Dear Aztec Schools Families ,
This is a reminder that Parent Teacher Conferences will be held Thursday, February 26 through Friday, February 27.
Thursday, February 26 will be an early dismissal day for students:
-McCoy, Lydia Rippey, Park Avenue, and Mosaic – 12:30 PM
-Koogler Middle School – 12:35 PM
-Vista Nueva High School – 12:40 PM
-Aztec High School – 12:45 PM
Friday, February 27 is a Student Holiday – there will be no school for students.
Thank you for planning accordingly.
We look forward to seeing families at Parent Teacher Conferences.
This is a reminder that Parent Teacher Conferences will be held Thursday, February 26 through Friday, February 27.
Thursday, February 26 will be an early dismissal day for students:
-McCoy, Lydia Rippey, Park Avenue, and Mosaic – 12:30 PM
-Koogler Middle School – 12:35 PM
-Vista Nueva High School – 12:40 PM
-Aztec High School – 12:45 PM
Friday, February 27 is a Student Holiday – there will be no school for students.
Thank you for planning accordingly.
We look forward to seeing families at Parent Teacher Conferences.
What’s Happening at Vista Nueva is our weekly update for Vista Nueva High School students and families. Similar to the district’s Aztec What’s Ahead, it features upcoming events, helpful reminders, and important information tailored to the Vista Nueva community. Stay connected and informed about what’s happening on campus each week.
View this week’s update:https://tinyurl.com/WhatsHappeningVNHS223
View this week’s update:https://tinyurl.com/WhatsHappeningVNHS223
Attention Parents/Guardians & Students,
Regrettably, our outlying northern bus routes have not improved enough to safely support travel. As a result, Aztec Municipal School District will conduct remote instruction for all students today, Friday, February 20, 2026, beginning at 10:00 AM.
Please have your students log in using their district-issued Chromebooks.
Thank you.
Attention Parents/Guardians & Students,
Due to unsafe road conditions, Aztec Municipal School District is currently on a 2-hour delay for Friday, February 20, 2026. We will reassess conditions at 7:30 AM and communicate any further updates at that time.
Unless otherwise notified, schools will remain on a 2-hour delay.
Thank you.
Due to unsafe road conditions, Aztec Municipal School District is currently on a 2-hour delay for Friday, February 20, 2026. We will reassess conditions at 7:30 AM and communicate any further updates at that time.
Unless otherwise notified, schools will remain on a 2-hour delay.
Thank you.
Park Avenue's Save Promise "Sweethearts" did a fantastic job giving everyone an extra special welcome in the pick up line for Valentine's Day!
AMSD continues to experience phone and internet service disruptions across the district, and our main lines remain unavailable at this time. We appreciate your continued patience as we work with our service provider to restore full service.
For today (February 11) only:
If your child rides the bus and you have an urgent transportation concern, please contact the Transportation Department directly at 505-330-6301 for assistance. Please reserve this number for urgent concerns only.
We will continue to provide updates as services are restored. Thank you for your understanding and support.
For today (February 11) only:
If your child rides the bus and you have an urgent transportation concern, please contact the Transportation Department directly at 505-330-6301 for assistance. Please reserve this number for urgent concerns only.
We will continue to provide updates as services are restored. Thank you for your understanding and support.
What’s Happening at Vista Nueva
We’re excited to share What’s Happening at Vista Nueva—a weekly update created specifically for Vista Nueva High School students and families. Similar to our district’s Aztec What’s Ahead, this update highlights upcoming events, important reminders, and key information tailored just for the Vista Nueva community. Stay informed and connected with what’s happening on our campus.
View this week’s update: https://tinyurl.com/VNHS0206
We’re excited to share What’s Happening at Vista Nueva—a weekly update created specifically for Vista Nueva High School students and families. Similar to our district’s Aztec What’s Ahead, this update highlights upcoming events, important reminders, and key information tailored just for the Vista Nueva community. Stay informed and connected with what’s happening on our campus.
