Nominations are now open for Operation Homefront's 2027 Military Child of the Year® Awards through December 1. 🎉

Now is the opportunity to highlight the military children in your life who are empowering, trailblazing, and resilient. The awards are open to military children between the ages of 13-18. There are 7 recipients: 1 child from each branch of service, and each recipient receives $10,000 CASH, a laptop, other donated goodies, and a 3-day trip to Washington, D.C.! The program is entirely FREE and exclusive to military children, and you do not need to create an account to submit a nomination.

Nominate them TODAY: https://bit.ly/4bWkggR

#militaryconnectedstudents
1 day ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
Military Child of the Year nominations Open – Graphic with sparkles and the Operation Homefront log on top.

🐊✨The Alamogordo High School 2026 Homecoming Parade is on Friday, October 2! 😎🙌🥳

We’re inviting teams, clubs, booster clubs, community groups, organizations, and businesses to join us for the annual AHS Homecoming Parade! 🎉

Parade Awards:

▪️ Best Float
▪️ Best Use of Theme
▪️ Most Spirited
▪️ Best Marching Unit
▪️ Most Creative Entry
▪️ Judges’ Choice

Sign up today!
https://forms.gle/qg4LsatabfoSCZ9F6

#BeHereNM #BeHereAlamo #MagicalNight #HOCO2026 #NightontheBayou

2 days ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
Register for the parade graphic - A night on the bayou- QR code on the lower right hand side of the graphic.
First JROTC Newsletter of the year!!!
3 days ago, AFJOTRC
A high school JROTC newsletter flyer titled "NEWSLETTER" with the subtitle "AHS JROTC all YOU need to know" and the date "9-04-26" written across three light blue star graphics at the top. The left side features a "Welcome" panel in a light blue box with a gold star, reading: "Welcome new cadets, our fellow high schoolers, and teachers! We are so excited to jump in the school year!" The right side features a photo of two male cadets in dark blue military uniforms making funny faces, with a yellow caption banner below reading "Meet the dynamic duo." The bottom section is titled "All Call" and features a photo of students gathered in a cafeteria on the left, a black silhouette of a jet plane in the center with the vertical text "AYNTK", and a photo of a cadet gesturing while speaking at a wooden podium on the right.
An informational flyer titled "Honor Guard" in large white letters at the top, superimposed over three gold stars.Below the title, a photo on the left shows four JROTC cadets marching outdoors in light blue and dark blue uniforms, carrying rifles and flags during a ceremony. To the right of the photo is a stylized varsity letter "A" above a quote from C/1Lt Rivera, Honor Guard Commander, which reads: "Honor Guard is fun; fun is honor guard."A horizontal dotted line with a black jet silhouette separates the top and bottom sections. The bottom section is titled "MEET TOP 7" in large italicized white letters. To the right is a photo of seven JROTC cadets in dark blue service uniforms standing in a line indoors. A caption beneath the title lists their names: "Here is C/Lt Col Skagg, C/Maj Lyle, C/CMSgt Wiseman, C/SMSgt Veseth, C/Capt Rutherford, C/Capt Joyce, C/Capt Flores."
Dear APS Middle & High School Families,

As our athletic season continues, we want to thank you for the wonderful support and positive sportsmanship you show for our student-athletes. Your role in the stands and on the sidelines sets a powerful example for our teams and represents the best of our community.

To help ensure our games remain a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for everyone, please review a brief message from our Athletic Director, Alan Edmonson. The letter highlights the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) "2-Strike" rule regarding spectator conduct and provides helpful tips on supporting your student-athlete through challenges.

