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

Support Desert Star with delicious Bundtlets!


Good afternoon, APS Families,
βοΈ 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.Β Thank you βοΈ

πππMrs. Ulvin: Congratulations to our two reading rockstars in January! π Both Hope and Xander increased their reading scores by 96 points!
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Reminder!
βοΈThe Counseling Center is offering FREE tutoring services for students ages 10-17. π
To make an appointment or for more information, please call 575-488-2500.
*Tutoring services available by appointment ONLY*
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βοΈThe Counseling Center is offering FREE tutoring services for students ages 10-17. π
To make an appointment or for more information, please call 575-488-2500.
*Tutoring services available by appointment ONLY*
#BeHereAlamo #BeHereNM #Tutoring #GoodNewsAlamogordo

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

π’TOMORROW!!!!
πShow Your Love For Public Schools!π
Tomorrow, Wednesday, January 14, wear your school colors to show your love for public schools!
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πShow Your Love For Public Schools!π
Tomorrow, Wednesday, January 14, wear your school colors to show your love for public schools!
#BeHereNM #BeHereAlamo #ILovePublicSchoolsDay

π’π’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.βοΈπ
Families and community members are invited to preview and ask questions of our top three math curriculum options.
β¨What to Expect:
This is an open-house style event. You may come and go at any time and speak directly with curriculum representatives.
β¨How These Were Selected:
Teachers reviewed several HQIM math programs and helped narrow the field to three options.
π Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
β°Time: 5:00-6:30 pm
πLocation: 1211 Hawaii Ave, Building B, Upstairs
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.βοΈπ
Families and community members are invited to preview and ask questions of our top three math curriculum options.
β¨What to Expect:
This is an open-house style event. You may come and go at any time and speak directly with curriculum representatives.
β¨How These Were Selected:
Teachers reviewed several HQIM math programs and helped narrow the field to three options.
π Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
β°Time: 5:00-6:30 pm
πLocation: 1211 Hawaii Ave, Building B, Upstairs

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You are invited! π
Our district is reviewing new math materials aligned to New Mexico Standards to help students make sense of math and become confident problem solvers.βοΈπ
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/
#RiseUpAlamo #BeHereAlamo #BeHereNM
Our district is reviewing new math materials aligned to New Mexico Standards to help students make sense of math and become confident problem solvers.βοΈπ
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/
#RiseUpAlamo #BeHereAlamo #BeHereNM

Reminder!
Stop by the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex today, January 7, at 2:30 p.m. for the Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry! ππ₯
*For APS Families and staff*
#BeHereAlamo #BeHereNM
Stop by the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex today, January 7, at 2:30 p.m. for the Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry! ππ₯
*For APS Families and staff*
#BeHereAlamo #BeHereNM

Penny Wars at Desert Star starts Monday, January 12th!

Mark your calendar! ποΈ
Stop by the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex on January 7, at 2:30 p.m. for the Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry! ππ₯
*For APS Families and staff*
Stop by the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex on January 7, at 2:30 p.m. for the Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry! ππ₯
*For APS Families and staff*

π£Alert!
Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry will host a π«π₯π₯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!
Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry will host a π«π₯π₯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!

πβοΈ Friday, December 19th, is the last date to donate to our Glove & Hat Drive! Please help us spread joy this holiday season!π¨οΈ π§€
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. π
Every donation, big or small, makes a powerful difference. Thank you for helping us wrap our students in warmth and care this holiday season. ππ§£
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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. π
Every donation, big or small, makes a powerful difference. Thank you for helping us wrap our students in warmth and care this holiday season. ππ§£
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Attendance improvement is everyoneβs job. π
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πππ Wear a Santa Shirt or Hat Day in Mrs. Mendoza's class!
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#Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids #BeHereAlamo #GoDSESCheetahs

βοΈTomorrow, December 16th, is the last day to donate books and pajamas to benefit COPE! π
ππBoxes are available in the Administration Building (1211 Hawaii Ave). 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.βοΈπ
Thank you for making a difference. We appreciate your support! π
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ππBoxes are available in the Administration Building (1211 Hawaii Ave). 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.βοΈπ
Thank you for making a difference. We appreciate your support! π
#BeHereAlamo #GiveAlamogordo #domesticviolenceawareness

Did you know Alamogordo Public Schools offers free Student Online eBooks & Databases? ππ»
Students can explore thousands of digital books, research tools, and learning resources, all available through the Destiny Discover Library. π€
β¨Access it anytime through our APS Tech Support website. Visit the link below to start exploring!
πhttps://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/edtech-students
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Students can explore thousands of digital books, research tools, and learning resources, all available through the Destiny Discover Library. π€
β¨Access it anytime through our APS Tech Support website. Visit the link below to start exploring!
πhttps://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/edtech-students
#BeHereAlamo #BeHereNM #TSS @Follett Software

Did you know asthma accounts for one-third of missed school days?
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