View this week’s update: https://tinyurl.com/VNHS0206
Vista Nueva High School families,
We would like to share two upcoming opportunities for our students and school community.
Blood Drive:
Vista Nueva High School will host a blood drive on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the cafeteria. Students should bring their school ID or driver’s license. Students who are 16 years old must have a signed parent consent form. Appointments and consent forms are available by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
Vista Nueva High School T-Shirt Sale:
VNHS T-shirts are available for purchase for $20. The deadline to order is January 30. Order forms are available through the school.
Thank you for your continued support of Vista Nueva High School.
We would like to share two upcoming opportunities for our students and school community.
Blood Drive:
Vista Nueva High School will host a blood drive on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the cafeteria. Students should bring their school ID or driver’s license. Students who are 16 years old must have a signed parent consent form. Appointments and consent forms are available by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
Vista Nueva High School T-Shirt Sale:
VNHS T-shirts are available for purchase for $20. The deadline to order is January 30. Order forms are available through the school.
Thank you for your continued support of Vista Nueva High School.
Attention Parents/Guardians & Students,
Due to inclement weather, all schools in Aztec Municipal School District will be closed today, Friday, January 9, 2026. Remote learning will be in effect, and students should check their Google Classroom for assignments and instructions from their teachers.
We understand that power outages or connectivity issues may make it difficult to log on right away. Please do the best you can under the circumstances, and thank you for your patience and flexibility.
Please stay safe,
Aztec Municipal School District
Due to inclement weather, all schools in Aztec Municipal School District will be closed today, Friday, January 9, 2026. Remote learning will be in effect, and students should check their Google Classroom for assignments and instructions from their teachers.
We understand that power outages or connectivity issues may make it difficult to log on right away. Please do the best you can under the circumstances, and thank you for your patience and flexibility.
Please stay safe,
Aztec Municipal School District
Starting Monday, October 27th, all SJC students will have access to free tutoring—both online and in person—twice a week in Aztec!
With finals right around the corner, this is the perfect time to get some extra support, strengthen your skills, and finish the semester strong.
Don’t miss out—take advantage of this great resource!
With finals right around the corner, this is the perfect time to get some extra support, strengthen your skills, and finish the semester strong.
Don’t miss out—take advantage of this great resource!
Get ready for what’s coming up at Aztec Schools!
Check out What’s Ahead for all the latest events, reminders, and updates you don’t want to miss: https://tinyurl.com/WhatsAhead1024
Check out What’s Ahead for all the latest events, reminders, and updates you don’t want to miss: https://tinyurl.com/WhatsAhead1024
Want to know what’s coming up in Aztec Schools?
Take a look at What’s Ahead to see upcoming events, reminders, and more.
https://tinyurl.com/Aztec-Whats-Ahead
Dear Aztec Families,
Following recent events at Aztec High School, we want to share the proactive steps we are taking districtwide to address concerns related to vaping on campus. Our top priority is maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment for all students. Our approach centers on prevention, accountability, and student well-being.
As part of this effort, we are exploring the purchase of a program called Hall Pass, which helps schools monitor student movement throughout the day. The program tracks when and how often students leave class and provides real-time reports that help administrators identify patterns, respond promptly to concerns, and reduce unsupervised time in hallways.
We have also implemented a restroom monitoring schedule for staff to help ensure that inappropriate behaviors are not occurring there. In addition, all exterior doors remain locked during passing periods to improve building security and help manage student traffic. These measures enhance safety while minimizing opportunities for vaping or other unsafe activities.
In the area of policy, we will be presenting proposed updates to the Policy Committee to review and strengthen consequences for students who bring prohibited items, such as vapes, onto campus. This process will ensure expectations are clear, consequences are consistent, and district policies align with state guidelines.
We are also exploring ways to add educational support and interventions. One option under consideration is the Stanford Tobacco Prevention Toolkit, an evidence-based curriculum that provides targeted lessons for students suspended for possession of prohibited items. Completion of these lessons would be required prior to returning to school, reinforcing learning and accountability.
