Mesa Community Rattler Roundup

Our Rattlers are learning how to be CHAMPs. We know that CHAMPs are Humble and Honest. We are asking students to be accountable for their actions, be honest when they are struggling, and humble enough to ask for help. February can be hard. It is still dark and cold (Thanks Phil!). Spring break feels like a long way away and every time we turn around someone is sick. Please encourage your students to come to school every day!

If your student is struggling to come to school, please reach out to us so that we can support them.

With heartfelt thanks, I am honored to be a Rattler.
Mrs. Draughon

Please check your child's backpack for a district letter regarding their school placement for next year, based on your address in October or November.

• If your child is on a transfer and you want them to continue at Mesa Middle School, please complete the appropriate form using the links below.

Deadlines: Friday, February 7, by 5:00 p.m.

• Exception Request: Submit Here
• Student Transfer Request: Submit Here

If you have any questions or need additional information, please visit our website at https://www.lcps.net/o/lcps/page/redistricting-lcps or contact our dedicated hotline at 575-525-7121.

Congrats to the following individuals for being Rattlers of the Week!

We are proud of their hard work, dedication, and positive contributions to our school community. Their efforts have not gone unnoticed. Keep up the great work!

6th grade - Audrey Tackitt

7th grade - Casey Lessor

8th grade - Stephanie Flores

Staff Members - Mr. Hoogenboom and Ms. Salas

Monday, 2/3-

• High school pre-course selection visit. 8th graders report to advisory after lunch. See below for additional details.

Tuesday, 2/4-

• Progress Reports sent home from advisory teachers.
• 8th grade girl's soccer vs. Wildcats at PVD @5:30 pm

Wednesday, 2/5-

• 8th grade Boys' basketball @Lynn, 5:00, 6:15, and 7:30

Saturday, 2/8-

• 8th grade girl's soccer vs. Cougars at Camino @10:00 a.m.
• 8th grade Boys' basketball @Vista, 8:30, 9:45, and 11:00

8th Graders headed to Organ Mountain - Check out this opportunity!

OMHS Band

OMHS Colorguard

Fine Arts Events/Concerts

• Beg band rehearsal - 2/13 @4
• Int and Adv Band concerts - 2/20, 6:30 pm
• Beg and Jazz Band concerts -2/21, 6:30 pm
• Choir concert 2/25, 6:30 pm @Lynn

Athletics - See schedules below

• 8th grade Boys' basketball games on Wednesdays and Saturdays, locations vary.
• 8th grade Girls' soccer games on Tuesdays at PVD and Saturdays at Camino/Sierra

Field Trips

• 2/21- Unified Sweetheart dance @Sierra MS (LSC/Unified students)

Other events

• ACCESS testing continues
• 2/12 - Food bank
• 2/13 - Evening parent conferences
• 2/14 - No school K-12, parent conferences
• 2/17 - President's Day, no school
• 2/18 - Educator Planning day, Students are remote
• 2/25 - Open House, 5-6:30 pm

We are thrilled to announce that this summer, we are partnering once again with NM PED to bring back the Literacy Summer Institute! This program is designed to help Kinder through 8th-grade students strengthen their reading skills through intensive, focused instruction.

If you are interested in this opportunity for your child, please visit the Literacy.NM.Gov link on the flyer for more information and to register.

Here are some key details:

Dates: June 2 – June 27, 2025

Days and Times: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM (4 hours/day)

Student-to-Teacher Ratio: Approximately 1:4

Sites: Six locations in our district (4 elementary schools and 2 middle schools, specific sites TBD)

Meals: Will be provided at the sites

Transportation: TBD

We look forward to another impactful summer of learning! Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Esther Peterson at epeterso@lcps.net with any questions, and don’t forget to check out the flyer for more details.

Thank you for supporting your child’s growth and success!

Boys' Basketball and Girls' Soccer schedules below.

Please visit with Coach Amy and Coach Hering if you want more information.

Click on the picture to read the handbook for more information regarding NMAA activities and athletics.

School starts: 8:50

Tardy bell: 8:55

School ends: 3:55

LCPS Middle school bell schedules will be changing for the next school year. Starting in 2025-2026, our new school hours will be 9:15 AM – 4:15 PM.