Book Fair Week is here! March 9-13. Parent Night is March 12 from 5:00-7:00pm! Don’t forget! Create a Book Fair eWallet for your child NOW so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Start here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/desertstarelementaryschool2 . #ScholasticBookFairs
15 days ago, Desert Star Elementary
Book Fair Week is here! March 9-13. Parent Night is March 12 from 5:00-7:00pm! Don’t forget! Create a Book Fair eWallet for your child NOW so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Start here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/desertstarelementaryschool2 . #ScholasticBookFairs
Order your child's Desert Star yearbook today!
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about 2 months ago, Desert Star Elementary
Order your yearbook today!
Mountain View Middle School is hosting their 5th Grade Orientation Night on April 21st at 5:00pm.
7 days ago, Desert Star Elementary
Mountain View Middle School is hosting their 5th Grade Orientation Night on April 21st at 5:00pm.
Order your child's Desert Star yearbook today!
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19 days ago, Desert Star Elementary
Order your yearbook today!
Reminder!

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

*For APS Families and staff*
20 days 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.
Don't forget Literacy night is this Thursday!
21 days ago, Desert Star Elementary
Literacy Night March 5th
Here is the APS Community newsletter for March. 🌻

So many great things are happening across our district.

πŸ”—https://app.smore.com/n/n3fs1

#LuckytoBeHere #March
22 days ago, Alamogordo Public Schools

πŸ“’ Out-of-zone applications are now open!

Who Needs to Apply?

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

πŸ›‘ 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).

πŸ”—https://forms.gle/K1otQK8eorbS3Apa7

#BeHereNM #BeHereAlamo

22 days 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? β†’ 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? πŸ“±β˜ŽοΈ

πŸ’«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
27 days 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.
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for March 9-13 and get your reader psyched to pick out their own books! Start exploring together: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/desertstarelementaryschool2 #ScholasticBookFairs
29 days ago, Desert Star Elementary
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for March 9-13 and get your reader psyched to pick out their own books! Start exploring together: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/desertstarelementaryschool2  #ScholasticBookFairs
March 2nd - March 6th is our Read Across America Spirit Week. Don't forget to dress up!
29 days ago, Desert Star Elementary
Read Across America Spirit Week at Desert Star
Come join us for a Cat in the Hat Literacy Night at Desert Star on March 5th at 5-7 pm.
about 1 month ago, Desert Star Elementary
Join us for a Cat in the Hat Literacy Night on March 5th at 5-7pm
Share kindness in the community by Chalking Your Walk this Friday, February 20th!πŸ’“πŸ–οΈ

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! πŸ’“πŸ–οΈ
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.
πŸ“’We have great news! πŸ˜ƒ

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. πŸ“

πŸ“±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. πŸ’»

πŸ’«Here are a few exceptions:
β–ͺ️Students 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.
β–ͺ️All new students to APS and incoming 6th graders will complete the OOZ application.
β–ͺ️If 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
about 1 month ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
Out of Zone 2026-2027 Requests-Graphic with color pencils
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
about 1 month ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
Love the bus month, please help us keep our students safe.

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

about 1 month ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
120th Transportation Snapshot Feb 11th, are you a bus rider? Graphic with school bus transporting students
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! πŸͺ

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
about 1 month ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
Be Here Day Feb 11th graphic-Desert Star is celebrating good attendance with a pajama day!
🚌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!
about 2 months ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
120th Day Transportation Snapshot!
πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ’œ Three of Mrs. V's kids are enjoying a few rays of sunshine on the swing! 🌞
#Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids #BeHereAlamo #GoDSESCheetahs
about 2 months ago, Desert Star Elementary
Three of Mrs. V's kids are enjoying a few rays of sunshine on the swing!
Three of Mrs. V's kids are enjoying a few rays of sunshine on the swing!
πŸ’žπŸ’–Mrs. Stroud's class getting ready for Valentine's Day! πŸ’–πŸ’ž
about 2 months ago, Desert Star Elementary
Mrs. Stroud's class getting ready for Valentine's Day!