Additionally, we are looking into opportunities to provide small-group supports, modeled after successful programs such as Be The Hope, but focused specifically on vaping and related risk behaviors. These groups would emphasize education, peer support, and healthy decision-making.
We recognize that this is not just a school issue, it is a community issue. Students often gain access to these products through peers, relatives, or other sources outside of school. Addressing this concern effectively requires collaboration between schools, families, and the wider community. By working together, we can help reduce access to harmful products, support positive choices, and create safer spaces for our students.
Finally, these proactive measures will be implemented across all of our secondary campuses, not just Aztec High School. This unified approach ensures consistency in expectations, accountability, and support for all middle and high school students.
By combining monitoring tools, security measures, policy updates, educational support, and community partnerships, we are strengthening our collective ability to prevent vaping incidents and support students in making healthy, positive choices. We appreciate your continued partnership as we work to uphold student safety, health, and success.
Sincerely,
Lauren Laws
Superintendent
Following recent events at Aztec High School, we want to share the proactive steps we are taking districtwide to address concerns related to vaping on campus. Our top priority is maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment for all students. Our approach centers on prevention, accountability, and student well-being.
As part of this effort, we are exploring the purchase of a program called Hall Pass, which helps schools monitor student movement throughout the day. The program tracks when and how often students leave class and provides real-time reports that help administrators identify patterns, respond promptly to concerns, and reduce unsupervised time in hallways.
We have also implemented a restroom monitoring schedule for staff to help ensure that inappropriate behaviors are not occurring there. In addition, all exterior doors remain locked during passing periods to improve building security and help manage student traffic. These measures enhance safety while minimizing opportunities for vaping or other unsafe activities.
In the area of policy, we will be presenting proposed updates to the Policy Committee to review and strengthen consequences for students who bring prohibited items, such as vapes, onto campus. This process will ensure expectations are clear, consequences are consistent, and district policies align with state guidelines.
We are also exploring ways to add educational support and interventions. One option under consideration is the Stanford Tobacco Prevention Toolkit, an evidence-based curriculum that provides targeted lessons for students suspended for possession of prohibited items. Completion of these lessons would be required prior to returning to school, reinforcing learning and accountability.
Additionally, we are looking into opportunities to provide small-group supports, modeled after successful programs such as Be The Hope, but focused specifically on vaping and related risk behaviors. These groups would emphasize education, peer support, and healthy decision-making.
We recognize that this is not just a school issue, it is a community issue. Students often gain access to these products through peers, relatives, or other sources outside of school. Addressing this concern effectively requires collaboration between schools, families, and the wider community. By working together, we can help reduce access to harmful products, support positive choices, and create safer spaces for our students.
Finally, these proactive measures will be implemented across all of our secondary campuses, not just Aztec High School. This unified approach ensures consistency in expectations, accountability, and support for all middle and high school students.
By combining monitoring tools, security measures, policy updates, educational support, and community partnerships, we are strengthening our collective ability to prevent vaping incidents and support students in making healthy, positive choices. We appreciate your continued partnership as we work to uphold student safety, health, and success.
Sincerely,
Lauren Laws
Superintendent
Hello Tiger Community,
This morning a report was received of a possible threat at Aztec High School. Out of an abundance of caution, the school immediately went into lockdown and coordinated with law enforcement.
As the investigation developed, district officials determined it was prudent to place other school sites in a secure status until the situation was resolved.
We want to assure you that students are safe. The individual involved has been located, and law enforcement is continuing their investigation.
At this time, all schools have resumed normal operations.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we work to keep our students and staff safe.
Sincerely,
Aztec Schools
Aztec Municipal School District will be providing free summer meals to all children 18 and under from May 27 through August 7. Meals will be served Monday through Friday, with no service on July 4.
Meal Times:
Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
(Unless otherwise noted)
Meal Locations:
-Aztec High School
-Minium Park
-Park Avenue Elementary
-McCoy Avenue Elementary
-Riverside Park
-Aztec Church of Christ
(Breakfast: 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM, Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
Important Guidelines:
-No Grab and Go: Meals must be received and eaten on-site.
