Lovington Schools

H - Honesty: Being truthful in what we say and do.

A - Academics: Having high expectations to meet long-term educational goals.

M - Motivated: Finding the inner drive to keep going even when things get tough.

P - Positive: Being hopeful, confident, and always trying your best.

I - Integrity: Being strong enough to do what you know is right even when no one is watching.

O - Optimistic: Believing and expecting good things to happen.

N - Nice: Being thoughtful, courteous, and kind to others.

S - Safe and Supported: Being comfortable and at ease to be the best version of yourself.

These students have been chosen by their teachers for exemplifying what it means to be a Wildcat Champion this month! They have demonstrated the true qualities of a leader.

Congratulations to our October Champions!

Back row left to right: Heaven Gonzalez, Savannah Wright, Alex Reyes, Josue Lozano, Addilyn Muniz and Marie Ayala.

Front row left to right: Kailani Martinez, Serenity Endsley, Kehlani Canul and Olivia Barry.

To help ensure your child follows the correct dismissal routine each day, please notify the school office of any changes to your child's after-school plans. The office will communicate the change to both the teacher and your child to help ensure a safe and smooth dismissal. Please note office check-out time cut off is at 3:20 pm.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students safe!

If you would like to celebrate your child’s birthday at school, please notify the teacher in advance. All birthday treats must be dropped off at the office in the morning.

Balloons and birthday deliveries are not permitted at school. All treats must be store-bought, and we kindly ask families to be mindful of potential food allergies when selecting birthday treats.

Thank you for helping us keep our students safe while making their birthdays special!

Jefferson will be partnering with the Lovington Food Coalition to provide Thanksgiving Baskets for several Wildcat Families. Jefferson will be collecting canned corn from November 2-19, 2026. Thank you in advance for supporting families in need.

Jefferson is excited to partner with Toys for Tots for a special community project! This holiday season, we are collecting donations and NEW blankets to be shared with local families alongside their holiday gifts.

Our goal is to help make the holiday season a little warmer, brighter, and more special for families in our community. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference!

If you would like to participate, please send new blankets or donations to the Jefferson Office by Thursday, November 19.

Don't forget! Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. Be sure to set your clocks back one hour before bed on Saturday night, November 1. Enjoy the extra hour of sleep!

Election Day November 3, 2026.

No school Tuesday, November 3 in observance of Election Day. School will resume on Wednesday, November 4.

School will be in session, Friday, November 6, 2026.

Jefferson Picture Re-Takes- Tuesday, Nov. 10

• If your student was absent on the initial picture day or were not satisfied with their original school photos, re-takes will take place on Tuesday, November 10. Orders can be placed online at http://camposportraits.com/

Popcorn and Pickle Sales- Thursday, November 12.

• Jefferson P.A.W.S. group will have 1 sale this month!

Preorders must be received by Wednesday- November 11.

Snacks will be distributed on Thursday- November 12.

• Thank you for your continued support! We look forward to providing a tasty treat for our students!

Thanksgiving Break November 25-27.

• Students will be dismissed on Tuesday, November 24 at 3:40 pm. Classes will resume on Monday, November 30, 2026. Wishing everyone safe travels and a wonderful Thanksgiving! Enjoy your time with friends and family!

Many parents ask, “When is my child sick enough to stay home from school?”

This is not always an easy question to answer! We hope that these tips can help!

A child who is sick will not be able to perform well in school and is likely to spread the illness to other children and staff. We suggest making a plan for childcare ahead of time so you will not be caught without a comforting place for your child to stay if he/she is ill.

