Back to School 2024

2024

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BACK TO SCHOOL

TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS & UNM TAOS

Jo i n t h e PAC K

2024 -25

TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS & UNM TAOS

BACK TO SCHOOL 2024 -25 TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS &

UNM

TAOS

Get a Healthy Start Back to School

Make sure your family stays healthy by keeping up-to-date with your health care appointments. We are your convenient resource for routine check-ups, immunizations, scheduling sports physicals or caring for you when you are sick or hurt.

Well-child visits, sports physicals and immunizations should be scheduled in advance.

Adult & Family Care

465 St. Michael’s Dr., Suite 240 Santa Fe, NM 87505

Arroyo Chamiso Pediatrics 465 St. Michael’s Dr., Suite 200 Santa Fe, NM 87505

Entrada Contenta Health Center and Urgent Care 5501 Herrera Dr. Santa Fe, NM 87507

Call (505) 913-DOCS (3627) to schedule your primary care appointment at one of our five locations today.

Family Medicine Center 2025 S. Galisteo St. Santa Fe, NM 87505

Pojoaque Primary Care 5 Petroglyph Circle, Suite A Pojoaque, NM 87506

Vista Grande High School

is OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT, 2024-25 School Year!

• Traditional AND Place-Based classrooms

• Outdoor Education and Wilderness Trips

• Work on the school farm

VGHS is a free public school that follows the Community School model. This includes offering wrap-around services for families such as social-emotional support for students, partnerships with community members and mentorship/internship opportunities. Our integrated focus on academics, social and emotional development, workforce skills development, and community engagement are the foundation of our school and lead to improved student learning and growth, both academically and holistically.

213 Paseo del Canon East, Taos Call for more info or to set up a tour: 575-758-5100 or, e-mail our new School Director, Jim Smith, at: jsmith@vghs.org

• Career & Technology Education (CTE) focus

• Work Internships

• Post-Secondary Learning Opportunities @ UNM-Taos

WELCOME BACK Taos Academy 24-25

Welcome to all our new and returning students and their families!

We are excited to have you back and joining us!

Taos Academy would like to introduce our new Principal, Dr. Mae LaBella.

Dr. LaBella comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Welcome to the TA team, Dr. LaBella!!

Another new face at TA is Ms. Mary Diggin, who is our new Technology Director. Ms. Diggin comes with experience in educational technology as well as other experience in overall technology operations.

NEW FAMILY ORIENTATION @ THE TA CAMPUS

• Middle School grades 5-8: Wednesday, August 7 @ 9am-1pm

• High School grades 9-12: Thursday, August 8 @ 9am-1pm

SCHOOL STARTS AT 8 AM AND ENDS AT 4 PM.

HIGH SCHOOL STARTS THE WEEK OF:

Monday, August 12th – Thursday, August 15th

MIDDLE SCHOOL STARTS THE WEEK OF:

Monday, August 19th – Thursday, 23rd

If you are interested in enrolling your student at Taos Academy please visit our website and click the “Enrollment” tab OR call us; we are happy to answer any questions you might have!

SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR OUR SCHOOL CALENDAR.

Becoming an Early Childhood Education Teacher

UNM-Taos ECED Teacher Residency Program

The Early Childhood Education (ECED) Associate degree program is an innovative and comprehensive program where theory and practice are woven into the learning experience. Students engage in traditional studies and participate in a teacher residency, giving students an opportunity to be mentored by an experienced teacher in an early learning environment (birth to third-grade classroom) either where they work, or they are assigned to a community school. Additionally, each component of the ECED program builds skills, knowledge, critical thinking, and reflective teaching, preparing our students to be competent educators.

The ECED program supports students who are interested in obtaining a solid understanding of early childhood as well as the knowledge and ability to be successful students, prepared to transfer into a 4-year university to complete their bachelor's in early childhood education (licensure prekindergarten to third grade or nonlicensure) or a related field in family child studies. Students have the option of receiving stackable certificates: Child Development Certificate (CDC) (11-12 credit hours), Early Childhood Education Certificate (32 credit hours), and then work toward an associate degree (61 credit hours).

There are several opportunities to receive a scholarship or financial support if you are studying education. UNM-Taos holds two scholarships for those who are Pell eligible, Grow Your Own Teachers for those who have been an education assistant in the public schools for two or more

years, and the Teacher Preparation Affordability is open to all with certain stipulations. Additionally, if you are working in a program under the new Early Childhood Education and Care Department, you are eligible for a scholarship. Lastly, some students may be eligible for funds through New Mexico's WIOA Help program. For more information about our teacher education programs contact Dr. Pam Remstein, Remstein@unm.edu or 575737-6266.

Contact Allison McParton amcparti@um.edu

575.737.6295

Pam Remstein, Ph.D. remstein@unm.edu

575.737.6266

Kids' Campus

UNM-Taos Kids' Campus is an NM Focus five-star accredited program serving children from six weeks of age to five years of age. There are five classrooms with an average of 75 families enrolled each year. The mission is to provide the diverse families of the greater Taos community with the highest quality early childhood experience. As part of the UNM-Taos Department of Instruction, UNM-Taos Kids' Campus is committed to providing students in the UNM-Taos teacher education program with a laboratory school to facilitate their training and education.

UNM-Taos Kids' Campus' philosophy is child-centered, focusing on respecting all children by treating them as capable, intelligent individuals; each individual child’s goals are set and met based on their interests; and a safe and nurturing environment is provided to ensure exploration and discovery. Teachers are role models, not only for children but for the community. UNM-Taos Kids' Campus strives to create an environment where all families and children feel welcomed, honored, and heard; all cultures, beliefs, and heritage are honored and celebrated.

Welcome Back to a AcademicPromisingYear!

Dear Students, Staff and Community Members,

I hope this message finds you well and rejuvenated after a well-deserved break. It is with great humility and excitement that I return to Peñasco Schools as your Interim Superintendent. Having been a part of this community for the past 3 years, I am eager to continue our journey towards academic excellence and holistic growth.

As we embark on the new academic year, We will continue moving forward with the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) framework, fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, supported, and equipped with the emotional intelligence necessary for success.

Moreover, we will continue to embrace restorative practices as a cornerstone of our disciplinary approach. Rather than punitive measures, we believe in nurturing a culture of understanding, accountability, and healing. By promoting respect and empathy, we aim to cultivate a safe and inclusive community for all.

Our commitment to innovative education remains steadfast. Project-Based Learning (PBL) will continue to be a focal point in our curriculum, empowering students to engage deeply with real-world challenges and develop critical thinking skills essential for the future.

Furthermore, I am thrilled to announce the expansion of our Career and Technical Education (CTE) offerings. By creating diverse pathways and opportunities, we will equip our students with practical skills and experiences that prepare them for success in both higher education and the workforce. Stimulating students’ interest since they are in elementary school.

As we move forward, academic improvement will be at the forefront of our agenda. Through data-driven strategies and collaboration with educators, parents, and community partners, we will strive for continuous growth and achievement across all levels.

I am confident that together, we can build upon our past successes and create a future where every student thrives. Your dedication and passion for education are the heart of our district, and I am honored to serve alongside such an extraordinary team.

Thank you for your continued commitment to excellence. Here’s to a rewarding and successful academic year ahead!

Warm regards,

Michelle R. Gonzales, Interim Superintendent

We will continue to move forward.

PISD state ranking, elementarytraditional, middle schooltraditional, high school- spotlight.

Hands-On & Career-Focused Learning

High School Classes:

• 3D printing/coding

• Culinary Arts

• Journalism

• Media Production - NEW!

• Welding

• Woodworking

• Veterinary Technician - NEW!

Dual-Credit Opportunities

• Early College High School - RISE Program

Envirothon

Learn public speaking, environmental science on the high school that places at state every year.

College & Career Readiness Programming K-12 Elementary & Secondary Community Schools Afterschool Programs for All Grades

• 3D printing

• Chess

• Circus arts

• Filmmaking

• Gardening

• Nurturing Center

• Photography

• Learn to fly and take photos/video with a drone!

• Ski program at Sipapu

Athletics

MS and HS teams in Volleyball, Cross Country, Basketball, Track, and Baseball

• District-wide focus areas on project-based learning

• Field trips with a focus on community culture, language, and history

• Student internships for juniors and seniors

• Community service opportunities

• Leadership classes

• Life skills classes

• Workplace soft skills training

• Restorative justice

• Academic Growth

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians,

Welcome back to Peñasco Elementary School! I hope this letter finds you well-rested and eagerly anticipating the start of a new school year filled with learning, growth, and community.

As we embark on this 2024-2025 academic journey together, I am thrilled to share our continued commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment through Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and restorative practices. At Peñasco Elementary, we understand that academic success goes hand-in-hand with emotional well-being. By nurturing the social and emotional development of our students, we empower them to become compassionate, resilient individuals who contribute positively to our school community and beyond.

Throughout the year, our dedicated staff will continue to guide students in developing essential SEL skills such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. These skills not only enhance academic performance but will also equip students with the tools to navigate challenges effectively and build meaningful relationships.

Additionally, we will continue to embrace restorative practices, which focus on repairing harm and restoring relationships when conflicts arise. By promoting dialogue, understanding, and accountability, we create a supportive atmosphere where every member of our school community feels valued and heard.

I encourage you to partner with us in nurturing these important skills at home. Your involvement and support play a crucial role in reinforcing, the importance of learning, SEL principles and fostering a positive school climate.

As we embark on another exciting school year, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our students, parents, guardians, and staff for your unwavering dedication to Peñasco Elementary. Together, we will continue to cultivate an environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to our staff or myself if you have any questions, concerns, or ideas throughout the year. Your partnership is invaluable to us, and I look forward to strengthening our relationships to support our students in all their needs.

Here’s to a successful and enriching school year ahead!

Warm regards,

Dear Students, Families, and Community Members,

Welcome to the start of a new school year at Peñasco Middle & High School! I hope this letter finds you well and that you have all enjoyed a restful and rejuvenating summer break. As we embark on another exciting academic year, I am filled with enthusiasm and optimism for the wonderful opportunities and experiences that await us.

This year, we will continue to focus on academic excel- lence, personal growth, and community engagement. We believe that education is a collaborative effort, and we are dedicated to working together with students, families, and community members to create a supportive and nurturing environment. Your involvement and partner- ship are vital to our success, and we encourage you to stay connected and actively participate in school events and activities.

As we begin this new school year, I would like to extend a special welcome to our new students and families who are joining the PISD community. We are thrilled to have you with us and look forward to getting to know you. To our returning students and families, welcome back! We are excited to continue our journey together and build upon the successes of the past.

I am confident that this school year will be filled with growth, learning, and memorable experiences for everyone. Together, we can make Peñas- co Middle & High School a place where every student feels valued, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to our school community. Let’s make this year one of the best yet!

Warm regards,

Rick Bustos, Peñasco Middle & High School Principal

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FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

Dear Taos Municipal Schools

Family,

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! It is truly an honor and privilege to be serving as your Superintendent of Schools. I would like to thank the TMSD Board of Education for entrusting me with the educational future of Taos Municipal Schools. We are thrilled to embark on a new year of learning, growth, and achievement with all of you. Our commitment to providing a safe, nurturing, and academically challenging environment remains unwavering, and I am confident that "Together as One", we will continue to accomplish high academic achievement for our students.

As I began my first week on May 20th, 2024, our students and staff were closing out the previous school year. My first priority was to meet and greet many of you at the campuses and around our community to receive feedback on the support needed for a successful 2024 - 2025 school year. Common themes included support in mathematics, hiring quality teachers, and an increase in student attendance. This year, we are intro-

ducing several new initiatives aimed at enhancing our educational programs, supporting our dedicated staff, and fostering a strong sense of community among our students and their families.

From innovative curriculum enhancements to expanded extracurricular opportunities, we are focused on ensuring that each student has the resources and support they need to succeed.

I encourage you to stay engaged with our schools, participate in school events, and communicate openly with our educators and administration. Your involvement is key to the success of our students and the vibrancy of our Taos community. Working "Together as One" for the success of our students, the future of Taos Municipal Schools will be brighter than ever. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to Taos Municipal Schools. Let’s make this year one of our best yet!

Sincerely,

Dr. Antonio Layton Jr.,

Dr. Antonio Layton Jr., Superintendent

Taos Municipal School District

Dr. Antonio Layton Jr.

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT

Dear Students, Parents, Guardians, and Community Members:

On behalf of the office of the Associate Superintendent, I want to welcome you to the start of the 2024-25 school year. We are looking forward to a productive year as we continue to implement initiatives that are focused on the enhancement of student success in the areas of literacy, science, and especially in the area of math. We will continue to address student social-emotional needs at every school site through our various programs within the school and with our partnerships with community organizations. We begin this new school year with a continued commitment to providing all students equitable access to all resources and opportunities that Taos Municipal Schools offers. We want to encourage families and students to explore the many opportunities the district has in place to help your child be a part of their school community and support their learning process. A few of the opportunities in place are our elementary programs that provide after school programming, tutoring opportunities at middle school, and the many programs that are offered at the high school. We hope that you will find something that will help you and your child connect to your school site.

We are looking forward to continuing our collaboration with our community members to provide support services for students and families in the district. Our Community Schools initiative will continue at all school sites and will connect families to outside resources when needs have been identified. The uniqueness of each schools’ needs will be addressed by the school site community school coordinator. Please reach out to your

school site community school coordinator to volunteer or if you are in need of services.

In addition, Taos Municipal Schools will continue to make the recognition of all local cultures and voices a priority when planning for curriculum and professional development. Our work in the upcoming year will be to continue our Visiting Artist program, address College and Career Readiness, and work towards increasing the number of students who are proficient in math. Our office staff maintains a continual and collaborative relationship with Taos Pueblo Tribal Government with ongoing consultation and Parent Committee

member meetings once a month where we seek input in addressing the Needs Assessment goals. Taos Municipal Schools will have the Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant (CLSD) for one more year and will continue to work at transitioning the grant programs into sustainable district supported literacy programs that will extend beyond the grant period

I am looking forward to the upcoming school year and to continuing collaboration with our students, staff, families and community partners as we move forward in implementing district initiatives that we have identified with our Superintendent, School Board, district staff, families, and community stakeholders.

