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Welcome Back! 🍂 Tomorrow, Monday, December 2nd, will be the first day back to school after Fall/Thanksgiving Break! 💛 All APS administrative offices will reopen tomorrow as well. We hope everyone had a fantastic time off! Share your fall break photos with us in the comment section below; we would love to hear about your fall break adventures. #Allin4OurKids #BacktoSchool #Fall

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 Monday, December 2nd, if your child is a bus rider please help us provide an accurate count by having them ride the bus. Thank you and see you soon! 

🥰 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

🦃🍂Alamogordo Public Schools would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁 May your day be filled with love, laughter, and great food. 😍 Let's be thankful today and every day. 🥳

📣 Calling all federally connected families!! Please complete the 2024 Federal Impact Aid Survey through PowerSchool if you haven't already. The Impact Aid Survey is a required form for parents/guardians to complete separately for each student using the PowerSchool Portal. It will help the district and community receive their fair share of federal funds. Learn more at: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/impact-aid-student-parent-survey #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids

🍁All APS schools and administrative offices will be closed for Fall/Thanksgiving Break from November 25-29. 🍂 School resumes and offices will re-open on Monday, December 2nd. Enjoy! 🍂 #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids #FallBreak

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

LAST DAY, LAST DAY to purchase Thanksgiving lunch tickets!!! 🦃 Ticket sales end at 5 p.m. today!!!! Today, November 15, is the last day to purchase your tickets to have Thanksgiving lunch with your student. Please note that there is a limit of 2 adults per student. Tickets must be purchased online. Free to non-school-age siblings 5 and under. 🍞🧈 Purchase your tickets at: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/athletics-tickets To RSVP, visit: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/raptor-technologies *Ticket sales end at 5 p.m. TODAY* #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids #ThanksgivingLunch

We want to ensure APS students stay warm and safe this fall/winter. ❄️🧤🧣 If your student needs warm clothing, please contact HOPE at (575) 430-0191 or email them at HOPE@alamogordoschools.org. ❄️☔️ #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids

#BeHereAlamo When parents/guardians express interest in their child’s classwork, it promotes good attendance. #BeHereNM

Reminder!🧴 This month, we are 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. 🎄 #allin4ourkids #hereforthekids

Got questions? We have answers. 📲💻 We want to remind you about Let's Talk! 📱 Let’s Talk!, is an online customer service solution that makes it easy for you to communicate with Alamogordo Public Schools. Find answers to FAQs 24/7, send feedback, or speak/text/chat with an APS staff member during regular business hours at 575-812-8573. 💻https://www.alamogordoschools.org/o/aps/page/contact #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids

Thanksgiving lunch with your students is just around the corner! Purchase your tickets today and RSVP to have a fantastic time enjoying a delicious meal with your student. Please note that there is a limit of 2 adults per student. Tickets must be purchased online by November 15th. Free to non-school-age siblings 5 and under. 🍞🧈 Purchase your tickets at: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/athletics-tickets To RSVP, visit: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/raptor-technologies #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids

The cold weather has arrived, and we want to ensure that APS students stay warm and safe. ❄️ If your student needs warm clothing, please contact HOPE at (575) 430-0191 or email them at HOPE@alamogordoschools.org. ❄️☔️ The New Mexico Department of Health recommends the following actions for staying safe in case of a winter storm: 🧤🧣 ▪️ Dress for the cold: Wear multiple layers, including hats, gloves, and scarves. Wool or synthetic fabrics are best as they retain heat even when damp. ▪️ Limit outdoor exposure: Stay indoors as much as possible. If you must go outside, keep trips brief and avoid overexertion. ▪️ Carbon monoxide precautions: Only use heating devices in well-ventilated areas. Avoid using grills, camp stoves, or generators indoors to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Install CO detectors, where possible, and check batteries to ensure safety during power outages. ▪️ Prepare for power outages: Have a flashlight, extra batteries, and enough food and water for a few days. Check that all necessary medical supplies are accessible and if reliant on electronic devices, such as CPAP machines for sleep apnea, that they are fully charged. ▪️ Protect pets and pipes: Pets should be brought indoors during extreme weather. For pipes, keep indoor temperatures steady and open cabinets to allow any warm air to reach plumbing. Allow faucets to drip to prevent pipes from freezing and bursting, which is a common hazard during sustained cold. ▪️ Vehicle preparedness: If travel is unavoidable, ensure your vehicle has winter-ready tires, a full tank of gas, blankets, food, and emergency supplies. Monitor road conditions via the New Mexico Road Advisory Hotline at 5-1-1 or https://nmroads.com. #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids

Reminder! 🦃 Don't forget to RSVP & purchase your tickets to have Thanksgiving lunch with your student! Please note that there is a limit of 2 adults per student. Tickets must be purchased online by November 15th. Free to non-school-age siblings 5 and under. 🍞🧈 Purchase your tickets at: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/athletics-tickets To RSVP, visit: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/raptor-technologies #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids #ThanksgivingLunch

Important Announcement! Due to inclement weather and street flooding, some school buses are experiencing delays this morning. If your student is a bus rider, please be aware that while buses are operating, they could be running behind schedule. Thank you for your understanding!

Reminder! 😁 Don't forget to stop by the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex today (Nov 6) at 2:30 p.m. for the Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry! 🍊🥞 See you then! #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids

Planning on attending an upcoming school event? 🤔 Completing the Google form prior to any school event will expedite entry to your student's school, and your Raptor name tag will be printed prior to the event. If you have not yet had your physical ID scanned at one of our schools, please do so as soon as possible, preferably before any event, so your tag can be printed in advance.😁 Learn more at: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/raptor-technologies #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids #Secutiry

#BeHereAlamo Help students to believe in their ability to succeed. #BeHereNM

Toiletry Drive! 🧴 This month, we are 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. 🎄 #allin4ourkids #hereforthekids