APS Homecoming Newsletter

Homecoming festivities begin next week, and it is time to bring the community together to show off our Tiger Pride! 🐯 From September 28th through October 3rd, help us turn Alamogordo Black & Gold by decorating your homes, storefronts, and vehicles. Businesses can request marketing kits to join in on the celebration; parade registration is officially open, and we are promoting our Spotlight on Alumni program to highlight inspiring AHS graduates. We need everyone out in full force supporting Tiger athletics all week long: head to the games for Boys Soccer and Volleyball on Tuesday, grab a $2 cash ticket for Wednesday's Powder Fluff or Powder Puff fundraisers supporting the Junior and Senior classes, and cheer on Girls Soccer on Thursday. The excitement peaks on Friday, October 2nd, with the Homecoming Parade at 3:00 PM, followed by packing the stands at Tiger Stadium at 7:00 PM for the big football game vs. Mayfield. Let’s come together, celebrate our students, and make it an unforgettable week in Tiger Country!

We've heard that the Class of 1986, Class of 1996, and Class of 2006 will be hosting reunions during Homecoming Week! It sounds like they have tons of amazing events planned, including coming to the homecoming football game on Friday, Oct 2nd. We are so excited to welcome you back and are so happy you will be out in full force supporting our current Tigers! #TigerPride

From local leaders and entrepreneurs to doctors, artists, engineers, and educators across the globe, Alamogordo High School alumni are making a difference everywhere. We want to celebrate your journey and show our current students (and future Alamogordo families!) what’s possible with a Tiger foundation.

Know a fellow Tiger doing great things? Or are you an AHS grad yourself? Tell us a little about your journey below! It takes less than 3 minutes.

If you have questions about Spotlight on Alumni, please email communications@alamogordoschools.org

Find the athletics calendar of events and printable schedules on the APS website.

Need Tickets? All sports Season Passes are available now! Your one-time purchase will give you access to all sports at all levels all year long, or you can purchase individual game tickets on our website or through the Hometown Tickets app.

Don't forget, there is Free admission to all regular season sporting events for APS staff, APS students, and children five and under!

The Child Find team provides free screenings and/or evaluations for children aged 2.5 to 5 years suspected of having a developmental delay or disability. The Child Find screening can answer many questions about your child’s development.

Sign up if you are concerned about your child’s development or performance in the areas that affect development and learning, such as:

• Behavioral Social Skills
• Speech or Language Skills
• Motor Control or Coordination
• Thinking or Performing Tasks

To sign up for a screening call 575-812-6048, or email:

• barbara.evans@alamogordoschools.org
• kathryn.weaver@alamogordoschools.org

Register for the September 24th event at: https://tinyurl.com/ChildFindAPS

Our Guiding Principles are Alamogordo Public Schools' updated Vision and Mission.

Vision

All are empowered to lead with heart and learn with purpose to thrive as lifelong learners.

Mission

Our mission is to foster engagement, exploration, and discovery through exceptional educational experiences for all.

The Learner Profile, shaped by students, parents, teachers, and community input, highlights the skills all APS students will have when they graduate. They include being a Skilled Communicator, Resilient Achiever, Innovative Thinker, Self-Aware Learner, and Global Citizen.

Learn more about the Framework for the Future and the Instructional Roadmap that continues to guide this work as it is implemented throughout our schools.

The Alamogordo Public Schools Chatbot is available 24/7 to answer frequently asked questions. Start chatting now to get your questions answered. You can also call or text the APS Call Center during regular business hours at 575-812-8573.