Snell Middle School

Your voice matters. The Community of Advocates for Raising and Empowering Students (CARES) at Snell Middle School is a vital link between families, the community, teachers, and administrators. By joining, you’ll help shape school programs, support student success, and strengthen our school community. CARES members share ideas, provide feedback on school initiatives, and collaborate on events and projects that make a real difference. Whether you have a few hours to spare or want to be more involved throughout the year, your participation helps ensure every student thrives. We'll be meeting on February 24th in person and remotely at 4:15pm.
Here is the link for the meeting
CARES
Tuesday, February 24 · 4:15
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/fzd-tzuy-cms

Your voice matters. The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) at Snell Middle School is a vital link between families, teachers, and administrators. By joining, you’ll help shape school programs, support student success, and strengthen our school community. PAC members share ideas, provide feedback on school initiatives, and collaborate on events and projects that make a real difference. Whether you have a few hours to spare or want to be more involved throughout the year, your participation helps ensure every student thrives.
We'll meet this Wednesday at 4:25 in the Snell Library.

Both the girls and boys B Team Basketball games tomorrow are cancelled. The A Team games will still take place! Boys A Team will be here at Snell at 11 and Girls A Team will be playing at 11 in Lordsburg.

Come join us for Thanksgiving Dinner. November 6, 2025. Adults $12 and nonenrolled students $8. See your childs school for tickets . See attached flyer for more information.

We are sorry that the extra football game against La Plata next Tuesday has been cancelled.

Extra Snell Football game just added to the schedule. Snell will travel to play La Plata next Tuesday, 9/16. Game starts at 4:30. GO MINERS! See you there.

Please join us for our open house next Tuesday!

Parents please come by the school on Monday, July 21st -Wednesday, July 23rd from 8:00-11:30am and 1:00pm-4pm to pay for fees and to pick up your schedules and get your locker assignments.
The schedule is as follows-
6th graders, Monday , July 21st
7th graders, Tuesday, July 22nd
8th graders Wednesday, July 23rd
If you have any questions, please call 575-537-4030.
Mrs. Begay

Until further notice Summer Lunch in the park will take place at Bayard Elementary School inside the cafeteria, due to the heavy smoke advisories that are in effect. Viola Stone Park, Bayard Park, and Hurley Park will remain closed until further notice.

Please be advised that due to the thick smoke from the forest fire here in Grant County . Lunch in the park on Monday June 16th is canceled. Please keep an eye on the Cobre webpage and facebook for further updates.

Steaming into Middle School SummerCamp ,May 27-28,2025 /9 AM-2 PM at Snell Middle School. Please register at the link below. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION is this Friday, May 9th. This opportunity is for 5th grade only. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4KaElxdGXywEbmzvNB7tpiEI1nBRxFihyS1XRl5HxA0iZkA/viewform

Update: BES, SMS, CHS, will start at 10:00AM as scheduled. Schools throughout the district do not have internet or phones due the power outage affecting the district office.

There will be a two hour delay at Bayard elementary, Snell Middle School, and Cobre High School due to a power outage. San Lorenzo Elementary, Central Elementary, and Hurley Elementary will run on time today. Due to the power outage district phones are currently down. We will keep you updated as more information becomes available.

There will be a two hour delay at Bayard elementary, Snell Middle School, Cobre High School and Cobre Administration due to a power outage. San Lorenzo Elementary, Central Elementary, and San Lorenzo will run on time today. Due to the power outage district phones are currently down. We will keep you updated as more information becomes available.

From the Bayard Police Department: Juveviles Arrested in Seperate School -- Related Incidents On March 5 and March 6, 2025, the City of Bayard Police Department responded to two separate incidents involving threats to school safety, resulting in the arrests of two juveniles. In the first incident, officers received information regarding a fight at Cobre High School. Additional intelligence suggested that a weapon may have brought onto school grounds. In response, law enforcement, with assistance from the Grant County Sheriffs Department, Hurley Police Department, Deming Police Department, U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the New Mexico State Police we were able to conduct a thorough investigation. While no weapon was found, a tactical vest was recovered. Out of an abundance of caution, the school was placed on lockdown while personnel from Cobre Staff conducted a search to ensure student and staff safety. A Juvenile was taken into custody in connection with this incident and charged with the following: False Imprisonment, 4th Degree Felony, Aggravated Battery, A misdemeanor, Assault on School Personnel, Three counts, A Misdemeanor. In a separate case, a male juvenile was taken into custody on March 6, 2025 and charged with Bomb Scares and Shooting Threats Unlawful. Law Enforcement takes all threats seriously, and swift action was taken to investigate and apprehend the individual responsible. The Grant County Sheriff's Department also assisted with this case. We want to assure the community that the safety of our students and schools remain our highest priority. We encourage parents, students, and staff to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. Threats of violence, whether real or hoaxes, will not be tolerated and will be met with appropriate legal consequences. Any one with additional information regarding these incidents are encouraged to come forward by contacting our agency via phone 575-537-3312 or Central Dispatch at 575-388-8840

Please be advised that SMS is in a shelter in place drill. SMS received a threat today and law enforcement is on standby on our campus. We are ensuring all students are safe and in a classroom being supervised. If you have further questions, please reach out to Snell at 575-537-4031.

This is to inform parents there are many illnesses that have begun to circulate among the students. It has come to our attention that there have been cases of Scarlet Fever circulating throughout the district. Please take time to read the information in the link below regarding scarlet fever. https://shorturl.at/Gt6WF

SMS students, families and staff. SMS will resume to a regular school schedule on Monday, January 27, 2025. Thank you for all your patience and cooperation the last few days. If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Begay at 575-590-3552.

SMS students, families and staff. SMS will be resume to a regular school schedule on Monday, January 27, 2025. Thank you for all your patience and cooperation the last few days. If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Begay at 575-590-3552.

SMS Remote Day for January 24, 2025 Students please login to your Google meet classrooms If you need your devices please come to SMS from 8:00am-10:00 am on Friday January 24, 2025. 1st Period 10:00am-10:25am 2nd Period 10:30am-10:55am 3rd Period 11:00am-11:25am 4th Period 11:30am-11:55am 5th Period 12:00pm-12:25pm 6th Period 12:30pm-12:55pm 7th Period 1:00pm-1:25pm If you need further assistance please contact your teachers via email or Mrs. Begay at 575-590-3552 or at mbegay@cobreschools.org.