Corona Public Schools

Game times for the Tucumcari Volleyball Tournament have been announced. Your Lady Cardinals will play Grady at 10:40, Tucumcari at 11:20 and Floyd at 1:20 in pool play. Bracket play will start at 3:00PM with opponents and times to be determined. Saturday game times are based on what happens in Friday bracket play and will be posted as soon as we know. Go Lady Cardinals!

Anyone interested in becoming a substitute for the district as a teacher, secretary or custodian, a Substitute Workshop will be held at Corona High School in the Board Room on Monday, August 19 at 9:30AM. Persons interested will go through training and complete the necessary paperwork in becoming a substitute. If you have any questions you can contact Mr. Clough, curtis.clough@cpscardinals.org, or Amanda Dunlap, amanda.dunlap@cpscardinals.org, or you may call at 575-849-1911.

Because of availability of officials, the Varsity Girls Volleyball game at Des Moines will be played at 2PM at Des Moines High School.

For any parents needing to register students, registration will take place in the Elementary Office this week from 8:00AM to 3:30PM or by appointment. You may contact Hannah Seely at hannah.seely@cpscardinals.org or by calling 575-849-1911.

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE-WORK SESSION/REGULAR MEETING: The Corona Public Schools Board of Education will be meeting on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in the Board Room in Corona High School at 5:30PM with a Work Session immediately followed by the Regular Meeting. Agendas will be posted in the community at the Corona Public Library and Post Office. Also, Board Agendas may be viewed online at www.cpscardinals.org in the Board Agendas folder under the Documents tab of the website.

As of today, with the increased enrollments, the District will not be able to provide transportation to any student that is inside the 2 mile radius. The district is still in process of adding another bus driver so this decisions will be re-evaluated in the future so we can ensure that all our students arrive safely to school. Bus routes will run as scheduled for the first week of school and if the bus ridership changes based on the new enrollment of students or parents opting to transport, we will notify parents of any change in transportation status. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Clough via email , curtis.clough@cpscardinals.org, or by phone, 575-849-1911. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

The Girls Volleyball Schedule is available under DOCUMENTS and can be accessed through the ATHLETIC SCHEDULES folder. The events are also posted on the calendar feature on the website and the apps. Download a copy and come out and support our Lady Cardinals as they look toward competing for the district championship this season. Go Cardinals! Fly high and great!

Please see the following letter from Pattern Energy on the construction and traffic zones on Route 42. You can access the document at the following link for the update and instructions for the start the start of schoo: Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10Kk1_8dXilgkNxhgNV_sc_Q5LFYJzS4O/view?usp=drive_link

MANDATORY ATHLETIC PARENT MEETING: Any student wanting to participate in Athletics in grades 6-12 inr the Fall/Winter for Corona Schools. NMAA requires the athlete and parent to attend a required parent meeting to go over any changes to NMAA policies an regulations. This meeting will be held on Monday, August 12 at 5:00PM in the Auditorium. Meeting should be approximately 45 minutes so please plan on attending. If you are unable to attend, please contact Amanda Dunlap, amanda.dunlap@cpscardinals.org or Curtis Clough, curtis.clough@cpscardinals.org

BOARD MEMBER VACANCY: Corona Public Schools is seeking to fill a vacancy Board position based upon the resignation of a Board member. Person must be must be a qualified elector of New Mexico, a resident of the district they represent, and the position will be filled in accordance with New Mexico state statutes. Any interested individual should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their experiences and why they are qualified and desire to serve on the Board of Education. Applications for the positions should be submitted electronically or mailed prior to the closing date to: Curtis M. Clough Superintendent Corona Public Schools PO Box 258 Corona, NM 88318 or via email to: curtis.clough@cpscardinals.org Questions regarding the position may also be directed via email to the Superintendent or you may call 575-849-1911 for assistance.

The Office of Corona Public Schools will have limited access for the next two days, July 31 and August 1, due to professional development and training of staff and staff vacation time. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Mr. Clough via email at curtis.clough@cpscardinals.org. or you may email any of the office staff directly as they will be checking their email while out of the office. Thank you for your understanding as we get prepared for the upcoming school year to provide the best experience for your students.

BUS ROUTES: Routes are being finalized and at this time for parents who have students inside the 2 mile limit on State Route 247, including the trailer, we cannot assure that we will be able to transport. State law requires us to bus all students outside the 2 mile radius and if space is available, we can transport inside that radius. If space is available after registration of students is complete, the school will reach out to notify families if this option is available. That will not occur before August 7. Thank you for your understanding in this matter as we work to provide the best opportunities for our students.

Congratulations Kassidy on earning NOT 1 BUT 2 Scholarships for her entarsia art work.

Corona Day Festivities Snow Cones for Sale at the Arena 9:30-1:30 Corona FFA Dinner (see image) The School will be opened on Friday and Saturday for a bit. Come by and chat, register your child, or look at photos in the halls.

JOB POSTING: Corona Public Schools is looking for a Food Service Worker for SY24-25. Access the link below for the job description and process for applying. Link: https://5il.co/2s7ul

Attention Preschool Parents: Here is the School Supply List for all Pre-K students. If you have not registered your Pre-K, please come by the school or call us at (575)849-1911.

Sorry for the delay in posting school supply lists. We have received a generous donation from Pattern to help purchase supplies so if there are things that you do not or unable to purchase we will have some of them here at the school. High School Supplies are pretty basic pens, pencils, highlighters, Notebook paper and folders or notebooks. If you have any questions about the school supply lists, please call us at the school (575)849-1911.

CORONA DAYS ACTIVITES: During Corona Days, Corona Public Schools will have some activities scheduled for touring the schools and any new parents who have students that want to register for the upcoming school year. The school will be open for tours on Friday from 10-12 and 1-3 and on Saturday from 9-12. Also, the school is hosting a Snow Cone Machine with Mr. Clough and Mrs Dunlap helping, so you can ask about registration questions for new students or anything Corona Schools. Looking forward to seeing everyone there. Have a great rest of the summer.

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE-WORK SESSION/REGULAR MEETING: The Corona Public Schools Board of Education will be meeting on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in the Board Room in Corona High School at 5:30PM with a Work Session immediately followed by the Regular Meeting. Agendas will be posted in the community at the Corona Public Library and Post Office. Also, Board Agendas may be viewed online at www.cpscardinals.org in the Board Agendas folder under the Documents tab of the website.

Corona Schools is so proud of these four students. These four will be representing us and the state of New Mexico at the National High School Rodeo Finals in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Eleck Stone- steer wrestling Kassidy Lightfoot- breakaway and trap shooting Addison Kinser- breakaway, reigning cow horse, cutting, and barrels Pike Ketcham- steer wrestling Best of Luck and Safe Travels! We are cheering for you. #coronastrong #strongertogether #highschoolrodeo