BLOOMFIELD SCHOOLS, located in the beautiful Four Corners area of New Mexico. One significant aspect of our school district is the blending of Navajo, Hispanic and Anglo cultures.
The school district covers approximately 1,500 square miles and is surrounded by mountain ranges although the local terrain is primarily rolling plateaus and mesas. The average annual temperature is a mild 60 degrees with low humidity. Reservoirs, rivers, wilderness areas, national parks, Navajo Lake, and millions of acres of San Juan National Forest provide limitless opportunities for recreation.
There are seven schools with an approximate enrollment of 3,000 students from Pre-School through 12th grade. Approximately 28% of these students are Anglo, 30% Hispanic, and 41% Native American. All schools are accredited by the State of New Mexico. Communities served by the Bloomfield Schools are: Archuleta, Nageezi, Navajo Dam, Chaco Canyon, West Hammond, Blanco Canyon, Largo Canyon, Blanco Trading Post area, Dzilth-Na-O-dith-hle, NAPI, Huerfano, Bloomfield, Carson, Pump Canyon, Gobernardor, Blanco, Turley, Escrito, Sims Mesa, Lybrook, and Kimbeto.
The people in the area are a diverse group that share common values of church, family, independence, and advocate for excellence in education. Quality education is a priority and the district offers an excellent academic environment. Over 50% of graduating seniors receive scholarships for post-secondary study.
Starting salaries for teachers is $41,554 and fringe benefits include: health, vision, dental and life insurance as well as a salary continuation option and a state retirement plan. Bloomfield School District employs over 450 employees including educators, administrators, and support staff. The district provides an enriching, fulfilling and rewarding environment and we believe that through community and staff collaboration we will be able to meet the rewarding challenges in attracting and hiring qualified staff. If interested in applying for Bloomfield Schools, please visit our human resources webpage to find links to frequently requested information, common questions and how to apply.
VISION
Inspiring our students to become lifelong learners and contributing citizens in a rapidly changing world
MISSION
Providing an exceptional quality learning community focused on the needs of each student in a safe environment
THE BLOOMFIELD PROMISE
We Believe:
- Our students’ success is our reason for being,
- That hard work and dedication by everyone are the precursors to success and achievement.
We Value:
- Those who demonstrate the will to succeed,
- And those who support the success of others.
We Commit:
- To being those who can move forward past complaints,
- And become those who are part of the solution.
We Aspire:
- To be the team that makes every student’s success a reality.
We are:
- Bobcat Strong
The Bloomfield Schools strives to develop individuals who can assume a worthwhile role in our society. It is our goal they will acquire desirable moral, cultural, and ethical values and develop beliefs that will enable them to adjust successfully and be a contributing citizen to a Global Society.
The education system is designed to assist each individual to become intellectually minded, environmentally aware, and to develop an appreciation for life and the multi-cultural community around them. The Bloomfield School District strives to develop and teach the critical thinking skills necessary to make the wisest use of human, natural and material resources.
MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
Welcome to the Bloomfield School District!
On behalf of the volunteers who serve on the School Board, our faculty, staff and students, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the Bloomfield School District. We hope to be one of the first to welcome you to the Bloomfield community.
Bloomfield has an excellent school system made of outstanding faculty, a wonderful student body, and a very supportive school community that values high quality education and programs. As a former Bloomfield High School graduate and a long time community member, I take great pride in our community. We as a district also take great pride in our achievements and are passionate about the service and opportunity we provide every one of our students.
Thank you for your continued support of our School District. GO BOBCATS!
Dr. Kimberly Mizell, Ph.D.
LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
Bloomfield Early Childhood Center – Pre-K & Kindergarten
For over 30 years, the Bloomfield Early Childhood Center’s mission has been to create a safe, nurturing learning environment for Bloomfield’s youngest students. Our highly trained and dedicated staff believe that children learn best when they are allowed to play, explore, and interact with the world around them.
