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Congratulatons to our all-conference baseball selections!

2 months ago, Blane Trant

The South Conejos School Board of Education will conduct a work session on the 7th day of May 2024, following the special meeting. The work session will be held in the Secondary Flex area.

3 months ago, Victoria Lopez

South Conejos School District RE-10 Board of Education Public Notice Work Session May 7, 2024, Following 5:30 p.m. Special Meeting South Conejos School District Mission Statement: South Conejos School District will provide students with a strong educational foundation to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens. Students and staff will feel welcomed, safe, and supported. A. Board Retreat Update B. May Agenda Review C. Policy Review D. Board Operational Norms

The South Conejos School Board of Education will conduct a Special Meeting on the 7th day of May 2024 at 5:30 PM. The meeting will be held in the Secondary Flex area.

3 months ago, Victoria Lopez

South Conejos School District RE-10 Board of Education Special Meeting May 7, 2024 5:30 p.m. South Conejos School District Flex Area Mission Statement: South Conejos School District will provide students with a strong educational foundation to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens. Students and staff will feel welcomed, safe, and supported. A. Call to Order/Roll Call/Quorum/Read Mission Statement B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Citizen’s Comments – Limit 3 minutes D. Approval of Agenda E. Approval of Consent Agenda 1. Approval of Minutes – None 2. Reports – None F. Reports No Reports G. Discussion and Action Items 1. Contracts a. Roof Repair b. School Representative 2. Staffing 3. Committees a. Athletic Handbook b. Student Handbook 4. Purchase Orders 5. SLV BOCES Representative H. Executive Session No Executive Session 14, 2023 @ 6 pm I. Adjournment

Evening high school families! This is a reminder that the PSAT/SAT for freshmen through juniors will be tomorrow beginning at 8:00 am! Our sophomore boys will be cooking up breakfast burritos in the parking lot for high school students starting at 7:00. Encourage your students to get to school early, get a good night's rest, and do their best tomorrow!

3 months ago, Maddie Mansheim

Trojan Nation, Enjoy "The Rabbit" from our School Resource Officer, Sgt. R.L. Noga.

3 months ago, Joshua Lopez

The South Conejos School Board of Education will conduct a Regular Board Meeting on the 16th day of April 2024, at 6 PM. The meeting will be held in the Secondary Flex area.

4 months ago, Victoria Lopez

South Conejos School District RE-10 Board of Education Regular Meeting April 16, 2024 South Conejos School Secondary Flex Area 6:00 PM Mission Statement: South Conejos School District will provide students with a strong educational foundation to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens. Students and staff will feel welcomed, safe, and supported. A. Call to Order/Roll Call/Quorum/Read Mission Statement B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Citizen’s Comments – Limit 3 Minutes Per Person D. Approval of Agenda E. Approval of Consent Agenda 1. Approval of Minutes – February 20, 2024 2. Reports a. Financial Report – Jamie Sandoval b. Technology Report – Weldon Colbert c. Maintenance Report – Nichole Archuleta d. Transportation Report – Eric O’Brien e. AD Report – Blane Trant F. Reports 1. Building Update – Guillermo DeHererra 2. Counselor Report – Danisha Martinez & Zyra Guyon 3. Principal Report – Mrs. Maddie Mansheim 4. Superintendent Report – Mr. Joshua G. Lopez G. Discussion and Action Items 1. District Calendar 2. Staffing a. Instructional Coach Job Description b. Renewals c. New Hires d. Resignations 3. Policies a. BEDH – Public Participation At School Board Meetings – 2nd Reading

b. JLCD – Administering Medication to Students – 2nd Reading c. CBI – Evaluation of Superintendent – 2nd Reading d. CBI-R – Evaluation of Superintendent Regulations – 2nd Reading e. CCA - Organization Chart – 2nd Reading f. GCE/GCF – Professional Staff Recruiting/Hiring – 1st Reading g. GCE/GCF-R – Professional Staff Recruiting/Hiring Regs. – 1st Reading h. GBA – Open Hiring/Equal Employment Opportunity – 1st Reading i. JLDAC – Screening/Testing of Students – 1st Reading j. JLDAC-E – Notification of Rights Under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment - 1st Reading k. IC/ICA – School Year/School Calendar/Instruction Time – Introduction l. AE-R – Accountability Commitment to Accomplishment Regs. – Intro. m. GBEB-R – Staff Conduct Towards Students Regs. – Introduction n. GBEE – Staff Use of Internet and Electronic Communications – Intro. o. GBEE-E-1 – Employee Acceptable Use Agreement – Introduction p. GBEE-E-2 – Employee Laptop Agreement – Introduction q. GBEEA – Social Media - Introduction r. GBEBA – Staff Dress Code – Introduction

