Reminder!

📢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

about 24 hours 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.
📣 Have you checked out the NEW APS Community Information HUB?

Looking for local events, programs, and activities for you and your family? The APS Community Information HUB brings together information from around our community to help connect our students and families with local opportunities.

Check it out here:
🔗https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/community-opportunities

*COMMUNITY INFORMATION NOTICE: Alamogordo Public Schools permits this material to be made available solely as a community-information service. APS does not sponsor, endorse, supervise, recommend, or independently verify the sponsoring organization, activity, program, service, fees, safety practices, or representations. Participation is voluntary and is the responsibility of the parent or guardian.*

#GoodNewsAlamogordo #APSCommunity #CommunityResources #BeHereAlamo
1 day ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
Screenshot of the APS Community Opportunities page - Connecting our Community Welcome to the APS Community Opportunities Page Alamogordo Public Schools is proud to serve as a community partner by providing information on local events, programs, and activities that support and enrich the lives of our students and families. To ensure equal access for all members of our community, all shared content is formatted to meet federal digital accessibility standards. COMMUNITY INFORMATION NOTICE: Alamogordo Public Schools permits this material to be made available solely as a community-information service. APS does not sponsor, endorse, supervise, recommend, or independently verify the sponsoring organization, activity, program, service, fees, safety practices, or representations. Participation is voluntary and is the responsibility of the parent or guardian. For Community Organizations: Are you a local government agency, non-profit, faith-based group, or organization offering an eligible student or family activity? Requests to share promotional materials must be submitted through our online portal at least two (2) weeks prior to your event or requested posting date in accordance with Board Policy K-2300. Submissions are reviewed weekly. Approved flyers are posted to this page for up to 30 days and may be highlighted in upcoming district communications. Submit Your Flyer Distribution Request
📢New Mexico Statewide #BeHereDay is TOMORROW! 🚌

While we always aim for strong attendance, Be Here Day is an opportunity to remind everyone why being present matters! Don't miss the fun and #BeHereAlamo! 100% attendance is our goal!

#BeHereNM #AttendanceMatters
4 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.
Get ready to DROP EVERYTHING AND READ!📑📚

We want to invite the entire community to celebrate International Literacy Day tomorrow, 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, at school, or at work, stop everything you are doing, grab a book, and enjoy 15 minutes of reading.

#DEAR #BeHereNM
4 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)
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
7 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
8 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.
🍂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
8 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
8 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 to assist 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

9 days ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
Alamogordo Public Schools Drop-Off/Pick-Up Lane etiquette! Graphic with a yellow car, a man wearing a yellow hoodie holding a megaphone. APS logo on the bottom left hand corner of the graphic.
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
9 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*
9 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
☎️ 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
14 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
15 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
21 days ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
Flyer explaining how to adjust notification preferences for Rooms
Flyer explaining how to adjust notification preferences for Rooms
Parents and Guardians: Attached is a letter with reminders for high school game attendance. Your child will also be bringing home a hard copy. Thank you for your support.
21 days ago, Jody Alexander
Game Reminders
North Parents/Guardians, Joe's Italian Steakhouse will be providing pizza for all our Panthers Thursday afternoon during class to celebrate the beginning of the year. If you would prefer your child not to have pizza, please let the teacher know. You are more than welcome to send an alternative treat or snack with your child.
23 days ago, Jody Alexander
Joe's Italian
👖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. 👕👚
24 days ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
Dress code graphic - Updated guidelines

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

25 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. 📱📸
29 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
Need to register your student to ride the school bus? 🚌 Please fill out the Bus Ridership Form.

The first step in setting up transportation for your student is to complete the Bus Ridership Form, agree to the Ridership Policies, and be assigned to a bus route. Once assigned, you will be able to utilize the My Ride K-12 App!

Completed Bus Ridership Forms must be returned to the Transportation Department at transportation@alamogordoschools.org. Questions? Please call 575-812-6017.

Learn more/Bus Ridership Form: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/transportation
30 days ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
School Bus Ridership Form The minimum walking distances, one way, for grade levels are as follows: Grades K-5 = 1 mile / Grades 6-8 = 1.5 miles / Grades 9-12 = 2 miles Transportation is provided only to and from the nearest bus stop to the eligible student’s place of residence and their attendance zone school. The distance outlined above also applies as the maximum distance a student may walk from their residence to an approved bus stop. NOTE: Transportation is not provided for out-of-zone students. The APS District’s Transportation Department’s mission is to provide students with the best transportation services possible. Our goal is to maintain a sincere and dedicated commitment to the safety of students, employees, the community, and property. We ask for your support to ensure your child’s appropriate behavior while riding the bus for the safety of all. PARENTS/GUARDIANS – Please complete this form and return it to the school bus driver or email it to transportation@alamogordoschools.org PLEASE PRINT Student’s Last Name, First Name School Grade Medical Condition(s): (if applicable, such as prone to seizures, fainting, insulin-dependent, etc.) Physical Home Address: (No P.O. Boxes) Home/Cell Phone #: Parent’s Work Phone #: Alternate drop-off location request Name of Organization: Address: ☐I have read this document and the Bus Ridership Policies, and agree to them and to offer my support toensure the safe transportation of my child and others. Bus Ridership Policy: https://aptg.co/Zq6RdV Signature of Parent/Guardian Date Alamogordo Public School District Transportation Department: 575-812-6017 www.alamogordoschools.org