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Class of 2026

Class of 2026

Welcome to the Class of 2026 website! We will use this site to share resources and keep you up-to-date with information from now until graduation.

Scholarship List and Important Dates

This link is a live Google Sheet that will be updated throughout the school year. Check back often for new scholarships and important dates. 

2025-26 Scholarship & Important Dates

CNM-ENMU-WNMU Application Event

CNM, ENMU and WNMU will be at La Cueva on February 6th at lunch doing an application event for Seniors. Sign up below to attend.

CNM-ENMU-WNMU Application Event

Paying for College Meeting Resources

Below are the slides Mrs. Chandler presented at the Paying for College presentation on  9/29/25. The slides include step-by-step instructions for the FAFSA as well as information on scholarships and resources to help you all navigate the process to pay for college. 

Paying for College Slides (Google Slides version)
Paying for College Slides (PDF version)
FSA ID Website - this is where you set up your username and password for the FAFSA application 
FAFSA Application Website (open now)

FAFSA Appointments (Seniors only)

Mrs. Chandler can assist seniors and parents with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). She serves as the trainer for other Counselors across the state and is an expert in the FAFSA process. You can make an appointment to meet one-on-one to go through the application together. 

FAFSA Appointment Calendar

Senior Meeting Resources

Senior Meeting Handout
Senior Meeting Slides (Student Version)
Senior Meeting Slides (Parent Version)

Communication Through Remind.com

One of the primary ways we communicate with students is through Remind.com. Parents and students can sign up to receive messages by following the instructions below. We do not see your phone number or email address and the messages will be regarding important school announcements, activities, and college and career information.

Simply send a text to 81010 with the following code based on the first letter of your last name

Last Name Code
A-B @lacueva26a
C-F @lacueva26e
G-K @lacueva26c
L-O @lacueva26g
P-Z @lacueva26f

Senior Yearbook Photos

Important Senior Information

Campos Photography is the official photographer for our Senior Yearbook photos. we use thes photos for the yearbook and for the Honors Assembly. The photo session will also include a Cap & Gown photo.

To be photographed, you must sign up for a time online.

There are outfit requirements for your Senior Yearbook Photo:

  • Formal attire: A black formal blouse OR white button-up, black jacket, and black tie.
  • Students may wear their own outfit if it meets the requirements.
  • If not, shirts, jackets, ties & senior drapes will be available at each session.
  • Caps & gowns will also be provided for photos.

All photo days will take place at La Cueva, in the gym behind the bleachers.

If you have any questions, please call the Campos Photography office at (505) 293-4969.

To schedule your time, visit the Campos Photography website. Click on the ‘Schedule Photos’ tab and follow the instructions.

College Resources

If you are looking for a checklist to see what you can do until graduation look at these sites.

Transcripts

  • How to Request a Transcript - this link provides instructions on how to order your transcript through Parchment (our transcript ordering system). You can send official transcripts to colleges, scholarship programs, employers, etc. You can also have an unofficial copy emailed to you.
  • Make sure you put your end date of attendance as 2026 when you set up your account
  • Parchment - Transcript Ordering Website

Frequently Used Applications

Researching Colleges

College Research Worksheet

Below is a link for a generic college research worksheet. I encourage you to make a copy and change it to make it your own. For instance, you can add a section or delete a question to list what is important to you. It is often hard to remember what each college offers when researching and it helps to write it down as you go.

ACT/SAT

We recommend that students plan to take their ACT or SAT in the spring of their junior year. All schools across the nation accept either the ACT or SAT so it is your choice which one you want to take. You will need to sign up on your own. If you are on free or reduced lunch you can get a fee waiver from the Counseling Office.

NM College Guide

The link below will take you to an NM College Guide. It gives details for all of our NM colleges including costs, admissions information, and fast facts.

Paying for College

Scholarship Resources:
APS Financial Aid and Scholarship List
NMSU's General Scholarship List (general list, don't have to be going to NMSU)
UNM’s General Scholarship Resource (general list, don’t have to be going to UNM)
WUE - Western Undergradute Exchange Program
Scholarships.com
Fastweb.com
Finaid.org

Financial Aid Information

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will open on October 1st. Mrs. Chandler will be holding a Paying for College Night on September 29th at 6:00pm to go over ways to pay for college including how to fill out the FAFSA Application

Get started by Setting up your FSAID. This will be your username and password for the FAFSA Application. Every student and one of their parents/guardians will need one. You can set this up before October 1st and have to set it up 3-5 days prior to completing the FAFSA Application.

Mrs. Chandler is a FAFSA expert! If you need help completing your application, check back after October 1st and make an appointment with her.

NCAA/NAIA Information

If you think you want to play a sport in college, it is your responsibility to meet the eligibility criteria.

You must:

Career Information

Below are helpful links if you are interested in exploring careers, looking for a job, or creating a resume.

Resumés

Below are helpful links if you would like to develop a resumè
How to write a resume
Tip: Go to Google Docs and click on the template gallery at the top of the page, click on the general tab, and scroll down to resume. These templates make it easier to create a new resume.

Get Ready to Apply Presentation

Below are the slides from the Get Ready to Apply presentation held in February 2024

Dual Credit Presentation

Dual Credit Presentation Slides - 2/24/25