4. Purchase Orders 5. Roof Repair Contract 6. Board Appointment H. Executive Session Executive session pursuant to C.R.S 24-6-402 (4)(b) for the purpose of receiving legal advice from the district’s attorney regarding the old high school and superintendent contract. I. Next Regular Board Meeting May 21, 2024 @ 6 p.m. Upcoming Events: Work Session: May 7, 2024 @ 5:30 p.m. Discussion Items: Proposed Budget J. Adjournment

The South Conejos School Board of Education will conduct a work session on the 16th day of April 2024, at 5:30 PM. The meeting will be held in the Secondary Flex area.

4 months ago, Victoria Lopez

South Conejos School District RE-10 Board of Education Public Notice Work Session April 16, 2024, @ 5:30 p.m. South Conejos School District Mission Statement: South Conejos School District will provide students with a strong educational foundation to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens. Students and staff will feel welcomed, safe, and supported. A. Interviews for Board Vacancy

Trojan Families, we are having a Booster Club meeting today (4/8) at 5:30 pm in Mr. Lehman's room. We will discuss the budget and open booster club seats. If you have a student who participates in middle school and high school sports, we need you to help keep the Antonito Booster Club going. Open Booster Club seats include Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. If you are interested in filling any of these positions, please attend today's meeting or May's meeting. We would like to have elections in May. You may also email abigail@southconejos.com for more information.

4 months ago, Abigail Rendon

Trojan Families with students in grades 8th through 12th - Juntos 4-H will be starting soon and we want you involved! There will be a meet & greet on Monday April 8th at 4:30 pm at the Community Garden Center behind Town Hall. Please bring your student and join! Juntos 4-H members participate in family engagement workshops, tutoring, community service, one-on-one success coaching, and summer 4-H programming.

4 months ago, Maddie Mansheim

April Newsletter is out! Come pick up your copy at the school today and give a big shoutout to our students of the month! Havyn Gomez is an Empathetic Collaborator. She watches out for all her crewmates and makes sure they are safe. Havyn is the first person to check on someone when they get hurt. She will even stay with her crewmate until they are feeling better. Nicholas Mondragon is a Motivated Visionary. Nick serves as the captain of the Destination Imagination team. His leadership skills have grown. He makes sure that everyone is getting along and that work is still getting done. His motivation is contagious within his team. Kevyn Aragon is a Confident Critical Thinker. She has completed her CNA coursework and plans to take her board exam to become fully certified. She has also completed her internship at Dr. Sowards’ office and excelled in her College English coursework. “Rylan Trant is off to a strong start this baseball season leading Colorado 1A baseball in batting average and is in the top 5 for slugging, triples, and on-base percentage. From the mound he is in the top 15 for strikeouts in the state. Not only has he stood out on the field, he is a great team leader and excels in the classroom,” Coach Teddy Klinger said. Rylan also played varsity basketball and football this year.

4 months ago, Maddie Mansheim

Trojan update SCSD Students of the month April 2nd: PK-5th Grade Fluoride Clinic HS Baseball vs. Sargent April 3rd: K-1st Children’s Museum in Santa Fe April 4th: MS Track @Ortega MS MS Baseball vs. Centauri April 5th: MS Track @Del Norte HS Baseball @La Veta April 6th: State Destination Imagination HS Track @Salida April 8th: Booster Club Meeting April Events April 1 Havyn Gomez is an Empathetic Collaborator. She watches out for all her crewmates and makes sure they are safe. Havyn is the first person to check on someone when they get hurt. She will even stay with her crewmate until they are feeling better. Nicholas Mondragon is a Motivated Visionary. Nick serves as the captain of the Destination Imagination team. His leadership skills have grown. He makes sure that everyone is getting along and that work is still getting done. His motivation is contagious within his team. Kevyn Aragon is a Confident Critical Thinker. She has completed her CNA coursework and plans to take her board exam to become fully certified. She has also completed her internship at Dr. Sowards’ office and excelled in her College English coursework. Athlete of the month “Rylan Trant is off to a strong start this baseball season leading Colorado 1A baseball in batting average and is in the top 5 for slugging, triples, and on-base percentage. From the mound he is in the top 15 for strikeouts in the state. Not only has he stood out on the field, he is a great team leader and excels in the classroom,” Coach Teddy Klinger said. Rylan also played varsity basketball and football this year. www.southconejos.com April 9th: Regular School Board Meeting Tu Casa Presentation - Secondary MS Baseball vs. Alamosa HS Baseball vs. Centennial April 11th: Fire Department Presentation - Elementary MS Baseball @Sierra Grande April 12th: HS Baseball vs. Sanford April 13th: HS Track @Del Norte April 16th: MS Baseball vs. Monte Vista HS Baseball @Centennial April 18th: 7th Grade Meow Wolf MS Baseball @Del Norte April 19th: HS Track @Rye April 20th: Prom MS Track @Monte Vista April 23rd: 2-3rd Grade Pueblo History Museum April 24th: MS Baseball @Centauri April 25th: 2nd Grade Alligator Farm MS Baseball @Alamosa April 26th: MS Track @Centauri HS Baseball @Sierra Grande April 27th: HS Track @Alamosa April 30th: 4th & 5th Grade Denver Museum MS Baseball vs. Sierra Grande