Respectfully,

Renetta B. Mondragon

Renetta B. Mondragon, NBCT Associate Superintendent renetta.mondragon@taosschools.org

Renetta B. Mondragon

Taos Municipal Schools

2024-2025 SCHOOL CALENDAR

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS

Welcome back to school! As Director of Federal Programs, I am thrilled to kick off another academic year at Taos Municipal Schools, where we are committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities for all students. TMS students bring a wealth of talents and experiences to our schools. Families and TMS staff work together to capitalize on these strengths and build a path to student success. We celebrate our students’ languages and cultures and value the important role they play in shaping our students’ identities. TMS enthusiastically supports students learning in two languages and we are fortunate to have bilingual programs in all schools. We eagerly anticipate working with students and families to creatively engage your students in learning, uncover your students’ passions, and ensure your students have the skills necessary to thrive.

The Federal Programs office provides strategic support for your students’ learning through many K-12 opportunities across the district:

• Title I (school success in math and reading)

• Rural and Low-Income Schools (increasing opportunities for school success and opportunities to learn)

• Family Income Index Funding

• At Risk Intervention Funding

• Bilingual Education Programs (K-12 in Spanish and Tiwa)

• Title III (English language acquisition for multilingual learners)

• Perkins Vocational and Technical Education at Taos High School

• Gear Up College (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) and Career Readiness at Taos High School

Staff at each school design and plan these programs annually to support the needs of students at each level (elementary, middle, or high school). These funds provide direct support to students through highly qualified teachers, professional development, family engagement and instructional resources.

I am incredibly proud of the dedication and hard work of our educators, staff, and administrators who create and implement these programs. Together, we are committed to providing a nurturing and enriching environment where every student can thrive and reach their full potential.

Parents and guardians, your partnership is essential to our success. Please join us for school and district events throughout the school year and reach out with any questions you may have. Together, we can make a positive impact on the lives of our students and our community.

I look forward to an outstanding school year filled with growth, achievement, and memorable learning experiences for all.

Melissa Eager,

Melissa Eager,

Melissa Eager, Director of Federal Programs melissa.eager@taosschools.org

Melissa Eager

Schools

TMS 2024-25 BOARD OF EDUCATION

Mark Flores II, Board President mark.flores @taosschools.org

Susan K. Trujillo, Board Secretary susan.trujillo @taosschools.org

Keith King, Board Member keith.king @taosschools.org

Naomi Concha, Board Member naomi.concha @taosschools.org

Cynthia Spray, Vice President cynthia.spray @taosschools.org

SCHEDULE

July 18, 2024 Administration Bldg

Aug 7, 2024 Administration Bldg

Aug 21, 2024 Administration Bldg

Sept 11, 2024 Administration Bldg

Sept 25, 2024 Administration Bldg

Oct 9, 2024 Administration Bldg

Oct 23, 2024 Administration Bldg

Nov 6, 2024 Taos Pueblo

Dec 11, 2024 Administration Bldg

Jan 22, 2025 Taos Pueblo

Feb 5, 2025 Administration Bldg

Feb 19, 2025 Administration Bldg

Mar 19, 2025 Administration Bldgl

Apr 16, 2025 Administration Bldg

May 7, 2025 Administration Bldg

May 21, 2025 Administration Bldg

Jun 18, 2025 Administration Bldg

Taos Municipal Schools

Note: Times are subject to change during the first 2 weeks of school. Please arrive at your stop 10 minutes prior to listed times.

These Bus Routes may be changing; we will email new schedules as soon as they are available and post on our website at Taosschools. org for final schedule at the start of school.

School Bus Routes

SECONDARY ROUTE

US 64/ Las Colonias Mobie Home Park (Red Caboose)

Jose Manuel Road

US 64/Santistevan Road

El Rancho Trailer Park

Lower Las Colonias (#56)

Lower Las Colonias (#80)

Wanda Lane

Vedrolaga Road

Flor Azu

Storage Units El Prado

Fresquez Lane El Prado

Carson Mobile Home

Las Milpas

Taos High School

Taos Middle School

If you live in these areas please contact Mr. Faustin Gonzales at 575 770-8264 for pick up/drop off times

Taos Middle School

Taos High School

Las Milpas

Carson Mobile Home

Camino Real Pottery/Fresquez

Fresquez Road

Cisneros Road

Tio Alberto

Visariaga

Overland Sheepskin

El Prado Storage Unit

Las Colonias (Red Caboose)

Jose Manuel

US/64 Santisteval Road

El Rancho Trailer Park

Lower Las Colonias (#56)

Lower Las Colonias (#80

Lower Las Colonias (#97)

Wanda Lane

Vedrolaga Road

285 Lower Las Colonias

Flor Azul

La Tiendita/Blueberry Hill

ELEMENTARY ROUTE

Las Colonias (Red Caboose)

Santistevan Road

El Rancho Trailer Park

Lower Las Colonias (#56)

Lower Las Colonias (#80)

Wanda Lane

Sugar Lane

Straight Arrow Rd (6 stops total)

Carson Mobile Home

ENOS Garcia Elementary

Enos Garcia Elementary School

Carson Mobile Home

Cisneros Lane

High Altitute Fitness

Serna Landscaping

Las Colonias (Red Caboose)

Jose Manuel

US 64 Santistevan Road

El Rancho Trailer Park

Lower Las Colonias (#56)

Wanda Lane

Sugar Lane

Straight Arrow Road (6 stops total)

Los Cordovas 6:39

Los Cordovas//Vigil Res. 6:40

JCT of Los Cordovas/ State Rd. 240 6:40

State Road 240 #165 6:42

HWY 240/ Gutierrez Res. 6:43

JCT of State Road 240/ Tom Holder Road 6:43

State Road 240/Madrid Lane 6:43

State Road 240 #90 6:44

State Road 240/Josie Martinez Lane 6:45

State Road 240/ Calle Martinez/Abeyta Lane 6:47

JCT of Valerio Road/ Old Santa Fe Road 6:55

Valerio Road/ Espinoza Road 6:55

Valerio Road/Gonzales Road 6:56

JCT OF Valerio Road/ Camino Abajo Loma East 7:00

Camino Abajo Loma East/ Camino de Jesus 7:01

Camino Abajo Loma East/ Vista Del Valle 7:01

JCT of HWY 518/Archuleta Road 7:06

Maestas Road #112 7:08

Maestas Road/Nickel Road 7:10

Maestas Road 7:10

JCT of Maestas Road/Este Es Road 7:12

Maestas Road/Abby Lane 7:12

Maestas Road/Weimer Road 7:13

Weimer Road (HCH) 7:14

Wiemer Road/La Luz Driver 7:15

East Paseo Del Canon (Taos Youth and Family) 7:16

Vista Grande High School 7:19

Taos Middle School 7:25

Taos High School 7:30

Cuchilla Road/Joe Montoya 6:20

Cuchilla Road/Vista De Taos 6:20

Cuchilla Road/Calle Miguel 6:22

Cuchilla Road/Calle de Corazon #84 6:22

Cuchilla Road/Sierra Driver 6:23

Cuchilla Road/ Amorak Kennls 6:23

JCT of Cuchilla Road/ Tom Holder 6:24

Cuchilla Road/Bob Romero Res. 6:26

Cuchilla Road/Ricky Chavez Res. 6:26

Cuchilla Road/Torres Turn Around 6:27

Cuchilla Road/Los Vecinos Road 6:27

Cuchilla Road/Cohn’s Trailer Park 6:30

Cuchilla Road/ Los Caballo’s Road 6:30

Cuchilla Road/Los Vecinos Road 6:31

Cuchilla Road #309 6:32

JCT of Cuchilla Road/ Los Cordovas Road 6:33

Los Cordova’s Road

(Levi Mondragon Res.) 6:33

Los Cordovas/Los Tucas Road 6:34

Los Cordovas (Billy Espinoza Res.) 6:34

Los Cordovas Plaza/Sarita Road 6:37

Taos Middle School 2:50

Taos High School 2:55

Family Practice 2:58

East Paseo Del Canon (Taos Youth Center) 3:06

Weimer Road/ La Luz Driver #301 3:06

Weimer Road (Cerro Azul Apartments) 3:07

Weimer Road

(Holy Cross Hospital E.R.) 3:07

Maestas Road/ Weimer Road 3:07

Maestas Road/Abby Lane 3:08

JCT of Maestas Road/ Este Es Road 3:08

Maestas Rd. (Chris Tafoya Res.) 3:08

Maestas Road 3:09

Maestas Road/ Nickel Road 3:09

Maestas Road (Alberto Romo Res.) 3:09

Maestas Road #112 (Gabriel Casias Res.) 3:10

JCT of HWY 518/ Archuleta Road 3:12

Camino Abajo Loma East/ Vista Del Valle 3:12

Camino Abajo Loma East/

1335 Gusdorf Road (Teen Court) 7:35

Este Es Road (Taos Valley RV Park) 7:35

Este Es Road/Maria Elena Road #72 7:36

Este Es Road/Este Es Place 7:37

Este Es Road/Calle Crystal 7:38

Este Es/Amador Lane #311 7:40

JCT of Espinoza Road/El Tros Road 7:41

Espinoza Road (Ernie Lopez Res.) 7:43

Maestas Road/Abby Lane 7:44

JCT of Maestas Road/Weimer Road 7:45

Weimer Road (HCH) 7:46

Weimer Road/Cerro Azul Apartments 7:47

Weimer Road/La Luz Drive 7:49

Paseo Del Canon (Taos Youth and Family) 7:51

Paseo Del Canon East (Apartments across TMS) 7:53

JCT of Este Es Road/Maestas Road 7:55

Maestas Road/Nickel Road 7:56

Maestas Road #150 A 7:57

Maestas Road # 114 7:58

JCT of Maestas Road/ Morada Road #107 7:59

Maestas Road #90 8:01

JCT of Camino Caballo/ La Morada Road 8:05

Caballo Road #34 8:05

Espinoza Road #320 8:07

Espinoza Road (Sam Lucero) 8:11

Ranchos Elementary School 3:47

Espinoza Road (Montoya Trailer Park) 3:50

Espinoza Road (Frank’s Trailer Park) 3:52

Espinoza Road/La Canada Lane 3:52

Espinoza Road/Calle Vista 3:52

Espinoza Road #307 (Sam Lucero Trailer Prk) 3:52

Espinoza Road #320 3:52

Caballo Road # 34 3:54

JCT of Camino Caballo/Morada Road 3:56 Maestas Road #90 3:55 JCT of Maestas Road/ Este Es Road 3:57

Road #114 3:57 Maestas Road # 150A 3:58 Maestas Road/Nickle Road 3:58 Maestas Rd./Abby Lane 4:09 JCT of Maestas Road/ Weimer Road 4:09 Weimer Road (Taos Medical Group) 4:10 Weimer Road (Holy Cross Hospital E.R.) 4:10 Weimer Road/Cerro

Daniel Romero 575-758-3410

Daniel Romero 575-758-3410

Espinoza Road/Calle Vista 8:13

Espinoza Road (Montoya Trailer Park) 8:16

Espinoza Road/La Canada Lane 8:18

Espinoza Road ( Frank’s Trailer Park) 8:20

Ranchos Elementary School 8:30

HWY 68 Taos Motel 6:40

HWY 68 Car Wash 6:46

Llano Quemado Sur/ Old Santa Fe Road 6:48

Llano Quemado Sur

(Picuris Trailer Park) 6:49

Llano Quemado Sur

(Tina Fernandez Trailer Park) 6:49

Llano Quemado Sur/Miranda Road 6:50

JCT OF Leyba Road/Vista Valle 6:52

Torres Turn Around 6:53

JCT OF Leyba Road/Vista Valle 6:54

Lano Quemado (Francis Trujillo Res.) 6:55

Llano Quemado Headstart 6:55

Vista De Valle 6:56

Ormiga Road West 7:01

HWY 382/Hot Springs Road 7:02

Hot Springs Road

(Pancho Valerio Road) 7:03

Hot Springs Road/Quino Road 7:04

Hot Springs Road/Mule Deer Road 7:05

Hot Springs Road/Isabel Road 7:06

Hot Springs Road

(Llano Quemado Church) 7:07

JCT of Hot Springs Road/ Old Santa Fe Road 7:08

Hwy 68 Vargas Tile. 7:10

Camino Abajo Loma West/ Quinto Road 7:12

Camino Abajo Loma West

(Louie Tafoya Res.) 7:13

Camino Abajo Loma West

(Manuel Aguilar Res.) 7:13

Camino Abajo Loma West (Orlando Cortez Res.) 7:14

Camino Abajo Loma (Vickie Jaramillo Res.) 7:15

Camino Del Medio/Dolores Road 7:20

Camino Del Medio/ Chamisa Road 7:23

Calle Palemon 7:25

Camino Merced/Flores Road 7:26

Vigils Trailer Park 7:25

Taos Middle School 7:30

Taos High School 7:35

Taos High School 2:55

Taos Middle School 2:58

Camino Merced (Vigil’s Trailer Park) 3:05

Camino Merced/Flores Road 3:05

Camino Del Medio/ Calle Palemon Road 3:08

Camino Del Medio

(Bonifacio Martinez Rd.) 3:09

JCT of Camino Del Medio/ Chamisa Rd. 3:10

Camino Del Medio/Dolores Rd. 3:11

Camino Abajo Loma (Vickie Jaramillo Res.) 3:11

Camino Abajo Loma West (Orlando Cortez) 3:12

Camino Abajo Loma West (Manuel Aguilar) 3:12

Camino Abajo Loma West (Louie Tafoya) 3:13

Camino Abajo Loma West/

68 (Vargas Tile)

of Hot Springs Road/ Old Santa Fe Rd. 3:20

Springs Road (Llano Quemado Church) 3:21 Hot Springs Road/Isabel Road 3:21

Springs Road/ Mule Deer Road 3:21 Hot Springs Road/Quinto Road 3:22 Hot Springs Road

(Pancho Valerio Res.) 3:23

HWY 382/Hot

(George

Llano Quemado Sur/

Llano Quemado Sur (Tina Fernandez) 3:30

Llano Quemado Sur/ Buena Vista (Picuris) 3:31

Llano Quemado Sur/Old Santa

State Road 240/Gutierrez Res. 7:40

State Road 240 (Collins Gallery) 7:41

State Road 240 (Apodaca Res.) 7:42

State Road 240/Culebra Lane 7:43

Blueberry Hill Turn Around 7:45

State Road 240 (Madrid Res.) 7:50

State Road 240 (Suazo Res.) 7:50

State Road 240 #73 7:51

State Road 240/ Josie Martinez Lane 7:53

State Road 240 #37 7:54

State Road 240/Calle Martinez 7:55

HWY 68 (Old Post Office) 7:57

West Romero/Coyote Circle/ Sophia Lane 7:58

West Romero/Coyote Circle/ Dragon Lane 7:59

West Romero/Coyote Circle/ Cactus Flower 8:00

West Romero/Coyote Circle/ Grant Lane 8:01

West Romero/Amber Lane 8:07

Saint Francis Church 8:15

Ranchos Elementary School 8:30

Martinez Res.)

