Central Consolidated School District

A few spots left for high school students. Meals are included.

FREE!
Free To Register and Free For Selected Students.
Don't Miss Out On This Great Opportunity For Young Adults

Passport to College is a free week-long summer program at Diné College South Campus designed for students ages 14–20 to prepare for college and future careers. Taking place June 22–26, 2026, the program helps participants strengthen writing skills, explore career pathways, develop college and life success skills, and experience a college campus environment through interactive workshops and activities.

The program also includes a parent/guardian information session on June 18, 2026. Applications are due by June 12, 2026, and space is limited. Participants are responsible for their own transportation.

For more information, contact
Diné College South Campus
Telephone: 505-368-3621
Email: [email protected].

What if you could graduate high school ready to work in the health field? That's what CCSD's Physical Health pathway makes possible. Students progress through Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, Nursing CNA preparation, and a real healthcare on-the-job training placement — learning the skills that are in demand in clinics, hospitals, and care centers throughout the Four Corners region. Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing fields in New Mexico, and our communities need trained, caring professionals now more than ever. If you want a career that makes a difference — starting right here at home — this pathway is for you. Talk to your school counselor or visit ccsdnm.org/CareerTechnicalEducation.

Leadership. Discipline. A future in service. CCSD's Military & National Security pathway prepares students for more than enlistment — it prepares them for life. Through ROTC, drill, AP U.S. Government, and dual-credit Military Science coursework, students build fitness, character, leadership, and a deep understanding of the systems that protect and shape our nation. That legacy of courage and commitment lives on in CCSD classrooms and on our drill floors. Ready to lead? Visit ccsdnm.org/CareerTechnicalEducation or speak with your school counselor.

CCSD's Agribusiness pathway starts as early as 7th grade and builds through hands-on science, economics, FFA leadership, and real-world internships. Students study plant and animal sciences, food and fiber systems, natural resource management, and agricultural entrepreneurship — skills that matter here in the Four Corners and in careers across New Mexico and beyond. This program honors culture while preparing students for the careers of today and tomorrow. Ready to grow? Talk to your school counselor or visit ccsdnm.org/CareerTechnicalEducation.

The sparks you see in our welding lab? Those are career paths being built in real time. CCSD students in our Welding Technology program learn oxyacetylene cutting, MIG and TIG welding, blueprint reading, and industry-standard safety — the same skills employers in the Four Corners region are looking for right now. From Welding I through on-the-job training or a co-op placement, you can graduate with a credential and a head start on a career that pays. Welding isn't just a trade. It's the backbone of construction, manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure across New Mexico and beyond. And your future in it starts right here at CCSD. 👉 Learn more at ccsdnm.org/CareerTechnicalEducation or talk to your school counselor.

Thank you, ECHO Inc.

ECHO's Big Bird Bus has been spotted! Thanks to generous donors, we have been busy running our Summer Breakfast Bag program for children in San Juan County, New Mexico.
💞We already stopped at our partner schools with Central Consolidated School District summer school programs. Thank you to all the school staff who helped unload and organize!

Attention CCSD Families 📱⚠️ CCSD is hosting a Board Work Session featuring New Mexico Attorney Brian Colón, who will present the impact of social media on student mental health. This is great information for our CCSD families to learn. The board of education is proud to bring Attorney Colón to share info to our families and communities to protect our children.

What you learn may surprise you.

📅 Date: June 11, 2026
🕐 Time: 5:30 PM
📍 In Person: Central Admin Office Boardroom, US Hwy 64-Old High School Rd., Shiprock, NM 87420
💻 Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/

🔗 More info: ccsdnm.org/SchoolBoard

It’s Day 1 of MC3! 🚌 Students from Newcomb, Kirtland, and Shiprock have arrived and are beginning their Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3) pre-apprenticeship training today.

A big thank you to Local Union 412 for bringing this experience to CCSD graduates. MC3 covers construction trade skills, blueprint reading, health and safety, financial literacy, and more — all leading to industry-recognized certifications including OSHA 10, CPR & First Aid, and an MC3 Certificate of Completion. These recent graduates will be out in the field soon.

🎓 Congratulations to our D.A.R.E. graduates at Kirtland Elementary School and Judy Nelson Elementary School!

Last month, sixth graders from both schools completed the 10-week D.A.R.E. program led by SRO VerHaar in partnership with the San Juan County Sheriff's Office.

These students walked across the gym floor having earned more than a certificate — they gained real tools for making smart decisions, resisting peer pressure, and standing up for themselves and their community.

A huge thank you to SRO VerHaar, the San Juan County Sheriff's Office, and the staff at both schools for investing in our students. D.A.R.E. is more than a program — it's a commitment to the future of our children.

The district office got a special treat this week — a visit from some of CCSD's newest interns! Through the Innovation Zone Grant, CCSD is proud to offer FFA students a first-of-its-kind in-house internship experience, bringing real industry opportunities directly to our agriculture students.

These young interns are building résumés, sharpening employability skills, and completing their CTE coursework — all while earning stipends through 20–25 hours of meaningful, hands-on work each week.

This is work-based learning: rooted in community, driven by purpose, and designed to open doors. And we're just getting started — the district hopes to expand this model into additional CTE programs in the future. Congratulations to our FFA interns on completing the application process and taking this exciting step forward.