Education digest - July 17

Schools seek contact info

Parents of returning students for Clovis Municipal Schools are asked to verify their contact information prior to the school year.

Verification can be done via Skyward Family Access, located under

clovis-schools.org/registration.html

For families without computer or internet access, computers are available at the CMS administrative offices, 1009 Main St.

Information: 575-769-4300

Supply list published

Clovis Municipal Schools has published its supply list for the upcoming school year, which starts Aug. 12 for K-12 and Aug. 19 for pre-K.

Lists are available at

clovis-schools.org/Supply_lists.html

In an effort to simplify matters, all grades have the same supply list regardless of school or teacher.

If you or somebody you know is experiencing hardship and needs assistance with obtaining school supplies, contact the Language, Culture & At-Risk Services (formerly federal programs) staff at 575-769-4328.

Applications for lunches open

Clovis Municipal Schools is accepting applications for free or reduced lunches.

Currently, CMS through a community eligibility provision program, offers free breakfast for all students and free lunch at the following schools — Los Ninos Early Intervention Center, Arts Academy at Bella Vista, Clovis High School Freshman Academy, Marshall and Yucca middle schools and Cameo, Highland, Bickley, La Casita, Lockwood, Parkview and Sandia elementaries.

Applications are required for free or reduced lunches at the following schools — Barry, Mesa and Zia elementaries, Gattis Middle School, Clovis High School, Choices Alternative School and the new iAcademy (located at Lincoln-Jackson Family Center).

Applications are available online at

clovis-schools.org/food_service/index.html

and may be delivered to the CMS Administrative Offices, 1009 Main St.

Information: 575-769-4300

Education Digest is compiled by the staff of The News. Contact Editor Kevin Wilson at 575-763-3431, ext. 320, or by email:

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