PDF Version: https://aptg.co/kGSPxc

Thank you for your ongoing partnership and for modeling character and respect for our young athletes.
3 days ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
Dear APS Family, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank each of you for the outstanding support, behavior, and sportsmanship you have demonstrated throughout this young season. Our athletes notice how we conduct ourselves in the stands, on the sidelines, and in the community. Your positive example helps create an environment where our athletes can compete with confidence and respect. We are fortunate to have families and fans who understand that high school athletics are an opportunity to teach character, accountability, teamwork, and how to handle both success and adversity. These positive interactions and behavior have been noticed by representatives from other communities. You may have recently seen a social media post complimenting the behavior and sportsmanship from the AHS football program at a recent away game. These serve as a reminder that others are always watching, taking note, and appreciating the culture we have in Alamogordo. A Reminder About the NMAA “2-Strike” Rule Please remember that the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) expects appropriate conduct from everyone involved in our athletic events. This includes athletes, coaches, parents, and spectators. As you may have seen through news stories and social media, there have been incidents in other parts of the state where the NMAA has had to levy sanctions against schools for both fan and athlete behavior. The NMAA’s “2-strike” rule is an important reminder that inappropriate behavior toward officials, opponents, coaches, athletes, or other spectators can have consequences. We ask everyone to help us avoid situations that could result in disciplinary action for our programs and schools. Please remember: ● Officials are doing a difficult job and deserve our respect. ● Coaches should be allowed to coach without interference from the stands. ● Opposing athletes and families deserve the same respect we expect for our own. ● Disagreements should never become personal, confrontational, or disrespectful. ● If emotions are high, step away and allow time to cool down. ● Our athletes should never feel that they have to defend a parent, coach, teammate, or themselves through verbal or physical confrontation.
Parents play an incredibly important role in teaching athletes how to handle conflict both on and off the field. When your athlete comes home frustrated about a teammate, coach, official, opponent, or situation at school, consider using the moment as an opportunity to teach problem-solving. A few questions can help: ● “What happened from your perspective?” Encourage your athlete to explain the situation before jumping to conclusions. ● “What part of the situation can you control?” Help them focus on their own actions and responses. ● “Did you communicate directly and respectfully?” Whenever appropriate, athletes should learn to address issues with the person involved rather than allowing frustration to build. ● “What could you do differently next time?” Mistakes and conflicts can become valuable learning experiences. ● “Is this something that needs an adult’s help?” Encourage athletes to solve appropriate problems independently, while recognizing when a coach or school administrator should become involved. Thank you for continued support of our athletes and our APS athletic programs. The example we set as adults becomes part of what our young people carry with them long after their playing days are over. Thank you for being such an important part of the Tiger Athletic Team! SIncerely, Alan Edmonson APS Director of Athletics
New Mexico Statewide #BeHereDay is on Tuesday, September 8th! 🚌🎒

Be Here Day is a statewide celebration reminding students, families, educators, and communities that being present matters. Every day in school is another opportunity to learn, connect, grow, and move closer to achieving our goals.

#BeHereAlamo #BeHereNM #NMPED
3 days ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
New Mexico Statewide Be here Day • Tuesday September 8th! 100% attendance is our goal! Graphic with a teal background, NMPED logo in the middle of the backpack and the APS logo in the bottom of the graphic.
✨Parent University: Partners in the Journey!✨

📢Join Alamogordo Public Schools on Thursday, September 17 at 5 p.m. at the HUB, located at 805 12th St., for our 101: Understanding Our School session.

✨Learn how to navigate the essential tools every APS family uses, including:
▪️PowerSchool Parent Portal
▪️District Communications - "Rooms"
▪️School Websites and Mobile App
▪️Student Access to Technology
▪️Best ways to stay informed throughout the school year

👨‍💻Learn more at: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/o/aps/page/parent-university
Event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EU5c6sibo/

#SavetheDate #BeHere #ParentInvolvement
3 days ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
APS Parent University Graphic – APS 101 Understanding Our Schools session • Thursday September 17th • 5 p.m. • The HUB located at 805 12th St. Find more sessions and more information on the APS website. PArent university logo on the top of the graphic, parent involvement logo on the lower left had corner and the APS logo on the bottom middle.
We’re excited to announce Homecoming Week 2026: A Night on the Bayou! 🎉

