Good morning APS families, Due to the ongoing inclement weather and forecast, and to help ensure safe travel, students will be dismissed early today, and all evening activities canceled. Elementary Schools at 1:30 pm Middle Schools at 2:10 pm High School at 2:40 pm We will continue to monitor road conditions for safe bus transportation and update you on any changes. Thank you

UPDATE! Remote Learning Day for HRMP Elementary and students on bus 127 due to ongoing inclement weather. Due to inclement weather and icy roads, HRMP Elementary will have a 2-hour delay this morning. Bus 127 and the Laborcita Canyon portion of bus 123's route will also be on a 2-hour delay. The La Luz portion of bus 123's route will run as normal.

Good afternoon, APS Families, Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate the ongoing inclement weather. Due to potentially hazardous road conditions tomorrow morning, Friday, January 10, all APS schools will operate on a 2-hour delay. The early release schedule will NOT change.  We encourage everyone to stay safe and warm. If conditions worsen, we will provide updates through our usual communication channels. Thank you for your continued support. We encourage everyone to stay safe and warm. If conditions worsen, we will provide updates through our usual communication channels. Thank you for your continued support.

❄️APS Families, We’re closely monitoring the weather forecast for this week and will notify you of any changes through our usual channels. If you are not receiving district notifications, please log into PowerSchool and make sure your contact information is up to date and notifications are turned on. 🥶As temperatures begin to drop be prepared. Wearing layers, a hat, a winter coat, and gloves can help. If your child does not have winter clothing and you need help please call our H.O.P.E. team at 575-430-0191. Here are some additional tips: ✅Avoid standing in the cold. ✅Drive your child to school if possible. ✅Have them wait in your car until the bus arrives. 🚌 If you have questions about your student’s bus route and whether it is running on time, please log into your My Ride K-12 app or call Let's Talk at 575-812-8573. #WinterWeatherReady #Allin4OurKids #herforthekids

✏️Are you concerned about your child's development or performance, in the areas that affect development and learning, such as: • Behavioral or Social Skills • Speech or Language Skills • Motor Control or Coordination • Thinking or Performing Tasks 💛 The CHILD FIND team provides free screenings and/or evaluations for children ages 2 to 5 years of age suspected of having a developmental delay or disability. Can't make it to the event on February 6? No worries; screenings are available throughout the year. 💛 To sign up for a screening, fill out the form below, call 575-812-6048, or email: barbara.pearson@alamogordoschools.org kathryn.weaver@alamogordoschools.org Sign-up form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqNq64XiwjDWlhVk9vKHlTjVYv-jszd-9mBX9Jsc3IN8tkvQ/viewform #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids #ChildFind

📣Reminder! Students return from Winter break tomorrow. Please use caution as you drive through school zones and encounter 🚌 school buses in the mornings and afternoons. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe. #Allin4OurKids

📣Notice! Please be aware that in honor of the passing of President Carter, the White House has appointed January 9, 2025, as a National Day of Mourning. Per Executive Order, Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government will not be reporting to work on that day, but schools will be in session on the base and throughout the APS District. 🎒 To learn more about our 39th President's life and accomplishments, read the Proclamation Announcing the Death of James Earl Carter, Jr released on December 29th, 2024. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/12/29/proclamation-announcing-the-death-of-james-earl-carter-jr/ #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids

📣📣Calling all local businesses! 🔨⚙️ The Career & CTE Expo is fast approaching on January 24th, 2025, and will be here before we know it! 😀 The Career & CTE Expo is a wonderful partnership event that allows our local industry leaders to showcase their businesses and potential career opportunities to Alamogordo students. 👷‍♂️⚒️ We are looking for businesses, contractors, and skilled professionals who can offer potential apprenticeships, internships, or on-the-job training for AHS graduates. 🎓 📱Please RSVP by January 10th at the latest to hold your spot. RSVP directly by emailing anna.alday@alamogordoschools.org or by phone at 575-430-6145. 💻 🔗https://www.facebook.com/share/NqoCWv6edaQiV2pn/ #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids #CTE

📖 This winter break, don't forget about the APS Little Neighborhood Library! 📚 It's a great place to grab a book for your winter break reading adventures or share a book for other community members to enjoy. This holiday season help APS spread the joy of reading with our Little Neighborhood Library located next to the APS HUB Club (across from the Post Office). 🎄 Share your winter break reading adventures in the comment section below! 📖 #Allin4ourkids #HerefortheKids #WinterBreakReading #APSNeighborhoodLibrary

☃️❄️ From our APS family to yours, we wish you a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!🎄 #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids #WinterBreak #Holidays

