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Thunderbird Update

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Thunderbird Update   DREAM - BELIEVE - ACHIEVE
Thunderbird Update DREAM - BELIEVE - ACHIEVE

Week of May 18, 2026 Week of May 18, 2026

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Dear Thunderbird Families,


It is bittersweet that we are starting the final week of the 2025-26 SY. It has been a great year! Our students have had many adventures over the year and have truly made their mark on Zia Middle School.


We will be celebrating our 8th graders as they participate in our "Commitment to Graduate" transition ceremony on Thursday at 10:00. We invite all our 8th grade families to join us! Hope to see you as we honor the Zia Thunderbird 8th grade class of 2026! The 8th grade dance it Thursday evening, sponsored by STUGO. Tickets go on sale today through Thursday before school and during lunch for $5.


We have begun the process of collecting computers. Please ensure that your student brings their laptop and charger to school so that it can be turned in, regardless of condition.


Don't forget...


  • Finals are Monday and Tuesday
  • Last day for 6th graders is Thursday.
  • Last day for 7th and 8th graders is Friday (No Backpacks)



Let's have a great final week of school Thunderbirds! We are going to be sad to see you go!


Important Dates to remember...

  • May 18th - Final Exams (Odd Periods 1,3,5,7)

  • May 19th - Even Exams (Even Periods 2,4,6)

  • May 19th - Orchestra Concert @ NMSU

  • May 20th - Make-up Exams

  • May 20th - Choir Trip to Western Playland

  • May 21st- 8th Grade Transition Ceremony 10:00am

  • May 21st - 8th Grade Dance @ 6:00

  • May 21st - Last Day for 6th Graders

  • May 22nd - Last Day for 7th & 8th Graders

  • May 27th - Report Cards ready in ParentVue


Go Thunderbirds!!

Mrs. Apodaca

Zia FFA...Congratulations on a great year! Zia FFA...Congratulations on a great year!

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Congratulations Dual Language Thunderbirds earning their Bilingual Seal! Congratulations Dual Language Thunderbirds earning their Bilingual Seal!

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Spirit Week Spirit Week

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Counselor Corner Counselor Corner

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Summer Acceleration Opportunity for current 8th graders Summer Acceleration Opportunity for current 8th graders

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2026-27 Online Registration now open! 2026-27 Online Registration now open!

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Bell Schedules Bell Schedules

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