
Weβre so proud of all the hard work happening in our classrooms each day! Be sure to check out this weekβs newsletter for important updates and upcoming events.
πΊπ©΅Reminder: Spring Break is next week! There will be no school, and we will return on March 30th. Enjoy the break! π©΅πΊ
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Letβs rewind to the very first day of school. We are so proud of how much these sweet 1st graders have grown this year! Itβs hard to believe theyβre already getting ready to become 2nd graders. Time has flown by in the blink of an eye! π«
We are so thankful for our amazing 1st grade team who have guided them every step of the way. π©΅πΊ
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Meet Mrs. Ham part of our incredible 3rd Grade Team! πΎπ©΅
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Meet Mrs. Brandie our incredible Secretary! πΎπ©΅
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Donβt forget to order your Sunset Hills Elementary yearbook! This year has been full of fun memories, special events, and smiling faces youβll want to remember for years to come.
π² Cost: $25
π Order by: April 1, 2026
π Order online here:
https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/sunsethillselem
Online ordering is highly recommended to make sure your student gets a copy before they sell out!
πΊ Letβs celebrate all the great memories from this school year!

At our Dr. Seuss Reading Night tonight at SHE!
Join us from 5:00β6:30 PM for stories and cheer,
With food in the cafeteria and games far and near.
Wander the classrooms, play, read, and explore,
Bring the whole familyβ¦ thereβs Seuss-tastic fun in store!
We hope you can make it and join in the delight.
See you soon for a wonderful Seuss-filled night! β€οΈπ
Stop by the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex today, March 4th, at 2:30 p.m. for the Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry! ππ₯
*For APS Families and staff*

Meet Ms. Daisha part of our incredible Kindergarten team πΎπ©΅
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So many great things are happening across our district.
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π’ Out-of-zone applications are now open!
Who Needs to Apply?
βͺοΈIncoming Kindergartners: All children starting school for the first time in the 2026-27 year.
βͺοΈRising 6th Graders: Current 5th graders who wish to attend a middle school other than their zoned school.
βͺοΈNew Enrollments: Any student moving into the district or transferring from a private/charter school for the upcoming year.
βͺοΈNew Applications: Any student who hasn't had an application submitted before, and now an OOZ needs to be considered.
π Already Out-of-Zone? > If you are a current OOZ student, this form isn't for you! Please follow the instructions in your Letter of Intent or Probation Letter to secure your spot for next year.
β One application for ALL APS schools (in town AND HAFB schools).
πhttps://forms.gle/K1otQK8eorbS3Apa7
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This is such a special event that celebrates our studentsβ creativity, hard work, and love for writing. ππ
We are looking for parent volunteers to help make the morning a success! If you are interested in volunteering, please send us your name and email address.
We truly appreciate your support and canβt wait to cheer on our amazing writers! βοΈπ


π«If you need to excuse your student(s) from school, you can easily do that with one phone call to our APS call center! You don't have to call each school individually!
Excusing your student? Call Let's Talk! at 575-812-8573
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Next week is Dr. Seuss Spirit Week, and we canβt wait to see all the creative outfits. Please check out the attached Spirit Week flyer and share it with your students so families can join the fun!
Donβt forget to join us for Dr. Seuss Night on Thursday, March 5th from 5:00β6:30 PM. Weβre excited for an evening full of stories, smiles, and school spirit! πΊπ©΅
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Chalk a positive message or draw something fun to make someone smile! Share your photos by using the hashtag #AlamogordoKindnessChallenge.
We need the entire #Alamogordo community to jump into the fun! Let's spread kindness in Alamogordo! Chalk Your Walk on February 20th! πποΈ

To streamline our Out-Of-Zone (OOZ) process for returning students and to provide our families with more peace of mind, we have replaced the full annual application with a simplified Letter of Intent. π
π±For current OOZ students in grades Kβ4, 6, and 7, who have been pre-approved, parents/guardians will receive a Letter of Intent via the guardian's email listed in PowerSchool beginning today. If you expect a letter and don't receive one this week, please call Let's Talk! 575-812-8573 starting Tuesday, February 17. π»
π«Here are a few exceptions:
βͺοΈStudents transitioning to Middle School: Please note that all current 5th-grade students moving to 6th grade next year must complete a new Out-of-Zone application if they are requesting an OOZ school.
βͺοΈAll new students to APS and incoming 6th graders will complete the OOZ application.
βͺοΈIf you are returning to APS but have not previously completed an OOZ application, you will complete a new application as well.
β¨The application window for new requests will open on March 2nd.β¨
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We want to remind drivers of the importance of using caution as you drive through school zones and encounter π school buses in the mornings and afternoons. Please obey school zones' speed limits, and come to a COMPLETE STOP while the bus stop signal is out, and only proceed driving after the STOP signal is REMOVED by the bus driver. π
Thank you for helping us keep our students safe.
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Tomorrow is Pack the Bus Day!
Did you know? πOn 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.
πTomorrow, Wednesday, February 11th, if your child is a bus rider, please help us provide an accurate count by having them ride the bus. π
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