Romero Road (Buddy Graves Trl. Prk.) 3:49

Romero Road (Dennis Ortega’s Trl. Prk.) 3:49

Romero Road/ Abeyta Lane 3:49 West Romero Rd./ Coyote Circle/Anaisley Rd. 3:50

West Romero Road (Log Cabins) 6:54

West Romero Road/ Coyote Circle North 6:55

West Romero Road/ Coyote Circle South 6:55 West Romero Road/ San Isidro/Amber Lane 6:56 West Romero Road (Adelmo Medina Lane) 6:57

West Romero Road/Llano Church 7:00

Southside Mantes/Dollar General 7:01

Chamisa Road/Devargas 7:03

Salazar Road/Bertha Street 7:05

Camino Del Medio/ Herdner (Trailer Park) 7:07

Salazar Road/La Posta Street 7:09

Salazar Road/Sipapu 7:11

Siler Road/ Linda Vista 7:15

Taos High School 7:25

Taos Middle School 7:30

Cuchilla Road (Maes Turn Around)/ Shale Dr. 7:50

Cuchilla Road/

Camino De Los Caballos 7:51

Cuchilla Road/Los Cordovas 7:53

Camino Del Medio/Fernandez 7:57

Camino Del Medio/ Dolores Road 7:59

Camino del Medio/Trujillo Road 8:01

Camino del Medio/Aguirre Lane 8:02

Bertha/ Salazar Road (CAV) 8:05

Camino de la Merced/ Taos Net 8:07 HWY 68/Taos Lodge/ Enchanted Florist 8:09

Sipapu Road/Acoma Road 8:11

Tewa Road/ Acoma Road 8:15

Enos Garcia Elem. 8:30

Spider Rock Road 7:00

Visitor Center Taos Pueblo 7:05

Well House 7:10

Veterans Highway 7:15

Taos High School 7:25

Taos Middle School 7:30

Roberta Romero

Micah Davidson 317-627-0551

Micah Davidson 317-627-0551 Annette

Taos Municipal Schools

Note: Times are subject to change during the first 2 weeks of school. Please arrive at your stop 10 minutes prior to listed times. These Bus Routes may be changing; we will email new schedules as soon as they are available and post on our website at Taosschools. org for final schedule at the start of school.

School Bus Routes

HWY 68 (old Taos egg farm) 7:40

HWY 68 (old Taos Road) 7:45

60B East Llano Sur 7:50

Miranda Rd. Llano Sur 7:52

#78 Tila Lane/ Llano Quemado Sur 7:54

Quirino Road Llano Quemado 7:56

#50 Valerio Road 7:58

#78 Valerio Road 8:00

Camino Abajo La Loma E./ Vista Del Valle 8:03

HWY 518 De Godoi Trailer Court 8:05

#71B Camino Abajo La Loma West 8:08

#83 Camino Abajo La Loma West 8:10

Sagebrush Road 8:15

HWY 68 Chanclas Road/ Taos Motel 8:18

Ranchos Elementary School 8:25

West Rim Road (Montoya) 6:28

West Rim Road (Garcia) 6:31

#168 West Rim Road 6:33

#156 West Rim Road 6:34

West Rim Road (Ishams) 6:35

#321 West Rim Road 6:38

Valdez/Gallina Canyon 6:39

Valdez/Calle Cordova 6:40

Valdez (Broadbent) 6:41

Valdez (Juan Antonio Valdez) 6:43

State Road 150/Valencia 6:47

Rim Road East 6:48

#50 Rim Road East 6:49

#100 Rim Road East 6:51

Hondo/Seco Road East 6:52

#489 Hondo/Seco Road East 6:54

Hondo/Seco Road East (Los Marcus) 6:55

#468 Hondo/Seco East (Martinez) 6:56

#494 Hondo/ Seco Road East (Cordova) 6:57

#549 Hondo/ Seco Road East (Summer) 7:00

Arroyo Seco Plaza (Abe’s Grocery) 7:01

#32 El Salto Road 7:03

El Salto Road (Geronimo Lane) 7:05

El Salto Road (Calle Cabelleros) 7:06

El Salto Road

(Luis Torres Turn Around) 7:07

Lymon State Road 150 7:10

Randal Lumber/ K-TAO 7:15

Taos High School 7:25

Taos Middle School 7:30

#627 HWY 150 8:33

#54 Upper Rim Road 8:35

Taos Library (ADNE/Shuttle) 7:40

Ranchos Elementary School 3:30 HWY 518 De Godoi Trailer Court 3:38 #71B Camino Abajo La Loma West 3:42

#83 Camino Abajo La Loma West 3:45 Sagebrush Road 3:55 HWY 68 Chanclas Rd/ Taos Motel 3:58 Camino Abajo La Loma E./

Del Valle 4:00 #78 Valerio Road 4:05 #50 Valerio Road 4:08 Quirino Road/Llano Quemado 4:12

HWY 518 #7267 7:00

HWY 518/Sanders Lane (RES) 7:03

7187 B HWY 518 7:04

7126 HWY 518 7:05

7053 HWY 518 7:06

#12 Archuleta Road 7:08

#27 Archuleta Road 7:08

#51 Archuleta Road 7:08

#90 La Morada Road 7:09

#23 La Morada Road 7:10

120 B Espinoza Road 7:15

#306 Espinoza Road 7:18

Taos Middle School 7:25

Taos High School 7:30

Shale/Maiz turn around 7:45

Que Bonita Vista 7:50

Rio Chaquito Turn Around 8:00

Gilly’s Eternity 8:01

#12 Archuleta Road 8:03

#27 Archuleta Road 8:04

#47 Archuleta Road 8:05

#63 La Morada Road 8:01

#28 La Morada Road 8:08

#16 La Morada Road 8:09

#23 La Morada Road 8:10

Ranchos Elementary School 8:20

If you live in these areas please contact Mr. Daniel Romero at 575-758-3410 for pick up/drop off times

Conrad Lane 7:03

Cortez Lane 7:03

Calle Unida 7:04

Karavas Lane 7:05

#841 Upper Ranchitos 7:06

Lavadie Lane 7:08

Duran Lane 7:09

Ranchitos/Callejon 7:10

Blueberry Hill Turn Around 7:13

Ranchitos Housing 7:19

Santistevan Road 7:20

Enos Garcia Elementary Parking 7:22

#126 San Antonio Road 7:23

Salazar Road/ La Posta 7:26

#130 Cervantes Road 7:29

Taos High School 7:30

Taos Middle School 7:35

Camino de la Merced/Dea Lane 7:55

Herdner Trailer Park 8:00

Herdner/Salazar 8:02

#130 Cervantes Road 8:05

La Posta Place 8:09

Lavadie Lane 8:12

Duran Lane 8:13

Adrienne Lane 8:14

Ranchitos/Callejon Turn Around 8:15

ENOS Garcia Elementary School 8:30

Annette

Taos Pueblo Goat Springs Road 7:45

Rio Lucero Road/Faust Lane 7:55

La Jara Road 7:59

Ranchitos Church 8:10

Ranchitos Housing 8:20

La Lomita Trailer Park 8:25

Enos Garcia Elementary 8:30

Camino de la Placita (Fire

Kit Carson/Octaviano 7:20

Kit Carson/Evergreen 7:21

Kit Carson/Orchard 7:22

Kit Carson/Mariposa 7:23 #313 Montoya 7:24

Taos High School 7:30

Gusdorf/Cruz Alta 7:28

Gusdorf/Cobre St. 7:29

Taos Middle School 7:30 Taos High School 7:35

#750 Gusdorf Road 7:45

Gusdorf Housing 7:47

Gusdorf /Cobre St. 7:48

Gusdorf/Cruz Alta 7:50

Camino La Serna 7:52

Serna/Adobe 7:55

#250 Santiago 7:56

Gusdorf Housing 8:05 Cruz Alta (New Beginnings Church) 8:06 1138 Witt Road 8:08

Witt Road/Romolo 8:10

Octaviano/Kit Carson 8:12

Kit Carson/Evergreen 8:15

Kit Carson/Mariposa 8:18

#535 Dolan 8:20

Los Pandos/Montoya 8:22

Siler/Linda Vista 8:25

Enos Garcia Elementary 8:30

Taos Library (ADNE/Shuttle) 8:35

KTAOS 8:42

Anansi Charter School 8:47 Taos Middle School 2:45 Taos High School 2:50 Ranchero Boot 2:51

Cordova Bus Terminal 6:25

Steve Martinez residence HWY 522 6:33

Steven Martinez/SR 522 7:55

Old SR-03 7:55

Hondo Mini Mart 8:05

Lower Hondo Road 8:08

Midtown Market 8:12

Herrera Residence 8:17

Arroyos Del Norte Elem. 8:33

Felipe Cordova

Felipe Cordova 575-776-8463

2023-24 Highlights Taos Municipal Schools

FEDERAL PROGRAMS

Afterschool/ Summer Enrichment

Funds for the implementation of quality afterschool and summer enrichment programs which includes academic enrichment, physical activity, nutrition education, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), and/or English Language Arts initiatives and activities.

NM PED IEA Grant

Funds are provided to 23 school districts and district-chartered schools who enroll a significant number of American Indian students for the purpose of providing effective culturally relevant programs, opportunities and practices which contribute to the academic success of the Native students.

FAEA (FINE ARTS EDUCATION ACT)

The purpose of the Fine Arts Education Act is to encourage school districts to offer opportunities for elementary school students to participate in fine arts activities, including visual

(22-15D-2, NMSA 1978) Students are introduced and experience cultural and historical art forms from local artists who go into classrooms to teach and demonstrate their craft. Art and music teachers also provide art education continually throughout the school year. Taos Municipal Schools also has an amazing Visiting Artists program.

TITLE I – PART A: Improving The Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged

Title I is the largest federal education program for elementary and secondary schools. These funds are targeted to high poverty schools and are used to provide supplementary educational services to students who are educationally disadvantaged or at risk of failing to meet the state standards. Schools have the option to follow a school wide or targeted model.

GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs)

GEAR UP focuses on increasing college and career readiness of low-income students in communities nationwide. GEAR UP New Mexico, a division of the New Mexico Higher Education Department, is at work in 11 school districts in New Mexico. GEAR UP offers various services and resources to help students and their families succeed throughout their college and career journey. It is our mission to increase the number of students going to post-secondary schools, enhance the college going culture in our communities, and to improve access and opportunity within state colleges and universities.

TITLE I – PART D: Neglected & Delinquent

This program provides funds to support partnerships between schools and community partners that serve neglected and homeless students. Taos Municipal School District works closely with the Dream Tree Project.

GRADS (Graduation, Reality and Dual Role Skills)

Mission to support young parents for success is funded by the support for expectant and parenting teens and women grant awarded to the NMPED. The primary focus of NM GRADS is to provide in-school programs that address the needs of teenage families.

TITLE II – PART A: Preparing, Training & Recruiting High Quality Teachers and Principals

The main goal is to provide funds to increase student and academic achievement by improving teacher quality and getting more highly qualified teachers and principals into schools. In alignment with Section 1119(a)(3) the Taos Municipal School District strives to ensure that all teachers teaching in the core content areas within the school district are highly qualified.

TITLE III - PART A: English Language Acquisition, Lan-

guage

ment,

Enhance-

& Academic Achievement

Under Civil Right Law and the No Child Left Behind Act, school districts that receive Federal financial assistance, have an obligation to identify and serve all ELL/LEP students. The purpose of Title III is to develop educational programs that will help ensure that Limited English Proficient (LEP)/ English Language Learners (ELLs), statute uses (LEP), attain English proficiency, succeed at core academic subjects, and meet the same state academic content and student achievement standards expected of all children.

TITLE VIII – Impact Aid Regular & Sp. Ed.

The purpose of Impact Aid is to provide grants to school districts burdened by the presence of nontaxable federal lands, installations and housing authorities to make up for lost revenues and additional costs associated with federal presence. School districts are also responsible for educating children of federal personnel who live and/or work on these properties.

Perkins/CTE Funding

Next Gen Federal and state funding providing funding at Taos High School for vocational technical education in welding, woods, culinary, biomedical sciences, CNA, culinary, agriculture, computer sciences, and CLEAN Energy.

TITLE IV – Student Support & Academic Enrichment

The Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) program is intended to improve students’ academic achievement by increasing the capacity of state educational agencies (SEAs), local educational agencies (LEAs), and local communities to provide all students with access to a well-rounded education; improve school conditions for student learning; and improve the use of technology to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all students.

State Bilingual Program

The Taos Municipal Schools receives state funding under the Bilingual Multicultural Educa-

tion Act of 2004 (NMSA 22-23-1 through 22-23-6) to provide for the education of our linguistically and culturally different students and for schools utilizing two languages as the medium of instruction for any part or all of the curriculum for the grade specified in the application for funding submitted to the NM PED.

State Community Schools Grant

The New Mexico Community Schools grant supports CS services in all district schools designed to support students and families as they pursue educational goals.

TITLE V – Rural & low-income school program

This program targets rural school districts that serve high number of poor students. Funding from the Rural Low-Income Schools Grant may be used for a wide variety of activities authorized under various Title Programs of the No Child Left Behind Act. RLIS funding may only be used to supplement and not supplant other federal, state, and local funds. The funding at each school site aligns with activities appropriate for moving the school toward the district’s goals for increasing student achievement.

Comprehensive Literacy State Development

A 5-year grant to improve literacy skills of preschool children and significantly increase the percentage of elementary, middle, and high school students that meet the State of New Mexico’s language and literacy standards, birth through grade 12.

