Our middle school winners will represent our school to the Regional Spelling Bee contest on March 31, 2026 at Northern New Mexico College, Espanola.

7th Grade contestants: Rhaya Ulibarri and Jaiden Gomez

8th Grade contestants: Christina Martinez and Celeste Sanchez

Mr. Javier Vigil and Ms. Melisha Montano from the National Latino Behavioral Health Association did a presentation to Sophomore and Junior students last March 12, 2026.

Students who are 15-18 years old from Rio Arriba or Sandoval county qualify to be temporary employees. The hourly rate is $22.52. They would work from 5 - 10 hours per week (15 weeks) from March 16 - June 30 for a total of 75 hours (Total amount: $1,689.00). This is a great opportunity for a young person to gain professional experience, learn from a great curriculum, and earn some money. Part of their work experience will be to participate at a Youth Summit in Albuquerque and help organize a similar event for Rio Arriba county. It truly is a great opportunity!

Our Yearbook Staff works hard all year to capture the memories, events and achievements that make this school year special. By purchasing a school yearbook, you help support the Yearbook team by funding important materials, photography supplies and educational field trips that allow students to learn more about photography and publishing. Don't miss your chance to relive the highlights of the year while supporting student creativity and learning!

After Jacob Torres’ inspiring visit to Escalante Middle High School, students took his lessons to heart by creating an indoor greenhouse to grow pepper plants. The entire setup—complete with PVC framing, clear plastic sheeting, LED grow lights, and sensors—was generously provided by Torres himself.

The greenhouse allows students to monitor and gather data on temperature, humidity, and soil moisture, fostering hands-on STEM learning. Inspired by Torres' space experiments, they’re exploring optimal conditions for plant growth and connecting their findings to real-world agricultural innovation.

“This project is exciting,” one student shared. “We’re learning how to grow plants just like Mr. Torres did in space!”

The initiative not only honors Torres’ visit but also sparks curiosity and collaboration among students, bridging the gap between classroom learning and cutting-edge science.