South Conejos School District

Parents & Guardians of 5th and 8th graders: Save the date! 🗓

Please join us on May 7th for our Transition to the Next Grade presentation. We’ll be covering everything you need to know for the upcoming school year.

Check the attached flyers for start times and details. See you then! 🎓

Although Principal Appreciation Day fell on a weekend, May 1st, we couldn't let it pass without recognizing these incredible leaders. Our Principals go above and beyond each day to support our students, staff, and school community. We appreciate all that you do!

School Lunch Hero Day may have landed on the weekend (May 1st), but we're still celebrating our amazing cafeteria team! Thank you for the care, dedication, and positivity you bring to our students each day. We appreciate all that you do!

In celebration of Mother's Day, please join us for Muffins with Mom!
May 11, 2026
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Students are invited to bring Mom, Grandma, Aunt, or another Special adult in their life.

Antonito High School Senior Prom activities will begin after 6:30 pm with a march in for parent photos until 10:00 pm. Tickets can still be purchased at the door. The bus for After Prom will depart from the school at 11:00 pm. Payment of $10 and permission slips must be signed by parent/guardian. We will see you there!

To celebrate their hard work in preparation for the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) the third, fourth, and fifth graders earned a trip to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Each Elementary Crew enjoyed visiting all the animal exhibits and habitats as the wintry weather held off until after our departure from Colorado Springs. Expeditions like these afford learning opportunities outside the classrooms and builds relationships with fellow Crew and Crew Leaders. Thank you to our chaperones that volunteered their time from work and home to join us to ensure a safe and fun trip for all.

Attention Trojan Families, The third, fourth, and fifth graders on the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo trip are on the way back. We were so thankful for the break in the weather that allowed us to enjoy all the exhibits possible. We are currently in Walsenburg making our way back over the pass. We anticipate arrival back at school by 5pm. We will provide an update if necessary.

As of now, the Upper Elementary School, (Grades 3-5) Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Trip is still on schedule for a departure from the school at 6:30 am. Breakfast will be provided on the bus. Students will be given a sack lunch that they need to carry in a backpack along with their own water bottle. I encourage the students to dress appropriately to account for inclement weather.

Today, our 7th Grade went on a field trip to the Monte Vista Fish Hatchery. The Monte Vista Hatchery is a cold water facility that raises fingerlings and catchables of rainbow trout and splake. Many of the fish produced are to enhance angling opportunities, while others serve a critical role in native species recovery efforts. A big thank you to Monte Vista Hatchery for the educational oppportunity and for being such great guides!

Attention K-2 Families. We will be taking the K-2 Students to the Alamosa Recreation Center to roller skate and then have a picnic lunch at the Rio Grande Farm Park in Alamosa on 6 May 2026, 8:15 AM returning to the school by 12:30 PM. There is no additional cost and parents may join us at the center/park at their own expense. If you have questions, please reach out to my email jomontoya@southconejos.com

Good Afternoon,
There has been a change in today's Middle School Baseball game against Centauri. The game will be held here at home at 4:30.

Parents & Guardians of 5th and 8th graders: Save the date! 🗓

Please join us on May 7th for our Transition to the Next Grade presentation. We’ll be covering everything you need to know for the upcoming school year.

Check the attached flyers for start times and details. See you then! 🎓

Saturday, April 25, 2026, two of our Antonito High School Juniors Dylan Gray and Octavian Martinez, participated in the 2026 National History Day Colorado state competition held at the University of Colorado Denver, Auraria Campus. The NHDC is in 10 regions across the entire state. An estimated 15,000 Colorado students participate annually. There were 613 students registered for the contest with 381 projects at this year's State Contest. 102 teachers had students qualify for the State Contest. 81 schools sent regional winners. This was the second time both Dylan and Octavian qualified to compete at the state level in the Senior Group Exhibit category. Although they did not win and move onto the National History Day, we are so proud of their hard work and dedication to immerse themselves into learning history. We look forward to next year's contest and all the students that will represent Antonito High School at the 2027 National History Day Colorado Regional Contest.

South Conejos School District After Prom Bus will depart immediately following Prom from the school at 11pm -2am. We are expected to return to the school by about 3am. Permission slips must be signed and returned prior to departure. See attached flyer for details. Tickets are sold by a Junior Class Member for $10.

South Conejos School District sends a Big Thank You to our School Receptionist Ms Jasmine Garcia and our Business Office Personnel Ms Victoria Lopez and Ms Jamie Sandoval for all their hard work to keep our school district running so smoothly!

Due to the dry windy conditions predicted for April 22, 2026 for our region, it will not be safe to operate a school bus through the valley highways, over La Veta Pass, and up the I-25 Corridor. Good News! We have reached out to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and we are rescheduled for 30 April 2026 for 9am with a school departure at 6:30 am, as previously scheduled. Please let me know of any questions or concerns. Email: jomontoya@southconejos.com

Good morning Parents and Guardians,

Due to a planned Xcel Energy power outage in Conejos County on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, South Conejos School District will operate on an abbreviated schedule.

School will dismiss at 12:25 pm, with buses departing at 12:30 pm. All students will be provided lunch prior to dismissal. All after-school activities for the day have been canceled.

We are also working to reschedule the field trip for 3rd-, 4th-, and 5th-grade classes and will share updated information as it becomes available.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. Thank you for your understanding.

Yesterday, our Board Members and Superintendent surprised staff with a mobile ice cream bar, bringing plenty of smiles and a strong sense of appreciation. We are grateful for their continued support. It was a great way to wrap up a Monday! 🍨