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📣Notice! Please be aware that in honor of the passing of President Carter, the White House has appointed January 9, 2025, as a National Day of Mourning. Per Executive Order, Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government will not be reporting to work on that day, but schools will be in session on the base and throughout the APS District. 🎒 To learn more about our 39th President's life and accomplishments, read the Proclamation Announcing the Death of James Earl Carter, Jr released on December 29th, 2024. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/12/29/proclamation-announcing-the-death-of-james-earl-carter-jr/ #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids

📣Reminder! Students return from Winter break tomorrow. Please use caution as you drive through school zones and encounter 🚌 school buses in the mornings and afternoons. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe. #Allin4OurKids

📖 This winter break, don't forget about the APS Little Neighborhood Library! 📚 It's a great place to grab a book for your winter break reading adventures or share a book for other community members to enjoy. This holiday season help APS spread the joy of reading with our Little Neighborhood Library located next to the APS HUB Club (across from the Post Office). 🎄 Share your winter break reading adventures in the comment section below! 📖 #Allin4ourkids #HerefortheKids #WinterBreakReading #APSNeighborhoodLibrary

☃️❄️ From our APS family to yours, we wish you a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!🎄 #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids #WinterBreak #Holidays

📣📣TOMORROW, TOMORROW, TOMORROW!!! 💫 APS Student Nutrition will distribute Winter Break Meals at Alamogordo High School tomorrow, Saturday, December 21st, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please enter on Tiger Drive, off 1st St. 👶🧒 Meals are for all children ages 1–18. The child does not need to be present. Each child will receive 10 breakfasts and 10 lunches. These are stable, snack-like, five-component meals. 🎒👜🥯 🔗https://www.facebook.com/events/503936789327820/ #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids

🎄❄️Tomorrow is the last date to donate to our Glove & Hat Drive! Please help us spread joy this holiday season!🌨️ 💗 Donations will be distributed to displaced students and families in need throughout the cold months. 🧤 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.), Otero Federal Credit Union, or at First American Bank NM. 🎄 #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids

📣📣Calling all local businesses! 🔨⚙️ The Career & CTE Expo is fast approaching on January 24th, 2025, and will be here before we know it! 😀 The Career & CTE Expo is a wonderful partnership event that allows our local industry leaders to showcase their businesses and potential career opportunities to Alamogordo students. 👷‍♂️⚒️ We are looking for businesses, contractors, and skilled professionals who can offer potential apprenticeships, internships, or on-the-job training for AHS graduates. 🎓 📱Please RSVP by January 10th at the latest to hold your spot. RSVP directly by emailing anna.alday@alamogordoschools.org or by phone at 575-430-6145. 💻🖱️ https://www.facebook.com/share/f3kNwiquhKaU8NuS/ #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids #CTE

🩴🏖️It's time for some vitamin sea🌊 🎒👜 AHS families, we’re going to Guanacaste, Arenal region, in winter 2025/2026, and your student is invited! 😁 🌴🥥We’re excited to tell you more about the trip we’re planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. Please be sure to register for this info session to be considered for this opportunity: https://rsvp.eftours.com/ss3vj2m ✈️🧳When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure. 🦈🌊 ℹ️ In this info session, we’ll talk about: ▪️How this opportunity will benefit your student ▪️What we’ll see and do on our trip ▪️Everything that’s included in this experience ▪️How your child can earn academic credit ▪️How we’re keeping this safe and affordable ▪️How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period ✈️🚢There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity! 😃

#BeHereAlamo Promoting healthy hygiene habits promotes good attendance. 🧼🪥 #BeHereNM #Allin4OurKids

❄️ Alamogordo Public Schools and the Special Education Department invite you to participate in collecting new books and pajamas to benefit COPE Center of Protective Environment of Alamogordo. 📚👖👕 📦Boxes will be available in the Administration Building (1211 Hawaii Ave) and other locations from December 2 to December 13, 2024. 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.💗💗 #hereforthekids #allin4ourkids #GiveAlamogordo #domesticviolenceawareness

#BeHereAlamo 🧤🌲As we celebrate the holiday season and battle the inevitable cold and flu season, we want to emphasize the crucial role that regular school attendance plays in your child's academic success. 🖍 Research consistently shows that students who attend school regularly perform better academically than those with chronic absenteeism, providing a solid foundation for future achievement. 📝📓 ✨ Here are some actionable tips to help prioritize attendance even in the face of controllable factors: ✨ ▪️ Plan Vacations Strategically: Consider planning trips during school breaks or weekends to avoid unnecessary disruptions to your child's education. ▪️ Communicate: Identifying & addressing issues early can prevent prolonged absences. ▪️ Schedule Appointments Strategically: Whenever possible, try to schedule routine appointments outside of school hours or during breaks. ▪️ Utilize Support Services: Take advantage of the support services offered by our district. 🔗https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/attendance #BeHereNM #AttendanceMatters #Allin4OurKids

#BeHereAlamo All the students are unique and beautiful. #BeHereNM #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids

📢Save the date! 📆 🥤🥨Student Nutrition will distribute Winter Break Meals at Alamogordo High School on Saturday, December 21st, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please enter on Tiger Drive, off 1st St. Meals are for all children ages 1–18. The child does not need to be present. Each child will receive 10 breakfasts and 10 lunches. These are stable, snack-like, five-component meals. ❄️🎅 Visit the event page at https://www.facebook.com/share/H2kt4Mrw8KSAnyeB/ and click on "interested" or "going" to receive event reminders. #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids

#BeHereAlamo Ask a student how they feel about going to school. 📖 #BeHereNM #Allin4OurKids

Welcome Back! 🍂 Tomorrow, Monday, December 2nd, will be the first day back to school after Fall/Thanksgiving Break! 💛 All APS administrative offices will reopen tomorrow as well. We hope everyone had a fantastic time off! Share your fall break photos with us in the comment section below; we would love to hear about your fall break adventures. #Allin4OurKids #BacktoSchool #Fall

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 Monday, December 2nd, if your child is a bus rider please help us provide an accurate count by having them ride the bus. Thank you and see you soon! 

🦃🍂Alamogordo Public Schools would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁 May your day be filled with love, laughter, and great food. 😍 Let's be thankful today and every day. 🥳

📣 Calling all federally connected families!! Please complete the 2024 Federal Impact Aid Survey through PowerSchool if you haven't already. The Impact Aid Survey is a required form for parents/guardians to complete separately for each student using the PowerSchool Portal. It will help the district and community receive their fair share of federal funds. Learn more at: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/impact-aid-student-parent-survey #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids

🥰 Alamogordo Public Schools and the Special Education Department invite you to participate in collecting new books and pajamas to benefit COPE Center of Protective Environment of Alamogordo. Boxes will be available in the Administration Building (1211 Hawaii Ave) and other locations from December 2 to December 13, 2024. 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.

🍁All APS schools and administrative offices will be closed for Fall/Thanksgiving Break from November 25-29. 🍂 School resumes and offices will re-open on Monday, December 2nd. Enjoy! 🍂 #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids #FallBreak