Toiletry Drive! 🧴
Throughout the month of November, we will be accepting toiletry donations to help families in the APS community! 🧼🧴
We're collecting toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, lotions, and many more items!
Donations can be dropped off at any Alamogordo Public Schools site, at the APS Administrative Building (1211 Hawaii Ave), or at the HUB (805 12th St.) 💛
Donations will be distributed to displaced students & families in need throughout the holiday season. 🎄
#BeHereNM #BeHereAlamo #RiseUpAlamo
📣Calling all federally connected families!!
Have you completed the 2025 Federal Impact Aid Survey? If you haven't completed the survey, please visit the link below to learn more. You can make a difference and ensure that our school district receives our fair share of federal funds by completing a survey for each of your students in the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
Learn more at: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/impact-aid-student-parent-survey
Have you completed the 2025 Federal Impact Aid Survey? If you haven't completed the survey, please visit the link below to learn more. You can make a difference and ensure that our school district receives our fair share of federal funds by completing a survey for each of your students in the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
Learn more at: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/impact-aid-student-parent-survey
🧦 We are still accepting sock donations for our Socktober Sock Drive! 🧦
Socks of all sizes in their original packaging can still be donated! Each APS school has a donation box available at the front office.
🦅🎃 Wow, what a month for our Holloman Eagles! 🎃🦅
October has been non-stop fun! From assemblies and quarter awards to sneaky boo baskets, creative fall baskets, and all the spooky vibes 👻 Our Eagles have truly soared this month. Celebrating hard work, laughter, and Halloween magic all in one! 💙💛
Big shoutout to everyone who helped make October such a blast! We’re wrapping it up with full hearts (and probably a little too much candy 🍬).
#HollomanEagles #SoaringHigh #OctoberFun #EaglePride #SpookySeason
October has been non-stop fun! From assemblies and quarter awards to sneaky boo baskets, creative fall baskets, and all the spooky vibes 👻 Our Eagles have truly soared this month. Celebrating hard work, laughter, and Halloween magic all in one! 💙💛
Big shoutout to everyone who helped make October such a blast! We’re wrapping it up with full hearts (and probably a little too much candy 🍬).
#HollomanEagles #SoaringHigh #OctoberFun #EaglePride #SpookySeason
📆Mark your calendar! Stop by the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex on Wednesday, November 5th, at 2:30 p.m. for the Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry! 🍊🥞
*APS Families and staff*
Last week to bring socks!🧦
Did you know that socks are one of the most requested, but least donated items for people experiencing hardship? Let’s change that – one pair at a time. 💛We are leading this effort to bring comfort and care to our students, and we’re inviting schools and community members to join in!
📍 Look for collection boxes at every APS school and locations throughout the community.
🧦 All donations go directly to students who need them most.
🎯 Goal: Warm feet, full hearts, and a stronger, more connected community.
Let’s make this the coziest and kindest Socktober yet! 🧦💛
For more information on how you can help, please contact Family Engagement Coordinator, Monica Steeby at (575) 430-8177 or Monica.Steeby@alamogordoschools.org
Did you know that socks are one of the most requested, but least donated items for people experiencing hardship? Let’s change that – one pair at a time. 💛We are leading this effort to bring comfort and care to our students, and we’re inviting schools and community members to join in!
📍 Look for collection boxes at every APS school and locations throughout the community.
🧦 All donations go directly to students who need them most.
🎯 Goal: Warm feet, full hearts, and a stronger, more connected community.
Let’s make this the coziest and kindest Socktober yet! 🧦💛
For more information on how you can help, please contact Family Engagement Coordinator, Monica Steeby at (575) 430-8177 or Monica.Steeby@alamogordoschools.org
🎃🧡 Join the HOPE Team at Zoo Boo! 🧡🎃
The APS HOPE Team is excited to be a part of this year’s City of Alamogordo Zoo Boo – and we’d love to see you there!
📍 Alameda Zoo
📅 Saturday, October 25th
⏰ 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Bring the whole family out for a spook-tacular time filled with:
🍬 Candy
🎯 Fun games
👻 Costume contest
…and plenty of smiles from the HOPE Team!
