Desert Star Elementary

Your feedback matters! 💻

Last year, we asked you to share your thoughts as we began developing our Framework for the Future, a long-term strategic plan. Thanks to your valuable input and the hard work of APS teachers, students, families, administration, and community members, the strategic plan has been developed, and we are moving forward with implementation.

As we continue this work, Alamogordo Public Schools, alongside the School Board and our partner, Learner-Centered Collaborative (LCC), are launching three new learning cohorts. These groups will focus on implementing our Framework in classrooms across the district—helping us ensure that our students are truly college, career, and life-ready.

To guide this next phase, we are seeking more in-depth insights from our families and community members. Your voice is vital to this process. By completing the survey linked below, you will help shape how our schools grow, how our students learn, and how our community continues to thrive.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey by Friday, September 26th: https://bit.ly/APSimpact2526

You can also visit our Framework for the Future webpage to learn more about this work and stay updated on our progress: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/o/aps/page/framework-for-the-future

We greatly appreciate your time and thoughtful participation. Together, we are building the future of learning in Alamogordo.

3 months ago, Alamogordo Public Schools

Your feedback matters! Please complete the survey by September 26, 2025.

Nominations for the Military Child of the Year® Award are officially OPEN! 🎉

Each year, Operation Homefront honors seven outstanding military kids (one from each branch) who inspire us all through their service, strength, and commitment to community.

Do you know a military child who deserves to be in the spotlight?

👉 Nominate them today (anyone can nominate): https://operationhomefront.org/military-child-of-the-year/?utm_campaign=MCOY&utm_content=1756904432&utm_medium=Organic+Social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawM1H7tleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF5UFY5WEkzeU8xUmdDQWNKAR46x-OTisLLcp9JslucyaPlfLSJeQBFZ48QBkKGbq9w02t6xMsAm3yckVOk8Q_aem_h_x7L9Kls81Os1mT7wTYvA
📅 Nominations close December 2

3 months ago, Alamogordo Public Schools

💜💛💜 Hat Day at Desert Star! 🤠👒🎩

#Allin4OurKids
#HerefortheKids
#BeHereAlamo
#GoDSESCheetahs

3 months ago, Desert Star Elementary

Ms. Bustamante with students on hat day.

Mrs. Mendoza and her students on hat day

4th grade students at Desert Star hat day.

Mrs. Cunningham and Ms. Bustamante with students on hat day.

Girls from Mrs. Wolfe's class on hat day.

Boys from Mrs. Wolfe's class on hat day.

💜💛💜 Meet one of our amazing 4th grade teachers, Mrs. Holland.

#Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids
#BeHereAlamo
#GoDSESCheetahs

3 months ago, Desert Star Elementary

💜💛💜 Meet our amazing Literacy Coach, Mrs. Summerhays!

3 months ago, Desert Star Elementary

💜💛💜 Meet one of our sweet 3rd grade teachers, Mrs. Munoz!

3 months ago, Desert Star Elementary

💜💛💜 Meet one of our wonderful 2nd grade teachers, Mrs. Mendoza!

3 months ago, Desert Star Elementary

💜💛💜 We classified matter today in Mrs. Mendoza’s class and celebrated Amari’s birthday! 🥳💛

#Allin4OurKids
#HerefortheKids
#BeHereAlamo
#GoDSESCheetahs

3 months ago, Desert Star Elementary

Early release on Wednesday, September 17th, for all APS students! 💛🐯

Due to the AHS Homecoming Parade, please be aware that Wednesday, September 17th, will be an early release day for all schools, same as your normal Friday schedule.

Note: Friday, September 19th, will continue to be an early release day as usual.

AHS Homecoming Week activities:
https://5il.co/3p1vt

#Homecoming2025 #GoTigers #TigerPride #SchoolSpirit

3 months ago, Alamogordo Public Schools

Homecoming parade early release for all schools on Wednesday, September 17th. Same as your normal Friday schedule.

💜💛💜 Mrs. Wolfe: Meet our newest ORANGE belt earners!!🥳 #SightWordChallengeUnderway 📚🍎#FirstGradersAreAmazing!!!🥰

#Allin4OurKids
#HerefortheKids
#BeHereAlamo
#GoDSESCheetahs

3 months ago, Desert Star Elementary

First grade newest ORANGE belt earners!!

💜💛💜 Sweet first grader having fun in the library. 💜💛💜

#Allin4OurKids
#HerefortheKids
#BeHereAlamo
#GoDSESCheetahs

3 months ago, Desert Star Elementary

Sweet 1st grader having fun in the library.

💜💛💜 Ms. Mariah: I want to shout out a student from Mrs. Harvey’s math class! He is very patiently helping one of our new students with his work and teaching him how to add fractions!

#Allin4OurKids
#HerefortheKids
#BeHereAlamo
#GoDSESCheetahs

3 months ago, Desert Star Elementary

$A student from Mrs. Harvey's class very patiently helping one of our new students with his work and teaching him how to add fractions!$

💜💛💜 Mrs. Shay: Refreshing on tempo, pitch, and dynamics with Mrs. Cunningham's class. 🎼🎶🎵

#Allin4OurKids
#HerefortheKids
#BeHereAlamo
#GoDSESCheetahs

3 months ago, Desert Star Elementary