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Grants-Cibola board approves two Grants High School students for early graduation
Summary
The Grants-Cibola County Schools board unanimously approved early-graduation requests for two juniors — Liliana Gutierrez and Cadence Herrera — who said the move supports career and service plans. Both approvals were recommended by administration and passed by roll call.
The Grants-Cibola County Schools Board of Education voted to grant early graduation to two juniors from Grants High School, approving Liliana Gutierrez and Cadence Herrera to complete their diplomas ahead of their cohort.
Administrators presented both requests and recommended approval. At the meeting, Liliana Gutierrez said the decision "aligns with my career aspirations in cosmetology" and described discussing the plan extensively with her parents. Grants High School staff recommended the board approve her petition to graduate early; the motion passed by roll call.
Cadence Herrera told the board she plans to enlist in the Air Force and pursue training in radiology, saying early graduation will allow her to enter officer training and specialized medical programs more quickly. The school recommended approval and the board approved Herrera's request by roll call.
Superintendent Weidner framed both items as student-centered choices supported by school staff; board members voiced personal congratulations and wished the students success. The approvals were procedural motions recorded with roll-call votes and the board took no additional conditions or delays.
Next steps: the district will update graduation records and work with the students and families on any administrative details required to finalize the early-completion process.
