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. π
Itβs 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 canβt wait to see what tomorrow brings! π¦ β¨
#DrSeussWeek #GrinchDay #WearGreen #ReadingCelebration #AlamogordoSchools #HollomanElementary #EaglePride #SoaringWithTheEagles
Stop by the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex today, March 4th, at 2:30 p.m. for the Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry! ππ₯
*For APS Families and staff*

Today we celebrated Spirit Day in the most fun and creative way .Thing One & Thing Two, Twin Day, and Matching Day! ππ
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! π¦ β¨
#HollomanElementary#EaglePride#SpiritDayFun
#ThingOneAndThingTwo#TwinDay#MatchingDay
#AlamogordoSchools
#EaglesSoar

We kicked off our Dr. Seuss Week on Monday with βWear a Hat, Stripes, or Be the Cat in the Hatβ Day , and WOW, our students absolutely delivered! β€οΈπ€
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 canβt wait for the rest of the weekβs fun! πβ¨
#DrSeussWeek #ReadingIsFun #CatInTheHat #SchoolSpirit #AlamogordoSchools #HollomanElementary #EaglePride #SoaringWithTheEagles π¦

So many great things are happening across our district.
πhttps://app.smore.com/n/n3fs1
#LuckytoBeHere #March
π’ Out-of-zone applications are now open!
Who Needs to Apply?
βͺοΈIncoming Kindergartners: All children starting school for the first time in the 2026-27 year.
βͺοΈRising 6th Graders: Current 5th graders who wish to attend a middle school other than their zoned school.
βͺοΈNew Enrollments: Any student moving into the district or transferring from a private/charter school for the upcoming year.
βͺοΈNew Applications: Any student who hasn't had an application submitted before, and now an OOZ needs to be considered.
π 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.
β One application for ALL APS schools (in town AND HAFB schools).
πhttps://forms.gle/K1otQK8eorbS3Apa7
#BeHereNM #BeHereAlamo

π«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

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 studentsβ 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! β¨
We are so proud of every single participant. Way to go, Holloman scientists! π§ͺπ
#HollomanElementary #Eagles #APS #AlamogordoPublicSchools #ScienceFair #FutureScientists #StudentSuccess #STEM #EaglePride #LearningInAction










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









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! πποΈ

To streamline our Out-Of-Zone (OOZ) process for returning students and to provide our families with more peace of mind, we have replaced the full annual application with a simplified Letter of Intent. π
π±For current OOZ students in grades Kβ4, 6, and 7, who have been pre-approved, parents/guardians will receive a Letter of Intent via the guardian's email listed in PowerSchool beginning today. If you expect a letter and don't receive one this week, please call Let's Talk! 575-812-8573 starting Tuesday, February 17. π»
π«Here are a few exceptions:
βͺοΈStudents transitioning to Middle School: Please note that all current 5th-grade students moving to 6th grade next year must complete a new Out-of-Zone application if they are requesting an OOZ school.
βͺοΈAll new students to APS and incoming 6th graders will complete the OOZ application.
βͺοΈIf you are returning to APS but have not previously completed an OOZ application, you will complete a new application as well.
β¨The application window for new requests will open on March 2nd.β¨
#BeHereNM #GoodNewsAlamogordo #RiseUpAlamo

Our teachers went back to the classroom last week! π We were thrilled to host a school wide Kagan Professional Development session, and the energy in the room was absolutely electric.
From the first "Timed Pair Share" to the final team-building activity, our educators were fully immersed in learning new ways to boost student engagement and cooperative learning. It wasn't just a lecture, it was a hands on, high energy experience!
Why Kagan?
Total Participation: No student is left behind.
Social Skills: Students learn to communicate and collaborate.
Boosted Achievement: Engaged brains learn faster and retain more!
Seeing our staff so engaged and excited to bring these structures back to their classrooms was the highlight of our week. We can't wait to see our students reaping the benefits of these active learning strategies! π
Check out some highlights from the day: πΈ
#KaganLearning #TeacherPD #StudentEngagement #LifelongLearners #SchoolCommunity #CooperativeLearning #HollomanElementary #AlamogordoSchools #EaglePride