📅 September 28–October 3

📣 SAVE THE DATE!
🎺 Homecoming Parade • Friday, October 2 at 3 PM
🏈 Homecoming Game • Friday, October 2 at 7 PM
💃Homecoming Dance • Saturday, October 3

More details coming soon!
4 days ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
A night on the bayou AHS homecoming graphic - AHS logo on the upper right hand corner.
🍂Welcome to September! 🍂

Please enjoy the September edition of the Alamogordo Public Schools monthly community newsletter, filled with important information and valuable resources.

https://app.smore.com/n/b45ny-aps-community-newsletter-september

#BeHereNM #BeHereAlamo #September
4 days ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
⏰September is National Attendance Awareness Month! As we kick off the new school year, our focus this month is Be Here & Build Great Habits. Establishing consistent morning and evening routines helps set our students up for success, ensuring they arrive on time and ready to connect, learn, and grow every single day.⏰

✨To support your family at home, we have built easy-to-use tools to help track progress and stay on target:
▪️Rise & Shine Habit Tracker: A simple daily routine checklist to help students build great morning and evening habits, as well as set goals.
▪️Attendance Matters! Year-long Absence Tracker: A visual guide to help you keep track of missed instructional days throughout the school year.
Additional tools and resources can be found on our website at: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/attendance

#BeHereAlamo #BeHereNM #attendancematters See less
4 days ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
Be here and build great habits graphic with a yellow clock off to the side. The Alamogordo Public Schools logo on the bottom left hand corner.
Rice and shine attendance tracker - setting goals and establishing good habits help me become an innovative thinker, resilient achiever and self-aware learner. Habits chart - Evening, screen turned off by BLANK p.m. Go to bed at BLANK pm. Morning Routine: Departure routine. Goals section: I will: BLANK ........... Ideas: Set a regular bed time, evening & morning routines. Limit screen time before bed for restful sleep . Lay clothes out the night before. Set an alarm. Eat a nutritious breakfast. Set morning departure time. Avoid non-essential absences.
Attendance Matter tracking chart- 0 days absent, PERFECT 0%! 2-8 Absent GREAT 1-5%, 9-17 Days Absent VALUABLE INSTRUCTIONAL TIME MISSED! 6-10%, 18-33 DAYS ABSENT SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OR LOST LEARNING 11-19%, 34+ Days Absent CALL US AND LET US HELP! 20% plus.
New Mexico Statewide Be Here Day graphic - Tue, September 8th 100% attendance is our goal. Graphic with a teal backpack off to the side, the NMPED logo on the middle of the backpack and the APS logo on the bottom of the graphic.
📢APS Drop-Off/Pick-Up Lane Reminder!

To help keep traffic moving, we ask that parents/guardians using the drop-off/pick-up lane remain in their vehicles. If you need to get out of your car with your student, please park in a designated parking spot rather than stopping in the drop-off/pick-up lane. For the safety of all students, please ensure your student always exits/enters the vehicle on the sidewalk side. This is essential to prevent students from stepping into traffic or active driving lanes. 🚗🚘

Thank you for helping us keep our drop-off/pick-up routine safe and efficient!💛🥰

#BeHereNM #BeHereAlamo #safetyfirst
4 days ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
alamogordo
Get ready to DROP EVERYTHING AND READ!📑📚

We want to invite the entire community to celebrate International Literacy Day on September 8th with a 15-minute D.E.A.R. (drop everything and read) activity at 9:30 a.m.! Whether you are at home, school, or at work, stop everything you are doing, grab a book, and enjoy 15 minutes of reading. Snap a photo of you taking part in our D.E.A.R. activity and share with the hashtag #APSDEAR

Event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1D4cNr8iut/

#BeHereDay #BeHereNM
5 days ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
International Literacy Day graphic with a colorful tree - September 8th 9:30 a.m. at all campuses & across the community. "Each book read adds another branch to the tree of understanding" Join APS as we celebrate International Literacy Day with a 15 minute DEAR (Drop everything and Read)
Reminder! 🍊🥔

