plus $1 fee. No school passes or employee badges will be accepted for admission.

Cash concessions will be available.

#BringTheEnergy #TheWildcatWay #Achievement
7 months ago, Clovis Municipal Schools
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