Come say hi, grab some goodies, and celebrate a safe, family-friendly Halloween event with us! We can’t wait to see your costumes! 🦇🎉https://www.facebook.com/share/1B5xXoqvsK/
#ZooBoo2025 #HOPETeam #TrickOrTreat #CommunityStrong #FamilyFun
The APS HOPE Team is excited to be a part of this year’s City of Alamogordo Zoo Boo – and we’d love to see you there!
📍 Alameda Zoo
📅 Saturday, October 25th
⏰ 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Bring the whole family out for a spook-tacular time filled with:
🍬 Candy
🎯 Fun games
👻 Costume contest
…and plenty of smiles from the HOPE Team!
Come say hi, grab some goodies, and celebrate a safe, family-friendly Halloween event with us! We can’t wait to see your costumes! 🦇🎉https://www.facebook.com/share/1B5xXoqvsK/
#ZooBoo2025 #HOPETeam #TrickOrTreat #CommunityStrong #FamilyFun
We know that many families in our community are feeling the impact of the federal government shutdown. Alamogordo is home to a large number of federally connected families, including those serving and working at Holloman Air Force Base, and we understand that furloughs and delayed paychecks can cause significant stress.
Alamogordo Public Schools cares deeply about our students, families, and community, and we want to ensure that everyone has access to the support and resources they need during this time.
✨Here are some of the resources available to help:
🍎APS Mobile Food Pantry: Our next Mobile Food Pantry will be held on Wednesday, November 5th, at 2:30 pm at the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex on First Street. It is open to all APS families. (First Wednesday of each month)
💗Tiger Care Center: The Tiger Care Center provides hygiene items, clothing, and emergency food support assistance to students who qualify. For families who may not meet the qualifications, our staff can help connect you with other local resources.
💻Otero County Resource Guide: View the full list of Otero County Resources ➜ https://5il.co/2qtcu
🌮Otero County Food Pantries & Community Meals: Find local food pantries and meal locations ➜ https://5il.co/2qtct
If your family is in need of assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s school counselor, principal, or the H.O.P.E. Team at hope@alamogordoschools.org or 575-430-0191. They can help connect you directly to the support available through APS or through our community partners. Learn more about H.O.P.E. and available community resources on our website at: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/hope
💛 We are grateful for the strength, compassion, and resilience that make our Alamogordo community so special. We’re all in this together, and help is available if you need it. 💛
Alamogordo Public Schools cares deeply about our students, families, and community, and we want to ensure that everyone has access to the support and resources they need during this time.
✨Here are some of the resources available to help:
🍎APS Mobile Food Pantry: Our next Mobile Food Pantry will be held on Wednesday, November 5th, at 2:30 pm at the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex on First Street. It is open to all APS families. (First Wednesday of each month)
💗Tiger Care Center: The Tiger Care Center provides hygiene items, clothing, and emergency food support assistance to students who qualify. For families who may not meet the qualifications, our staff can help connect you with other local resources.
💻Otero County Resource Guide: View the full list of Otero County Resources ➜ https://5il.co/2qtcu
🌮Otero County Food Pantries & Community Meals: Find local food pantries and meal locations ➜ https://5il.co/2qtct
If your family is in need of assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s school counselor, principal, or the H.O.P.E. Team at hope@alamogordoschools.org or 575-430-0191. They can help connect you directly to the support available through APS or through our community partners. Learn more about H.O.P.E. and available community resources on our website at: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/hope
💛 We are grateful for the strength, compassion, and resilience that make our Alamogordo community so special. We’re all in this together, and help is available if you need it. 💛
🎀 Red Ribbon Week | October 23-31 🎀
Alamogordo Public Schools is proud to join the national movement to promote healthy, drug-free lifestyles for our students and community. This year’s Red Ribbon Week is all about making informed choices and standing strong against the dangers of alcohol, drugs, vaping, and tobacco use. 💪
Through education, awareness, and support, we’re empowering students to rise above peer pressure and lead lives full of potential, purpose, and promise.
🚫 Say no to drugs.
💬 Talk about the risks.
❤️ Choose to live drug-free.
Together, with the support of families, staff, and the APS HOPE & Health Services Teams, we can create a safer, healthier future for every student.
