Spring is in full bloom, and there is so much happening across Alamogordo Public Schools! Our April Community Newsletter includes important information about registration, spring events, athletics, Purple Up! Day, and more. Please take a few moments to read the newsletter below and stay connected with all that is happening across our district.

🔗https://app.smore.com/n/gbek1
1 day ago, Alamogordo Public Schools

Testing Season is Here! 📝

Please review Alamogordo Public Schools testing dates below. #BeHereAlamo & do your best on the test!

🔗https://www.alamogordoschoo.lsorg/page/testing

1 day ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
Testing season is here! April 1 - 11th grade SAT School Day. April 8- 11th garde NM-ASR Science. April 14th- 3rd-8th grade NM- MSSA Math. April 15th- 3rd-8th grade  NM-MSS ELA. April 16- 5th & 8th grade NM-ASR Science. Please note: Sunset Hills 5th Garde ASR Science Testing is on April 13th . Students will have their optimal testing experience at the scheduled times with their peers.
No school on Friday, April 3. District administrative offices will remain open (7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.). Classes will resume on Monday, April 6. ❄️
2 days ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
snow day no school graphic
Reminder!

Stop by the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex today, April 1st, at 2:30 p.m. for the Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry! 🍊🥞

*For APS Families and staff*
2 days ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry graphic-* Open to APS families Wednesday April 1s at 2:30 p.m. at the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex Parking lot. Box Limit: One per househod 3 boxes per vehicle max. Photo ID required for each household

We are excited to announce that the New Mexico Summer Reading Program is back!📖 Registration is now open for all Kindergarten - 8th Graders. The Program runs from June 1st to June 26th, Monday-Thursday, 11 am to 3 pm.
Daily Reading & Math learning activities and FREE Meals!
More info on transportation to come.
Register Today! https://nmsummerreading.org/

Downloadable Flyer: https://aptg.co/xf5CfC

3 days ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
NM Summer Reading Program Graphic
🎉 Holloman Elementary Field Day is Almost Here! 🎉

Our Eagles are ready to soar, and we need volunteers to help make Field Day a success! 🦅🏃‍♂️🏅

Sign up to help with games, activities, and fun here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AA9A62DAAF9C25-63270339-field

Let’s make this a day full of teamwork, smiles, and Eagle pride! 😄

#HollomanEagles #FieldDayFun #VolunteersNeeded #SchoolSpirit #CommunityStrong #FunInTheSun #Teamwork #StudentJoy
3 days ago, Holloman Elementary
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🚌New Mexico Statewide #BeHereDay is on Wednesday, April 8th! 🎒

💫Join us on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in celebrating great school attendance across our district and the State of New Mexico with Be Here Day!💫

To celebrate and promote strong attendance, each campus will host special activities, challenges, or incentives on April 8th, and Alamogordo Public Schools will recognize the High School grade level, Elementary School, and Middle School with the best attendance on Be Here Day.

Be Here Alamo & Be On Time!

#SavetheDate #BeHereAlamo #BeHereNM
7 days ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
New Mexico Statewide Be Here Day graphic- Wed April 8th. 100% attendance is our goal.

🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day from our classroom! 🍀

March 17th was full of green, giggles, and just a little bit of leprechaun mischief! 💚 Our school showed up dressed head to toe in green, ready to celebrate. And those sneaky little leprechauns definitely made their presence known!

From tiny surprises to playful messes, our students had so much fun wondering what those tricky visitors would do next. 🌈✨

A special highlight of the day; Mrs. Kangas joined our 2nd grade classroom and had an absolute blast diving into all things STEM with our students! 🧪💡 The excitement and engagement were amazing to see!

It was a magical day filled with laughter, creativity, and a whole lot of school spirit!

#StPatricksDay #LuckyToTeach #ClassroomFun #LeprechaunMischief #STEMFun #ElementaryMagic 🍀

15 days ago, Holloman Elementary
Today we celebrated Mario Day and our 1st graders had an absolute blast! 🍄⭐

Students came dressed up and ready for adventure as they participated in fun Mario themed activities throughout the day. From creative projects to exciting classroom challenges, the energy and enthusiasm were through the roof! It was so fun seeing everyone’s creativity and love for learning come together in such a playful way.