March recap 8th Graders and their families visited Fort Lewis College as part of the counselors’ college tour series Mr. Mondragon works with his 1st graders using the Expeditionary Learning Modules during Skills Block. Elementary Destination Imagination team shows off their costumes at the Pueblo DI Regional Competition. 8th Grade students visted the Monte Vista Fish Hatchery as part of their career exploration. Other career exploration activities for elementary and middle school have included the Fort Garland Museum, ASU Geology Tour, and Creede Mining Museum. Our 2024 Middle School State Wrestling Champions include: Alyssa Abeyta, 4th Place Eliana Garcia, 5th Place Eliza Garcia, 6th Place

April Updates Principal’s Update: As we approach the season of state assessments, I wanted to take a moment to highlight the importance of celebrating the growth and efforts of our students during this crucial period. State assessments are a significant milestone in your child's academic journey. They provide us with valuable insights into their progress and proficiency in various subjects. However, it's important to remember that these assessments are just one measure of your child's abilities and achievements. At South Conejos, we believe in fostering a holistic approach to education, which includes recognizing and celebrating growth, resilience, and effort alongside academic performance. Every student progresses at their own pace, and each achievement, no matter how big or small, deserves recognition and celebration. Whether your child shows improvement in a particular subject, demonstrates problem-solving skills, or exhibits perseverance and determination during test preparation, these accomplishments are worthy of praise and encouragement. As parents and guardians, your support plays a crucial role in nurturing your child's confidence and motivation. Here are some ways you can support your student during this time: Encourage a Positive Mindset: Remind your child that their worth is not determined solely by their test scores. Emphasize the importance of effort, growth, and learning from mistakes. Create a Supportive Environment: Provide a quiet and comfortable space for studying at home. Offer assistance with homework and assignments, and encourage regular breaks to avoid burnout. Celebrate Achievements: Acknowledge and celebrate your child's progress and accomplishments, both inside and outside the classroom. Whether it's a small improvement in a subject or a personal milestone, praise their efforts and hard work. Promote Healthy Habits: Encourage balanced nutrition, regular exercise, and sufficient sleep to support your child's overall well-being and cognitive function. Together, let's celebrate the journey of growth and learning that our students embark on every day. -Maddie Mansheim, Principal at South Conejos School District

Field Experiences CNA Clinicals 3 high school students, Kevyn Aragon, Nakyla Navares, and Luz Elena Parra Ramirez students eagerly completed their clinical rotations, marking a significant milestone in their healthcare education journey. With determination and dedication, they navigated through various healthcare settings, applying their theoretical knowledge to real-life situations under the supervision of Stephanie Kreps. Throughout their clinical experience, they demonstrated compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to providing quality patient care. Destination Imagination Champions Under coach Abby Rendon's guidance, The Amigos team placed 3rd in Destination Imagination regionals, securing their spot in the state finals. Their project, a pirate-themed trebuchet, impressed judges and competitors alike. With creativity and teamwork, they're now set to tackle the state competition with renewed determination. The winning team members included Jose Taylor, Mateo Pacheco, Nicholas Mondragon, Ernesto Quintana-Acosta, and Hagen Bradley. Las Chicas (Coach: Abby Rendon, Team Members: Jaylah Ruybal, Juliana Rendon, and Sophia Rendon) placed fourth and won the Spirit of DI award for their performance during the Instant Challenge. The Wonder Toads (Coach: Angie Mestas, Team Members: Rayden Casillas, CJ Pacheco, Kaitlynn Hudson, Addie Herrera, and Adele Rendon) also placed 4th place. Weight Training PE teacher and coach, Joe Guenther, led his weight lifting students from the classroom to the real-world setting of SLV Sports and Wellness. With a passion for fitness and education, Guenther empowered his students to apply their knowledge practically by crafting personalized workout routines for real-world clients. This immersive learning experience not only enriched the students' understanding of fitness training but also inspired them to pursue careers in the dynamic field of personal training and coaching.

