Alamogordo Public Schools (APS) is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of its 3rd Annual Back to School Block Party held on Friday, July 26th, from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Hawaii Ave. complex. The event saw an estimated attendance of 3,000-4,000 people, making it the largest turnout yet. The Back to School Block Party, designed as a "one-stop-shop" for students and families, provided essential back-to-school information and access to invaluable community resources. Highlights of the event included free sports physicals offered in partnership with CHRISTUS Health, ensuring more students can participate in school sports regardless of financial constraints. Additionally, free backpacks, partially provided by For Otero, and school supplies, were distributed to students to ensure they have the necessary materials to start the school year successfully. Entertainment and fun was in full swing with a performance by the Alamogordo High School Tiger Band, giant Jenga and Connect Four games, and a variety of food trucks, including APS's own Fred the Food Truck. The ASTRO Vikings & Holloman Air & Space STEM Outreach captivated attendees with their demonstrations. Numerous APS departments were on-site, including Safety & Security, Student Nutrition, Human Resources, Teaching & Learning, Health Services, Special Education, and Transportation. Students had the opportunity to tour a school bus and meet the bus drivers, while parents and guardians could preregister with Raptor Technologies for school visits. Visitors to the Student Nutrition booth received August menus and learned about the free breakfast and lunch for all students, eliminating the need for an application.
Event Statistics:
Over 1,000 backpacks distributed
Thousands of school supplies given away
106 sports physicals conducted
100 free haircut vouchers provided by Alamogordo Barbering School
425 Family Engagement Calendars were handed out
25 community partners offering resources
10 vaccines administered
Participation from 7 medical providers and 3 medical students, including AHS alum Melanie Jun
APS extends its deepest gratitude to all the community partners who contributed to this incredible annual event, preparing families for the upcoming school year. Special thanks also go to the students and families who attended, making the event a resounding success.