MISSION The Peñasco Independent School District strives to become an educational organization that demonstrates its commitment to students and personnel by providing necessary supports that encourage progress toward established goals, while promoting lifelong learning. VISION A strong community where goals, opportunities, and ambition meet!

COMPELLING PURPOSE Guiding Principle A Peñasco education is rooted in school and community pride. We celebrate our community’s diverse tradition(s), culture(s), and values. We bring unity to the school and community as we cultivate a positive and engaging learning environment, empowering students to explore and connect to the larger world. Peñasco

Elementary and Peñasco High School are recipients of Community Schools Implementation Grants from the New Mexico Public Education Department. The purpose of these grants is to help Peñasco ISD bring community resources into the schools and help make the campus a hub of community resources. Community School-Services: Food pantry; After-school programs; Homework assistance; Taos Behavioral Health; El Centro Family Health Center; Nurturing Center; Community garden;