Taos Municipal Schools board highlights student achievements, electric car club and athletics
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The board recognized graduates, student-council initiatives, the electric car club’s success at the New Mexico Electric Car Challenge, and multiple district athletic honors, while listing next steps for school celebrations and community events.
Board members and staff used the meeting to recognize a range of student achievements across Taos Municipal Schools, including a graduation candidate, student-council activities, a STEM competition and district athletic honors.
A presenter introduced graduation candidate Charlie Martinez and the board aired a short video recognizing the student’s academic progress. Rancho Elementary’s student-council representative described the council’s goals: “The purpose of the Rancho Elementary School Student Council is develop to develop leadership, respect, and responsibility,” and noted the council plans and parade participation.
Staff reported on the New Mexico Electric Car Challenge in Albuquerque, explaining the student-built kits, qualifying races and Taos teams’ strong finishes. A volunteer/coach described building cycles, practice and a top-three finish at state qualifying events; the club’s participation increased from single-digit students to larger teams this year.
Athletics recognitions covered football, soccer, volleyball, cross country and more. Coaches and staff named individual awardees (all-district and all-state honors) and praised coach and volunteer support. The board also thanked volunteer coaches and noted a student signing with the U.S. Marine Corps.
Several presenters emphasized the role of student voice and family engagement in these achievements. The board did not vote on any items related to the recognitions; the evening’s agenda was amended to make room for multiple group recognitions.