TITLE VII - Indian, Na-

tive

ka

Hawaiian & Alas-

Native Education

The purpose of this program is to support the efforts of school districts in serving Native American students, so that they can meet the same challenging state student academic achievement standards that all other students are expected to meet.

Enos Garcia Community Schools Grant

The Community Schools Implementation Grant was awarded to Enos Garcia Elementary. The CS grant provides funds for community school initiatives and will help them to operate and sustain the community school framework.

Please note that the Public Education Department of New Mexico is currently working with stakeholders to review and revise assessments given in the state of New Mexico. TMS will keep you up to date on changes as we are notified.

BEGINNING OF YEAR ASSESSMENTS

WIDA Screener for Kindergarten & WIDA Screener (1-12)

Required by the State of New Mexico

Dyslexia Screener

Required by the State of New Mexico

Istation Indicators of Student Progress Math, SLA, ELA Title III Federal mandate

Interim Measures of Student Success

Achievement Math and ELA

Dynamic Learning Maps

Grades K-12

Grade 1

All potential K-12 EL students initially enrolling in NM public schools. Visit the PED’s Language and Culture Division.

Dyslexia screening is required statewide and is managed by the PED’s Literacy Division. .

DATES

Within 30 days of the start school OR within two weeks of initial NM enrollment

By the 40th day of school and within two weeks of initial NM enrollment

Grades K-3 ELA, SLA, K-2 Math ISIP is required statewide for Grades K-2 at BOY, MOY, and EOY. Aug. 1–Sept. 30, 2024

Grades 3-8

Instructionally Embedded Window Grades 3-12

Childhood Experiences

Questionnaire (CHEQ)

Required by the State of New Mexico

Kindergarten

Early Childhood Observation Tool (ECOT) Pre-K

MIDDLE OF YEAR ASSESSMENTS

Dynamic Learning Maps Instructionally Embedded Window Grades 3-12

PSAT/NMSQT Grade 10

Avant STAMP Grades K-12

Dynamic Learning Maps First Contact Survey Deadline Grades 3-12

I-Station Indicators of Student Progress Math, SLA, ELA Grades K-3 ELA, SLA, K-2 Math

END OF YEAR ASSESSMENTS

I-Station Indicators of Student Progress Math, SLA, ELA Grades K-3 ELA, SLA, K-2 Math

Interim Measures of Student Success Achievement Math and ELA Grades 3-8

Student Wellbeing & Competency Survey (formerly called the Youth Forward Survey Administration) Grades 3-12

State-provided interim assessment in ELA and math. Aug. 12–Oct. 11, 2024

Optional state-provided formative assessment that can be used by special education teachers for instructional decision making for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities.

The Childhood Experiences Questionnaire (CHEQ) is completed by parents to provide important contextual information about children’s early experiences prior to kindergarten..

Sept. 9, 2024–Feb. 21, 2025

Sept.–Nov. 2024

TESTING REQUIREMENTS

Optional state-provided formative assessment that can be used by special education teachers for instructional decision making for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities.

Optional state-funded assessment supported by the PED’s College and Career Readiness Bureau.

This is a statewide Spanish language proficiency assessment for all students participating in a state-funded BMEP program.

Sept. 9, 2024–Feb. 21, 2025 Attendance is very important.

Oct 1–31, 2024 Attendance is very important.

Oct. 21, 2024–March 14, 2025 Attendance is very important.

LEA’s are required to complete all First Contact Survey’s by this date. November 15, 2024 Attendance is very important.

ISIP is required statewide for Grades K-2 at BOY, MOY, and EOY. Early years reading is available for local use at Grade 3.

Dec. 2, 2024–Jan 31, 2025 Attendance is very important.

ISIP is required statewide for Grades K–2 at BOY, MOY, and EOY. Early years reading is available for local use at Grade 3. April 1–May 30, 2025

Optional state-provided interim assessment in ELA and math. March 31–May 23, 2025

Required for all students in grades 3–12.

TBD

Tribal Education Status Report

SY 24-25

VISION:

Inspire excellence and life-long success through teaching, learning, and collaboration.

MISSION:

Prepare all students academically, socially, physically, and emotionally to succeed as responsible citizens.

To view Math, Science and Reading Proficiency stats, visit: nmvistas.org/Taos_Municipal_Schools

How to get involved in 2024-25

*The Taos Pueblo Back to School/ School Supply Event is scheduled for early August, (More information and any updates will be sent closer to the event) This will be an in person event this year.

The Indian Education Committee (IEC) will meet every third Thursday of the month with the exception of August, January, and May.

Regular IEC meetings will be held on the following dates (times and place for meetings will be determined at the back to school event and the first IECmeeting): Sept 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21, Dec. 19, Jan. 16, Feb. 20, Mar. 20, Apr. 17, May 15.

See Taos Municipal Schools Indian Education webpage for more information including meeting times and locations (taosschools.org/index. php/administration/federal-programs/indian-education). Volunteer in your child’s school &/ or on field trips. Call Indian Education at 737-6033 for more information and

for financial assistance arranging the background check. Meeting reminders will be sent out via email, voice message, and Canvas student notification system.

You can find the TMS Native Ed Program webpage on the district website by clicking Federal Programsà Indian Education or at the URL below: .taosschools.org/index. php/administration/federal-programs/indian-education)

The Facebook page is located at facebook.com/TMSk12IndianEducation/ You will receive updates on IEC meetings, Tiwa classes, cultural workshops, college visits, and cultural field trips. Additional information and updates will be provided on our district virtual platform CANVAS, as well as through TMS SchoolReach.

Additional information and updates will be provided on our district virtual platform CANVAS, as well as through TMS SchoolReach.

Tribal Education Status Report

Demographics

Total Student Enrollment K-12: 1,756

Total Native American Student Enrollment: 198

House Bill 250

Identified Needs Assessment

Priorities

1. Revitalize the use of Tiwa language amongst tribal youth.

2. Increase the number of Native American students who participate in honors and AP Courses in high school.

3. Create teacher cohorts to participate in Culturally Relevant teaching professional development.

4. Increase Native American students’ sense of identity in the school setting.

Student Achievement

Student scores are reported on the NMVISTAS website. nmvistas.org/Taos_Municipal_Schools

School Safety

TMS has a written policy for preventing and addressing harassment and bullying. The policy can be accessed on the TMS webpage (z2.ctspublish. com/nmsba/browse/taos/taos/ z20000485). New safety plans were submitted and approved for all school sites during the 2021-22SY.

Graduation Rate

2021-22SY SCHOOL YEAR

TMS All Students: 68%

Native American: 75%

Attendance

Indian Education Tutors review attendance of Native American students on a weekly basis. Tutors contact students and parents as needed when issues or concerns arise. Tutors follow up on school-generated attendance letters (3, 5, 7, and 10 day letters) and intervention meetings as needed.

Parent & Community Involvement

TMS welcomes parent and community involvement. Please come to our monthly IEC meeting on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Meeting dates and location posted at the Taos Municipal School Indian Education Webpage (taosschools.org/index.php/ administration/federal-programs/ indian-education). The TMS Board of Education holds two yearly meetings at Taos Pueblo which will take place on Novemeber 2024 and January 2025.

Education Programs Targeting Tribal Students

TMS provides side by side academic tutoring, attendance support, college visits, plus traditional and cultural activities (K-12).

1. Tiwa Langauge classes provided at Enos Garcia Elementary grades K-5

2. Tiwa Language classes provided to students at Taos Middle School

3. Tiwa Language classes provided to Taos High School students to support the Seal of Biliteracy and continue the Native Language retainment.

Financial Reports

The Indian Education Office in

TMS receives funding from four sources (Operational, Impact aidRegular Education and Special Education, Title VI Formula Grant, and the NM SDI and Cultural Inclusion Grant). Indian Ed provides various levels of support to students in all TMS schools. Funding supports direct services to students through basic school supplies, side by side tutoring, college campus visits, and cultural activities.

• TITLE VI - Indian, Native Hawaiian and Alaska Native Education-Supports the efforts of school districts in serving Native American students, so that they can meet the same challenging state student academic achievement standards that all other students are expected to meet.

• TITLE VIII – Impact Aid Regular & Special Education- Supports school districts burdened by the presence of nontaxable federal lands, installations and housing authorities to make up for lost revenues and additional costs associated with federal presence. School districts are also responsible for educating children of federal personnel who live and/or work on these properties.

• NM PED SDI Grant Funds- Provided to 23 school districts and district-chartered schools who enroll a significant number of American Indian students for the purpose of providing effective culturally-relevant programs, opportunities and practices which contribute to the academic and cultural success of the Native students.

Current Status of Federal Indian Policies & Procedures

TMS Indian Policies and Procedures are reviewed, updated, and approved annually by the Taos Pueblo Governor’s Office, the Taos

Taos Municipal Schools

Pueblo Board of Education, the Indian Education Committee, the Superintendent of TMS, and the TMS Board of Education.

School District Initiatives to Decrease the # of Dropouts & Increase Attendance

TMS has implemented an Early Warning System at secondary to proactively identify at – risk students for failure. Further, Indian Education Tutors and the College Liaison work with students to increase attendance, increase college readiness and decrease drop out rates. Programs to support this work include college visits, credit recovery summer school at Taos Pueblo Education and Training Division, after school tutoring provided by Taos Pueblo Education and Training Division, and various meetings to offer support to students and families.

Public School Use & Variable School Calendars

The district calendar is generated annually via a committee which includes representation from Taos Pueblo Tribal Government. The calendar denotes the largest cultural days for Taos Pueblo and all Taos Pueblo students are excused. Individual absences for other cultural activities are excused by the Taos Pueblo Governor’s Office upon the request of parents. For example, September 30th, Taos Pueblo’s San Geronimo Feast Day is included in the school calendar as Taos Pueblo Day, and all schools are closed for that day or a day attached to the weekend so that everyone can attend.

School District Consultations with

District IEC Committee, School Site-Parent Advisory Councils, Tribal, Municipal & Indian Organization

TMS Indian Education designees (Assistant Superintendent and Indian Education Coodinator) meet monthly with the Indian Education Committee, the Taos Pueblo Board of Education, and the Taos Pueblo Education and Training Division. The purpose of these meetings are to share information, provide updates, implmement initiatives, and to seek input to improve Indian Education programs. We meet periodically with the Taos Pueblo Governor’s Office to review TMS Indian Policies and Procedures, current and proposed programming, and to seek approval for grants.

Indigenous Research & Evaluation Measures & Results For Effective Curricula For Tribal Students

TMS collaborates with Taos Pueblo annually to provide professional development to TMS teachers regarding the history and values of Taos Pueblo..

Contact Indian Education Program Office

~ School Supplies Available for Taos Municipal Schools Native American Students (K-12) ~ Does your student need tutoring? Do you have a question, suggestion, or a need? Please call us at 575-737-6033.

NM Pre-K Programs

TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE AN EXPANSION TO THE NEW MEXICO PREK PROGRAMS AT ENOS GARCIA ELEMENTARY AND RANCHOS ELEMENTARY!

STARTING IN THE 2024/2025 SCHOOL YEAR THERE WILL BE A 3 YEAR OLD/4 YEAR OLD MIXED CLASSROOM AT EACH ENOS GARCIA ELEMENTARY AND RANCHOS ELEMENTARY! THIS IS A FREE PROGRAM THROUGH ECECD AND NM PED SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS WHO WILL BE 3 YEARS OLD BY AUGUST 31, 2024.

We are also expanding to full day classes Monday through Friday. Monday through Thursday the hours are 8:30 to 3:30 and on Friday students will be released at 2:30. The target start date is August 19, 2024 and the target ending date is May 23, 2025. Between Enos Garcia Elementary and Ranchos Elementary we can accommodate up 72 students. All classrooms have highly qualified preschool teachers and support staff. We are currently registering for the 2024/25 school year. Please contact either Enos Garcia Elementary at 575-737-6095 or Ranchos Elementary at 575-737-6150 to register your child as soon as possible. During summer hours, you can call 575-737-6114 to be added to the list for when the office at Enos and Ranchos reopens.

Our New Mexico PreK program focuses on play based learning and utilizes researched based curriculums, which include: Three Cheers for Pre-K, Uno, dos, tres Prekinder, Heggerty Phonemic Awareness, and Kindermusik. We support the learning needs for English Language Learners by screening, monitoring, and using Early Childhood/Preschool Guided

Language Acquisition Design (GLAD®) strategies. Our PreK programs have a whole child play based approach to education including pre-reading skills, math skills, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), and many other important developmentally appropriate skills, to prepare each student to reach their full potential. We believe families are our partners in education and provide many opportunities for family engagement.

Taos Municipal Schools continues to partner with YDI Head Start, located in the district, to offer programs for three and four-year-old children at both Enos Garcia Elementary and Arroyos del Norte Elementary. If you would like to enroll in these programs, you can contact Youth Development Inc. at (575) 758-3425.

New Mexico PreK is a program funded by the New Mexico Legislature and is overseen by the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) to provide early intervention services to children who are three years old by midnight August 31 of the upcoming school year.

For more information about these programs or to enroll your three or four-year-old child, you can contact:

RANCHOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: 575-737-6150

ENOS GARCIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: 575-737-6070

TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

ADMINISTRATION: Lynn Brashar –NM Pre-K Program Director, 575-737-6114

Taos Municipal Schools

TAOS TIGER CONNECT

Taos Tiger Connect K-12 Online Academy is a unique, remote-learning opportunity for K-12 Taos students and students from around the state. TTCA uses the Edgenuity online platform that provides curriculum in core and elective courses to support students with their state graduation requirements. TTCA is an extension of each of the Taos School sites and allows students from other districts to continue to be a part of their residing school while taking remote courses via Taos Municipal School District and TTCA.

Students taking courses online as a Taos Municipal School student in this remote setting will continue to be part of the school’s population with all the same benefits as an in-person student, while working on independent skills and a self-paced curriculum. With Edgenuity, support in academics is provided by a certified NM teacher in the

subject area of that course. In addition, Edgenuity supports students with Individual Educational Plans (IEP) by implementing needed accommodations. The Edgenuity platform provides further student support via virtual teacher access through appointments, phone calls, and email. Students can also access on-demand tutoring with subject areas. A built-in calendar in Edgenuity can be used as an added plus for following the lesson deadlines per day and week. Students can follow a traditional course path or choose to follow an accelerated course pass.

