Carlsbad Municipal School District

11/04/2026

📚 Beyond the Lesson Plan: The Four Moves of Effective Lesson Preparation

🌟 We're proud to see Danielle Dahl, second-grade ELA teacher at Desert Willow Elementary, featured in a recent article by Teach Like a Champion!

The article highlights Danielle's thoughtful approach to lesson preparation, including anticipating student needs, monitoring understanding, and using classroom observations to guide instruction.

Her work reflects Carlsbad Municipal Schools' ongoing commitment to effective teaching practices and meaningful student learning.

👏 Congratulations, Danielle, on this well-deserved recognition!

🔗 Read the full article to see Danielle's lesson preparation strategies in action!
https://teachlikeachampion.org/blog/beyond-the-lesson-plan-the-four-moves-of-effective-lesson-preparation/

by Sadie McCleary, Director of Content and Strategy at Teach Like a Champion In our recent workshop on Check for Understanding in New York City, we shared a few Lesson Prep samples that we’ve collected from the brilliant teachers we get to work with. While everyone is generally familiar with lesso...

11/03/2026

🚨 Calling all crewmates in grades 6–12! 🚨

Join Carlsbad Coalition Teens in Action for an Among Us Live Event filled with games, challenges, prizes, and food! Gather your friends and get ready for an afternoon of fun!

📅 Saturday, November 7
🕒 3:00–5:30 p.m.
📍 SENMC Training Center
Former Joe Stanley School
500 Alta Vista St.

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to receive event text alerts.

Parents and guardians, share this opportunity with your students—let’s get the crew together! 🔴🟡🔵

🚨 ¡Atención, tripulantes de los grados 6.º a 12.º! 🚨

¡Únanse a «Carlsbad Coalition Teens in Action» para un evento en vivo de *Among Us* lleno de juegos, desafíos, premios y comida! ¡Reúnan a sus amigos y prepárense para una tarde de diversión!

📅 Sábado, 7 de noviembre
🕒 3:00–5:30 p. m.
📍 Centro de Capacitación de SENMC (SENMC Training Center)
Antigua escuela Joe Stanley
500 Alta Vista St.

📲 Escaneen el código QR que aparece en el folleto para recibir alertas del evento por mensaje de texto.

Padres y tutores, compartan esta oportunidad con sus hijos; ¡reunamos a toda la tripulación! 🔴🟡🔵

11/02/2026

🏈💙 CAVEMEN FANS—IT’S PLAYOFF TIME! 💙🏈

Our Carlsbad Cavemen take on the Hobbs Eagles in the first round of the 2026 Nusenda Credit Union 6A State Football Playoffs!

📅 Saturday, November 7
⏰ Kickoff at 1:00 PM
📍 Ralph Bowyer Stadium | Carlsbad, NM

Let’s pack the stands, wear our blue, and bring the energy as we cheer on our Cavemen! Every voice counts—let’s give our team a home crowd to remember!

🎟️ ALL tickets must be purchased online through GoFan. Scan the QR code on the flyer or purchase here:
https://gofan.co/event/7021423?schoolId=NM13877

GO CAVEMEN! 💙🤍

Please also note the letter about seating from our District Athletic Director.

10/29/2026

Come join in the fun tonight at PR Leyva.

10/29/2026

10/28/2026

All Children and Parents in the community are invited.
Good morning, everyone, and happy pre-Halloween!
Carlsbad High School is excited to host a community Trunk or Treat this evening from 5:00 to 6:30 PM! Parking will be available in the student parking lot.
In addition to the Halloween fun, families can learn about mental health resources, dual credit opportunities, Parent Portal assistance, and much more.
Bring your kiddos and join us for a fun evening in a safe, welcoming environment. We look forward to seeing you there!

¡Buenos días a todos y feliz antesala de Halloween!
¡La escuela preparatoria Carlsbad High School se complace en organizar un evento comunitario de «Trunk or Treat» (pedir dulces en los maleteros de los autos) esta tarde, de 5:00 a 6:30 p. m.! Habrá estacionamiento disponible en el área destinada a los estudiantes.
Además de la diversión propia de Halloween, las familias podrán obtener información sobre recursos de salud mental, oportunidades de obtener créditos académicos duales, asistencia con el Portal para Padres (Parent Portal) ¡y mucho más!
¡Traigan a sus hijos y acompáñennos a pasar una tarde divertida en un entorno seguro y acogedor! ¡Esperamos verlos allí!

10/23/2026

Now Hiring!

For the 2026–2027 school year

Substitute Custodian

Requirements

- Complete application on school website
- Background check

Apply Today!

Website: https://www.carlsbadschools.net/

Call: (575) 234-3300 Ext. 1052

10/20/2026

Weekly Superintendent Update

10/12/2026

🏈💗 Let’s come together, Carlsbad!
Join the Carlsbad Community Impact Council for a Tailgate Party on Friday, October 16, from 5:30–7:00 PM, near the student parking lot entrance at Carlsbad High School!
Enjoy food, games, and prizes while connecting with our community and sharing a message of health, hope, and prevention.
A big thank you to Southeast New Mexico College for sponsoring the food!
Bring your family, invite your friends, and join the fun—because together, we make an impact!
Choose health. Choose hope. Choose prevention.

🏈💗 ¡Unámonos, Carlsbad!
¡Acompaña al Carlsbad Community Impact Council en una fiesta previa al partido (*tailgate party*) el viernes 16 de octubre, de 5:30 a 7:00 p. m., cerca de la entrada del estacionamiento de estudiantes de Carlsbad High School!
Disfruta de comida, juegos y premios mientras conectas con nuestra comunidad y compartes un mensaje de salud, esperanza y prevención.
¡Muchas gracias a Southeast New Mexico College por patrocinar la comida!
Trae a tu familia, invita a tus amigos y únete a la diversión: ¡porque juntos generamos un impacto!
Elige la salud. Elige la esperanza. Elige la prevención.