-Separate Service Times: Breakfast and lunch are served at different times and cannot be picked up together.
-Child Must Be Present: Children must be present to receive a meal.
Additional Notes:
-Meals will be served at Mosaic during June only for students participating in the Summer Reading Program.
-Students attending the Boys and Girls Club will be served meals at that location.
Please help spread the word so every child in our community has access to nutritious meals this summer.
In accordance with federal civil rights law and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Aztec Municipal School District will be providing free summer meals to all children 18 and under from May 27 through August 7. Meals will be served Monday through Friday, with no service on July 4.
Meal Times:
Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
(Unless otherwise noted)
Meal Locations:
-Aztec High School
-Minium Park
-Park Avenue Elementary
-McCoy Avenue Elementary
-Riverside Park
-Aztec Church of Christ
(Breakfast: 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM, Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
Important Guidelines:
-No Grab and Go: Meals must be received and eaten on-site.
-Separate Service Times: Breakfast and lunch are served at different times and cannot be picked up together.
-Child Must Be Present: Children must be present to receive a meal.
Additional Notes:
-Meals will be served at Mosaic during June only for students participating in the Summer Reading Program.
-Students attending the Boys and Girls Club will be served meals at that location.
Please help spread the word so every child in our community has access to nutritious meals this summer.
Dear AMSD Families,
As we wrap up the 2024–2025 school year, we want to remind you of several important dates and schedule changes.
Early Release – Last Day of School (Friday, May 23):
All schools in the Aztec Municipal School District will release one hour early on the last day of school. Elementary Schools: 1:55 PM
Koogler Middle School: 2:00 PM
Vista Nueva High School: 2:05 PM
Aztec High School: 2:10 PM
Please plan accordingly for pick-up and transportation.
Graduation Dates:
Kindergarten Graduation: Tuesday, May 20 at 9:00 AM at Fred Cook Stadium
Vista Nueva High School: Tuesday, May 20 at 6:00 PM at SJC Connie Gotsch Theater
Aztec High School: Wednesday, May 21 at 7:00 PM at Fred Cook Stadium
Looking Ahead – 2025–2026 School Year: The 2025–2026 school calendar is now available. You can view it here: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2292/AMSD/5655924/AMSD_Calendar_25-26_Approved.pdf
Thank you for your continued support throughout the school year.
We wish you and your family a restful and fun summer!
Sincerely, AMSD
Dear Koogler Families,
Today at Koogler Middle School, a student’s personal cell phone malfunctioned and began to emit smoke. As a precaution, the 8th grade hallway was briefly evacuated, and our staff responded immediately by following all safety protocols.
After the area was safely cleared and inspected, students returned to class and the school day resumed as normal. We are thankful to report that no students or staff were injured.
We appreciate everyone's cooperation in ensuring a calm and safe response. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office.
Sincerely,
AMSD
Dear Aztec Families,
Please be advised that on Thursday, May 1, 2025, a Law Enforcement training will be conducted on the Aztec High School campus.
You may notice an increased presence of police vehicles from multiple jurisdictions in the area. The training will run from 8:15 a.m. to approximately 2:30 p.m. and will not disrupt normal campus operations.
We appreciate your understanding as local agencies work together to enhance public safety and preparedness.
Sincerely,
Aztec Municipal School District
Dear VNHS Senior Parents,
We are excited to announce that we will be featuring a Senior Spotlight in our upcoming newsletters!
We invite each family to submit a short paragraph highlighting your senior’s achievements and sharing how proud you are of them. Please also include a photo to accompany your write-up. The paragraph does not need to be lengthy—just a heartfelt message celebrating your senior and all they have accomplished.
To participate, please email your submission to Ms. Kayla at vnwingka@aztecschools.com.
We look forward to celebrating your senior with you and sharing these special moments with our school community!
-VNHS