Stop by the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex today, September 2nd, at 2:30 p.m. for the Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry! 🍊🥞

*For APS Families and staff*
5 days ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
Food pantry graphic with shelf stable food - *Box Limit: One per household 3 boxes per vehicle (MAX)* Photo ID required for each household Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry Wednesday, Sept 2nd 2:30 p.m. Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex -Parking Lot- Open to APS Families
Hey Tigers, don't forget tutoring is available in case you need a little extra help with English or math classes/homework. ➕

#Tutoring
10 days ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
The English Tutoring Lab - Get the tools you need to crush your essays, master difficult reading, and boost your English grades with personalized ELA support. Mon/Wed afternoons 4:15-5:15 p.m. Room 411 with Mr. Easley - Tue/Thu afternoons 4:15-5:15 p.m. Room 403 with Ms. Reyes - Graphic with books and typewriters.
AHS Math Tutoring graphic- 4:15-5:15 p.m. Tue & Thu Room 419 with Ms. Teske. Mon & Thu - Room 413 with Ms. Lucas-
☎️ Have questions, need to excuse your student, or want to share kudos for a teacher or staff member? Contact our APS Call Center! You can reach us by phone, text, or via the chat tool on our website.👨‍💻

Please note: For student excusals and tardies, please call so that staff can verify that a parent or guardian is authorizing the request.

Visit our contact page for more details: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/o/aps/page/contact
10 days ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
Stay connected with the APS Call Center flyer - help finding an email or phone number - PowerSchool support - Absence Excusal - and more! Call • Text • Chat - 575-812-8573 It is the responsibility of parents/guardians to notify the APS CALL CENTER of a student’s absence. No changes will be made after 48 hours. Graphic with a call center representative in front of a computer
🥗Great news: the APS Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry is back! 🍎

Starting on Wednesday, September 2nd, APS will be hosting the Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry for APS Families and staff on the 1st Wednesday of every month. 🍗

#FoodPantry #SaveTheDate
11 days ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
Food pantry graphic with shelf stable food - *Box Limit: One per household 3 boxes per vehicle (MAX)* Photo ID required for each household Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry Wednesday, Sept 2nd 2:30 p.m. Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex -Parking Lot- Open to APS Families
🤔Not receiving Rooms notifications? Receiving too many? 😵‍💫 Parents/guardians can adjust their notification preferences for Rooms in the APS app or through our website when you "Sign in". Check out the step-by-step guide to locate your settings in the app and on the web to customize your experience!

Learn more and find additional Rooms resources on our website: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/aps-has-an-app-for-that
17 days ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
Flyer explaining how to adjust notification preferences for Rooms
Flyer explaining how to adjust notification preferences for Rooms
👖We hear you! We've updated our dress code graphic to more clearly align with our updated policy and to make the guidelines easier to understand and follow. We appreciate your ongoing partnership. Check out the updated information below. 👕👚
20 days ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
Dress code graphic - Updated guidelines

📣 Fall sports are here! 🏈🏃

We’ve put together a Fall Season Home Games flyer; save it, print it, or add the games to your personal calendar so you don't miss a single match! Friendly Reminder: Dates and times are subject to change. Please check the official APS Athletics Calendar for the most up-to-date information before heading out to a game.

Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our Tigers! 🐅

Fall Season Home Games Schedule PDF: https://aptg.co/585rKb
APS Athletics Calendar: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/events?section_ids=447746&view=cal-month

