NJO will strive to provide our students with tools to succeed in life. We have the goal of providing the best opportunities for our students. We promote and celebrate achievements in academics and life skills throughout the school year.  Students will be proud of their Navajo heritage. Finally, we appreciate the trust of our parents and students.  Enjoy the new school year!

01/04 : : NWEA Workshop - Here is a step-by-step guide for teachers to follow for printing NWEA reports for training on Jan. 5th. click here

Print NWEA agenda here

08/10 : : School Begins- This first week of school will be 1/2 days. School will be dismissed at 1pm throughout the week.

08/10 : : School Uniforms - The NJO Executive Board approved a uniform policy July 1, 2008. The purpose of the policy is: 1) Provide a safe school environment. 2) Encourage and develop a united school culture to enable students to experience a greater sense of belonging. 3) Encourage and promote positive student behavior. 4) Reduce school clothing costs by taking competition of dress out of the learning environment. 5) Encourage school wide participation in programs and activities. 6) Improve and expand time spent on academic excellence.

The following applies to all boys/girls K-8th grades.

Pants (boys & girls): Navy blue or khaki-tan: no jeans or baggies of any kind.

Shirts (boys & girls): Shirts with collars that are navy blue, maroon, light blue, or white. Button down shirt and/or polo shirts required.

*OPTIONAL >> Shorts/Skirts (girls): Navy blue or khaki-tan. Knee level and not baggy.

*OPTIONAL >> Jumper/Dresses (girls): Navy blue or khaki-tan.

*OPTIONAL >> Blouses (girls): Navy blue, maroon, light blue, or white.

The final decision on the appropriatemenss of dress will be the Principal. Navajo Clothing Inc. will provide uniforms as part of the clothing package. The NJO Parent Advisory Committee will accept donations of accepatable used uniforms at the school office. Make arrangements for picking up donated clothing.

The 2009/10 NJO Athletic Department welcomes our student athletes to our sports progarms. Our community and student body are excited about the upcoming sports schedules. Academic eligibility is enforced through the Four Corners Junior High League and here at NJO. Students should have updated physical exams returned to their coaches. Open sports this fall: Cross Country, Flag Football, Volleyball.

If you have any questions about schedules, uniforms, practice, academic eligibility, or other concerns please call the front office at (505) 731-2272 during regular work hours.