#RedRibbonWeek #Prevention Matters #LiveDrugFree
Alamogordo Public Schools is proud to join the national movement to promote healthy, drug-free lifestyles for our students and community. This year’s Red Ribbon Week is all about making informed choices and standing strong against the dangers of alcohol, drugs, vaping, and tobacco use. 💪
Through education, awareness, and support, we’re empowering students to rise above peer pressure and lead lives full of potential, purpose, and promise.
🚫 Say no to drugs.
💬 Talk about the risks.
❤️ Choose to live drug-free.
Together, with the support of families, staff, and the APS HOPE & Health Services Teams, we can create a safer, healthier future for every student.
#RedRibbonWeek #Prevention Matters #LiveDrugFree
#BeHereAlamo
Ask a student how they feel about going to school. 📖
#BeHereNM
Ask a student how they feel about going to school. 📖
#BeHereNM
Double the fun, triple the smiles, and even quadruple the spirit! 👯♀️👯♂️
Today, Holloman Elementary was seeing double… triple… and even quadruple! Our hallways were filled with TWINS, TRIPLETS, and QUADRUPLETS as staff showed off their amazing school spirit! 💙💛
It was so much fun to see everyone matching and celebrating together. What an awesome way to keep the school spirit in full swing! ✨
#HollomanElementary #SchoolSpirit #TwinsDay #TeamworkAndTogetherness
Today, Holloman Elementary was seeing double… triple… and even quadruple! Our hallways were filled with TWINS, TRIPLETS, and QUADRUPLETS as staff showed off their amazing school spirit! 💙💛
It was so much fun to see everyone matching and celebrating together. What an awesome way to keep the school spirit in full swing! ✨
#HollomanElementary #SchoolSpirit #TwinsDay #TeamworkAndTogetherness
Gobble, Gobble! 🦃
Save the dates! More info to come. 🥧
#BeHereAlamo #ThanksgivingLunch
🧱 Holloman Elementary is COOKING up something awesome! 🤖🍳
Our First Lego League (FLL) Club officially kicks off next week, and we couldn’t be more excited! 🚀 Students will be digging into hands-on STEM challenges, teamwork, and creative problem-solving as they explore this year’s mysterious mission. 👀✨
Let’s just say… there’s a bit of discovery, and history involved. 🏺🔍
We can’t wait to see what amazing ideas our young engineers uncover, one brick at a time! 💡💛
#HollomanElementary #FLL #STEM #FutureInnovators
Our First Lego League (FLL) Club officially kicks off next week, and we couldn’t be more excited! 🚀 Students will be digging into hands-on STEM challenges, teamwork, and creative problem-solving as they explore this year’s mysterious mission. 👀✨
Let’s just say… there’s a bit of discovery, and history involved. 🏺🔍
We can’t wait to see what amazing ideas our young engineers uncover, one brick at a time! 💡💛
#HollomanElementary #FLL #STEM #FutureInnovators
📣Calling all federally connected families!!
The 2025 Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available for completion. You can make a difference and ensure that our school district receives our fair share of federal funds by completing a survey for each of your students in the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
Learn more at: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/impact-aid-student-parent-survey
The 2025 Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available for completion. You can make a difference and ensure that our school district receives our fair share of federal funds by completing a survey for each of your students in the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
Learn more at: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/impact-aid-student-parent-survey
🌟 Holloman Elementary Rising Stars! 🌟
Here are some pictures from last night’s Board Meeting, where our outstanding students were recognized with the Quarter 1 Rising Star Award! 🎉
We are so proud of their hard work, positive attitude, and dedication to learning.
May each of these students continue to shine bright and set a wonderful example for others! 💙💛
Congratulations to all of our Rising Stars! You make Holloman Elementary proud! ✨
#HollomanElementary #RisingStars #ProudMoment #APSExcellence
Here are some pictures from last night’s Board Meeting, where our outstanding students were recognized with the Quarter 1 Rising Star Award! 🎉
We are so proud of their hard work, positive attitude, and dedication to learning.
