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Image of the Organ Mountains by Noel Espinoza, 7th grade Vista student (used by permission)

 

 

 

Mission
Vista Middle School is uncompromisingly committed to high academic standards while cultivating a positive environment, promoting character, leadership and the well-being of our learning community.

Values and Beliefs
Vista Middle School believes that we will maintain high expectations for our students and staff: Value all students and teachers as active participants and learners; Provide a supportive environment which encourages parent involvement; Instill a desire for learning and promote academic success for our diverse learning community; and Stay abreast of best practices and teach the agreed upon curriculum. ...Vista Middle School Staff

4465 Elks Road
Las Cruces, NM 88005

(575) 527-9465
(575) 527-9470 (fax)


Dan Davis, Principal

( ddavis )

Barbara Chavira, Assistant Principal
(bchavira )

Susie Hendee, Assistant Principal
( shendee )

 


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Current Events

February

  • February 15 - Pre-Festival Band Concert (6-8 grade) 6:30 PM in Eagle Gym
  • February 17& 18 - Next Steps (8th Grade)
  • February 18 - No School (6th & 7th). Parent Conferences; 4:00 to 7:30 PM February 17; 7:30 to 11:30 AM February 18
  • February 21 - No School. Presidents' Day
  • February 22 - Pre-Festival Orchestra Concert 6:30 PM in Eagle Gym
  • February 23 - Choir Concert 6:30 PM in Eagle Gym
  • February 28 & March 1 - Choral Large Group

March

  • March 2 - Orchestra at OHS Performing Arts Center (PAC)
  • March 3 - NMMEA SW Band Concert at OHS PAC
  • March 11 - End of Grading Period
  • March 11 - Career Day (8th Grade)
  • March 18 - NM Days (7th Grade) Eagle Gym
  • March 21 to 25 - No School. Spring Break
  • March 30 - 8th Grade Shadow Day

April

  • April 1 to 8 - Musical
  • April 9 - NMMEA SW Band Solo & Ensemble in Alamogordo, NM
  • April 15 & 16 - NMSU Jazz Band Festival
  • April 22 - No School. Spring Holiday
  • April 30 - Orchestra Solo & Ensemble at Vista MS

May

  • May 9 - Exploratory Field Trip
  • May 10 - Choir Concert in Eagle Gym
  • May 12 - Orchestra Concert - 6:30 PM in Eagle Gym
  • May 17 - Band Awards Social - 6:00 PM in Cafeteria
  • May 19 - Band End of Year Concert - 6:30 PM in Eagle Gym
  • May 25 - Semester Ends; Half Day

 


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