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Welcome to the Cloudcroft Municipal School's Website

We are located in the Village of Cloudcroft, approximately 16 miles east of Alamogordo, New Mexico. We are proud to be the kindergarten through 12th grade education center for a large portion of the Southern Sacramento Mountains. Our schools serve Cloudcroft and the outlying communities of Mayhill, Weed, Piñon, Sacramento, and Timberon—an area covering roughly 850 square miles.

It is our honor to live in a region of great beauty within the boundaries of the Lincoln National Forest. We are also proud of the dedication our student-focused staff members display each day as they educate our students. Our teachers encourage opportunities for growth and believe in teaching from a holistic approach to nurture our students’ minds, bodies, and spirits. While we embrace our rural small town lifestyle, we also prepare our students to be well-equipped to thrive in the 21st century.

We invite you to explore our website and learn more about our schools and our people. If you have any questions, we welcome you to stop by or give us a call.

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Cloudcroft School Spotlight

September 2026

Dear Cloudcroft Bears,

There is something special about the start of a school year in a small community like Cloudcroft. You see familiar faces in the hallways, in the grocery store, at community events, and around town. Our schools are truly a reflection of our community, and one of the things I appreciate most is the way our families, staff, and community members come together to support our students.

Thank you to everyone who braved the inclement weather at our Back-to-School BBQ! As those of us who live in Cloudcroft know, the weather forecast is sometimes more of a suggestion than a guarantee. Earlier in the day, we were promised a 100% chance of a wonderful storm—then Mother Nature apparently adjusted her schedule and decided the middle of our “picnic” was the perfect time to make her appearance! We weathered the storm together, and once it passed, our students did what Cloudcroft kids do best: made the most of it by turning a summer hailstorm into an opportunity to make “snow” angels. It may not have been the Back-to-School BBQ we planned, but it certainly made for a memorable start to the school year! Our door prizes will take place on Friday, September 11 at Cloudcroft High School’s Homecoming game.

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Go, Bears!

Jocelyne Driscoll-Gillespie

Jocelyne Driscoll-Gillespie
Superintendent
Cloudcroft Municipal Schools