On Monday, September 28, 5-7 p.m., Peñasco schools will partner with the Taos Chamber of Commerce and Paso a Paso Network to host a Census Drive-Thru. The event will follow social-distancing guidelines. You must wear a mask.

There will be opportunities to receive gift cards to be used for gas.

Don't miss this opportunity to use your census report to gain funding for our schools and county!

For more information, call Frances Romero: 575-758-4558

The first PTO meeting of the school year was held last Wednesday via Google Meets. You can read the notes from the meeting here:

If you have given your info to the district or Kit Carson and not heard back from Kit Carson, please let Community Schools Coordinator Michael Noll know: mnoll@penascoisd.com, 575-779-1466. He is working with Kit Carson to ensure that everyone is contacted and scheduled for installation. To get service from Kit Carson, fill out this form: https://5il.co/k8b0.

The state says that all cards and monies have been sent out. If you have not received your card or money added to your current food stamps, call 1-800-283-4465 to update your address or request a new card.

PISD is working to open supervised public hotspots in empty district buildings and classrooms during school hours (8 a.m. to 1 p.m., M-Th) . Students could meet at these sites to access the Internet and receive help and supervision from school staff.

If you are interested in this option, please contact Community Schools Coordinator Michael Noll: 575-779-1466, mnoll@penascoisd.com. Or fill out this short survey to indicate your interest.

The Boys & Girls Club is planning to begin meeting with students at Peñasco Elementary School. The club will meet in three different elementary classrooms, using Covid-safe and social-distancing practices. This program will be open to all elementary students in the district, with fees paid by the district.

If you are interested in this option, please contact Boys & Girls Club Director Carmen Romero: (575) 999-5018, bgc@picurispueblo.org.

TBH is meeting with their student clients at the Penasco Elementary building, in a 5-1 ratio, following all Covid-safe practices. Students in the program receive help and supervision with their online school work, counseling, and help accessing any other health or wellness resources they might need (speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy).

If you would like your child to take part, please do the following:

To watch a short video about the available after school programs, click here.

The latest info will always be found on the Afterschool Programs Canvas Class.

Questions? Contact Community Schools Coordinator Michael Noll: mnoll@penascoisd.com, 575-779-1466.