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Welcome Class of 2026!
Welcome Class of 2026!
Please stay up to date with announcements, events, and deadlines. Please contact Mrs. Martinez for more information or if you have any questions.
Needs Assessment:
This is a needs assessment for me to better help you this year. Please complete it by August 15th: https://forms.gle/bATw4wd5x9vQoVWeA
P.E.O. STAR Scholarship for Outstanding Senior Women
This scholarship will be awarded to exceptional women in their final year of high school to attend an accredited postsecondary educational institution. The deadline is August 19th to set up an interview with the local chapter in Los Alamos. Please email Janelle Droessler at ak.peo.nm@gmail.com or call 702-860-5598.
See Mrs. Martinez for more information.
Upcoming Scholarships
The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential. Their round 1 deadline is September 15.
The Coca Cola Scholarship is worth $20,000 and is open until September 30.
QuestBridge connects high-achieving students from limited-income backgrounds (<$65k per year households) with partner colleges that offer full four-year scholarships. The deadline is September 30.
The Daniels Scholarship is for low-income students in New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah. The application opens September 16, and the deadline is October 17.
The Elks Scholarship ranges from $1,000-$7,500 per year, and is awarded to 500 students nationwide. The application deadline is November 12.
The Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities. It is available to non U.S. Citizens. The application deadline is November 12.
The Hagan Scholarship supports high-achieving, goal-driven students in their goal to graduate college debt-free. Hagan provides up to $15k per year, plus a $2k starter grant, and also gives students money to invest in the stock market. The application deadline is December 1.
December 1 is the priority scholarship deadline for most in-state and WUE schools.
Point Foundation Flagship Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ and ally students. Recipients receive financial support, access to multiple leadership development programs, mentorship or coaching, and the support of a community of scholars and alumni. The application opens September 10 and the deadline is December 5.
Common App Presentation.pdfCommon Application Library Presentation- 8/21
The Common App is a resource for students to use to apply to multiple colleges on one platform. Students make an account, add the colleges they want to apply to, and complete application requirements for each college.
Credit Recovery
Credit Recovery will begin on September 8th. Seniors will be allowed to work on Edgenuity at home. Although, if they are not making adequate progress towards completion of their classes, they will have to stay for 5th period until they are finished. Please reach out to Mrs. Martinez if you have any questions.
NMPED _ Partnership Announcement.pdfLevel All
PVHS has partnered with Level All, a state funded program focused on college and career prep. Students should have received an email the week of September 8th to make an account. Once an account is made, students are able to explore modules and resources about colleges, financial assistance, careers, scholarships, and more.
Eastern New Mexico University Open House: Saturday, October 18th. Register online: https://www.enmu.edu/admission/visit/open-house
2025 IAIA Fall Visit Day Flyer.pdfInstitute of American Indian Arts Fall Visit
College visit to IAIA on October 17th from 10:00-2:00. We will not have school but there will be Parent Teacher Conferences this day. Please reach out if you are interested.
Rocky Mountain Association for College Admission Counseling College Fair
Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025
Time: 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Location: Albuquerque Convention Center, 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
Website: https://www.rmacac.org/albuquerque
Colleges from New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, California, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Texas and many other states will be in attendance.
Caps and Gowns
Senior Cap and Gown Pictures will be taken this Thursday, September 25th, in the library during each senior’s scheduled English class.
A stole and gown will be provided for the photo. (A parent meeting will take place in November where families will have the opportunity to order a cap and gown for the graduation ceremony. Final delivery of caps and gowns will happen in April). These photos will be used for the yearbook and graduation materials, so it is important that students come prepared. We are not planning on having a retake or makeup session.
Midwest College Tour.pdfMidwest College Tour Library Presentation- 9/23
Through the STARS College Network, Ms. Desirae was able to tour four colleges in the Midwest: Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Notre Dame, and Case Western Reserve University. Please reach out to Ms. Desirae if you are interested in learning more about these colleges or any information regarding admissions, financial aid, or campus life.