The Bloomfield Early Childhood Center provides expertly designed early childhood education programs and curriculum to 300+ students, preschool through kindergarten, in a public school setting.
We are a Title I school and all of our students qualify for free breakfast and lunch through the National Community Eligibility Program.
The Bloomfield Early Childhood Center has Three Excellent Programs:
Our three year old special preschool program is a specialized program designed to address the social/emotional, cognitive, fine/gross motor skills, and physical needs of special education students in our community. This half day program provides individualized instruction and intervention to students with special needs. Students must be 3 years old and have an identified disability to participate in this program. We conduct several Child Find events throughout the school year to screen and identify students with special needs. If you’d like more information about Child Find, please contact our school office at 505-634-3883 and ask to speak to our Child Find Coordinator.
Our NMPreK program is a grant funded preschool program for students 4-5 years of age. Children in the program do not have to be on an IEP to participate, but they have to have reached their 4th birthday by September 1st. The purpose of the NMPreK program is to ensure every child in New Mexico has the opportunity to attend a high quality early childhood education program before kindergarten. Our center-based program focuses on building pre-academic, social/emotional, and kindergarten readiness skills. Whether it is counting to 10 or learning to take turns, preschool is about exploring and learning through discovery.
Our kindergarten program is the cornerstone of our Bloomfield students' education. We set high academic standards but continue to promote learning through play and discovery. Our goal is to foster a lifelong love of learning. In fact, at the end of the year, we celebrate our success by participating in a “Promise to Graduate” ceremony. All of our students promise to graduate, sign a banner which follows them to each of our district campus locations, and are awarded a medal by one of our current Bloomfield graduates. Come to the Bloomfield Early Childhood Center--the place where your child’s bright future begins and Bobcats are born!
Blanco Elementary School – Grades 1-6
Blanco Elementary is a rural school located 9 miles east of Bloomfield, New Mexico on Highway 64. The school currently serves approximately 175 students in the 1st through 6th grade in the Bloomfield School District. Blanco Elementary School serves students in a wide area which includes the city of Bloomfield, the town of Blanco, the Navajo Dam Community and Largo Canyon. Student demographics are as follows: 60% Hispanic; 32% Caucasian; and 8% Native American. Blanco Elementary is a Title 1 school, and 100% of the students who attend the school qualify for free breakfast and lunch.
The entire staff at Blanco Elementary School is committed to building relationships and working together to ensure the learning of all students in a caring and safe environment. We use Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) in order to promote and reward positive behaviors in our school.
The Blanco Elementary School family is dedicated to providing the best possible education for all children. We have 10 classroom teachers in 1st through 6th grade. We also offer Art, Music, and PE. Currently, all teachers instruct students both remotely and in-person. All students at Blanco Elementary have access to Chromebooks for learning purposes and Wifi hotspots are available for families who do not have access to the internet.
The Blanco Elementary School Staff believes that relationships with students and their families are important. We have monthly parent meetings and host literacy events throughout the year. When we work together, we can make a big difference in all students’ lives. Go Wildcats!!
Central Primary School – Grades 1, 2 & 3
Central Primary has been a part of the Four Corners community for over 60 years and has an outstanding heritage and reputation for dedicated teachers and effective instruction. Currently, Central Primary serves approximately 450 students in grades first through third. Central Primary is a Title 1 school with 100% of students qualifying for free/reduced breakfast and lunch.
Central Primary School promotes a positive school and learning environment through a hybrid model of Conscious Discipline and Positive Behavior Intervention Support Program (PBIS). The school community challenges the students, parents, faculty, and staff to think and perform high levels of achievement and exhibit positive character values. The PBIS Program recognizes respectful, responsible, and ready behaviors. Expectations are displayed throughout the school. Classroom and student achievement are celebrated and recognized regularly throughout the school year.
Central Primary has integrated Google Classroom into our daily instruction as an added tool for learning and communication. We have fast, wireless access throughout the school which allows students to easily access online learning programs and tools daily.