TTCA students must take any required state or district assessments to monitor student academic progress. Students must meet required attendance laws, passing grade requirements, and course completion set by Taos Municipal School District. The program director monitors student attendance and academic progress and provides schools

with reports for any needed interventions that may need to be implemented by the residing school. Students from Taos Municipal School district are allowed to take 6 online courses.

TTCA high school students take college-entrance exams and work closely with the counselors of their residing schools including them in any college and career readiness programs to prepare them for the transition from high school to college. This includes assistance on applications and the FAFSA processes.

For further information on TTCA and the NM Course Consortium, please access the TTCA website or contact Dr. LaBella.

Carla Martinez Program Director carcha@taosschools.org

Arroyos del Norte Elementary School

Home of the Coyotes

‘ADNE’s mission is to provide an innovative STEAM education that values student wellness and instills confidence to pursue global career pathways.’

Arroyos del Norte Elementary school (ADNE) is focused on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math), ADNE’s STEAM program is the only school in the Taos Municipal School district that offers a robotics club. As we continue to develop our STEAM program, ADNE has partnered with the Taos Soil and Water Conservation District, The Taos Land Trust, UNM-Taos, TWIRL, The Taos Rotary Club, Los Alamos National Labs and several other community organizations as we take a deep dive into the Next Generation Science Standards (NEXGEN). Based on this framework, ADNE’s teachers develop high impact STEAM lessons and activities for our students, as we prepare all students for global career pathways.

ADNE’s pride and joy is our spectacular 30 x 70 greenhouse that provides an outdoor classroom for our students to have hands-on

lessons in science, math and health and to experience the joys of growing our own food.

ADNE also offers classes from kindergarten to 5th grade as well as a bilingual heritage program. Our amazing staff work together to provide our students opportunities to participate in project-based learning activities, robotics, computer technology, ski club, basketball, chess club, visiting artists program, for the love of reading and after school programming. ADNE is in its 7th year of AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) as we continue to prepare our students for college and career related goals.

Our community school-after school program, is located on our campus and is available to support the social and emotional well-being of our students, assist families with leveraging community resources as well as supporting grandparents raising grandchildren. ADNE is also a community

school, we are committed to supporting our families, both inside and outside the classroom. ADNE is working together with our community partners to align resources for our families and students.

Our First day of school for the 2024-25 school year is Monday, August 12th from 8:10-3:30 (Monday-Friday). Registration is currently in progress. You may e-mail Ms. Brittanny Silva for a registration packet, go online to do one virtually, call us at 575-7376175 or visit at ADDRESS: 405 Hondo Seco Road, Arroyo Seco NM 87514.

ADNE is looking forward to an exciting and adventurous school year, thank you for choosing us!

Sincerely,

Dr. Anthony Medina, Principal anthony.medina@taosschools.org

Brittanny Silva, Secretary/Health Assistant brittanny.silva@taosschools.org

Taos Municipal Schools

Enos Garcia Elementary School

Home of the Tiger Cubs

Welcome students and families to the Enos Garcia Elementary 2024-2025 academic school year!

Our Mission: Educate all students to reach their fullest potential for future success.

Our Vision: We will lead the way in becoming the best Elementary in the state of New Mexico by preparing our students for an ever-changing world.

Welcome students and families to the Enos Garcia Elementary 2024-2025 academic school year!

Enos Garcia Elementary School is focused on providing an excellent education for ALL students. We are a designated Community School committed to supporting our students and family’s success, both inside and outside the classroom, by working together with our community to align resources and needs.

We offer classes from Pre-Kindergarten through Fifth Grade with a Dual Language option. The amazing staff of EGES work as a Professional Learn-

ing Community and are committed to offering rigorous academic programs and rich cultural experiences linked to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics), Literacy, Social Studies and physical education for ALL students.

Enos Garcia Elementary, located in the HEART of TAOS, is surrounded by diverse educational resources and learning opportunities within walking distance including the Harwood Museum, Taos Plaza, the University of New Mexico-Taos Campus, Art Galleries, Taos Public Library, Taos Fire Department, Kit Carson Park, Twirl, Parr Field Garden, Taos Police Department, Taos Retirement Village and the many other unique offerings of our community.

Our Nurturing Center, in partnership with Taos Behavioral Health, is located within the school and is available to support the social and emotional well-being of our students, assist families with accessing community resources as well as support grandparents raising grandchildren.

Our Phoenix Academy offers behavioral strategies to support student, parent and teacher success.

Our first day of school for students is August 12th. Please join us Friday, August 9th for our annual “Meet the Teacher” Open House from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

We look forward to an exciting new school year!

Nicole Mora-Atencio, Principal

Leilani Montaño, Assistant Principal

Margaret Gonzales, Secretary

Christina Hernandez, Secretary

Taos Municipal Schools

Enos Garcia Elementary School ¡Casa de Los Cachorros Tigrecitos!

¡Bienvenidos estudiantes y familias al año escolar académico 2023-2024!

Nuestra Misión: Educar a todos los estudiantes para que alcancen su potencial absoluto para el éxito futuro.

Nuestra Visión: Lideraremos el camino para convertirnos en la mejor escuela elemental del estado de Nuevo México, preparando a nuestros estudiantes para un mundo cambiante.

La Escuela Primaria Enos García se enfoca en brindar una educación excelente para TODOS los estudiantes. Somos una escuela comunitaria designada comprometida a apoyar el éxito de nuestros estudiantes y familias, tanto dentro como fuera del aula, trabajando junto con nuestra comunidad para alinear los recursos y las necesidades.

Ofrecemos clases desde pre-kínder hasta quinto grado con una opción de lenguaje dual. El increíble personal de EGES trabaja como una comunidad de aprendizaje profesional y está comprometido a ofrecer programas académicos rigurosos y ricas experiencias culturales vinculadas

a STEAM (ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería, artes y matemáticas), alfabetización, estudios sociales y educación física para TODOS los estudiantes.

Enos García está ubicado en el CORAZÓN de TAOS y rodeado de diversos recursos educativos y oportunidades de aprendizaje a poca distancia, incluido el Museo Harwood, Taos Plaza, el campus de Taos de la Universidad de Nuevo México, las galerías de arte, la biblioteca pública de Taos, el Departamento de Bomberos de Taos, Kit Carson Park, Twirl, Parr Field Garden, Departamento de Policía de Taos, Taos Retirement Village y muchas otras ofertas únicas de nuestra comunidad.

Nuestro Centro de Crianza, en asociación con Taos Behavioral Health, está ubicado dentro de la escuela y está disponible para apoyar el bienestar social y emocional de nuestros estudiantes, ayudar a las familias a acceder a los recursos de la comunidad y apoyar a los abuelos que crían a sus nietos.

Nuestra Academia Phoenix ofrece estrategias de comportamiento para apoyar el éxito de los estudiantes, padres y maestros.

Nuestro primer día de clases para los estudiantes es el 12 de agosto. Únase a nosotros el viernes 9 de agosto para nuestra jornada anual de puertas abiertas "Conozca al maestro" de 4:30 a 6:00 p.m.

¡Esperamos tener un nuevo año escolar emocionant!

Nicole Mora-Atencio, Directora

Por Confirmar, Directora Asistante

Margaret Gonzales, Secretaria

Christina Hernandez,

Taos Municipal Schools

Ranchos Elementary Home of the Mighty Mustangs

“ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE TOGETHER”

Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year! Bienvenidos al año escolar 2024-2025!

Ranchos Elementary School (RES) is a PK-5th grade C.A.M.P. initiative school promoting Community School key practices and Advanced Via Individual Determination (AVID) procedures. RES uses a Multi-Layered System of Supports (MLSS) approach to educate, engage, and serve 260 students and their families by providing a strong academic core, social emotional learning resources, and restorative practices. In SY20242025, RES will use Panorama to serve as an Early Warning System to track academic growth and progress; attendance; behavior; and social emotional learning.

We are a team of highly qualified teachers, educational assistants, ancillary staff, and highly trained support staff achieving excellence together. RES celebrates student achievement and growth through AVID, awards assemblies, citizenship activities, monthly cultural heritage and history events, spirit week celebrations and competitions,

sports, and classroom projects. School spirit is encouraged!! RES Cheer: Everywhere we go…People want to know… Who we are…So we tell them…We are the Mustangs…the Mighty, Mighty Mustangs.

RES offers education in all core areas Reading/Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. We partner with the Taos Rotary Club with the For the Love of Reading Program and will offer the Reading Quest Program in 2024-2025. We are beginning a STEAM program and plan to restart the robotics program. RES offers physical education, art, and music, along with supporting the Visiting Artists Program with a yearly showing of student artwork and a performance. Our English Learners receive additional Spanish and English language arts, we have a Native American tutor, and our school has an exemplary special education life skills program. The science fair is back, and we plan to support the English and Spanish

Spelling Bees. Community Schools will offer an academic after-school tutoring program and we will continue with the behavioral health after-school program. We offer basketball, ski club, and are planning to open volleyball and baseball. Talpa Community Center offers RES a robust library program and our community partners such as Taos Water and Soil Conversation, the National Forest Service, Rivers and Birds, and UNM Taos work with students in providing project-based learning. We provide social and emotional behavioral health programs and a nurturing center with Taos Behavioral Health (TBH). Through TBH and Community Schools RES supports students and families with access to community and state resources.

First Day of School: August 12, 2024 –Please join us at 8:30 a.m. for a student/ parent assembly.

School Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Address: 200 Ranchos Elementary Road, Ranchos, NM 87557

Phone Number: 575-737-6150

We are excited for the 2024-2025 school year and look forward to seeing you!

Dr. Madelyn Serna Mármol, Principal

T.B.A., Assistant Principal Jeanelle Romo-Lucero, Secretary

Taos Municipal Schools

Taos Middle School Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow

Parents and Families of Taos Middle School,

Welcome to the 2024-25 school year! I am excited to start another school year with you and your children. As we move throughout the school year, I would like to emphasize a few essential components that will make your child have a successful school year. We know at home is where the values of education start. We need your help as parents and guardians of all our students to encourage the following:

• Good Attendance – each day your child is not in schools is a missed opportunity to learn something they will need in order to understand more difficult material later on. Each day your child misses they fall that much further behind. When your child attends school regularly it helps them feel better about school, themselves, and learning.

• Basic Math Skills – every student in middle school should know their multiplication facts. If they don’t, help your child learn them. Practice by calling out math facts while you are driving, cleaning, hanging out or getting up to get a snack from the fridge. If you practice these with your child, you are only helping them to be successful students.

DRESS CODE

Dress in a way that is appropriate for school.

Tops Allowed:

• Any color, including prints, stripes and plaids

• Shirts with or without collars

Tops Not Allowed:

• No showing of chest, back, stomach or underarm

• No alcohol or drug related, religious, political, profanity or sexual in nature content

Pants Allowed:

• Jeans (small tears allowed)

• Black, Khaki, Navy Blue, Olive, Grey Pants Not Allowed:

• No sweats, leggings, or basketball shorts of any color

• Shorts must not be shorter than 3” above the knee

• No overly ripped jeans (even with leggings underneath)

Hats & Hoodies

• No hats of any kind. Hoods should be taken off inside the building

• No inappropriate wording, images and drug or alcohol related business or dialect

IMPORTANT DATES

7th& 8th Grade Orientation

Tuesday, Aug. 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 6th Grade Walk Thru Orientation

Wednesday, Aug. 7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Open House

Tuesday, Sept. 17, 5:30-7:00 p.m.

NJHS Induction Ceremony

Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 5:30 p.m.

Ruben R Quintana Veterans Day

Celebration Monday, Nov. 11th from 8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Science Fair Expo - Friday, Feb. 7 Dia de Los Niños

Thursday, Apr. 24, 5:30-7:00 p.m. 8th Grade Moving up Ceremony

Tuesday, May 27th at 6:00-7:00 p.m.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES: YOU BRING

• Backpack

• Pencils

• Pencil Pouch

• Colored Pencils

• Headphones

• Box of Tissues

• Glue Sticks

• Loose Leaf Paper

• Ruler

SCHOOL WILL PROVIDE

• Chromebook

• Laptop Charger

• 3-Ring Binder

• Set of Dividers

• Reading – reading is so crucial at middle school age. When a child is in elementary they are learning to read, once they hit middle school the read to learn. Have your child read. Of course, books are great and is an easy go to, but it can also be instructions, directions, a magazine or even put captions on the tv and lower the volume for a little while. Reading is important.

Canvas and PowerSchool will continue to be our two online platforms for learning and grading. Your child will have their login and passwords located on their computer. Download the apps to get notifications about their progress and to have easy access to email their teachers when needed. I am excited to reveal, that with help from the LOR Foundation, we were able to purchase musical instruments for band, guitar, and Mariachi. This means that all 6th graders will be scheduled into a music class. The hope is that they learn and grow to love what they are playing and continue to pursue it year

after year.

Taos Middle School teachers and staff are dedicated to the overall success of all students and will continue this with open communication, cooperation and collaboration with parents and the community. I look forward to working with the students, parents, and families, as well as the community to bring forth a safe, healthy, and exciting middle school experience. I encourage and invite you to get involved to help make this year be successful for your child.

Sincerely,

Linda Quintana Martinez, Taos Middle School Principal

TAOS HIGH SCHOOL Home of the Tigers

Welcome Back to a New School Year!

Dear students, parents, staff, and community members,

Welcome to back the Taos High School Community! With great excitement and dedication, I proudly step into the role of Principal, ready to lead our students into a successful future filled with innovation, opportunity, and academic excellence. Students, as your new principal, I am eager to lead and guide your academic journey at Taos High School. Our high school team is committed to fostering an environment of academic excellence, personal growth, safety, college and career readiness, and social and emotional wellbeing.

To our new students and families, welcome to the Taos High School

Community! We are delighted to have you and look forward to helping you transition and thrive into our school environment. To our returning students, we are excited to see you one step closer to achieving your academic hopes and dreams.

At Taos High School we are committed to providing a rich and challenging educational experience for all students. Our school has a wealth of highly qualified instructors who provide the necessary tools and instruction for students seeking college and career opportunities. In addition to these outstanding individuals, our school has several programs to support our student’s academic needs. We offer direct support in the areas of attendance, school counseling, mental health, community resources, and college and career readiness.