May each of these students continue to shine bright and set a wonderful example for others! 💙💛
Congratulations to all of our Rising Stars! You make Holloman Elementary proud! ✨
#HollomanElementary #RisingStars #ProudMoment #APSExcellence
🧦✨ It’s Socktober – and we’re collecting new socks all month long to support students in need across our district!
Did you know that socks are one of the most requested, but least donated items for people experiencing hardship? Let’s change that – one pair at a time. 💛We are leading this effort to bring comfort and care to our students, and we’re inviting schools and community members to join in!
📍 Look for collection boxes at every APS school and locations throughout the community.
🧦 All donations go directly to students who need them most.
🎯 Goal: Warm feet, full hearts, and a stronger, more connected community.
Let’s make this the coziest and kindest Socktober yet! 🧦💛
For more information on how you can help, please contact Family Engagement Coordinator, Monica Steeby at (575) 430-8177 or Monica.Steeby@alamogordoschools.org
Did you know that socks are one of the most requested, but least donated items for people experiencing hardship? Let’s change that – one pair at a time. 💛We are leading this effort to bring comfort and care to our students, and we’re inviting schools and community members to join in!
📍 Look for collection boxes at every APS school and locations throughout the community.
🧦 All donations go directly to students who need them most.
🎯 Goal: Warm feet, full hearts, and a stronger, more connected community.
Let’s make this the coziest and kindest Socktober yet! 🧦💛
For more information on how you can help, please contact Family Engagement Coordinator, Monica Steeby at (575) 430-8177 or Monica.Steeby@alamogordoschools.org
Invest in student well-being every day.
#BeHereAlamo #BeHereNM
#BeHereAlamo #BeHereNM
📅Reminder!
Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, October 15th, for a district/community-wide Pink Out in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 💗
Wear pink tomorrow to show your support for the fighters, admire the survivors, and honor the lost.
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #PinkOut #CancerAwareness
Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, October 15th, for a district/community-wide Pink Out in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 💗
Wear pink tomorrow to show your support for the fighters, admire the survivors, and honor the lost.
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #PinkOut #CancerAwareness
📱Parents & Guardians, have you logged into PowerSchool lately? Please take a moment to log in and make sure your contact information is up-to-date. Keeping your contact info up-to-date is important to ensure you receive important emails, texts, and notifications from APS. 👩💻
If you need help logging in, please call Let’s Talk! 575-812-8573.
#BeHereAlamo #BeHereNM #PowerSchoolAccess
If you need help logging in, please call Let’s Talk! 575-812-8573.
#BeHereAlamo #BeHereNM #PowerSchoolAccess
🥫 October is Tackling Hunger Month, and this week we’re recognizing National Food Bank Week – a time to raise awareness, take action, and stand together against food insecurity. 💪🍎
At APS, the HOPE Team is committed to making sure no student or family goes hungry. Through food drives, pantry partnerships, and connecting families with local resources, we’re here to provide real support – because hunger shouldn’t be a barrier to learning. 💛
Here’s how you can help:
✅ Donate non-perishable food items to the Tiger Care Center
✅ Volunteer at our monthly Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry (first Wednesday of each month
✅ Spread the word about hunger resources available through the HOPE Team
Together, we’re not just tackling hunger – we’re building HOPE, one meal at a time. 🧡
If you are a student in need of resources, please call or text our HOPE Team at (575) 430-0191 or email: HOPE@alamogordoschools.org.
#TacklingHungerMonth #NationalFoodBankWeek #HOPETeam #NoOneHungry #FoodForThought #HOPEinAction
At APS, the HOPE Team is committed to making sure no student or family goes hungry. Through food drives, pantry partnerships, and connecting families with local resources, we’re here to provide real support – because hunger shouldn’t be a barrier to learning. 💛
Here’s how you can help:
✅ Donate non-perishable food items to the Tiger Care Center
✅ Volunteer at our monthly Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry (first Wednesday of each month
✅ Spread the word about hunger resources available through the HOPE Team
Together, we’re not just tackling hunger – we’re building HOPE, one meal at a time. 🧡
If you are a student in need of resources, please call or text our HOPE Team at (575) 430-0191 or email: HOPE@alamogordoschools.org.
#TacklingHungerMonth #NationalFoodBankWeek #HOPETeam #NoOneHungry #FoodForThought #HOPEinAction