The South Conejos School Board of Education will conduct a Special Board Meeting on the 2nd day of April 2024, at 6:30 PM. The meeting will be held in the Secondary Flex area.

4 months ago, Victoria Lopez

South Conejos School District RE-10 Board of Education Special Meeting April 2, 2024 6:30 p.m. South Conejos School District Flex Area Mission Statement: South Conejos School District will provide students with a strong educational foundation to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens. Students and staff will feel welcomed, safe, and supported. A. Call to Order/Roll Call/Quorum/Read Mission Statement B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Citizen’s Comments – Limit 3 minutes D. Approval of Agenda E. Approval of Consent Agenda 1. Approval of Minutes – None 2. Reports – None F. Reports No Reports G. Discussion and Action Items 1. Staffing 2. Purchase Orders H. Executive Session No Executive Session November 14, 2023 @ 6 pm I. Adjournment

The South Conejos School Board of Education will conduct a work session on the 2nd day of April 2024, at 5:30 PM. The meeting will be held in the Secondary Flex area.

4 months ago, Victoria Lopez

South Conejos School District RE-10 Board of Education Public Notice Work Session April 2, 2024, @ 5:30 p.m. South Conejos School District Mission Statement: South Conejos School District will provide students with a strong educational foundation to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens. Students and staff will feel welcomed, safe, and supported. A. Board Retreat Planning B. April Agenda Review C. Policy Review D. Sign Diplomas

Big shout out to our Trojan 2024 Middle School State Wrestling Placers! Alyssa Abeyta - 4th Place, Eliana Garcia - 5th Place, Eliza Garcia - 6th Place. Congratulations girls! You have made the Trojan Crew so proud!

4 months ago, Victoria Lopez

Trojan 2024 Middle School State Wrestling Placer Alyssa Abeyta, 4th place

Trojan 2024 Middle School State Placer Eliana Garcia, 5th Place

Trojan 2024 Middle School State Wrestling Placer Eliza Garcia, 6th Place

Good Morning Trojan Families, Due to road conditions, we will have a 2 hour delay. Drop-off to the school will be from 9:30 to 10:00 am. Bus routes will also begin 2 hours after their normal route time. Breakfast will not be served and lunch will begin at its normal time at 11:00 am. Travel safely!

4 months ago, Maddie Mansheim

The HS baseball game scheduled for today (3/20) has been rescheduled for Saturday (3/23) in Questa at 12:00.

4 months ago, Blane Trant

The HS baseball game vs Questa scheduled for today (3/18) has been rescheduled for Wednesday (3/20) at 3:00 in Antonito.

4 months ago, Blane Trant

Let's show some love for our senior basketball players: Luz Elena Parra Ramirez, Kevyn Aragon, Zanita Garcia, Karizma Gallegos, Annika Sisneros, and Jasiah Jiron! Trojan Nation was well represented tonight at the Arby's SLV All-Star Game! 💙💛

4 months ago, Maddie Mansheim

High school Trojan basketball girls post together.

Let's give a big congratulations to our winners of the PTO Reading Competition! In the K-2 Division, Xavier Armenta, 1st Place, and Gabriel Ruybal, 2nd Place. In the 3-5 Division Kristopher Mascarenez, 1st Place, and Teagan Wright, 2nd Place.

4 months ago, Maddie Mansheim

Students pose with their reading certificates with members of PTO.

Congratulations to Coach Jackson, the Southern Peaks League cross country coach of the year!

5 months ago, Blane Trant

Trojan community we need fabric! Our 8th grade students are taking sewing this semester and are seeking any fabric donations that you may be able to provide (scraps included)! Please bring fabric donations to the front office so that our students can make some amazing creations!

5 months ago, Maddie Mansheim