Golden Apple Scholars Program
The Golden Apple Scholars Program in New Mexico is a teacher preparation program, for high school seniors through sophomores in college in New Mexico, who have the determination and drive to be great teachers in New Mexico Pre-K-12th grade schools. We prepare aspiring teachers for immediate and lasting success in their classrooms.
Click the link to apply: https://www.goldenapple.org/scholars-new-mexico
Application Deadline: December 1st.
UNM Fall Preview
A half-day program for high school students to learn more about UNM and life as a Lobo.
Saturday, October 25 & Saturday, November 8
8:30 am-12:00 pm
Link to Register: https://admissions.unm.edu/fallpreview/index.html
Chicanos Por La Causa Scholarship
Our program provides financial assistance and ongoing supportive services to outstanding students attending Arizona colleges and universities.
All scholars must have been admitted to one of the three state universities (ASU, NAU, UA) or Maricopa Community Colleges, completed the 2025-2026 FAFSA application, and intend to be a full-time student.
Link to website: https://cplc.org/programs/scholarships
For questions about any CPLC scholarship, contact Scholarships@cplc.org
WUE-onesheet-2025.pdfWestern Undergraduate Exchange
WUE Provides Students Greater Access to College with Reduced Tuition Rates at Participating Schools
Going to college out of state may mean paying up to three times more than attending a school or university in your home state/territory*. The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) was established in 1987 to make college more affordable and accessible to students in the West.
Through WUE, students from the WICHE region* can choose from hundreds of undergraduate programs across the West and pay no more than 150% of the institution’s resident tuition rate.
Today, more than 170 public colleges and universities offer reduced tuition rates through WUE to qualifying students. Participating schools offer these discounted rates to help students avoid the full cost of pursuing higher education outside their home state and minimize the impact of student loan debt.
See the flyer for a list of WUE schools and how to apply.
Ordering Caps and Gowns
Herff Jones will be on campus November 6th from 11:00-11:30 where seniors will receive important details about ordering their cap and gown for graduation.
They will be onsite again at PVHS on Wednesday, November 13th at 6:00 PM in the PVHS Library during a Senior Parent Meeting to take orders. (Please note that caps and gowns will not be delivered until April.)
LANL Scholarship Presentation
After the Herff Jones meeting on November 6th, LANL will be on campus to give a presentation about their Four-Year Undergraduate Scholarship and the Career Pathways Scholarship. For more information about eligibility and requirements, please visit the website: https://lanlfoundation.org/our-scholarships/
Healthy Study Habits
As we enter into Quarter 2, please keep in mind that your Quarter 1 and 2 grades are each worth 40% and your Final Exam is worth 20%. Here are a few study habits to keep you on track if you are needing to increase your Quarter 2 grades so you can pass the semester.
Healthy Study Habits.pdfCollege Application Steps
The time to apply to colleges is now here so below is a guide on what steps you need to take.
Decide what colleges to apply to. I recommend at least three colleges if not more. Keep in mind that not every college offers the same programs so look at each college's degrees and/or programs to make sure that they have what you want to major in.
Fill out the college application. Depending on the college, you can apply straight on the website or you can use Common App. The application is under the Admissions tab of the college website.
Once you fill out the application, you will need to send transcripts to the college. Most colleges will request OFFICIAL TRANSCIPTS and you can request those from Ms. Carrie. If you are using Common App then I upload those to your account.
Pay the application fee. Sometimes you can request a fee waiver if you ask the college directly.
Upload supplementals. Some colleges will request college essays, letters of recommendation, or other documents to review with your application. Please make sure that everything is uploaded or your application will be incomplete. All seniors should have take the SAT last year. Your score may or may not be required for your application. If the college is test-optional, then I recommend uploading your score if it is average or above.
Fill out the FAFSA. Every year that you are in college, you MUST fill out the FAFSA. To start an application, go to the Federal Student Aid website: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa You will need the same account every year, so please do not lose your login info. You are also awarded grant money and work study on the FAFSA form if you are eligible so be sure to get it done. Once the application is submitted, your financial award will go to the college that you will attend. You are not obligated to accept all the money, just accept what you need. Keep in mind that you will need to pay back what you decide to borrow.