Communication and collaboration are key to our student’s success, and I encourage our families to stay informed and involved. You can download our app, visit our school web-

site, or follow our social media platforms for the most up-to-date news and events. Parents and community members, our partnership is invaluable, and we invite you to participate in our events and activities throughout the school year. We value your support and voice. As we begin a new school year, let us embrace every opportunity with optimism, faith, and determination. Together, we will create a dynamic school environment full of incredible opportunities. Together we are TIGER STRONG!

Our High School team is looking forward to working with you and your child. Feel free to visit, or you may contact us at 575-751-8000 for additional information not found on this page. You can also visit our district website at Taos Municipal Schools.org.

Respectfully,

Emy Martinez-DeHerrera

Emy Martinez-DeHerrera, Principal

ORIENTATION DATES

FOR TAOS HIGH

Seniors

August 5, 2024, 8-11:30a.m.

Juniors

August 5, 2024, 12-12:30p.m. Sophomores

August 6, 2024, 8a.m.-2p.m. Freshman

August 7, 2024, 8a.m.-2p.m.

JUMP START

Freshmen Transition Program

August 5-7 (tentative)

COUNSELING

OFFICE

Dean of Students

Mrs. Matz julmat@ taosschools.org

Academic Counselor

Ms. Necia Ethridge necia.etheridge@ taosschools.org

Cultural Counselor:

Ms. Romero monica.romero@ taosschools.org

FLEX FRIDAY: Taos High School is its second year of implantation of our Flex Friday Program. A Flex school day encompasses a comprehensive schedule devoted to enhancing academic growth and exploration as well as fostering a supportive learning environment for all students. This unique approach allows students to engage in independent study, receive additional assistance in their coursework, and explore diverse educational interests. Simultaneously, it empowers educators to deliver enriching lessons, implement targeted interventions, and provide necessary support tailored to meet individual student needs. We are partnering with several community entities to strengthen and advance our program.

BLOCK SCHEDULE

MONDAY–THURSDAY

Ist/2nd Period 7:45-9:20

Passing 9:20-9:24

3rd/4th Period 9:24-10:58

Lunch 10:58-11:38

5th/6th Period 11:38-1:12

Passing 1:12-1:16

7th/8th Period 1:16-2:50

FRIDAY SCHEDULE

(Sessions for Flex Friday would fall at the same times.)

Ist/2nd Period 7:45-9:03

Passing 9:03-9:07

3rd/4th Period 9:07-10:25

Passing 10:25-10:29

5th/6th Period 10:29-11:47

Passing 11:47-11:51

7th/8th Period 11:51-1:09

Lunch 1:09-1:50

Staff PD 1:50-2:50

Tiger Activity Clubs*

Our academic programs offer challenging, career, and college readiness curriculum. In addition to our rigorous coursework our Flex Friday program provides innovative learning opportunities that take students out of the transitional classroom setting and into college and career learning opportunities. We have partnered with several community programs to expand and enhance learning opportunities for all students. This year our programs will gain momentum with program, certificate, and dual credit offerings.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Student Government Class Senates

National Honor Society

Speech and Debate

Yearbook

Poetry

Drama

Band

Mariachi

Chorus

Business Professionals of America

Ski/Snowboard Club

ProStart

Skills USA

HOSA

Enviro-Thon

Esports

Bowling

Cross Country

Volleyball

Basketball Wrestling

Swimming Track

Baseball Softball

Golf

Cheer

Dance Bowling

E-Sports

ACADEMICS, COLLEGE & CAREER PATHWAYS

Science

Honors

AP classes

Art

AVID

Band

Brain and Behavior

Bio Medical Science

Computer Science

Chorus

Computer Animation

Conditioning

Creative Media

Culinary Pro Start

Drama

* Some Items subject to change and guidelines

Early Childhood Development

Educators Rising

Agricultural Leadership

Academic Career

Exploration

Guitar

History of Film

Independent Living

Intro to Culinary Arts

Leadership

Mariachi

Metal Welding

Poetry

Professional Baking

Spanish

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Woodworking

Yearbook

Bilingual Seal

Achievement

Pro Start

AP

Computer

Science Principles

Textiles

Speech and Debate

Clean Energy

Pre Athletic Training

Certified Nursing

Assistant

Guitar

Human Child

Development

Yes I Can

Taos Cyber Magnet School

Career and College Readiness

Taos Cyber Magnet School is a unique, blended-learning opportunity for high school students in Taos County with Taos Municipal Schools. We offer a hybrid model school for online courses in core and elective courses, with in-person teaching and tutor support for students to complete state graduation requirements. Additionally, students learn from live instruction and tutoring in English, Science, and Math, and electives.

ABOVE LEFT: In addition to taking courses that prepare them for graduation, students at TCMS can participate in hands-on programs, such as Trout in the Classroom and Music Appreciation. Students also participate in internship opportunities throughout the community as well as courses offered as Dual-Credit through UNM-Taos.

ABOVE RIGHT: TCMS students participate in curricular and extra-curricular programs like college visits to nearby universities and enrichment opportunities focused on the larger Taos community and are able to participate in Taos Municipal Schools Athletics and Activites.

In this small school setting, students learn how to be independent and to selfpace, with support in essential academic skills and social skill building from both the head teacher and tutors. Learning to develop time-management skills as well as self-advocacy skills are an important part of the daily program.

Math and Science tutors support the students with their lessons in all math courses, as well as facilitate project-based science activities while providing live instruction.

As a result of specialized attention in math, scores have improved on short-cycle assessments and EOCs by 13%.

In addition to taking courses that prepare them for graduation, students at TCMS can participate in hands-on programs, such as Trout in the Classroom and Music Appreciation. Students also participate in internship opportunities throughout the community as well as courses offered as Dual-Credit through UNM-Taos.

Taos Cyber is an amazing place because there is no hierarchy; everyone works together, where no one is better or smarter. This is the environment that I feel safe in.

Maisy Moscartolo,

Mari Chavez, Head Teacher

maricha@taosschools.org 575-758-5221

The small size and very welcoming nature of Cyber Magnet helps students to focus

and is easier to make friends.

Mia Williams,

Carla Martinez, Principal

TMS Athletics

TAOSENOS, it is time to rise to our feet once again as we embark on a new season of Taos Tiger Athletics. The Fall Sports Season is quickly approaching and many of our programs have been hard at work over the summer months preparing for their season. A major initiative of the athletic department going into this school year is the enhancement and renovation of the school weight room, which we are now referring to as our Performance Strength and Conditioning Facility. In addition, we are looking to make upgrades to our Athletic and Medical Training Room as well as educate and improve nutritional implementation for our student-athletes. Over the summer, we hosted the inaugural Tiger Golf Classic to support this cause. Please be on the lookout for future fundraiser events to help us meet our goals.

At Taos High School, we are strong believers of the New Mexico Activities Association’s slogan “Education-Based Athletics”. The athletic environment is an extension of the classroom and does not stand apart from the educational process but rather as an integral component of it for many of our students. Our coaches are teachers and help instill the lifelong skills of discipline, citizenship, teamwork, and accountability. Though, we all love to win, and our coaches will strive valiantly to put our student-athletes in position to achieve success, let us not lose sight of the true meaning of high school athletics and the value it plays in our student-athletes’ lives irrespective of the final score.

As supporters of our Taos Tigers, we must also always be mindful of our conduct at athletic events. Behaving in a manner that degrades players, coaches, officials or opponents and their fans is never acceptable. We encourage all our fans to stand in unison with our athletes and coaches in promoting an atmosphere that practices the highest ideals of sportsmanship. All experiences, win or lose, regardless of the circumstance are teachable moments for our student athletes. Help us model the characteristics of respect, dignity, and graciousness.

Participation in all Taos Municipal Schools (TMS) Athletic Programs requires that the student-athletes

and their parents complete the TMS Athletic Participation Packet prior to beginning any sport. The packet can be located using our Rank One platform (rankonesport.com/Content), included and required is proof of insurance and a sports physical to be filled out by licensed physician.

Continuing into the 2024 – 2025 athletics season, entry for all our athletic contests be will entirely cashless. Tiger fans, you will be able to purchase your tickets via the Go Fan app. (gofan.co/ search) General Admission for all Tiger events (Excluding District and State Tournaments) are as follows:

HIGH SCHOOL

• $5.00 – Adults

• $3.00 – Students (K – 12), Seniors (65+), and Active Military

MIDDLE SCHOOL

• $3.00 – Adults

• $2.00 – Students (K – 12), Seniors (65+), and Active Military

In addition, we also offer season ticket prices. Below is a list of available packages:

• $300.00 – Family All Sports Pass (2 Adults, 2 Students)

• $150.00 – (1) Adult Sports Pass

• $75.00 – (1) Student, Senior (65+), or Military Sports Pass

Sports passes are honored for all athletic events for both the high school and middle school except for district and state tournaments

We greatly appreciate your attendance but if you can’t make it out for any reason, feel free to catch some of the action on the NFHS Network. (nfhsnetwork.com)

The orange and black are back and ready to attack!

Johnny Olguin

Interim Taos Municipal Schools Athletic Director johnny.olguin@taosschools.org 575-751-8030 Office, 575-751-8052 Fax

Exceptional Program Department

Welcome to Taos Municipal Schools Exceptional Programs! Our department and staff provide individualized services to students with exceptionalities by highly qualified teachers and ancillary staff. Your child will have an assigned case manager to oversee the development and implementation of his/her program. The case manager assigned to your child and your school principal, along with other team members from the school, will work with you to meet your child’s individual needs throughout the school year.

What are Exceptional Programs?

Students who qualify for exceptional programs have been identified by a multidisciplinary team with one or more of thirteen recognized disabilities and a need for specially designed programming to be successful in school. A multidisciplinary team consists of individuals who have expertise in various areas and most importantly you as their parent! In New Mexico students also qualify for exceptional programs if they meet the state criteria as gifted by a multidisciplinary team in either academic achievement, critical thinking, or creativity.

How do I know if my child qualifies for Exceptional Programs?

There are a number of pathways to potentially identify a student with a disability.

1. Your child can be referred for an evaluation by your

schools Student Assistance Team (also known as SAT) if he/she has not made expected progress, even after research based interventions have been implemented over time.

2. Your child may have participated in a Child Find activity and a referral may be made to the school district.

You can request an evaluation from school personnel at any time. Exceptional Programs staff will meet with you and your child’s teacher to review existing data and provide recommendations. If it is in the best interest of the student to proceed with an evaluation, you will meet with a professional from the district to receive information on the potential assessments and will be asked to sign a consent form to proceed with the assessments. A licensed professional diagnostician will gather more information from both you and your child through some interviews and standardized assessments. Also, other professionals may become involved, such as a Speech Language Pathologist, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, etc. Any additional information you have from evaluations you have had completed out side of school, please share the with the team, as any additional data is added to the ‘body of evidence’ to make the best decision for you child. The team will then meet to review all this data and make an eligibility determination based on state guidelines. As your child’s parent, you are an essential member of the ‘IEP team’ in the process.

What is an IEP?

An IEP is an Individual Education Plan, which is an agreement between the school and you to provide specifically designed instruction and individualized/ small group support to your child in order to access the same curriculum as other students. It is a living document that should change regularly as the team refines strategies to maximize your child’s ongoing educational success.

Who calls an IEP meeting?

Your child’s case manager will schedule at least one IEP team meeting every year to review your child’s progress on their goals and update the current IEP. Your child’s case manager will also schedule a re-evaluation every three years. Any member of the IEP team can call for an additional meeting at any time to review the current document and make any changes to the plan or services. As you are a member of the team, you may ask for a meeting

For more information about Exceptional Programs, you can contact our office at 575-737-6114.

The Exceptional Programs Team consists of Director of Exceptional Programs: Lynn Brashar

at any time.

Other important terms to know:

IDEA – Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: This is the guide from the federal government on how special education and related services are provided to children with disabilities. Each state then adds to those laws. For more information you can go to: bit.ly/nmpedidea

FAPE – Free appropriate public education: This is the services that are provided to a child identified with a disability and has an IEP. The educational and related services are provided with no charge to you, provide access to a public education

LRE – Least Restrictive Environment: To the maximum extent appropriate, a child with a disability is educated with their nondisabled pers, if that is the best learning environment for them. This is a IEP team decision.

Related services are services determined necessary for a child with a disability to access their education. These services may include: speech language services, audiology, interpreting services (for the deaf and hard of hearing), psychological services, physical and occupation therapy, orientation, and mobility (for the visually impaired), nursing services, and counseling/social work services. This is not a comprehensive list as there may be more allowed by law.

Exceptional Programs can help families by:

• Locating valuable resources in the community;

• Identifying and evaluating student needs;

• Transitional planning for the future.

Specialized programs that Exceptional Programs support:

The preschool classrooms at Enos Garcia Elementary and Ranchos Elementary provides both inclusive and/or pull out services to meet each child’s needs.

• In partnership with all other licensed preschool facilities within the Taos Municipal Schools boundaries.

• Gifted programs K-12

• Transition Support and Job Training/Coaching

• Child-Find (ages 3-21) to locate students in Taos Municipal Schools boundaries in need of Special Education support.

• Extended School Year Services, also known as ESY

Exceptional Programs Financial Specialist: Evelyn Anaya

Medicaid Specialist: Christina Martinez

IEP, FBA, BIP Coordinator: Catherine Collins

C to B, Child Find, NM PreK Coordinator: To be determined

Information on Social Emotional Learning

in Taos Municipal Schools

Plans

for the 2024–2025 school year include:

1. Planning for the next steps for the SEL program with school sites and across the district.

2. Opportunities for SEL professional development for staff.

3. Expanding and deepening the work of SEL site teams.

4. SEL events to build an understanding of parents.

5. Building on community partnerships.

Taos Municipal Schools SEL Team focused on building deeper connections and relationships for parents, students and staff. Throughout the year, school sites hosted parent nights to provide strategies and tools for parents and guardians to support their student’s success in school. These included approaches to support academics, connections to support systems within the school and community, as well as training for parents to use the resources available to support academics and online learning. While parents engaged in these activities, students were provided with opportunities to build their toolbox to actively engage in school and navigate social and academic challenges. Our focus this year will continue to build these connections and include more families and community partners to

support learning and success throughout the school year and at all levels.

