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💛 Summer break may be here, but we never take a break from appreciating the incredible people who make our schools great! Here's a shout-out for Tiffany and Keith Candelaria at Pagosa Springs Middle School:

"I wanted to take a moment to send a huge ‘shout-out’ and express my genuine appreciation for the incredible work Tiffany and Keith Candelaria do here at Pagosa Springs Middle School. Navigating the world of 7th and 8th graders requires a unique blend of patience, humor, and grit—and somehow, you two make it look easy. Whether you’re guiding them through the academic challenges of the classroom or pushing them to their limits in sports, your impact is undeniable."

👏 Thank you, Tiffany and Keith. Our school community is stronger because of you!

🌟 ASD’s amazing Career & Technical Education (CTE) program was recently featured in the May edition of Business View Magazine! 🌟

This recognition is a testament to our incredible CTE team and our valued partnerships with Build Pagosa and the Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation, whose support helps connect students with real-world career experiences. Congratulations to our students, staff, and community partners on this well-deserved recognition! 👏

Read the full article @ businessviewmagazine.com/archuleta-school-district

Please join us in celebrating our 2025–26 retirees! 🎉

At last week's Board meeting, we recognized these amazing staff members for their years of service, dedication, and impact on ASD students, families, and colleagues.
👏 Sean O'Donnell
👏 Connie O'Donnell
👏 Vicki Hujus
👏 Julie August

Also recognized, but unable to attend:
👏 Chantelle Jordan
👏 Carol Holleran

Thank you for your commitment to our schools and community. We wish each of you a happy, healthy, and well-deserved retirement! 💛🖤

🎓 The countdown is over—Graduation Day is tomorrow! 🎓

Join us as we celebrate the Archuleta School District Class of 2026 and recognize the hard work, perseverance, and achievements of our graduates.
⭐ Pagosa Springs High School Graduation - 9a.m. @ Golden Peaks Stadium
⭐ San Juan Mountain School Graduation - 1p.m. @ PSHS Auditorium

👏 Congratulations to all of the graduates of the Class of 2026. We look forward to celebrating with you, your families, and our community tomorrow!

Pictured - San Juan Mountain School Class of 2026: Raven A., Trinity A., Samantha A., Judith B., Samuel C., Townes D., Alexander G., Daltin H., Matthew I., Tucker J., Ella L., Shaylyn L., Gabriel M., Joshua M., Josiah S., Isabella S., Wyatt S., and Dayana T.

As we wrap up another incredible school year, there's a lot to celebrate and a lot happening across Archuleta School District! Be sure to check out our May newsletter for important updates, graduation information, student and staff highlights, upcoming events, and more. 🎓✨

https://app.smore.com/n/rgj74

Wow! Check out this amazing display of student talent and creativity! 💛

Thanks to the Pagosa Sun for reporting on the first community conversation focused on potential ballot questions Archuleta County voters may see this November.

The next community conversation is TODAY, Thursday, May 21, at 5:30 p.m. at the Pagosa Lakes Property Owners Association (PLPOA) Clubhouse. Superintendent Rick Holt will provide a presentation on the potential November bond proposal to support a new PK-8 school.

Read the article here:

Local representatives gather for community conversation about potential ballot questions - The Pagosa Springs Sun Dozens of constituents gathered in the Pagosa Springs High School auditorium on Wednesday, May 13, for a community conversation centered on potential ballot questions that Archuleta County voters may …

🎶 Pagosa Springs High School students recently took the stage alongside Mojo Birds as part of the Americana Project!

This spring, students participated in a songwriting workshop and performance experience with the Durango-based roots band, learning directly from professional musicians while developing their own creativity, collaboration, and performance skills. Students even performed original songs and covers with the band during the annual Guest Artist Concert. 🎸✨

Don’t miss their “Final Exam” concert TOMORROW, Thursday, May 21 at 6 p.m. at Tennyson Sculpture Park! Come support these talented student musicians! 🎤

🎨 The District Art Show is on display at Pagosa Springs High School this week!

Stop by to support our talented student artists and see the incredible creativity happening across the district. Each school selected approximately 40 pieces of artwork to showcase in this year’s exhibit. 🖼️✨

Pagosa Springs Middle School Change Makers are putting their learning into action! 💛

PSMS 6th-grade students recently shared their learning during the school’s annual Change Makers Convention, highlighting the social and environmental issues they care about most. The project encourages students to build compassion, explore diversity, and strengthen their connection to their community and environment.
Students researched causes and solutions related to topics such as pollinator protection, recycling, sun safety, gender equality, the war in Ukraine, and colonization. One group even created an app designed to help people quit va**ng. (Check it out at glorious-breathe-free-path.base44.app)

The Change Makers class will also host a bake sale benefiting Rugby's Rescue on Wednesday, May 20 from 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. (and possibly after school) in the middle school courtyard. Last year, students raised more than $250 to support rescued puppies in the area. Stop by to support a great cause!