Order your child's Desert Star yearbook today!
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2 months ago, Desert Star Elementary
Order your yearbook today!
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!

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2 months ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
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
2 months ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
Parent Teacher Conference Thursday, February 12th & Friday, February 13th

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for March 9 - March 13 and get your reader psyched to pick out their own books! Parent Night will be Thursday, March 12. Start exploring together: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/desertstarelementaryschool2 #ScholasticBookFairs

3 months ago, Desert Star Elementary
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for March 3- March 9 and get your reader psyched to pick out their own books! Parent Night will be Thursday March 8. Start exploring together: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/desertstarelementaryschool2 #ScholasticBookFairs

Support Desert Star with delicious Bundtlets!

3 months ago, Desert Star Elementary
Bundt Cake F und Raiser
Bundt Cake Fund Raiser
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 ❄️
3 months ago, Alamogordo High School
2-hour Delayed Start graphic
💜💛💜Mrs. Ulvin: Congratulations to our two reading rockstars in January! 🎉 Both Hope and Xander increased their reading scores by 96 points!

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3 months ago, Desert Star Elementary
Hope and Xander smiling
Reminder!

✏️The Counseling Center is offering FREE tutoring services for students ages 10-17. 📝

To make an appointment or for more information, please call 575-488-2500.

*Tutoring services available by appointment ONLY*

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3 months ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
Counseling Center

Reminder, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day, schools and APS administrative offices will be closed on Monday, January 19th.

3 months ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
All APS schools and admin offices will be closed on Monday, January 19th in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
📢TOMORROW!!!!

💖Show Your Love For Public Schools!💖

Tomorrow, Wednesday, January 14, wear your school colors to show your love for public schools!

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3 months ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
Show your love for public schools on Wednesday January 14
📢📢IT'S TONIGHT!

Our district is reviewing new math materials aligned to New Mexico Standards to help students make sense of math and become confident problem solvers today, January 12, from 5-6:30 p.m. at the APS HUB 1211 Hawaii Ave, Building B, Upstairs.✏️📝

Families and community members are invited to preview and ask questions of our top three math curriculum options.
✨What to Expect:
This is an open-house style event. You may come and go at any time and speak directly with curriculum representatives.
✨How These Were Selected:
Teachers reviewed several HQIM math programs and helped narrow the field to three options.

📅Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
⏰Time: 5:00-6:30 pm
📍Location: 1211 Hawaii Ave, Building B, Upstairs
3 months ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
Math curriculum preview night
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3 months ago, Desert Star Elementary
Order your yearbook today! $20 at jostens.com
You are invited! 💌

Our district is reviewing new math materials aligned to New Mexico Standards to help students make sense of math and become confident problem solvers.✏️📝

Families and community members are invited to preview and ask questions of our top three math curriculum options on Monday, January 12, from 5-6:30 p.m.

Check out all the details in the event page!
https://www.facebook.com/share/1BzCJtUWuv/

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3 months ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
APS Math Curriculum Preview Night What to Expect: This is an open-house style event. You may come and go at any time and speak directly with curriculum representatives. How These Were Selected: Teachers reviewed several HQIM math programs and helped narrow the field to three options. Date: Monday, January 12, 2026 Time: 5:00-6:30 pm Location: 1211 Hawaii Ave, Building B, Upstairs
Reminder!

Stop by the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex today, January 7, at 2:30 p.m. for the Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry! 🍊🥞

*For APS Families and staff*

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3 months ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
Stop by the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex today, January 7, at 2:30 p.m. for the Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry! 🍊🥞 *For APS Families and staff*
Penny Wars at Desert Star starts Monday, January 12th!
3 months ago, Desert Star Elementary
Penny Wars at Desert Star!
Mark your calendar! 🗓️

Stop by the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex on January 7, at 2:30 p.m. for the Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry! 🍊🥞

*For APS Families and staff*
4 months ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
Mark your calendar! Stop by the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex January 7, at 2:30 p.m. for the Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry! 🍊🥞 *For APS Families and staff*
📣Alert!
Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry will host a 🫑🥕🥔Produce Pop Up this Monday, December 22nd at 9 am at the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex, 1200 E. 1st Street. All are welcome, spread the word!
4 months ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
Produce Pop Up
🎄❄️ Friday, December 19th, is the last date to donate to our Glove & Hat Drive! Please help us spread joy this holiday season!🌨️ 🧤

Donations can be dropped off at any Alamogordo Public Schools site, at the APS Administrative Building (1211 Hawaii Ave), at the HUB (805 12th St.), or at First American Bank. 🎄

Every donation, big or small, makes a powerful difference. Thank you for helping us wrap our students in warmth and care this holiday season. 💛🧣

#BeHereNM #BeHereAlamo
4 months ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
Last day to donate to our Hat & Glove drive is this Friday December 19th
Attendance improvement is everyone’s job. 💛

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4 months ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
Attend today succeed tomorrow
💜💛💜 Wear a Santa Shirt or Hat Day in Mrs. Mendoza's class!

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4 months ago, Desert Star Elementary
Santa Day in Mrs. Mendoza's class!