Alta Vista Early College

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School Calendar including DACC dates

View the 2025-2026 AVECHS School Calendar including DACC dates below under "2025-2026 District Calendar with AVECHS & DACC Additional Dates".

AVECHS Fundraisers

Our Mighty Owls are so creative! Check out our Fundraisers Page found under the AVECHS Fundraisers tab.

The Costs and Benefits of Early College High Schools

Contact Information

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Contact the front office at (575) 882-6400 Monday – Friday from 8:30 AM – 5 PM or submit the Questions/Comments/Concerns form.

QUESTIONS/CONCERNS/COMMENTS

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Have any questions, concerns, or would like to share a comment or information with any of our AVECHS staff?

Please feel free to complete and submit this Question/Concern/Comment form.

The Costs & Benefits of Early College High School

Alta Vista Recognized in National Ranking

2025-2026 District Calendar with AVECHS & DACC Additional Dates

2025-2026 Calendario Del Disrito

Click here for Staff Directory and Emails

Administration:

Aida Gentzler, Principal

Acadmic Guidance Counselor:

Katherine Angel

Support Staff:

Melanie Beegle, Secretary

Monica Rodriguez, Data Entry Clerk

Jose Luis Jauregui, Head Custodian

Seargeant Arturo Watkins, Head Security

Educational Staff:

Jill Sangabi, Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher

Candis Brinegar,Language Arts Teacher

Lluvia Durkes, Library Media Specialist

Candace Warren, AVECHS/DACC Math Teacher

Sara Nunez, Math Teacher

Frank Jimenez, P.E. & Health Teacher

Dr. Rachel Acuna, AVECHS/DACC Science Instructor

Saul Almeida-Moriel, Social Studies Teacher

Rocio Campos, Spanish Instructor

David Martin del Campo, Special Education Teacher

Student Clubs/Organizations

Click on the Clubs/Organizations for more information.

Class of 2025

Class of 2026

National Honor Society

Science Club

Student Council

Student District Leadership

Yearbook

Chess Club

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NMPED Letter – ECHS Designation

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About Us

School Calendar including DACC dates

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The Costs and Benefits of Early College High Schools

Student Clubs/Organizations

NMPED Letter – ECHS Designation

Early College High School Designation