December 1, 2020
Peñasco ISD Weekly Update
Due to the rapidly-changing nature of the COVID-19 crisis, all school plans are subject to change based on orders from the governor and recommendations from scientific health organizations.
Current New Mexico County COVID Color Tiers Taos County: Red
Rio Arriba County: Red
Prizes for School Attendance!
Today is the first day of our December attendance incentive. Here is how it will work:

Students will get one "ticket" each day for attending school. They can receive additional tickets for participation. To find out the details, students should ask their teachers. Prizes for high school and middle school will be two AirPods. The prize for third through sixth grades is an AirPod. The prize for pre-K through second is a tablet.

On December 17, we will draw tickets out of a hat and announce the winners. 

We look forward to seeing your students in class!
December School Calendar
Next Extended Learning Day: Friday, December 11

Last Day of School in 2020: Thursday, December 17

Winter Break: December 21-31

First Day of School in 2021: Monday, January 4
Two Internet Surveys
General Internet Issues
The district is working to help all families get reliable Internet access. If you do not have Internet access or if you are not happy with your current Internet connection, please fill out this survey: https://forms.gle/YosgPbuD4s2XZu5z8

HughesNet Issues
The Peñasco district is receiving many complaints about HughesNet satellite Internet service. If you have HughesNet, please fill out this short survey to help the district find a solution to these problems. https://forms.gle/PqQzAUiuR4XQduNa9

If you cannot access the survey for any reason, feel free to contact Community Schools Coordinator Michael Noll (mnoll@penascoisd.com, 575-779-1466) with the following information:
  • If you do not currently have Internet access
  • Your Internet provider (if you have one)
  • Reasons for your disatisfaction (qualify of the connection, cost, or any other reason)
Check out the School Podcast
Have you seen the awesome videos our students and teachers are creating for the school podcast?
Easy Link to Get Kit Carson Internet
Kit Carson now has an online form in order to get Internet at the $29/month rate for students.


If you have trouble getting Internet, please contact Community Schools Coordinator Michael Noll: mnoll@penascoisd.com, 575-779-1466.
Native American Heritage Month Resources
To celebrate Native American Heritage Month, PISD has created a page of resources for teachers, students, and families. These resources are not focused only on the month of November but are relevant all year. All links have a focus on Picuris, Pueblos, and New Mexican tribes and nations.
Have Questions or Concerns?
Let us know.
The district has set up an email address specifically for questions and concerns: questions@penascoisd.com.

If you have suggestions for the newsletter, contact Michael Noll: mnoll@penascoisd.com, 575-779-1466.