Thank you to our amazing students for making the day so memorable! 🎮

#MarioDay #LevelUpLearning #HollomanElementary #FirstGradeFun #SuperStudents #LearningThroughPlay
24 days ago, Holloman Elementary
mario themed activities
mario themed coloring
mario colofing
🎨✨ Creative Minds at Work! ✨🎨

Our 1st graders had an amazing time in Art Specials exploring air drying clay! Using their imagination, creativity, and tiny sculptor hands, they designed some truly incredible sculptures. From animals to imaginative creations, each piece showed just how creative our young artists can be.

We are so proud of the effort, focus, and creativity they put into their work. The future of art is looking bright! 🏺💫

#YoungArtists
#CreativeClassroom
#ArtsInEducation
#FutureSculptors
#AlamogordoPublicSchools
24 days ago, Holloman Elementary
Clay sculptures
Students having fun with clay
1st grade working with clay
working with clay
1st graders enjoying some fun times with air drying clay
💚📚 Dr. Seuss Week : Day 3 FUN! 📚💚

Today we celebrated with our Grinch or Wear Green Day, and our students showed up in the BEST way! From festive Grinch gear to head-to-toe green outfits, the school was glowing with spirit and smiles. 💚

It’s been so much fun watching our Eagles participate and bring excitement to each themed day. Thank you, families, for helping your students join in the fun and celebrate the joy of reading with us!

We can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings! 🦅✨

#DrSeussWeek #GrinchDay #WearGreen #ReadingCelebration #AlamogordoSchools #HollomanElementary #EaglePride #SoaringWithTheEagles
about 1 month ago, Holloman Elementary
Reminder!

Stop by the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex today, March 4th, at 2:30 p.m. for the Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry! 🍊🥞

*For APS Families and staff*
about 1 month ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry graphic- pantry open for APS families and staff - stop by on march 4th at the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex at 2:30 p.m.
🎉❤️ Spirit Day Fun at Holloman Elementary! ❤️🎉

Today we celebrated Spirit Day in the most fun and creative way .Thing One & Thing Two, Twin Day, and Matching Day! 💙💙

Our students and staff absolutely showed up and showed out! From perfectly coordinated twins to adorable Thing One and Thing Two duos, the creativity, school spirit, and smiles were everywhere you looked. It was such a joy seeing friends, classmates, and even teachers matching and celebrating together!

Thank you to everyone who participated and made today so special. We LOVE seeing our Eagles soar with pride and positivity! 🦅✨

#HollomanElementary#EaglePride#SpiritDayFun
#ThingOneAndThingTwo#TwinDay#MatchingDay
#AlamogordoSchools
#EaglesSoar
about 1 month ago, Holloman Elementary
teacher and students matching on twin day
🎩📚 Dr. Seuss Week: Day 1 FUN! 📚🎩

We kicked off our Dr. Seuss Week on Monday with “Wear a Hat, Stripes, or Be the Cat in the Hat” Day , and WOW, our students absolutely delivered! ❤️🤍

From tall striped hats to the cutest Cat in the Hat outfits, our classrooms were filled with creativity, school spirit, and big smiles. It was so much fun seeing everyone join in and celebrate the joy of reading in such a playful way!

Thank you to our amazing families for helping make Monday a success. We can’t wait for the rest of the week’s fun! 📖✨

#DrSeussWeek #ReadingIsFun #CatInTheHat #SchoolSpirit #AlamogordoSchools #HollomanElementary #EaglePride #SoaringWithTheEagles 🦅
about 1 month ago, Holloman Elementary
cat in the hat day
Here is the APS Community newsletter for March. 🌻

So many great things are happening across our district.

🔗https://app.smore.com/n/n3fs1

#LuckytoBeHere #March
about 1 month ago, Alamogordo Public Schools

📢 Out-of-zone applications are now open!

Who Needs to Apply?

▪️Incoming Kindergartners: All children starting school for the first time in the 2026-27 year.
▪️Rising 6th Graders: Current 5th graders who wish to attend a middle school other than their zoned school.
▪️New Enrollments: Any student moving into the district or transferring from a private/charter school for the upcoming year.
▪️New Applications: Any student who hasn't had an application submitted before, and now an OOZ needs to be considered.

