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Veterans' Celebration at KCHS Football Game: Giant Flag during National Anthem
JROTC in front of helicopter
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Kirtland Central High School

Welcome to Kirtland Central

KCHS Performs Well at the N4WPP Water Symposium

5th Place - Team: Kirtland Broncos (Ethan Gould and Robert Begaye)
6th Place - Team: Kool Guys (Naat'aaniibaa' Cobb, Alyssah Etcitty, Kylie Shorty, and Kyndal Wheeler)

Information About Sheep Butchering Event

Native American Week Celebration

Filmmaking Workshop in Shiprock

KCHS Parent Advisory Committee Survey

Parents, please take the KCHS Parent Advisory Committee survey, linked below. The survey will close on Friday, November 8, 2024.

Celebrating Veterans at Kirtland Central High School

Kirtland Central High School JROTC to Honor Veterans with Special Event on Nov. 1, 2024

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Kirtland, NM – The Kirtland Central High School Army JROTC Program is proud to announce a special Veterans Day event on November 1, 2024, in partnership with the New Mexico National Guard. This celebration is dedicated to honoring our veterans and their families, providing a day filled with meaningful activities for the community.

Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Jessalyn Willie, Battalion Commander, expressed her excitement about the event: “We are honored to organize this tribute to our veterans, showcasing their sacrifices and service to our country.”

The highlight of the event will be the landing of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at the Kirtland Middle School football field, scheduled for 2:00 PM. This experience promises to be both educational and inspiring for students and attendees alike. In addition, a motorcycle pass and review featuring military veterans will take place, alongside an exhibit of National Guard equipment and vehicles, allowing attendees to engage with service members and learn about their vital roles.Cadet Major Shidaija Jacquez, Executive Officer of the Bronco Battalion, invites the community to join in the celebration: “We encourage everyone to bring their families and friends to honor our veterans. Our campus will open to the public at 1:30 PM, with entry available through the football field gate on the west side.”

The event will include a moving tribute featuring a large American flag held by veterans during the performance of the national anthem by the high school band. Furthermore, a special flyover by the Black Hawk helicopter will serve as a salute to our veterans, enhancing the significance of the occasion.

Media representatives are invited to cover this significant event, with the KCHS public relations supervisor available to assist with visual materials and b-roll footage. Yearbook students and cadet officers will also be capturing photographs throughout the day.

“Join us as we pay tribute to those who have served our nation,” said Jessalyn. “This is a day of honor and remembrance that you will not want to miss.”

 
 

Event Details:

  • Date: November 1, 2024

  • Time: Campus opens at 1:30 PM; Black Hawk helicopter landing at 2:00 PM

  • Football game begins at 7 p.m.

  • Location: Kirtland Central High School (entrance through the football field gate on the west side)

For further information, please contact the Kirtland Central High School or the District's Public Relations Department.

Student Survey

Kirtland FFA Livestream

Kirtland FFA has 4 students competing tonight at 5pm in the goat show and tomorrow morning in the lamb show at the Eastern New Mexico State Fair in Roswell. Thursday is the heifer show. Here is the livestream if anyone is interested in watching. 

Caleb Thompson - Class 3 Goat
Blayne James - Class 4 Goat
Dylane Carlisle - Doe Class 1, Shorthorn Spring Yearling Heifer
Kylee Thompson - Lamb Light Weight Dorset, Fine Wool X
Carsyn James - (adopted member from Farmington) Class 6 Goat

Link below:

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Picture Day will be Thursday August 29, 2024.
Freshmen      1st period
Sophomores  2nd period
Juniors           3rd period
Seniors          4th period
  • Seniors will have two sets of pictures taken:
  • The first set will be in your regular clothes.

  • The second set will be in a purple graduation gown, which we will provide.

WELCOME BACK!!

Dr. Rebecca Benedict Celebration of Life

Please join us as we celebrate the life of Dr. Rebecca Benedict.

KCHS Receives "Excellence in Student Achievement" Award!

Central Consolidated School District Superintendent Steve Carlson Presents Kirtland Central High School Principal Dr. Rebecca Benedict with the New Mexico School Board Association "Excellence in Student Achievement" Award. New Mexico local school boards present this award to recognize those individuals who played an essential role in improving student achievement at the local level. 
Dr. Benedict was recognized for her leadership at Kirtland Central High School, where she has served as principal for six years. 

BPA In Chicago! Plus, View the Video For the BPA Awards Ceremony

Congratulations to Our Valedictorian and Our Salutatorian!

Congratulations to our Class of 2024 Valedictorian, Charity Garrett (left, below) and our Salutatorian, Olivia Miller (right, below)!