Building a culture of care and developing tools to engage and support our at-risk students are of the highest importance for a successful social emotional program. The district is working to coordinate community resources and embed Restorative Justice practices throughout our schools. The initial efforts for the district have been to establish programming to support at-risk students at the high school through an after-school program, focused on building a culture of care, building a positive self-image, and goal setting in personal and academic settings. In collaboration with our Head of Security for THS, students participated in after-school activities which included exercise programs,

For more information on CASEL and the principles that will guide the district’s growth in SEL, please check the CASEL website: drc.casel.org/what-is-sel/

goal-setting, and team-building. Goals for Restorative Justice in the upcoming school year will include aligning district disciplinary protocols, training for staff and students, and establishing protocols for restoring and building relationships between students, parents, and staff.

Technology Department

Dear Families,

The Technology Department at Taos Municipal Schools is committed to creating a collaborative, anytime and anywhere learning environment. We inspire students and teachers to be innovative and offer students an avenue to succeed as citizens in a global society in which technology is growing at an incredible rate. Our Digital Learning plan (DLP) sets the vision around technology use within our district, it focuses on four primary areas.

• Internet and Wireless Network partnered with Taos Net, Kit Carson, and AT&T

• Technology equipment 1:1 device for all students partnered with Apple and Dell

• Network and device management partnered with SHARP USA

• Technology PD training for all staff and students partnered with Community Tech Solutions

School Messenger

School Messenger is the way that we communicate urgent messages and special events directly with you (K-12). School Messenger sends alerts to your home phone, cell phone, email or via text message. You may choose the delivery option that works best for your family. Please contact the main office at your child's school to make sure that we have your most current information for your child.

NEW Website

taosschools.org is Taos Municipal Schools friendly website that has useful information for prospective new and returning students and families. Each

school has their own page to showcase work of students and staff and highlights stories and news. Our website offers many resources that include our district calendar, school board policies, board meeting information, school breakfast/lunch menus, community links, resources, useful documents, forms, along with general contact information, and links to the systems we use to communicate. Visit our page for the latest news and upcoming events.

Office 365

Students in grades K-12th, will use Microsoft Office365 to enable teachers and students to work together collaboratively and securely in the cloud. This supports students with greater information and file access while strengthening 21st Century Learning opportunities.

PowerSchool

As parents of students in 6th-12th, you can use PowerSchool to monitor grades and absences. First time users can log on at taosschools.powerschool.com/public/ and then download the App, PowerSchool Mobile, from your preferred App Store. If you set up the Mobile App to allow notifications, PowerSchool will notify you when your student misses a class. If you have questions about grades in PowerSchool, don’t wait, contact your student’s teachers directly.

Canvas

Students in grades K–12th can access Canvas, the TMS learning management system, for blended learning activities developed by their teachers. Canvas extends the boundaries of the classroom, allowing students to take their class discussion, resources, and assignments with them wherever they go. Parents will have access to Canvas, information will be provided in August to create parent accounts.

Social Media

We use social media venues: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to communicate up-to- date information, announce events, and share celebrations. Like and follow your child's school's Facebook page from the Facebook link on their school page of taosschools.org. By using the official names of the Taos Schools Facebook Pages below, you will be able to connect to your student’s school's page.

Taos Schools Official Facebook Pages

• Taos Municipal Schools Arroyos del Norte Elementary

• Enos Garcia Elementary

• Ranchos Elementary

• Taos Middle School

• Taos High School

• Taos Tiger Athletics

Taos Municipal Schools Community and Family Engagement

What tools are available to your family for 2024-25 SY

• Hotspots for students without internet

• Student Office365 Account

• Parent and Student Canvas/PowerSchool Account

• School Messenger

• School Website

• STOP IT

• Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

NEW app!

Classroom

It’s everything Taos Municipal Schools, in your pocket. A cloud-based web filter designed specifically for schools, helps keep students safe with powerful features that makes our school safer and our IT team happier. IT has visibility into online activity, download or email reports, and block inappropriate sites instantly. Visit taosschools.org/page/technology for more information.

Securly

Securly Classroom provides simple classroom management to help teachers engage every student and lead class with confidence. With Securly Classroom, teachers can view student screens, so they know that their students are engaged in classwork, as well as block sites, push URLs to student devices, freeze screens, and more.

What to expect

• Every student will receive a school issued device.

• Grades: K-2 iPads

• Grades: 3-12 Chromebooks

Required tech waiver signed by guardian before student use

• Continued high internet speed at each of our school sites

• Tiger Tech internship class at THS

Maria Jeantete, IT Director

Michele Franco, IT Secretary

Student Nutrition Programs

Community Eligibility Provision

The Healthy, Hunger-Free kids Act of 2010 provides an alternative to household applications in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. The intent of the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) is to improve access to free school meals in eligible, high poverty school districts and to eliminate the administrative burden of collecting household applications.

Taos High School, Taos Middle School, Enos Garcia Elementary School, Ranchos Elementary, Arroyos del Norte Elementary, Chrysalis Alternative High School, and Cyber

Magnet School are participating in a Universal Breakfast and lunch Program for the current school year. If your children attend any of the schools listed, breakfast/lunch will be available to them at no charge. All students enrolled at these schools may participate in the breakfast/ lunch program at no charge to them.

By providing breakfast/lunch to all children at no charge, we are hoping to create a better learning environment for our students. Numerous studies and practical thinking all point to the realization that hungry children

Student Nutrition Programs

National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools and residential childcare institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day. The program was established under the National School Lunch Act, signed by President Harry Truman in 1946 (USDA). fns.usda.gov/nslp

Afterschool Snack Program (ASP)

The National School Lunch Program offers cash reimbursement to help schools serve snacks to children in afterschool activities aimed at promoting the health and well being of children and youth in our communities. A school must provide children with regularly scheduled activities in and organized, structured and supervised environment; include educational or enrichment activities (e.g. mentoring or tutoring programs). Competitive interscholastic sports teams are not an eligible afterschool program. The programs must meet State/local licensing requirements, if available, or State/local health and safety standards. All programs that meet the eligibility requirements can participate in the National School Lunch Program and receive USDA reimbursement for afterschool snacks.

fns.usda.gov/school-meals/ afterschool-snacks

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP)

The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) is a federally assisted program providing free fresh fruits and vegetables to students in participating elementary schools during the school day. The goal of FFVP is to improve children’s overall diet and create healthier eating habits to impact their present and future health. The FFVP will hep schools create healthier school environments by providing healthier food choices; expanding the variety of fruits and vegetables children experience; and increasing children’s fruit and vegetable consumption (USDA).

fns.usda.gov/ffvp/fresh-fruit-and-vegetable-program

New Mexico Grown Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (NMFFVP)

The New Mexico Grown Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program is to encourage school districts across New Mexico to purchase local grown fresh fruit and vegetables for school meals. This will be organized so that freshly harvested local foods become a staple in the diets of New Mexico students.

fns.usda.gov/ffvp/fresh-fruit-and-vegetable-program

cannot learn as well as children who are fed balanced meals. The school breakfasts and lunches follow USDA New Meal Patter guidelines for healthy school meals.

The CEP (Community Eligibility Provision) cannot succeed without your support. Please encourage your children to participate in school meal programs. All meals will be served to all students at no charge regardless of income eligibility status.

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) ensures that low-income children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. This summer, USDA plans to serve more than 200 million free meals to children 18 years and under at approved SFSP sites (USDA).

fns.usda.gov/sfsp/summer-food-service-program

Taos Municipal Schools

Christina Duran Student Nutrition Program Supervisor

Taos Municipal Schools

TMS Nursing Services

The nursing department was fully staffed at all school locations! And we are on target for being able to be fully staffed for the 2024/25 school year. The role of the school nurse and other health care staff is to support student success in education. According to the National Association of school nurses, “school nursing is a specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the well-being, academic success, and lifetime-achievement of students.”

We are committed to meeting the health care concerns of our students by providing a wide variety of supports. This can include:

• student visits in the school nurse’s office,

• provide needed medical care as required with doctors’ orders,

• administer prescription and over the counter medication as directed by the student’s health care provider orders,

• consult with health care professionals, mental health professionals, and parents regarding student needs,

• assure compliance with state health mandates, including vaccine records, dental visits, etc.

• complete health screenings, vision screenings, and hearing screening

• coordinate dental hygiene events, vaccination events, and events for students to receive glasses, provide health education for students and staff,

• and advocate for student’s needs.

Please make sure your school health provider has current medical information. If you have

not already filled out the forms, please ask the front desk or health care staff for the form. This is essential for the school to provide appropriate health care support.

The updated equipment we added last year has provided additional tools nursing team that include audiometers and an otoacoustic emissions (OAE) for hearing screenings, a Plusoptix vision screener to assist with young students vision screenings, and vital signs monitors for each building. This equipment and other resent upgrades will help our health care staff in sup-

porting students. We are hoping to add even more equipment and technology this school year!

Required Immunizations:

The New Mexico Department of Health requires all students be fully immunized before they can be registered for school. If your child is behind and you have a plan from the doctor to help them catch up on their immunizations, this documentation can help allow your child to register, but the status of the vaccines will be monitored.

The nursing staff will review all student immunizations records regularly for compliance and notify you if there are any mandatory vaccines missing. You will be asked to provide a plan from your child’s physician on how your child will catch up on their immunizations.

Exemptions from School and Daycare Immunization Requirements

The New Mexico Immunization Exemption Statute (24-5-3) allows only two types of exemptions for children seeking exemption from required immunizations to enter school, childcare or pre-school. The two exemptions are medical or religious.

If there is a medical reason for an exemption, a signed medical exemption must be obtained from a duly-licensed physician attesting that the required immunization(s) would endanger the life of the child.

If there is a religious reason for exempting, the child’s parent/ guardian must ask an officer of the church to write a letter on your behalf stating that you are a member of the church, and the

church uses prayer or spiritual means alone for healing; or if access to a church officer is not possible, then the child’s parent/ guardian must complete the Certificate of Exemption Form.

The form requires a statement of the religious reasons for requesting to have a child exempted from immunization.

The law does not grant immunization exemptions for philosophical or personal reasons.

Once a completed, notarized, original Certificate of Exemption Form is filed with the Department of Health, the Department has up to sixty days to notify the parent/guardian if the request is approved or denied.

If approved, the parent/guardian will receive two copies of the original form with a clear “Approved” box checked a signature from an officer of the Department, and an expiration date. The parent/guardian must take the Approved form to the child’s school.

If denied, the parent/guardian will receive a letter from the Department of Health explaining that the request is denied, and that the parent/guardian has the right to file an appeal with the Department of Health Cabinet Secretary. A process for appeal will also be included.

Below are helpful links to the New Mexico Department of Health Website regarding required Vaccines

2024-25 NM Department of Health Vaccine requirements nmhealth.org/publication/view/policy/8764/

2024-25 Requisitos de Inmunización en Nuevo México para Guardería/Preescolar/Escuela [PDF]: nmhealth.org/publication/view/policy/8765/

Policy letter from the NM Department of Health [PDF]: nmhealth.org/publication/view/policy/8767/

The Health Care Team at Taos Municipal Schools are excited for the start of the 2024-2025 school year!

Benita Lovato, Health and Wellness Supervisor Kristine Romero Lisa Baker Anette Sanchez Brittany Silva

Career-Oriented Programs

Classes

A ordability

Lower

Small Class Sizes

Personalized attention from instructors in a supportive learning environment.

Community Connection

Tied to the community through partnerships with local businesses and community-based learning projects.

taos.unm.edu/schedule

HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY

UNM-Taos is committed to supporting students from all backgrounds. Our ESL (English as a Second Language), HSE (High School Equivalency), and GED programs provide the necessary skills and credentials for academic and career success. Explore our o erings and find the support you need to achieve your educational goals.

Flexible Learning Options

In-person and online classes to accommodate di erent learning styles and schedules.

Experienced Instructors

Qualified instructors dedicated to helping you succeed.

Test Preparation

Comprehensive preparation for the GED test, covering all subject areas: Reasoning Through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Science, and Social Studies. taos.unm.edu/tecc

Denise Trujillo 575.737.3730 tecc@unm.edu

Clases de Inglés Como Segundo Idioma

UNM-Taos ofrece clases de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) a través del Centro de Educación y Carrera de Taos (TECC). Nuestro programa ayuda a los estudiantes a mejorar sus habilidades en inglés para el trabajo, la escuela y la vida cotidiana. Las clases son impartidas por maestros experimentados y están diseñadas para satisfacer las necesidades de nuestra comunidad. Aceptamos todos los niveles, desde principiantes hasta avanzados. ¡Únete a nosotros y comienza tu camino hacia un mejor inglés hoy!

Instrucción Integral de Idiomas

Cursos de lectura, escritura, conversación y escucha en varios niveles de competencia.

Horarios Flexibles

Clases diurnas y nocturnas para adaptarse a su horario.

Integración Cultural Oportunidades para aprender sobre la cultura e interactuar con la comunidad.

DUAL CREDIT

High school students can get a head start on their college education through our Dual Credit program. This program allows students to earn both high school and college credits simultaneously. Learn more about how to enroll in dual credit courses and the benefits of starting your college education early.

Earn College Credits in High School

Complete college courses that count toward both high school and college graduation requirements.

Cost Savings

Dual Credit courses are tuitionfree, reducing the overall cost of your college education. (Lab and course fees still apply.)

Academic Advancement

Experience the rigor of collegelevel coursework, preparing you for future academic opportunities.

Kelsey Mead

Dual Enrollment Operations Specialist kelseymead@unm.edu 575.737.3775

Personal and Professional Growth

“Practice, practice, practice. Work hard. Be consistent. Stay dedicated.”

RACHEL BARRONE

COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE (CDL)

CARPENTRY / CONSTRUCTION

Median NM Salary $40k per year

386 Job Openings

3,407 Currently Employed

Top Skills

Carpentry Construction

Hand Tools

Power Tool Operation

Customer Service

(via Career Coach)

COMMERCIAL DRIVERS ARE IN DEMAND

SARAH

RIDDLE

3D-PRINTING

“Don’t limit yourself based o what you think you can or cannot do. You’d be surprised. Also, be patient.”

Associate of Arts in PreBusiness Administration

Pursue a career in business and gain a strong educational foundation. Transfer to a Bachelor of Business Admin program at a four-year institution.

Certificate in Information Technology

Support

Develop practical IT skills in networking, programming, and systems management. Specialized tracks in development or networking.

