The Jemez Valley Public School District began with the combination of 4 smaller area schools in 1956.  Each community had its own elementary school and the high school students had to go elsewhere to school.  All students are now bussed to one location in the middle of 9 communities, Seven Springs, La Cueva, Sierra Los Pinos, Jemez Springs, Ponderosa, Cañon, Jemez Pueblo, San Ysidro and Zia Pueblo.  Geographically, the populated part of the district lies along the Jemez River.The economic base of the district is farming, ranching and government employment, with many residents traveling to Albuquerque, Rio Rancho or Los Alamos to work.Open spaces, a rural way of life, controlled growth; acres of farm and ranch land, and small, friendly communities have been the motto of Jemez Valley and in many ways does establish an idyllic lifestyle. But education has always been important to the citizens of Jemez Valley.  From the businessman to the farmer, every resident of Jemez Valley understands the critical nature of its public schools to the continuation of their way of life.The Jemez Valley Board of Education will focus on and dedicate district efforts to develop the highest potential of a diverse student population. The ultimate goal is to meet the unique educational foundation. Jemez Valley Public Schools recognizes the importance of, and commits itself to, the following educational and learning principles to support the Jemez Valley School Board of Education Mission and Goals. We believe that children attending Jemez Valley Public Schools are our greatest and most important resource. The district has a duty and a responsibility to these students to encourage them to be inquisitive, creative, self–sufficient and respectful of others. Education is a life-long process, which begins in the home. It is our intent to build on the experiences in the home; to work in establishing a genuine school-student–home partnership, and to promote caregivers participation in the formal education of children. The purpose of a formal education is to gain the academic knowledge and wisdom needed for successful pursuit of one's goals. Our role as educators is to meet the needs of the student population by:

• Meeting the cognitive learning needs.
• Respecting all individuals and their potential for excellence while allowing for personal differences.
• Providing a safe, nurturing environment for educational growth.
• Providing programs and activities relevant to the diverse needs of our students.
• Utilizing an integrated approach to curriculum.
• Providing a multi-cultural education.
• Assisting students in development of self-discipline, responsibility and cooperative problem solving.