📢We have great news! 😃
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. 📝
📱For current OOZ students in grades K–4, 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. 💻
💫Here are a few exceptions:
▪️Students 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.
▪️All new students to APS and incoming 6th graders will complete the OOZ application.
▪️If you are returning to APS but have not previously completed an OOZ application, you will complete a new application as well.
✨The application window for new requests will open on March 2nd.✨
#BeHereNM #GoodNewsAlamogordo #RiseUpAlamo
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. 📝
📱For current OOZ students in grades K–4, 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. 💻
💫Here are a few exceptions:
▪️Students 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.
▪️All new students to APS and incoming 6th graders will complete the OOZ application.
▪️If you are returning to APS but have not previously completed an OOZ application, you will complete a new application as well.
✨The application window for new requests will open on March 2nd.✨
#BeHereNM #GoodNewsAlamogordo #RiseUpAlamo
✨ Learning in Action: Kagan Training Recap!
Our teachers went back to the classroom last week! 🍎 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! 🚀
Check out some highlights from the day: 📸
#KaganLearning #TeacherPD #StudentEngagement #LifelongLearners #SchoolCommunity #CooperativeLearning #HollomanElementary #AlamogordoSchools #EaglePride
Our teachers went back to the classroom last week! 🍎 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! 🚀
Check out some highlights from the day: 📸
#KaganLearning #TeacherPD #StudentEngagement #LifelongLearners #SchoolCommunity #CooperativeLearning #HollomanElementary #AlamogordoSchools #EaglePride
February is #LovetheBusMonth!
We want to remind drivers of the importance of using caution as you drive through school zones and encounter 🚌 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. 🚌
Thank you for helping us keep our students safe.
#BeHereNM #RiseUpAlamo
We want to remind drivers of the importance of using caution as you drive through school zones and encounter 🚌 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. 🚌
Thank you for helping us keep our students safe.
#BeHereNM #RiseUpAlamo
💡 Bright Ideas & Big Smiles!
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. ⚡️🌱
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! Let’s keep that momentum going, ask your 5th grader tonight what their favorite energy saving tip was! 🌎✨
#PNM #EnergyConservation #FutureLeaders #GreenClassroom #EnvironmentalSafety #SustainableFuture #HollomanElementary #EaglePride #Alamogordoschools
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. ⚡️🌱
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! Let’s keep that momentum going, ask your 5th grader tonight what their favorite energy saving tip was! 🌎✨
#PNM #EnergyConservation #FutureLeaders #GreenClassroom #EnvironmentalSafety #SustainableFuture #HollomanElementary #EaglePride #Alamogordoschools
Tomorrow is Pack the Bus Day!
Did you know? 🚌On 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.
🚌Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 11th, if your child is a bus rider, please help us provide an accurate count by having them ride the bus. 🚌
#BeHereAlamo #LovetheBusMonth
On Wednesday, February 11th, we’re aiming for 100% attendance districtwide as part of our #BeHereAlamo #AttendanceMatters campaign! 🎯
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! 🍪
Plus, bus riders, let's PACK THE BUS! Did you know? 🚌On 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
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! 🍪
Plus, bus riders, let's PACK THE BUS! Did you know? 🚌On 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
🚌Hey Bus Riders, Let's Pack the Bus on Wednesday, February 11th! 🚌
Did you know? 🚌On 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.
🚌On Wednesday, February 11th, if your child is a bus rider, please help us provide an accurate count by having them ride the bus. 🚌 Save the date!
Did you know? 🚌On 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.
🚌On Wednesday, February 11th, if your child is a bus rider, please help us provide an accurate count by having them ride the bus. 🚌 Save the date!
🌟 Our First Graders are Superstars! 🌟
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!" 🦸♂️🦸♀️
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! 📚✨
#HollomanElementary #EaglePride #AlamogordoSchools #BeHere #WeLoveToBeHere #SuperReaders #FirstGradeStars
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!" 🦸♂️🦸♀️
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! 📚✨
#HollomanElementary #EaglePride #AlamogordoSchools #BeHere #WeLoveToBeHere #SuperReaders #FirstGradeStars
Stop by the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex today, Wednesday, February 4th, at 2:30 p.m. for the Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry! 🍊🥞
See you then!
*For APS Families and staff*
See you then!
*For APS Families and staff*
🎨 Yearbook Cover Art Contest
We are excited to announce a drawing contest for this year's front cover! Last year we did this, and it came out AMAZING!! 🙌🏼
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
We are excited to announce a drawing contest for this year's front cover! Last year we did this, and it came out AMAZING!! 🙌🏼
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
February is here, and it's Kindness Month! We are spreading the love with this month's APS community newsletter. Take a moment to read the news and share in the joy and excitement of the wonderful things happening throughout our district!
https://app.smore.com/n/aztwn
https://app.smore.com/n/aztwn
Reminder! 📆
✏️Parent-teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, February 12th, and Friday, February 13th. Teachers will be reaching out to parents/guardians to schedule meetings to connect and have valuable conversations. Please note that there will not be any school for students on those dates.
#RiseUpAlamo
✏️Parent-teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, February 12th, and Friday, February 13th. Teachers will be reaching out to parents/guardians to schedule meetings to connect and have valuable conversations. Please note that there will not be any school for students on those dates.
