📸Picture Day is Wednesday! Here are the forms just in case! If ordering online, please send a printout of the receipt or email it to your child’s teacher so we know which pose you would like! It is also class pictures! Can’t wait to see everyone dressed to impress!!


Did you know? 📱☎️
💫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
#BeHereNM #BeHereAlamo
💫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
#BeHereNM #BeHereAlamo

Sunset Hills Wolves are you ready for a Seuss-tastic week? 🎩📚
Next week is Dr. Seuss Spirit Week, and we can’t 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!
Don’t forget to join us for Dr. Seuss Night on Thursday, March 5th from 5:00–6:30 PM. We’re excited for an evening full of stories, smiles, and school spirit! 🐺🩵
#BeHereNM #BeHereAlamo #DrSeuss
Next week is Dr. Seuss Spirit Week, and we can’t 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!
Don’t forget to join us for Dr. Seuss Night on Thursday, March 5th from 5:00–6:30 PM. We’re excited for an evening full of stories, smiles, and school spirit! 🐺🩵
#BeHereNM #BeHereAlamo #DrSeuss

Share kindness in the community by Chalking Your Walk this Friday, February 20th!💓🖍️
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! 💓🖍️
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! 💓🖍️

📢We have great news! 😃
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. 📝
📱For current OOZ students in grades K–4, 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. 💻
💫Here are a few exceptions:
▪️Students 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.
▪️All new students to APS and incoming 6th graders will complete the OOZ application.
▪️If you are returning to APS but have not previously completed an OOZ application, you will complete a new application as well.
✨The application window for new requests will open on March 2nd.✨
#BeHereNM #GoodNewsAlamogordo #RiseUpAlamo
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. 📝
📱For current OOZ students in grades K–4, 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. 💻
💫Here are a few exceptions:
▪️Students 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.
▪️All new students to APS and incoming 6th graders will complete the OOZ application.
▪️If you are returning to APS but have not previously completed an OOZ application, you will complete a new application as well.
✨The application window for new requests will open on March 2nd.✨
#BeHereNM #GoodNewsAlamogordo #RiseUpAlamo

February is #LovetheBusMonth!
We want to remind drivers of the importance of using caution as you drive through school zones and encounter 🚌 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. 🚌
Thank you for helping us keep our students safe.
#BeHereNM #RiseUpAlamo
We want to remind drivers of the importance of using caution as you drive through school zones and encounter 🚌 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. 🚌
Thank you for helping us keep our students safe.
#BeHereNM #RiseUpAlamo

Tomorrow is Pack the Bus Day!
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.
🚌Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 11th, if your child is a bus rider, please help us provide an accurate count by having them ride the bus. 🚌
#BeHereAlamo #LovetheBusMonth

Week 24 is here! 💖
Love is in the air at Sunset Hills as our Wolves continue learning, growing, and showing kindness each day. Thank you for being part of our school community—we 🩵 our Wolves and families!🐺
https://app.smore.com/n/4jxra-sunset-hills-elementary
#BeHere #BeHereNM #BeHereAlamo
On Wednesday, February 11th, we’re aiming for 100% attendance districtwide as part of our #BeHereAlamo #AttendanceMatters campaign! 🎯
Our APS Student Nutrition team will be providing a Valentine's treat to all students during lunch, and the fun doesn't end there! Students will receive a fun #BeHere sticker! While we always aim for strong attendance, Be Here Day is an opportunity to remind everyone why being present matters! Don't miss the fun and #BeHereAlamo! 🍪
Plus, bus riders, let's PACK THE BUS! 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.
#BeHereAlamo #BeHereNM
Our APS Student Nutrition team will be providing a Valentine's treat to all students during lunch, and the fun doesn't end there! Students will receive a fun #BeHere sticker! While we always aim for strong attendance, Be Here Day is an opportunity to remind everyone why being present matters! Don't miss the fun and #BeHereAlamo! 🍪
Plus, bus riders, let's PACK THE BUS! 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.
#BeHereAlamo #BeHereNM

🚌Hey Bus Riders, Let's Pack the Bus on Wednesday, February 11th! 🚌
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 Wednesday, February 11th, if your child is a bus rider, please help us provide an accurate count by having them ride the bus. 🚌 Save the date!
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 Wednesday, February 11th, if your child is a bus rider, please help us provide an accurate count by having them ride the bus. 🚌 Save the date!