📣📣TOMORROW, TOMORROW, TOMORROW!!! 💫 APS Student Nutrition will distribute Winter Break Meals at Alamogordo High School tomorrow, Saturday, December 21st, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please enter on Tiger Drive, off 1st St. 👶🧒 Meals are for all children ages 1–18. The child does not need to be present. Each child will receive 10 breakfasts and 10 lunches. These are stable, snack-like, five-component meals. 🎒👜🥯 🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/503936789327820/ #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids

🎄❄️Tomorrow is the last date to donate to our Glove & Hat Drive! Please help us spread joy this holiday season!🌨️ 💗 Donations will be distributed to displaced students and families in need throughout the cold months. 🧤 Donations can be dropped off at any Alamogordo Public Schools site, at the APS Administrative Building (1211 Hawaii Ave), at the HUB (805 12th St.), Otero Federal Credit Union, or at First American Bank NM. 🎄 #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids

📣📣Calling all local businesses! 🔨⚙️ The Career & CTE Expo is fast approaching on January 24th, 2025, and will be here before we know it! 😀 The Career & CTE Expo is a wonderful partnership event that allows our local industry leaders to showcase their businesses and potential career opportunities to Alamogordo students. 👷‍♂️⚒️ We are looking for businesses, contractors, and skilled professionals who can offer potential apprenticeships, internships, or on-the-job training for AHS graduates. 🎓 📱Please RSVP by January 10th at the latest to hold your spot. RSVP directly by emailing anna.alday@alamogordoschools.org or by phone at 575-430-6145. 💻🖱️ https://www.facebook.com/share/f3kNwiquhKaU8NuS/ #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids #CTE

🩴🏖️It's time for some vitamin sea🌊 🎒👜 AHS families, we’re going to Guanacaste, Arenal region, in winter 2025/2026, and your student is invited! 😁 🌴🥥We’re excited to tell you more about the trip we’re planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. Please be sure to register for this info session to be considered for this opportunity: https://rsvp.eftours.com/ss3vj2m ✈️🧳When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure. 🦈🌊 ℹ️ In this info session, we’ll talk about: ▪️How this opportunity will benefit your student ▪️What we’ll see and do on our trip ▪️Everything that’s included in this experience ▪️How your child can earn academic credit ▪️How we’re keeping this safe and affordable ▪️How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period ✈️🚢There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity! 😃

#BeHereAlamo Promoting healthy hygiene habits promotes good attendance. 🧼🪥 #BeHereNM #Allin4OurKids

❄️ Alamogordo Public Schools and the Special Education Department invite you to participate in collecting new books and pajamas to benefit COPE Center of Protective Environment of Alamogordo. 📚👖👕 📦Boxes will be available in the Administration Building (1211 Hawaii Ave) and other locations from December 2 to December 13, 2024. COPE is also in need of new batteries, pet supplies, pillows, towels, and laundry detergent. Monetary donations can be made out to Center of Protective Environment of Alamogordo.💗💗 #hereforthekids #allin4ourkids #GiveAlamogordo #domesticviolenceawareness

#BeHereAlamo 🧤🌲As we celebrate the holiday season and battle the inevitable cold and flu season, we want to emphasize the crucial role that regular school attendance plays in your child's academic success. 🖍 Research consistently shows that students who attend school regularly perform better academically than those with chronic absenteeism, providing a solid foundation for future achievement. 📝📓 ✨ Here are some actionable tips to help prioritize attendance even in the face of controllable factors: ✨ ▪️ Plan Vacations Strategically: Consider planning trips during school breaks or weekends to avoid unnecessary disruptions to your child's education. ▪️ Communicate: Identifying & addressing issues early can prevent prolonged absences. ▪️ Schedule Appointments Strategically: Whenever possible, try to schedule routine appointments outside of school hours or during breaks. ▪️ Utilize Support Services: Take advantage of the support services offered by our district. 🔗https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/attendance #BeHereNM #AttendanceMatters #Allin4OurKids

#BeHereAlamo All the students are unique and beautiful. #BeHereNM #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids

📢Save the date! 📆 🥤🥨Student Nutrition will distribute Winter Break Meals at Alamogordo High School on Saturday, December 21st, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please enter on Tiger Drive, off 1st St. Meals are for all children ages 1–18. The child does not need to be present. Each child will receive 10 breakfasts and 10 lunches. These are stable, snack-like, five-component meals. ❄️🎅 Visit the event page at https://www.facebook.com/share/H2kt4Mrw8KSAnyeB/ and click on "interested" or "going" to receive event reminders. #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids

#BeHereAlamo Ask a student how they feel about going to school. 📖 #BeHereNM #Allin4OurKids