Military Connected Families

We are thankful for your service and are very excited that you have chosen to join the Canutillo ISD community.  CISD is working to provide strategies to promote resilience in students, resources for families to become connected in the community, and training for school staff to best deliver supports school-wide and in the classroom environment. We are happy to help you and your family with the transition to a new school and community. If you have any questions, please reach out to us.

Yazmin Ruiz
Parent Liaison
yruiz@canutillo-isd.org
915-877-7621

Norma Juarez
Counselor
nojuarez@canutillo-isd.org
915-877-7613

Christopher Ambriz
Instructional Coach
cambriz@canutillo-isd.org
915-877-7611

Veronica Frias
Assistant Principal
vvalenzuela@canutillo-isd.org
915-877-7604

Andrea Esparza
Principal
aesparza@canutillo-isd.org
915-877-7603

The main purpose of a military-connected liaison is to support students and families connected to the military by serving as a link between the military-connected family and the district. The military-connected liaison will be the first person the military-connected family will meet and assist with connecting families with the correct people to help with the registration process. All personnel on the campus are committed to providing all families with the necessary support for all students to succeed and thrive.  The military-connected liaison’s role and responsibilities include the following:

1. Serves as the primary point of contact between military-connected students, families, and the campus during transition
2. Works closely with school administrators, teachers, and counselors to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for the military-connected students
3. Effectively facilitates and advocates for services and support within the school and community to ensure that military-connected students can access the resources they need to succeed academically and socially.
4. Partners with the required student-led and campus transition program to ensure campus-based programs are relevant to military-connected students
5. Assisting students as they move between schools due to military relocations (PCS — Permanent Change of Station), ensuring smooth enrollment and credit transfers.
6. Provides resources to help students succeed academically, including tutoring, counseling, and special education services when needed.
7. Help students cope with challenges like parental deployments, frequent moves, and adjusting to new environments.
8. Act as a bridge between families, schools, and military resources, ensuring access to programs, scholarships, and community support.
9. Ensure military-connected students’ unique needs are recognized and addressed within the school system.
10. Educate school staff and students about the military lifestyle to build a supportive environment.

Canutillo ISD parents are valued partners in our district, where we believe that successful learning is best achieved through collaborative partnerships with parents, families, positive adult and student role models and all areas of the community.

Parents help to ensure the highest levels of student learning through strong partnerships. Excellence in our school district is directly related to parent involvement and volunteer efforts. Reading to children, serving as guest speakers, assisting with PTO and on school-based improvement committees are a few of the many volunteer opportunities that await parents in Canutillo ISD. With ten schools and several service facilities, CISD appreciates the valuable time parents donate to building brighter futures for our students.

In addition to the resources found on our website, we encourage parents to contact their children’s teachers and campus office for more information and partner opportunities.

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Welcome to the Canutillo Elementary School. Our team is here to support students’ academic and social-emotional throughout their school journey. We believe in the potential of every student and are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Whether you are looking for guidance on course selections, need someone to talk to, or are exploring post-graduation options, we are here to help. Our goal is to empower students to become confident, resilient, and well prepared for the future.

Committees/Volunteering

We need your help! Parents and community members are welcome to participate in committees, task forces, parent organizations and volunteering opportunities. For more information or to sign up for a committee, please contact your campus Parent Liaison or Student Support Services Department at 915-877-7650.

• Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
• Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC)
• Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
• School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)

Parent and Family Engagement

• Mother /Daughter & Father /Son 
• Military Connected Families

Deployment and Military Resource

• Deployment Guides for Families