If you need help with any applications, you can email me at dkm@pvs.k12.nm.us to make an appointment.
Jack Beaty Scholarship
To be eligible for this award, you must:
be a high school senior, high school graduate, or have a GED Equivalent
be a resident of the State of New Mexico
plan to enroll in an accredited two-or four-year college, university, vocational training center, or polytechnic/trade school.
This scholarship is due December 1st. You can apply at https://beatyfoundation.org/apply/.
Senior Parent Meeting Presentation- 11/13
Please see the presentation for information that was reviewed at the senior parent meeting. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Desirae.
Senior Parent Meeting Presentation.pdfNMAA Scholarships
Mario Martinez Memorial NMAA Extraordinary Participation, presented by Nusenda Credit Union (excellence in academics and multiple athletic programs from Class A-2A schools; 2 @ $2,000 each)
Gary Tripp NMAA Extraordinary Participation, presented by Nusenda Credit Union (excellence in academics, athletics, and activities from Class 3A-4A schools; 2 @ $2,000 each)
Compete with Class, presented by Nusenda Credit Union (sportsmanship; max of 5 @ $1,000 each)^^
Activities, presented by NB3 Foundation & Realty One of NM (excellence in academics and activities; 2 @ $1,000 each)
Dan & Lucille / Grey Gladiator Athletics, presented by Dion’s (excellence in academics and athletics; 2 @ $1,000 each)
El Richards / Frances Walsh Spirit, presented by Varsity Spirit (excellence in academics and Cheer/Dance; 2 @ $1,000 each)
Trade / Technical School, presented by Havana Banana LLC, Por Vida, I.B.E.W./N.E.C.A. and Commercial Door Manufacturing (excellence in athletics, academics, and interest in vocational skills training following high school; 3 @ $1,500 each and 1 @ $1,000).
We Go Above So You Can Go Beyond, presented by Bank of Albuquerque (excellence in athletics, academics, and interest in business/fiancé; 4 @ $2,000 each)
Lt. Col. Cecil A. Lynn, Jr. Memorial (participation and achievement in academics and athletics; 1 @ $1,000) **
Together We Rise (chosen from applicant pool for above scholarships based on achievement in athletics and/or activities, academics, and evaluation of personal statements; minimum 10 scholarships at $1,000 each)
There will also be several at-large selections for the following scholarships: Austin Denton Memorial, Billy Richards Memorial, Bloom Where You are Planted – In Memory of Dr. Karen Trujillo**, BPOE Elks Club of Santa Fe, Bruce Cottrell Tennis, Coach Dick Shelley St. Michael’s High School Basketball, Coach Joe Bailey Memorial**, Corey Tolle Memorial, Joey Montano Memorial, K & K Memorial, Larry Trepland Memorial, Mach Chase Memorial Scholarship, Mike Mittlestaedt Memorial, Mike Phipps Never, Never, Never Give Up**, Pedro & Mateo Sandoval Strong Family, Pell Family, and Phil Schroer Memorial. Like the Together We Rise Scholarships, this is no formal application for these at-large awards as the recipients will be chosen from the pool of individuals that apply for the scholarship categories listed in the bullet list above.
There is no formal application process for the Compete with Class Scholarships as awards will be given to a maximum of 5 students that best exemplify the three pillars of the Compete with Class Sportsmanship Initiative - Respect, Integrity, and Responsibility. Recipients will be selected by the NMAA Foundation Board of Directors based on recommendations from the NMAA and its member schools.
Application packets must be submitted online via the following webpage: scholarship forms | NMAA Foundation.
A summary page for all NMAA Foundation scholarships is attached. Scholarship selection will be announced in mid-February and scholarships presented at the NMAA State basketball championships at UNM Arena in March.!!
The application portal will remain open until January 15, 2026. If you have questions about any of these scholarships, or the application process please contact Julie Sanchez (julie@nmact.org)
Foundation_Scholarship_Summary_2025-2026.pdfPage updated
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