KCHS Student Claims 1st at FFA New Mexico Leadership Conference

KCHS representation at Fort Lewis College Skyhawk Honor Band

We had great KCHS representation on stage at Fort Lewis College Skyhawk Honor Band!

In the picture below, we have:
Hope Chapman - 1st row third chair from Left
Kylie Wargo - 2nd row second chair from Right
Lilyana Naranjo - 2nd row third chair from Right
Lily (Adrian) Anderson - 3rd row fourth chair from Right
Dakari White - 3rd row fifth chair from Right
Aspen Veith - Back Right playing Timpani

1998 New Mexico 3A State Champions Recognition

1998 Champion Team Picture

Congrats Dathan, Brayden, and Kaiden Esson

FFA at National Stock Show

FFA at National Stock Show


Kirtland FFA spent Christmas break at the Arizona National Livestock Show. We had 4 students in attendance, and one younger brother of a member. This show brought in people from 30 states (even Hawaii) and we hung competitively with the very best in the nation! I’m going to list what each kid competed in instead of individual animal results so I make sure I don’t get any wrong. 

I also want to shout out our wonderful maintenance crew for everything they do to get the farm back up and running. Because of you, we have kids coming home to Kirtland with national champion honors! Thanks!!! If you see these guys, please make sure to tell them how much they’re appreciated. 
Dylane Carlisle: 
Shorthorn Heifer
Prospect Steer
Market Lamb 

Bryce Sanders:
2 Prospect Steers

Heath Finch:
Livestock Judging

Caleb Thompson:
Helper

Hunter Sanders:
Duroc Market Barrow
Spot Market Barrow 
Berkshire Breeding Gilt

BPA Did Great at Regionals!

Congratulations to Kaleigh Coolidge

We'd like to send a huge congratulations to Kirtland Central High School's very own Kaleigh Coolidge for her selection to this year's Red/Green All-Star team! She'll be playing this weekend at the Albuquerque soccer complex.

Teacher Appreciation Announcement

Teacher Appreciation At The Football Game

Teacher Appreciation RecipientsThe Teachers and Their Students

On Friday, September 22, 2023, the KCHS football players nominated their favorite teachers from throughout their school years. Teachers received a certificate from the player who nominated them, and were invited to the 9/22 football game, where they enjoyed a pre-game Cajun Boil prepared by Coach Clary's parents. At the game the teachers walked onto the field wearing their players' jerseys. Coach Clary started this tradition last year, and the players have had "so much fun doing it," according to the Coach. 

The teachers who were recognized include:

KCHS

  1. Mr. Siozon

  2. Mr. Ford

  3. Mrs. Yazzie

  4. Mr. Valdez

  5. Mr. Franklin

  6. Mr. Camacho

  7. Mr. Natonabah

  8. 1st Sgt. DeMay

  9. Mr. Pease

  10. Mr. Lee

  11. Mr. Holyan

  12. Mrs. Evans

  13. Mr. Dowdy

  14. Mrs. Barber 

Kirtland Elementary
  1. Mrs. Greenwade
  2. Mr. Goimarac
  3. Mrs. Billy
  4. Mrs. Woods
  5. Mrs. Gallegos
  6. Mr. Georgina
Judy Nelson Elementary
  1. Mrs. Warner
  2. Mrs. Yazzie
  3. Mrs. Pierro
  4. Mrs. Skinner
Ojo Amarillo Elementary
  1. Mrs. Foster
  2. Mrs. Benally
  3. Mrs. Turman
Bond Wilson
  1. Mr. Costner
  2. Mrs. Adair
Kirtland Middle School
  1. Mrs. Bekis
  2. Mr. Becenti
Sacred Heart School
  1. Mrs. Snow
Hatahlie Daycare
  1. Mrs. Hatahlie
Escalante Middle School
  1. Mr. Ian Leanex
 

KCHS Statue Announcement

New Statue At KCHS!

Photo by Eugene Tachinni

 


Senior gifts have been a long standing high school tradition showing student support and setting an example for future classes.  Class of 2023 Student Body President Madison Manuelito wanted to reignite this tradition and set out to showcase the pride of The Class of 2023.  With the support of CW2 (R.) Pedro Larribas, of the JROTC Bronco Battalion, they garnered local support from the Four Corners Power Plant to purchase a mighty Bronco Statue.  This statue can be viewed in the commons at Kirtland Central High School.

FFA Announcement

KCHS FFA State Fair Results

Our students did great at the New Mexico State Fair!
We also had four students volunteer at the Red Barn to teach fair goers the importance of animal agriculture. 

2022-2023 Yearbook Still Available!

2022-2023 Yearbook Still Available!

There are still 2022-2023 Yearbooks available! They are $55.00 and can be purchased from Rose Fieldsted in the main office.

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