Mini Certificate in 3D Printing

Gain practical, hands-on experience with 3D printing equipment. Seek to enhance your skills in digital design and manufacturing.

CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)

Associate of Applied Science in General Studies

A flexible and customizable educational experience. Combines technical and academic coursework. Transfer easily to a four-year institution in the future.

Certificate in Entrepreneurship

Have a business idea and want to learn how to turn it into a reality? Enhance your skills in business planning, marketing, and financial management.

Certificate in

Woodworking

Work with wood and develop professional-level skills. Learn both traditional and modern woodworking techniques.

Certificate

in Construction Technology

Gain practical skills in carpentry, plumbing, electricity, and sustainable building practices.

Commercial Driver’s License Certificate

Gain comprehensive training to pass the CDL exams and start a career. Hands-on experience and skills development in operating commercial vehicles.

Certificate

in Culinary Arts

Have a passion for cooking and want to develop professional culinary skills? Gain hands-on experience in a commercial kitchen and earn essential certifications in food safety.

Certificate in

Hospitality Management

Enjoy working with people and have a passion for customer service? Gain a dynamic career with opportunities in hotels, restaurants, resorts, and tourism.

Explore each program in detail. visit taos.unm.edu/programs

“Just go for it because it’s really fun, and you’ll learn a lot.”

- Hannah Weinman Dual Credit 3D Printing student

Career Opportunities and Skill Development

“Reach for the stars and never give up. That’s what my mom always instilled in me. I’m 15 years old, so being able to get the certificate to become a nursing assistant is just astonishing at my age. From here I’m hoping to become a registered nurse.”

- Estrella Casias Certificate in Nursing Assistant

OUR NURSING PROGRAM HAS 100% PASS RATE FOR NCLEX*

*The National Council Licensure Examination

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

- Timothy Moller Associate of Science in Nursing

“I’m going to be working at Presbyterian Hospital in Española, and I hope to someday work with people who su er from addiction or behavioral health concerns.”

Median NM Salary $15 per hour

534 NM Job Openings

3,150 Currently Employed

Top Skills

Nursing Vital Signs

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Patient Assistance

Communications (via Career Coach)

FORESTRY & NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Median NM Salary $37,348

New workers start around $29,677. Normal NM pay is $37,348 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $59,448.

63 Annual NM job openings (via Career Coach)

STEM HEALTH

Science, Technology, Engineering, Math

Associate of Science in Emergency Medical Services

Pursue certification and a career as an EMT, with the option to advance to a bachelor's degree in EMS.

Certificate Emergency

Medical Technician-Intermediate

Seek comprehensive, hands-on training that prepares you for real-world challenges in emergency care.

Massage Therapy

Certificate Program

Gain training in various massage techniques and modalities. A program that prepares you for the state licensure exam and entry-level employment.

Associate of Science in Nursing

Providing compassionate care to patients in various healthcare settings. Seek a comprehensive education that prepares you for the NCLEX-RN.

Certificate in Holistic Health and Healing Arts

Explore various healing modalities. Enhance your personal well-being and learn self-care practices, wellness coaching, or yoga instruction.

Certificate in Community Health

Passionate about supporting the health and well-being of your community? Play a key role in helping people access health services and information.

Associate of Science in PreScience

Passionate about science and exploring various scientific disciplines? Build a strong foundation in math and science that supports diverse career pathways.

Certificate

of Structural Integration

Expand your practice with advanced bodywork techniques that focus on improving structural alignment and function. FALL 2026

Certificate Emergency Medical Technician-Basic

Help others and make a di erence in your community. Thrive in the fastpaced field of EMT services.

Certified

Nursing Assistant

Interested in starting a career in healthcare and direct patient care? Training combines classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experience.

Explore each program in detail. visit taos.unm.edu/programs

“I have been wanting to get a Massage Therapy Certificate for a long time. There is a lot to learn in the world of touch and healing arts.” - Sumiko Tanaka Massage Therapy Certificate

Community and Personal Fulfillment

“You are never too old to pursue a second career fueled by passion.”

- Doris Sandoval Community Health Worker 2023

FINE ARTS

“I saw it as an opportunity to put myself out there a lot more and help others.”

- Kasey Romero Film and Digital Media Arts Graduate

Median NM Salary $71,971 New workers start around $41,633. Normal pay is $71,971 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $130,597. (via Career Coach)

740 Annual NM job openings Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.

SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE MANAGERS

Median NM Salary $66k per year

83 Job Openings in NM

693 Currently Employed in NM

Top Skills Social Work Communications Management Operations Coordinating

ARTS AND HUMANITIES

Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts

A broad and flexible educational experience that prepares you for various bachelor’s degree programs. Explore multiple academic disciplines.

Certificate in Human Services

Passionate about helping others and making a di erence in your community? Explore careers in social work, public health, or social service fields.

Associate of Arts in Fine Arts

Passionate about developing your artistic skills in multiple mediums? Seek a balance between practical studio work and theoretical art studies.

Associate of Science in Education

Seek a career that allows you to specialize in a specific age group or area within education.

Certificate

in Graphic Design

Have a passion for visual arts and want to develop practical skills? Explore diverse media and digital technologies for creating compelling visual content.

Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education

Work with young children and make a positive impact on their early development. Can lead to immediate employment or further education.

Associate of Arts in Film and Digital Media Arts

Are you passionate about storytelling and media production? Gain hands-on experience with professional-grade equipment and software.

Certificate in Early Childhood Education

Value the importance of children's education? Gain hands-on experience and practical training that prepares you for real-world educational settings.

Film Technician

Certificate

Gain hands-on experience and technical skills in all stages of film production. Covers both the artistic and technical aspects of filmmaking.

- Julia Torrez Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts

“I’m a mom of five kids and it’s hard being a student, having a family and a lot of responsibilities, so I’m very proud of myself for being able to continue my education.”

UNM-TAOS HIVE

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY

CONTACT

Pam Remstein, Ph.D. remstein@unm.edu

575.737.6266

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Gain practical experience through a structured Teacher Residency Program.

- Victoria Chavez Early Childhood Education

“At UNM-Taos, I feel like it’s a community. Everybody wants to see you succeed.”

Work with young children and make a positive impact on their early development.

CONTACT

naturalresources@unm.edu

575.737.3758

NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Are you fascinated by the natural world and eager to explore the sciences?

Cover a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines including biology, chemistry, and environmental science.

New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship

• Covers 100% tuition

• Covers some course fees

• Must be a NM resident

• Maintain a 2.5 GPA

• Supports returning learners

• Recent high school graduates

New Mexico Legislative Lottery Scholarship

• Covers up to 96% tuition

• Need a 2.5 GPA

• Recent high school graduate

• Enroll full time

• No application needed

Federal Pell Grants

• Must demonstrate satisfactory academic performance

• Don't have to pay back

• Awarded based on enrollment for 1-12 credit hours

$25K in Private Scholarships

PAYING FOR COLLEGE

Paying for college is a significant concern for many students, and at UNM-Taos, we're committed to making higher education accessible and a ordable. Our Financial Aid O ce o ers a variety of options including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study opportunities to help you finance your education. Explore our financial aid resources to understand the types of aid available and how to apply for them.

Types of Financial Aid

1. Grants

Federal Pell Grant: A need-based grant for undergraduate students. The amount awarded depends on your financial need, cost of attendance, and enrollment status.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG): Awarded to students with exceptional financial need. Funds are limited, so apply early.

State Grants: Various state-funded grants are available to New Mexico residents such as the Lottery Scholarship and Opportunity Scholarship.

2. Scholarships

UNM-Taos Scholarships: We o er a variety of scholarships based on academic achievement, financial need, and other criteria. Visit our Scholarships page to explore available opportunities and application deadlines.

https://taos.unm.edu/scholarships

Manager of Financial Aid Christal Martinez

575.737.6220 cmarti17@unm.edu

New principal aims to restore stability to Taos High

By JOHN MILLER

Emy Martinez-DeHerrera thought she had seen it all after 20-plus years working at Taos Municipal Schools as a social worker, teacher, counselor and program coordinator.

Then, in early 2020, COVID-19 arrived in New Mexico, and suddenly the already labyrinthine, under-resourced world of rural public education became even more complicated as the pandemic prompted a new set of restrictions on how teachers could teach and students could learn.

A little over four years later, on

Monday (July 1), Martinez-DeHerrera found herself in her first day on the job as Taos High School’s newest principal. She follows a succession of administrators that kept the school running during the pandemic and in its immediate aftermath. She sees her new leadership role as a continuation of that work to restore stability to the school as it regains its footing after the public health emergency.

Students and faculty have been back in the classroom in New Mexico since March 2021, but Martinez-DeHerrera says the scars the pandemic left on education are still visible today, especially to people who work in edu-

cation. She believes her field and the way students interface with school have been forever changed as a result of the health crisis.

“I believe that we have to really take a different approach to what education looks like post COVID,” she told the Taos News on June 24, her final week as dean of instruction at the high school, a role she began in August 2020. In the hallway outside her office, young summer program participants’ sneakers screeched around on vinyl floors. “I believe that sometimes we respond to situations the way we would if COVID wasn’t the situation, but it is. I think it will take quite some

time for us to get to a place where we rebound from all of this, and I think it’s going to look quite different.”

Among the school’s post-COVID initiatives, Martinez-DeHerrera is a supporter of Flex Friday, which, as its name denotes, grants students the opportunity to participate in internships, complete required service hours before graduation or spend time with counselors to address special needs.

Martinez-DeHerrera has also worked at the high school as an academic counselor. From that vantage, she’s seen an increase in students’ needs for one-on-one support in the wake of the pandemic, acknowledging

that remote learning caused kids to fall behind in their schooling, particularly if they were simultaneously dealing with instability in their households.

“

I do want to focus a lot on safety, but I’m not just talking about physical safety for our students. I also really want to focus on the social, emotional and mental health of our students. I have a background in that — my first master’s is in social work — and I see it. Being an academic counselor, you see the struggles that the students are going through, the trauma that they’ve been through, and they don’t leave it at the door when they come into the school.

“We’re looking at an MLSS, or multi-layered systems of support,” she said, “to help those students who really need to be here on Fridays to get that academic support — that one-on-one support — all the way to our students who really can thrive and be in internships and start taking dual-credit classes. That provides students the space to have their needs met.”

She said she appreciated the criticism delivered by parents at the district’s recent June 18 board meeting. She noted the high school serves between 750-800 students each year,

all of whom have different needs the high school is working to meet every week.

Martinez-DeHerrera said student safety is her number-one priority. She acknowledged that the two civil lawsuits the district is currently facing related to allegations of sexual assault on school campus in recent years have underscored the need to improve campus security and surveillance. The district brought on new security personnel and installed additional security cameras.

“I do want to focus a lot on safety, but I’m not just talking about physical safety for our students,” she added. “I also really want to focus on the social, emotional and mental health of our students. I have a background in that — my first master’s is in social work — and I see it. Being an academic counselor, you see the struggles that the students are going through, the trauma that they’ve been through, and they don’t leave it at the door when they come into the school.”

She said each class handles the issue of cell phone addiction among students differently and recognized the need to re-examine school policy where it comes to technology, but stopped short of committing to a blanket ban on phones while classes are in session. Another problematic piece of technology, vape pens, are also on her radar. She said she plans to work with school security to patrol areas where students are caught consuming cannabis and other narcotics, but said vape pens make it easier to mask illicit drug use.

Martinez-DeHerrera takes over from Robert Trujillo, who retired in 2019 after two decades playing a variety of roles within the district. Trujillo agreed to return as principal on an interim basis last year after the departure of CJ Grace, who retired midway through the 2022-23 school year. (This past March, Grace accepted the role of executive director for Taos Community Foundation.)

New Mexico has for years held one of the highest teacher attrition rates in the nation, at about 23 percent, according to New Mexico’s Legislative Study Committee. For the role of school principal, specifically, Think New Mexico — a state think tank established in 1999 — published an essay on the issue of principal turnover during the 2024 Legislative Session. The report described New Mexico as

“one of the ten worst states for principal retention, with principals remaining in their jobs for less than four years on average. Two of the primary reasons for this high turnover of principals are inadequate preparation and low salaries.”

Martinez-DeHerrera brings a wealth of direct experience with Taos Municipal Schools to the role, and she is herself a Taos High School graduate.

In the early 2000s, she received her bachelor’s degree in social work from New Mexico State University in Las Cruces; a master’s in social work from New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas; a special education licensure from Northern New Mexico Community College in Española; and returned to Highlands to complete a master of arts degree in educational leadership.

While still completing her bachelor’s degree, Martinez-DeHerrera began her first career in social work at the Ben Archer Health Center and later joined the New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department — work she described as “very difficult.”

In 2002, she returned to Taos Municipal Schools and began working as a special education social worker, and eventually took a role as a special ed English teacher at Taos High School.

“I come from a family of educators,” she said. “My older brother is a superintendent. My younger brother is a teacher, and his wife. My sister is a community school coordinator now. And I have cousins and aunts that are in our school system. It was the type of family I grew up in.”

Asked about how she felt about her appointment to the top administrative job at the high school, Martinez-DeHerrera described throwing her hat into the ring as a matter of duty to the district and the natural culmination of her broad range of experience in academia. She said she’ll miss being in the classroom.

“You know, I was actually very comfortable with what I was doing. Leaving the classroom has always been a hard thing for me. My administrators will say that.” she said. “However, I did see a need for our school to have a leader step up, and I feel that I meet the qualifications to be able to lead our school. I feel that I have a really sound understanding of our students and our staff, and a lot of our community, as well, as far as our high school is concerned.”

Martinez-DeHerrera also has kids of her own in the district: “I have an incoming 11th grader, an incoming eighth grader and an incoming fifth grader,” she said, “so I have one at Enos, the middle school and the high school. It’s great, and they were in full support of this new position for me.

“I’m very fortunate because, being in the schools, I know a lot of the teachers. I know a lot of the staff members,” she added. “I worked with the Red Willow Educational Academic Program with their afterschool program, and it was a great opportunity. I got to go to the elementary, the middle school. Their programming is outstanding. I just feel that I have a lot to give back when it comes to our students and our community.”

DANIEL PEARSON/Taos

Taos High School’s new principal, Emy Martinez-DeHerrera, poses for a portrait Monday (June 24).

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