Weekly Update

Thank you to all the students and parents who joined us for our First Quarter Honor Roll Breakfast! It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the hard work, dedication, and academic achievements of our students. We are incredibly proud of their commitment to excellence and grateful to the families who continue to support and encourage their success.

Congratulations to all our Honor Roll students! Keep up the amazing work and continue setting the standard for academic excellence at PVHS!

Pojoaque High School is proud to recognize senior Mathea Bowie as our Student of the Month! Mathea is an outstanding, well-rounded student who exemplifies dedication, leadership, and school pride. She excels in the classroom, on the athletic field and court, and through her commitment to serving others.

Mathea participates in soccer, basketball, and golf, demonstrating her versatility, teamwork, and determination across multiple sports. Academically, she challenges herself by taking all Advanced Placement (AP) classes, showcasing her commitment to academic excellence and her desire to reach her full potential.

In addition to her demanding academic schedule and athletic commitments, Mathea serves as a student intern at Pojoaque Valley Intermediate School, where she assists in a fifth-grade classroom. Through this experience, she demonstrates a willingness to learn, support others, and make a positive impact on younger students.

Mathea’s accomplishments reflect the qualities of a dedicated student, a committed athlete, and a caring role model. She is a wonderful representative of Pojoaque High School, and we are proud to recognize her hard work, well-rounded achievements, and positive contributions to our school community.

Congratulations to Mathea Bowie on being named Student of the Month!

Thank you to all the parents and guardians who took the time to attend our Parent-Teacher Conferences! Your involvement and commitment to your student's education play an important role in their academic success.

We appreciate the opportunity to connect with our families, celebrate student achievements, discuss areas for growth, and work together to support student success. A special thank you to our teachers for their time, dedication, and continued commitment to our students.

Together, we can make a difference! Thank you for being an important part of the PVHS community.

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

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!

A reminder to all parents and guardians that we will be distributing brand-new student IDs on Monday, October 19, 2026. All students will be expected to wear their IDs daily as part of our school safety and identification procedures. Thank you for your support in helping us maintain a safe and secure learning environment!

• 10/27, 5:00–7:15 PM: FAFSA Night for parents/guardians to complete and submit their portion.

Pojoaque Valley High School Boys Basketball is looking for a dedicated and motivated Basketball Team Manager! If you’re interested in basketball, leadership, and being part of a team, this is a great opportunity to get involved. Team managers will assist with drills, organize equipment, and support our coaches and players throughout the season.

Perks include team gear, traveling with the team to away games, and gaining valuable leadership experience!

📌 Requirements:

• Minimum 2.0 GPA

• Must be in RankOne

Interested in being part of the team? Join us and help our Elks succeed on and off the court!

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 24, 2026 - Colloween
• October 26, 2026 - Varsity Football @ Kirkland Central
• October 27, 2026 - Volleyball vs. West Las Vegas
• October 29, 2026 - Volleyball @ Santa Fe Prep
• October 30, 2026 - Varsity Football vs. St.Mikes (Senior Night)