#GoTigers #FallSports

21 days ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
AHS vs. Tularosa • Aug 25 • C/JV • 5/6 p.m. AHS vs. Artesia • Aug 27 • JV/V • 5/6 p.m. AHS vs. Gadsden • Sep 8 • C/JV/V • 5/6/7 p.m. AHS vs. Chaparral • Sep 22 • C/JV/V • 5/6/7 p.m. AHS vs. Ruidoso • Sep 24 • C/JV/V • 5/6/7 p.m. AHS vs. Carlsbad • Sep 29 • JV/V • 5/6 p.m. AHS vs. Organ Mountain • Oct 10 • C/JV/V • 10/11 a.m. & 12 p.m. AHS vs. Las Cruces • Oct 15 • C/JV/V • 5/6/7 p.m. AHS vs. Centennial • Oct 24 • C/JV/V • 10/11 a.m. & 12 p.m. AHS vs. Mayfield • Oct 31 • C/JV/V • 10/11 a.m. & 12 p.m. Volleyball Volleyball HOME games are played at AHS Tiger Pit, 103 Cuba Ave., Alamogordo, NM Boys AHS vs. Los Lunas • Aug 20 • JV/V • 4/6 p.m. AHS vs. Chaparral • Aug 22 • JV/V • 9/11 a.m. ALAMO R/R • Sep 11-12 • V • TBA (Girls & Boys) AHS vs. Centennial • Sep 22 • JV/V • 5/7 p.m. AHS vs. Monte Del Sol, Santa Fe • Sep 26 • V • 1 p.m. AHS vs. Mayfield • Sep 29 • JV/V • 5/7 p.m. AHS vs. Organ Mountain • Oct 13 • JV/V • 5/7 p.m. AHS vs. Las Cruces • Oct 20 • JV/V • 5/7 p.m. Soccer Girls AHS vs. Deming • Aug 18 • V • 5 p.m. AHS vs. Artesia • Sep 3 • V • 5 p.m. AHS vs. Chaparral • Sep 8 • V • 5 p.m. AHS vs. Organ Mountain • Sep 24 • V • 5 p.m. AHS vs. Monte Del Sol, Santa Fe • Sep 26 • V • 11 a.m. AHS vs. Las Cruces • Oct 1 • V • 5 p.m. AHS vs. Centennial • Oct 8 • V • 5 p.m. AHS vs. Mayfield • Oct 15 • V • 5 p.m. Soccer HOME games are played at Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex, 1200 E. First St., Alamogordo, NM Football Varsity AHS vs. Santa Fe • Aug 21 • V • 6 p.m. AHS vs. Roswell • Sep 11 • V • 7 p.m. AHS vs. Artesia • Sep 25 • V • 7 p.m. AHS vs. Mayfield • Oct 2 • V • 7 p.m. (Homecoming) AHS vs. Deming • Oct 22 • V • 7 p.m. Junior Varsity AHS vs. Carlsbad • Aug 20 • JV • 5 p.m. AHS vs. Organ Mountain • Aug 29 • JV • 1 p.m. AHS vs. Roswell • Oct 3 • JV • 11 a.m. AHS vs. Las Cruces • Oct 10 • JV • 10 a.m. All Football Home Games are played at AHS Tiger Stadium, 103 Cuba Avenue, Alamogordo, NM C Team AHS vs. Tularosa • Aug 27 • C Team • 5 p.m. AHS vs. Organ Mountain • Sep 16 • C Team • 5 p.m. AHS vs. Gadsden • Oct 14 • C Team • 5 p.m. Cross Country Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex, 1200 E. First St., Alamogordo NM Alamogordo • Oct 23 • V/JV/MS • 4 p.m.

Rooms is the Alamogordo Public Schools' official communication tool, built to make it easy to stay informed and connected. Located right inside your APS app, it brings together teacher updates, announcements, and one-on-one messages in a secure, easy-to-access place. Check out this quick-start guide for families, which includes how to set up your notification preferences and frequently asked questions. 📱💻

Download the app and learn more at: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/aps-has-an-app-for-that

21 days ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
Quick start guide for families graphic
The Family messaging experience apptegy graphic with information on how to use the app
Apptegy graphic with frequently asked questions
🥰💛Happy 1st Day of School! Let's have a great year!

Make sure to share your 1st day of school photos with us!!! Use #APSFirstDay26 to share your photos or post them in the comments section below. 📱📸
25 days ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
Welcome back to school share your 1st day photos with us. Use the hashtag #APSFirstDay26- Happy First Day of School