Our school guidance states that you should not send your child to school if he/she has:

• Fever in the past 24 hours ***If your child has a fever, please DO NOT medicate your child and send them to school***
• Active vomiting (more than twice in a day) in the past 24 hours
• Diarrhea in the past 24 hours
• Chills
• Cough-A child with deep or uncontrollable coughing belongs at home even without a fever.
• Strep Throat (must have been taking an antibiotic for at least 24 hours before returning to school)
• Bad cold, with a very runny nose or bad cough, especially if it has kept the child awake at night
• Head lice – until your child has been treated according to the nurse or doctor’s instructions

If your child becomes ill at school and the teacher or school nurse feel the child is too sick to benefit from school or is contagious to other children, you will be called to come and take him/her home from school. It is essential that your child’s school has a phone number where you can be contacted during the day and an emergency number in the event you cannot be reached. Please be sure that arrangements can be made to transport your child home from school and that childcare is available in case of illness. If your daytime or emergency phone number changes during the year, please notify your child’s school immediately.

If you have any questions, please contact your school nurse.

Thank you!

**PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE APP TO RECEIVE REALTIME INFORMATION FROM THE DISTRICT**

PARENTVUE

• ParentVUE isn't just for student registration. It is also a great tool to stay up to date on student's grades, assignments, attendance, and more.
• The APP allows content to be available in any language.
• You can manage information for all students who attend Lovington Schools in your household using one ParentVUE account.
• Update student information at any time including emergency contacts, address, phone numbers, and email address.

We are excited to announce the adoption of a new school communication system called Parent Square. This communication platform is designed to keep Wildcat families informed, while encouraging greater parent/guardian engagement and connection with our schools.

All information is now available at your fingertips through your computer or other electronic device. We want to encourage each of you download the ParentSquare App (available for free on any IOS or Android devices).

You can also access this information by going to the lovingtonschools.net website. All you have to do is click on the parent/guardians tab from the Lovington Homepage.

MORNING DROP-OFF PROCEDURES 🌞

• Drop-off gate opens daily at 7:30 a.m.

• Students should not be left unattended before 7:30 a.m.

• Enter the drop-off lane from 3rd Street and remain in your vehicle.

• Have backpacks and belongings ready before arriving.

• For a quick exit, students should sit on the passenger side whenever possible.

• Pull forward to the first available unloading area. We can unload 7–8 vehicles at a time when everyone pulls forward.

• Students may exit once your vehicle has come to a complete stop.

• Follow staff directions at all times.

• Do not park across the street, stop in front of the school, or make a left turn onto 3rd Street when exiting the drop-off lane. These actions slow traffic and create safety concerns.

Thank you for helping us provide a safe and efficient arrival!

AFTERNOON PICK-UP PROCEDURES 🚗

• Dismissal begins at 3:40 p.m.

• Students will not be checked out from the front office after 3:20 p.m. After this time, students must follow regular dismissal procedures.

• Enter the pick-up line from 3rd Street and continue onto Jackson as needed. Please do not block driveways or intersections.

• Remain in your vehicle.

• Display your Jefferson Car Tag at the top of your windshield. Homemade car tags will not be accepted.

• Students will be called for pick-up based on the official visible car tag.

• Pull forward to the first available loading area.

• Students may enter vehicles once the vehicle has come to a complete stop.

• Do not park across the street, stop in front of the school, or make a left turn onto 3rd Street when exiting the drop-off lane. These actions slow traffic and create safety concerns.

😊 Don't let the long line worry you! Once everyone follows the procedures, dismissal moves quickly and is typically complete by 4:00 p.m.

*Students not picked up by 4:00 p.m. will be escorted to the main Jefferson office and wait to be picked up.

PINK: First and Last Day of School

RED: Holidays - No School for students or staff

GREEN: Professional Development - Training for staff, no school for students

BLUE: Full Instructional Days

GREY: No School

Email: jesikavuicich@lovingtonschools.net
Website: jef.lovingtonschools.net
Location: 300 West Jefferson Avenue, Lovington, NM, USA
Phone: 575-739-2540

Email: claudiagutierrez@lovingtonschools.net
Website: jef.lovingtonschools.net
Location: 300 West Jefferson Avenue, Lovington, NM, USA
Phone: 575-739-2540