We want to remind drivers of the importance of using caution as you drive through school zones and encounter π school buses in the mornings and afternoons. Please obey school zones' speed limits, and come to a COMPLETE STOP while the bus stop signal is out, and only proceed driving after the STOP signal is REMOVED by the bus driver. π
Thank you for helping us keep our students safe.
#BeHereNM #RiseUpAlamo

We had a fantastic Friday here at school! A huge thank you to PNM for stopping by to chat with our 5th graders about all things environmental safety and energy conservation. β‘οΈπ±
Our students were incredibly engaged, asking great questions and sparking new ideas on how they can help save energy in their own homes and classrooms. It was wonderful to see them so excited about building a more sustainable future!
Key Takeaways from the Visit:
Safety First: Learning how to stay safe around electricity.
Conservation Hacks: Simple tips like flipping the switch and unplugging unused gadgets.
Green Thinking: Understanding our impact on the environment.
We are so proud of our young eco warriors! Letβs keep that momentum going, ask your 5th grader tonight what their favorite energy saving tip was! πβ¨
#PNM #EnergyConservation #FutureLeaders #GreenClassroom #EnvironmentalSafety #SustainableFuture #HollomanElementary #EaglePride #Alamogordoschools




Tomorrow is Pack the Bus Day!
Did you know? πOn the 80th & 120th day of school, APS captures a snapshot of the bus ridership to report to NMPED. The information collected on this day is very important and impacts the funding our district receives for transportation. Transportation funding not only supports students' daily rides to and from school, it can also support in-district school field trips.
πTomorrow, Wednesday, February 11th, if your child is a bus rider, please help us provide an accurate count by having them ride the bus. π
#BeHereAlamo #LovetheBusMonth

Our APS Student Nutrition team will be providing a Valentine's treat to all students during lunch, and the fun doesn't end there! Students will receive a fun #BeHere sticker! 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! πͺ
Plus, bus riders, let's PACK THE BUS! Did you know? πOn the 80th & 120th day of school, APS captures a snapshot of the bus ridership to report to NMPED. The information collected on this day is very important and impacts the funding our district receives for transportation. Transportation funding not only supports students' daily rides to and from school, it can also support in-district school field trips.
#BeHereAlamo #BeHereNM

Did you know? πOn the 80th & 120th day of school, APS captures a snapshot of the bus ridership to report to NMPED. The information collected on this day is very important and impacts the funding our district receives for transportation. Transportation funding not only supports students' daily rides to and from school, it can also support in-district school field trips.
πOn Wednesday, February 11th, if your child is a bus rider, please help us provide an accurate count by having them ride the bus. π Save the date!

We are so proud of our amazing first-grade students! They have been working incredibly hard on their Heggerty curriculum, or as we like to call it in our classrooms, "Super Phonics!" π¦ΈββοΈπ¦ΈββοΈ
Our students know the secret to success:
"Super Phonics makes us Super Readers!"
Watching their confidence grow as they master new sounds and words is the highlight of our day. Keep up the fantastic work, little heroes! πβ¨
#HollomanElementary #EaglePride #AlamogordoSchools #BeHere #WeLoveToBeHere #SuperReaders #FirstGradeStars



See you then!
*For APS Families and staff*

We are excited to announce a drawing contest for this year's front cover! Last year we did this, and it came out AMAZING!! ππΌ
We are looking for student artwork that represents our school spirit.
Who can enter: All students / all grades.
Theme: Holloman Elementary at Holloman AFB, etc. (Has to be school related).
Deadline: February 11, 2026 by 1:00 (Staff will vote)
Kindly,
Yearbook Team