#RiseUpAlamo
🐝📚 Spelling Bee Success! 📚🐝
Our students gave it their very best at the Spelling Bee, showing incredible focus, courage, and determination. We are so proud of all their accomplishments and the hard work they put into preparing for this event. Every participant is a winner in our eyes! 🌟👏
#SpellingBee #SoProud #StudentSuccess #AcademicExcellence #HardWorkPaysOff #EaglePride #HollomanElementary #AlamogordoPublicSchools 📚🐝✨
Our students gave it their very best at the Spelling Bee, showing incredible focus, courage, and determination. We are so proud of all their accomplishments and the hard work they put into preparing for this event. Every participant is a winner in our eyes! 🌟👏
#SpellingBee #SoProud #StudentSuccess #AcademicExcellence #HardWorkPaysOff #EaglePride #HollomanElementary #AlamogordoPublicSchools 📚🐝✨
💃🕺 Winter Dance Fun! ❄️✨
Last Saturday’s school winter dance was a huge hit! Our students took full advantage of the warm dance floor and showed off their awesome moves. The night was filled with lots of smiles, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a success. Good times were definitely had by all!
#WinterDance #SchoolFun #StudentJoy #GoodTimes #CommunityStrong #EaglePride #HollomanElementary #AlamogordoPublicSchools ❄️🎶
Last Saturday’s school winter dance was a huge hit! Our students took full advantage of the warm dance floor and showed off their awesome moves. The night was filled with lots of smiles, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a success. Good times were definitely had by all!
#WinterDance #SchoolFun #StudentJoy #GoodTimes #CommunityStrong #EaglePride #HollomanElementary #AlamogordoPublicSchools ❄️🎶
Reminder! PTO Meeting is tomorrow!
January 28
4:00 PM
HES Library
Come hear what’s coming up and help us plan an exciting spring at Holloman Elementary!
January 28
4:00 PM
HES Library
Come hear what’s coming up and help us plan an exciting spring at Holloman Elementary!
Good afternoon, APS Families,
❄️ Please be aware we will a have a district-wide delayed start tomorrow, Monday, January 26th. Buses will run on a two hour delay and all students and staff will report two hours later than usual. Thank you ❄️
🎣✏️ Pre-K Learning in Action! ✨
Our Pre-K students have been having so much fun with multisensory learning activities! From fishing for letters to strengthen letter recognition, to writing letters in the sand to build fine motor skills, our little learners are engaging all their senses while developing early literacy skills.
Hands on learning makes a big splash in Pre-K, and we love seeing our students learn through play! 💙📚
#PreKLearning #MultisensoryLearning #EarlyLiteracy #LearningThroughPlay #LittleLearners #HandsOnLearning
Our Pre-K students have been having so much fun with multisensory learning activities! From fishing for letters to strengthen letter recognition, to writing letters in the sand to build fine motor skills, our little learners are engaging all their senses while developing early literacy skills.
Hands on learning makes a big splash in Pre-K, and we love seeing our students learn through play! 💙📚
#PreKLearning #MultisensoryLearning #EarlyLiteracy #LearningThroughPlay #LittleLearners #HandsOnLearning
Operation Starbase has officially landed back on Earth!
What an absolutely incredible experience this was. Being part of something so innovative and immersive was truly unforgettable, and having the opportunity to serve as the pilot made it even more special.
This experience challenged us, inspired us, and reminded us how powerful teamwork and imagination can be. We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity and the people who made it possible.
We are already looking forward to future missions and opportunities to work together again. Until next time. Mission accomplished! 🚀✨
#Holloman #StarBase #Eagles #AlamogordoPublicSchools
What an absolutely incredible experience this was. Being part of something so innovative and immersive was truly unforgettable, and having the opportunity to serve as the pilot made it even more special.
This experience challenged us, inspired us, and reminded us how powerful teamwork and imagination can be. We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity and the people who made it possible.
We are already looking forward to future missions and opportunities to work together again. Until next time. Mission accomplished! 🚀✨
#Holloman #StarBase #Eagles #AlamogordoPublicSchools
✨ Friday Award Ceremony Celebration ✨
Last week’s Friday Award Ceremony was truly special! We are so proud of ALL of our students for their hard work, dedication, and growth. Each award represented perseverance, effort, and the positive choices our students make every day. 🌟
We also had a full house. With parents and guardians filling the room, cheering on their children and celebrating their achievements. The love, support, and encouragement from our families made the moment even more meaningful.
Thank you to our students for continuing to shine and to our families for always showing up and supporting our school community. We couldn’t be prouder! 👏💙
#HollomanStrong #EaglePride #AlamogordoPublicSchools
Last week’s Friday Award Ceremony was truly special! We are so proud of ALL of our students for their hard work, dedication, and growth. Each award represented perseverance, effort, and the positive choices our students make every day. 🌟
We also had a full house. With parents and guardians filling the room, cheering on their children and celebrating their achievements. The love, support, and encouragement from our families made the moment even more meaningful.
Thank you to our students for continuing to shine and to our families for always showing up and supporting our school community. We couldn’t be prouder! 👏💙
#HollomanStrong #EaglePride #AlamogordoPublicSchools
🎉 Proud Moment for HES! 🎉
We are so proud of our team of four amazing teachers who represented Holloman Elementary School at LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling)! 📚✨
Their commitment to strengthening literacy instruction and deepening their knowledge of the science of reading reflects their dedication to our students and our school community. Opportunities like LETRS help ensure we are providing high quality, research based instruction that supports every learner.
Thank you for representing HES with professionalism, passion, and pride! 💙💛
#HESStrong #LETRS #ScienceOfReading #ProudToBeHES #TeachersLead #AlamogordoPublicSchools
We are so proud of our team of four amazing teachers who represented Holloman Elementary School at LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling)! 📚✨
Their commitment to strengthening literacy instruction and deepening their knowledge of the science of reading reflects their dedication to our students and our school community. Opportunities like LETRS help ensure we are providing high quality, research based instruction that supports every learner.
Thank you for representing HES with professionalism, passion, and pride! 💙💛
#HESStrong #LETRS #ScienceOfReading #ProudToBeHES #TeachersLead #AlamogordoPublicSchools