At Central Primary, we value connections with our parents and community. Building strong family and community partnerships enables us to maximize the learning and social experiences of our students. As such, Central Primary participates in an annual Fun Run, Target Scavenger Hunt, Spanish and Navajo Bilingual Celebrations, and multiple Family Math and Literacy Nights.
One team, one goal, every student succeeds! We learn together, achieve together! Celebrate together every day!
Naaba Ani Elementary School – Grades 4, 5 & 6
Naaba Ani serves 4th through 6th grade students. Currently, we have 400+ students enrolled. Naaba Ani is a Title 1 school with 100% of students qualifying for free/reduced breakfast and lunch. Naaba Ani promotes a positive school and learning environment through our Positive Behavior Intervention Support Program (PBIS) through our RISE matrix. Respect, Integrity, Safety and Excellence are our main focus areas. The expectations are reviewed weekly throughout the school. Additionally, students are celebrated through their Bobcat Bucks through our weekly drawings.
Naaba Ani is continuously striving to build partnerships with our families and community members. We are seeking ways for all stakeholders to be more involved with our students’ learning experience. It is our vision of Naaba Ani Elementary School to create a learning environment that is rooted in respect, compassion, and integrity
Mesa Alta Jr. High School – Grades 7 & 8
Mesa Alta Junior High is located in the heart of the Four Corners, Bloomfield, NM. With a population of 7800 citizens, we are able to maintain small classrooms and create meaningful connections within our school and our community. Our goal at Mesa Alta is to provide a meaningful education that further assists our students into becoming successful young adults. We have a steady, and increasing, enrollment that has continued through this pandemic exemplifying that our community and schools have instilled rapport and respect as we continue to grow together. With small classes and many different cultures, we focus on respecting each other as people; we appreciate our differences and value our commonalities.
At Mesa Alta, we have scheduled interventions for students who need extra help and we also provide study halls during our regular school day. We have electives that highlight differentiated learning that leads to career development; those electives include Coding, Business, Yearbook and Computer Classes. Our goal is to meet our students where they are, teach them the skills to be successful, and to provide a meaningful education that will last a lifetime.
Bloomfield High School – Grades 9-12
Bloomfield High School is located in the beautiful, small town of Bloomfield, NM high on the Colorado Plateau of NW New Mexico. It is the vision of Bloomfield High School to create an environment of academic excellence with integrity. Our goals are to develop positive relationships with our students, create and maintain a rigorous learning environment, and provide our students with a relevant academic curriculum. The current enrollment at BHS is 700+ students which is almost evenly split between female and male students and consists of a very diverse population. BHS is a Title 1 school and qualifies for the Universal Breakfast and Lunch Program which allows us to provide all of our students with free breakfast and lunch.
BHS is very proud of our academic and extracurricular programs. Academically, BHS offers a wide variety of Honors, Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment Classes which allow our students to earn both high school credit and college credit. BHS students are also provided with numerous extracurricular opportunities. These opportunities range from a wide variety of fall, winter and spring sports as well as various band, choir and theater activities.
The BHS staff strives to educate the "whole child". Our educational programs stress both the academic as well as the social and emotional growth of our students. We truly believe that all students can learn at a high level, and our primary goal is to help our students grow into productive members of our ever changing society. While this past year has been a trying experience for our students, teachers and school community, BHS has been able to provide our students with a meaningful learning environment in three different mediums-virtual, hybrid, and paper based. Our focus throughout the pandemic has been on the four pillars of Relationships Before Rigor, Grace Before Grades, Patience Before Programs and Love Before Lessons. GO BOBCATS!
Charlie Y. Brown Alternative High School – Grades 9-12
The primary objective at Charlie Y. Brown Alternative High School is to provide opportunities for academic success and student achievement in a setting that removes some of the distractions observed in larger school settings. Our goal is to work collaboratively with our students, parents, teachers, staff, and community to set up a foundation for learning and success. At CYB, student success depends on our parents and community members as much as our teachers. Motivating students to succeed in the classroom takes on-going and persistent desire to achieve small incremental goals that will eventually lead to graduation.
