Meet the Cienega Principal

Kim Middleton is in her fourth year as the proud Principal of Cienega High School. Prior to stepping into her role as Principal, Mrs. Middleton served on the Bobcat Nation campus as an Assistant Principal and a Senior English teacher. When asked what her favorite part about being Principal is she responded, "Cienega High school is a truly special place filled with adults who love taking care of young people and each other. The culture of care woven throughout our classrooms and our campus makes Bobcat Nation special and me very proud to be a Bobcat."

Why Cienega

CHS provides students with a wide-range of educational and cultural experiences which produces successful and well-rounded high school graduates through connections, high standards, and success.

• Cienega cultivates a culture focused on academic excellence, and 75% of CHS students are connected to a fine arts program, athletic program, or student run club.

• CHS has 22 advanced placement courses (including AP Capstone program) and has an AP Honor Roll Distinction.

• CHS has an AVID College Readiness Program.

Vail Scholar Programs:

The Vail School District offers specific supports for families who have students who are high achieving and academically motivated. Each school has a program that is slightly different; however the focus of each of these programs is to prepare students for admittance into highly selective universities and/or programs within universities. Click HERE to learn more about Cienega's scholar program.

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Transportation Policy and Zones

Vail USD High School Transportation Policy

High school students residing within a mile and a half radius with walking paths to the school do not receive bus transportation to and from school unless hazardous or difficult walking routes exist.

Students who live beyond the mile and a half radius receive transportation to Cienega IF they reside in the Cienega transportation zone.

Vail USD Transportation Zones

The Vail School District does not have attendance boundaries for its high schools so that parents may choose which high school is the best fit for their children. However, we do utilize transportation zones for Cienega and Mica Mountain, our two large comprehensive high schools, to best provide transportation in a fiscally responsible manner.

If you would like to check your home address, and see which Transportation Zone you live in, CLICK HERE to go to our InfoFinder site, type in your address, and scroll through the bus routes to see if there is a bus stop for the school you are seeking.

Please note: Pick up and drop off times are for the current school year. They are all subject to change for the 2023/2024 school year.

OR, you may find your address by clicking on one of the links below.