🛑 Already Out-of-Zone? > If you are a current OOZ student, this form isn't for you! Please follow the instructions in your Letter of Intent or Probation Letter to secure your spot for next year.
⛔ One application for ALL APS schools (in town AND HAFB schools).

🔗https://forms.gle/K1otQK8eorbS3Apa7

#BeHereNM #BeHereAlamo

about 1 month ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
2026-2027 Out-of-Zone Application Who Needs to Apply? Incoming Kindergartners: All children starting school for the first time in the 2026-27 year. Rising 6th Graders: Current 5th graders who wish to attend a middle school other than their zoned school. New Enrollments: Any student moving into the district or transferring from a private/charter school for the upcoming year. New Applications: Any student who hasn't had an application submitted before, and now an OOZ needs to be considered. Already Out-of-Zone? → If you are a current OOZ student, this form isn't for you! Please follow the instructions in your Letter of Intent or Probation Letter to secure your spot for the 2026-27 school year. -Graphic
Did you know? 📱☎️

💫If you need to excuse your student(s) from school, you can easily do that with one phone call to our APS call center! You don't have to call each school individually!

Excusing your student? Call Let's Talk! at 575-812-8573

#BeHereNM #BeHereAlamo
about 1 month ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
Did You Know? Graphic- If you need to excuse your student(s) from school, you can easily do that with one phone call to our call center! You don't have to call each school individually! Excusing your student? Call Let's Talk! 575-812-8573.
🌟🔬 Science Fair Success at Holloman Elementary! 🔬🌟

What an incredible day celebrating curiosity, creativity, and hard work at our Science Fair! From the moment the doors opened, you could feel the energy vibrating through the room. The excitement was contagious, and the pride on our students’ faces said it all.

Our students did an outstanding job. Not only with their projects, but especially during their interviews. They spoke confidently, explained their thinking clearly, and truly demonstrated their understanding of the scientific process. It was amazing to watch them share their learning with such enthusiasm and ownership.

Each display represented dedication, perseverance, and growth. Whether experiments worked perfectly the first time or required a few adjustments along the way, our students showed resilience and problem-solving skills that made us all proud.

A huge thank you to our families and staff for supporting our young scientists. Today was a beautiful reminder of what happens when curiosity meets opportunity. Our students shine! ✨

We are so proud of every single participant. Way to go, Holloman scientists! 🧪💙

#HollomanElementary #Eagles #APS #AlamogordoPublicSchools #ScienceFair #FutureScientists #StudentSuccess #STEM #EaglePride #LearningInAction
about 1 month ago, Holloman Elementary
student showing off their science fair ribbon prize
student celebration of science fair placement
science committee organizing ribbons and feedback
science fair committee discussing ribbon places
interview with a student
judge interviewing student
science fair committee
teacher addressing students
teacher helping judges
teacher addressing judges
Today our students used their voices in a creative way — with chalk! 🎨✨

From motivational quotes to colorful hearts and stars, our sidewalks are shining bright with positivity.

We are so proud of the kindness and leadership our students show every day!

#StudentVoice #UpperElementary #ChalkTheWalk #PositiveVibes #HollomanEagles #HollomanPride #Eagles #Elementaryschool #APS
about 1 month ago, Holloman Elementary
chalk message
chalk day
positive message
spreading kindness
kind student
positive message
student drawing with chalk
kind words
student writting messages with chalk
Share kindness in the community by Chalking Your Walk this Friday, February 20th!💓🖍️

Chalk a positive message or draw something fun to make someone smile! Share your photos by using the hashtag #AlamogordoKindnessChallenge.

We need the entire #Alamogordo community to jump into the fun! Let's spread kindness in Alamogordo! Chalk Your Walk on February 20th! 💓🖍️
about 1 month ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
Chalk you walk graphic-  Chalk your walk on Friday, February 20th. Share kindness in the community by chalking your walk. Get outside & chalk a positive message or draw something fun on your sidewalk or driveway to make someone smile on February 20th.  Share your photos on the APS Facebook page or post  and use the hashtag #AlamogordoKindnessChallenge.