Weekly Update

Alexa Rios, a former English II Honors student of R. P. Flagg, now enrolled in AP Language and Composition, returned to the tenth-grade classroom this week to give an eight-minute demonstration of how she had recontextualized the See–Think–Wonder structure through the OPTIC framework in her AP Language work. Recognizing a connection between the two approaches, Alexa was eager to share that connection with tenth-grade students and to demonstrate how a reading structure developed in tenth grade can continue to inform her work in a subsequent English course.

Being present and on time every day is an important part of student success. When students arrive late to school or class, they miss valuable instructional time and can disrupt learning already taking place.

PVHS continues to monitor student tardies and reinforce the importance of arriving to school and each class on time. During passing periods, students are expected to report to their next class on time and ready to learn. Administration and security personnel will continue conducting hallway sweeps and directing students who are tardy to the library, where their names will be recorded before they are released to class.

Students arriving 20 minutes or more late to 1st period will also report directly to the library rather than interrupting instruction already in progress.

PVHS Tardy Policy: Cycle of Consequences

Tardies are cumulative. The following consequences apply for unexcused tardies:

• 1–3 tardies: Verbal warning and parent notification

• 4–6 tardies: Administrative conference and written notice to parent

• 7+ tardies: May result in loss of privileges, detention, or other disciplinary action consistent with District policy

In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, there will be no school on Monday, October 12, 2026. Please note that school will be in session on Friday, October 16, 2026, following our regular school schedule.

Pojoaque Valley High School will have a half-day of school on Thursday, October 22, 2026, followed by Parent-Teacher Conferences from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Conferences will continue on Friday, October 23, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

We encourage all parents and guardians to take advantage of this opportunity to meet with their student's teachers, discuss academic performance, review progress, and identify ways to support their student's success.

Thursday, October 22 – Half-Day Bell Schedule

Student dismissal will be at 11:30 AM on Thursday, October 22.

We look forward to partnering with our PVHS families to support student achievement!

Effective Monday, September 28, blankets will no longer be allowed on campus due to safety concerns. Students who bring a blanket to school will be asked to turn it in to the front office, where it will remain for the school day.

Please plan accordingly and bring a jacket, sweatshirt, or other appropriate outerwear if needed. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe learning environment for everyone.

PVHS is a phone-free campus from bell to bell. Students are reminded that cell phones and personal electronic devices, including tablets, iPads, earbuds, and smartwatches, are not permitted for use during the school day.

Students are expected to use their Yondr pouch every day. Upon arriving at school, students should secure their cell phone and other personal electronic devices in their Yondr pouch and keep the pouch secured throughout the entire school day. Devices should remain secured until the end of the school day.

Having a phone turned off, placed in a backpack, or kept in a pocket does not meet the school’s phone-free expectation. Students are expected to follow the Yondr procedure and have their devices properly secured in their pouch.

Our phone-free expectation is in place to minimize distractions, protect instructional time, encourage face-to-face interaction, and help students remain focused and engaged in learning. We want our classrooms and hallways to be spaces where students are present and connected to their learning and to one another.

Students should bring their Yondr pouch to school with them each day and take care of it just as they would any other school-issued item.

We appreciate the continued support of our students and families as we work together to maintain a focused, safe, and productive learning environment at PVHS.

Reminder! PVHS is still collecting Impact Aid Forms. If you have not turned yours in yet, please bring your completed form to the school as soon as possible.

Students who return their completed Impact Aid Form will receive 2 Elk Bucks!

Need another copy? No problem! Stop by the PVHS front office and we will provide you with a new form.

Thank you to our students and families for helping us get all of our forms turned in!

PVHS students will participate in the Panorama Survey for the 2026–2027 school year on Wednesday, October 14th, during 3rd period.

If you do not want your student to participate, please have your student let their 3rd period teacher know. The teacher will provide them with an opt-out form.

Opt-out forms must be completed and submitted on the day of the survey.

Thank you for your cooperation and support!

• 10/13: UNM Los Alamos College Application Drive
• 10/14, 2nd & 3rd periods: Army visit
• 10/14, 4th period (10:56–11:54): Seniors with a last name M–Z will come to the library to complete the student portion of the FAFSA.
• 10/27, 5:00–7:15 PM: FAFSA Night for parents/guardians to complete and submit their portion.

PVHS students are invited to Lunch with Your Grandparents on Tuesday, October 13th! Bring your grandparents and enjoy lunch together during the school day.

Lunch trays are $5.50 each, and students may invite up to two grandparents to join them.

We look forward to welcoming our grandparents to PVHS and celebrating the special role they play in our students’ lives! 💚

The San Ildefonso Department of Education invites all Native students to stop by for assistance with completing their FAFSA. They will also provide valuable information about Tribal and New Mexico scholarship opportunities available to students.

Take advantage of this opportunity to get help with financial aid and learn about resources that can support your plans after high school!

• October 10, 2026---PVHS Girls and Boys Cross Country @ Trojan Classic in Ojo Caliente 9:00 a.m.
• October 12, 2026---No School for Staff and Students
• October 13, 2026---Grandparents Day Lunch, $5.50 for all adults.
• October 13, 2026 - Girls Soccer vs. Santa Fe Prep
• October 13, 2026 - Volleyball vs Santa Fe Prep
• October 13, 2026 - Boys Soccer vs. West Las Vegas
• October 15, 2026 - Girls Soccer @ SFIS
• October 15, 2026 - Volleyball @ St.Mikes
• October 15, 2026 - Boys Soccer @ Robertson
• October 16, 2026 - School is in session (Friday)
• October 16, 2026 - Varsity Football vs. West Las Vegas
• October 22, 2026 - Half Day for Students
• October 22, 2026 - Parent Teacher Confernces 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• October 23, 2026 - Parent Teacher Conferences 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
• OCtober 24,2026 - Colloween