To assist in expectations and student motivation, CYB utilizes PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports) to set school wide expectation and to celebrate incremental successes. Student success criteria is set at the beginning of the year and celebrated 3 times quarterly. Attendance, tardies, grades, credit recovery, and discipline standards must be met for designated celebrations. Our students are eager to meet the expectation set forth and average at least 20 students per celebration.
CYB teachers and staff are proud of the accomplishments of our students who have proven to succeed in spite of the obstacles and hurdles in their paths. We pride ourselves in building relationships with each individual student to ensure we meet their needs. We will work with our students and parents to remove any hindrance that is preventing or slowing down the educational progress for student success. Our staff is looking forward to continuing the momentum that has been created at CYB and is committed to assisting our students create a brighter future.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Bloomfield School District offers numerous clubs and organizations at the junior high and high school.
- Anime Club
- Art Club
- Base Club (Baseball)
- BHS Theatre
- Blue & Gold Literacy Magazine
- Bobcat Spikers (Volleyball)
- Cheerleading
- Football
- Future Farmers of America (FFA)
- Grapplers (Wrestling)
- Harriers XC (Cross Country)
- Jam Club (Boys’ Basketball)
- Lady Bobcats (Girls’ Basketball)
- Nashdoi Club
- National Honor Society
- Runners’ Club (Track)
- Soccer Club (Boys & Girls)
- Softball
- Student Council
- Warhammer Club
- Yearbook
ATHLETICS
Bloomfield Schools has a long and proud tradition in academics and athletics. The district views athletics as a conduit of learning and an integral part of its total educational program. Bloomfield Schools is dedicated to an athletic image that is positive, emphasizes sportsmanship, and encourages maximum participation in all sports. Through athletics, the student gains a healthy respect of self, and values diligence, accomplishment, and excellence. Athletic competition creates a sense of school pride, and develops an appreciation of team effort, hard work, and fair play. Bloomfield Schools is committed to provide an opportunity to compete athletically, while promoting the full intellectual, physical, and social growth of its students.
The goal of Bloomfield School District and the District Athletic Department is to have each student-athlete attain a significant degree of success and achievement. Bloomfield Schools wants these student-athletes to attain these goals by Competing with Class. The District Athletic Department motto is 1Vision 1Mission.
The Athletic Department utilizes Rank One Sport for Junior High and High School sports and is the main source of online information for Bloomfield Athletics. For District Athletic schedules and quick links including Bloomfield Live by NFHS, visit the Bloomfield Athletics' webpage.
1Vision 1Mission • GO BOBCATS!!!
- Football
- Volleyball
- Boys Soccer
- Girls Soccer
- Cross-Country
- Wrestling
- Girls Basketball
- Boys Basketball
- Baseball
- Softball
DISTRICT PROMOTIONAL MAGAZINE
The Bloomfield School District has published six annual promotional magazines to enhance the community and the school district as a destination!
The magazine is distributed the first of school to every student and staff in the district. The purpose of this professional magazine is to inform parents and community members about the direction of the district, promote school events (athletics, musicals, and etc.), and highlight key personnel who are working hard to provide students with the best education Bloomfield School District can offer. By navigating the pages of the promotional magazine, one will find a wealth of information about our schools, programs, and more. Taking special note of the school calendar, district directory, varsity athletic programs and local business sponsors.
All the proceeds from the advertisements go to the students; half to student achievement and half to athletics/school events. By purchasing advertisements, local businesses support the school district and gain exposure to 3,000+ students/families and the estimated 12,000 people who live in Bloomfield.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Bloomfield Schools
325 N. Bergin Lane
Bloomfield, NM 87413
Phone: 505-632-4300
Fax: 505-632-4371
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