West Las Vegas High School
"Where our students enter with a promise and exit with a purpose."
Announcements
Spring Open house- March 21, 2025
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Attendance Info
Excused Absences: Absence due to personal illness or injury will be considered excused; however, after the 3rd consecutive day of absence within the 9 weeks, medical verification is required. In the event that the illness did not require treatment by a doctor, a parent/guardian conference, to justify the absence(s) as a legitimate illness, will be required. Parent excuses for absences must be submitted within 48 hours of the absence. Parents may notify school personnel of excused absences via written note, phone call, email, or PowerSchool.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding attendance, please contact our Truancy Office, Mr. James Esquibel at 505-426-2524.
NEW MEXICO ANTI-RACISM PORTAL
The State of New Mexico Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression Hotline was established as a requirement of the Black Education Act, passed in the Legislature’s 2021 New Mexico General Session. Students, families, and community members can report school-based incidents of racism, injustice, or discrimination against anyone.
http://bit.ly/ARAOPortal
West Las Vegas Counselors Corner
Mrs. Marilyn Aragon, 505-426-2505
Mrs. Melissa Duran, 505-426-2507
Ms. Encinias, 505-426-2506
2024-2025 Scholarships
New Mexico Association of School Business Officials Scholarship Deadline 3/3/25
BTU Building Materials Scholarship Deadline 2/28/25
The Viles Scholarship Deadline 4/1/25
New Mexico Coalition of Educational Leaders Deadline 4/11/25
The Mayflower Society Deadline 3/2/25
Los Alamos National Lab Scholarship (LANL) Deadline 1/22/25
2024-2025 NMAA Foundation Scholarships Deadline 2/1/2025
McDonald's HACER National Scholarship
The New Mexico Legislative Lottery Scholarship is automatically awarded to qualified students beginning the second semester of their freshman year in college. No application is necessary; however, we strongly recommend that you complete a FAFSA.
Qualifications:
New Mexico resident
Graduation from a New Mexico high school
Seeking a degree
Pass 12 graded credit hours by the end of the first semester
Earn a 2.5 GPA or greater for the first semester
The New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship will cover up to 100% of tuition and required fees. No
application required for the Opportunity Scholarship. If you meet the eligibility criteria, our office will work with you to award the scholarship.
Qualifications:
New Mexico resident
First-time degree-seeking student which means the student must not have a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree.
Students are encouraged, but not required, to complete a FAFSA.
Must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher.
The scholarship covers up to 90 attempted credit hours for an associate’s degree and 160 attempted credit hours for a bachelor’s degree. Non-credit programs are not eligible.
Announcements & Information
Deadline to order Cap and gown is February 15, 2025. Use the link below to order.
FAFSA- Financial Aid Information