We know the weekend just started… but we’re already excited for NEXT week! 🤩
Let’s kick things off with a Mini Spirit Week and a few fun dress-up days!
✨ Mini Spirit Week Lineup:
💛 Monday: Kind Words Day or Twin Day – spread kindness or dress alike with a friend!
❤️ Tuesday: Pink, Red & Hearts Day – show that Valentine love!
🎩 Wednesday: Be Here Day – wear your favorite hats or cute Valentine styles!
📌 Reminder: No school Thursday or Friday for Parent-Teacher Conferences.
We can’t wait to see all the smiles, outfits, and school spirit next week! 💖🐾

Stop by the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex today, Wednesday, February 4th, at 2:30 p.m. for the Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry! 🍊🥞
See you then!
*For APS Families and staff*
See you then!
*For APS Families and staff*

🚨It's time to meet the staff at Sunset Hills!🚨
Meet Mrs. Lee part of our incredible Kindergarten team 🐾🩵
#BeHereNM #BeHereAlamo #RiseUpAlamo
Meet Mrs. Lee part of our incredible Kindergarten team 🐾🩵
#BeHereNM #BeHereAlamo #RiseUpAlamo

February is here, and it's Kindness Month! We are spreading the love with this month's APS community newsletter. Take a moment to read the news and share in the joy and excitement of the wonderful things happening throughout our district!
https://app.smore.com/n/aztwn
https://app.smore.com/n/aztwn
🐮✨ Throwback Tuesday continues! Let’s jump back to the day Mrs. Ham brought a very special guest to school… sweet Miss Maizey the cow!
Our students were all smiles as they learned about farm life, asked great questions, and got up close with this gentle visitor. Moments like these make learning unforgettable and fill our halls with joy. 🩵
Thanks, Mrs. Ham (and Miss Maizey!) for making such a memorable day for our Wolves! 🐾
Our students were all smiles as they learned about farm life, asked great questions, and got up close with this gentle visitor. Moments like these make learning unforgettable and fill our halls with joy. 🩵
Thanks, Mrs. Ham (and Miss Maizey!) for making such a memorable day for our Wolves! 🐾




🚨It's time to meet the staff at Sunset Hills!🚨
Meet Mrs. Noriega part of our incredible 2nd grade team 🐾🩵
#BeHereNM #BeHereAlamo #RiseUpAlamo
Meet Mrs. Noriega part of our incredible 2nd grade team 🐾🩵
#BeHereNM #BeHereAlamo #RiseUpAlamo

Reminder! 📆
✏️Parent-teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, February 12th, and Friday, February 13th. Teachers will be reaching out to parents/guardians to schedule meetings to connect and have valuable conversations. Please note that there will not be any school for students on those dates.
#RiseUpAlamo
✏️Parent-teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, February 12th, and Friday, February 13th. Teachers will be reaching out to parents/guardians to schedule meetings to connect and have valuable conversations. Please note that there will not be any school for students on those dates.
#RiseUpAlamo

🎉 We’re so proud! 🎉
Mrs. Landry was honored at the legislative session in Santa Fe for achieving her National Board Certification in December. What an incredible accomplishment!
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Landry on this well-deserved honor! 💙📚✨
Mrs. Landry was honored at the legislative session in Santa Fe for achieving her National Board Certification in December. What an incredible accomplishment!
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Landry on this well-deserved honor! 💙📚✨
🚨It's time to meet the staff at Sunset Hills!🚨
Meet Ms. Brenda one of our incredible Long Term Subs! 🐾🩵
#BeHereNM #BeHereAlamo #RiseUpAlamo
Meet Ms. Brenda one of our incredible Long Term Subs! 🐾🩵
#BeHereNM #BeHereAlamo #RiseUpAlamo

Throwback Thursday! 🕰️🧪
Because yes… we do that too!
Remember when our Life Skills students made their very own lava lamps? 🌈 From mixing colors to watching the bubbles rise, it was a day full of smiles, creativity, and hands-on learning. We love celebrating moments like these. Here’s to more memories in the making! 💙🐺
Because yes… we do that too!
Remember when our Life Skills students made their very own lava lamps? 🌈 From mixing colors to watching the bubbles rise, it was a day full of smiles, creativity, and hands-on learning. We love celebrating moments like these. Here’s to more memories in the making! 💙🐺








