This week, Superintendent Laws celebrates a successful first week of school and recognizes the staff, students, families, and community members who made it possible. She also shares upcoming AHS athletic events and challenges everyone to thank someone who helped make the first week a positive one.
Our True North is student success, and we are excited about the direction we are heading together!
Go Tigers!
https://youtu.be/1ow0l8x0lYw
Say hello to Clutch, our new Aztec Tiger mascot! We had so much fun seeing all the name suggestions and votes come in. Thank you to everyone who took the time to help give our Tiger his name!
Welcome to the Aztec Tiger family, Clutch! 🐯
Our after-school program will officially start Monday, August 31st.
If your child is already registered, they are welcome to attend the Aztec Boys & Girls Club this week.
Thank you for your patience while we get everything ready! We’re excited to get this new partnership up and running and can’t wait to see everyone next week!
It’s a big weekend for Aztec Athletics, and we need Tiger Nation out supporting our student-athletes!
⚽ AHS Girls Soccer
Taos Tournament
Friday–Saturday | Aug. 21–22
🏐 AHS Volleyball
East Mountain Tournament
Friday–Saturday | Aug. 21–22
🏈 Friday Night Lights
AHS Football vs. Bayfield
📅 Friday, Aug. 21
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Fred Cook Memorial Stadium
🔥 Reminder: All Aztec students and teachers get in FREE to the football game!
Come pack the stands, bring the energy, and show out for our Tigers all weekend long.
Schedules are subject to change.
🐅 Go Tigers! 🐅
Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Tiger Summit and submitted name ideas for our new Tiger! The community spoke, and we’ve narrowed it down to our Top 3 finalists!
Now it’s your turn to help us choose!
The three finalist names will be revealed when you open the voting form. Cast your vote and help us choose our Tiger’s official name!
Use the QR code or the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nmf4gG57UlauWfEIqk-_FQdkuTsbuS5fXGTxr2Xo2B4/edit
The winning name will be revealed tomorrow night at the football game! 🏈
We’re excited to welcome our Aztec and surrounding communities back for the Fall and Spring semesters! Please see our attached business hours and stop by to see what we have to offer.
Computer labs
Study areas
San Juan College classes
Tutoring and student support
If you’re thinking about taking San Juan College classes—or just want to learn more about your options—SJC East is a great place to start, right here in your own backyard!
Come see us, check us out, and discover how San Juan College can help you reach your goals. We look forward to seeing you this semester and next! 💜
San Juan College East — Your community. Your college. Your future.
This is a great opportunity to earn college credit, strengthen your writing skills, and take a college course close to home.
Spots are limited, so don’t wait! Sign up today before the class fills!
Homecoming Week is coming up September 7 - 12, and we’ve got a fun week planned! From dress-up days and games to the parade, football game, and Homecoming Dance, there’s a little something for everyone.
Here’s the full schedule so you can plan ahead!
Health History Forms will be going home with students tomorrow, August 20.
Parents and guardians, please take a few minutes to complete the form and return it to your child’s school health office as soon as possible. 💙
Each school has a fun incentive to encourage students to get their forms returned!
Thank you for helping us keep our student health information up to date and making the school year a little easier for everyone!
Our AI Attendance Assistant, EDIA, is back for another school year! Families can receive attendance updates, communicate with schools by text, and send documentation like doctor’s notes—all through text messaging.
A simple way to stay connected.
We’re getting everything ready for the Tiger Summit today! 💪🧡
The setup crew is making it happen, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone starting at 4:00 PM!
60+ booths, tons of activities, prizes, school supplies, and so much more! 🎉
We can’t wait to see you all tonight!
Getting ready for another school year.
Today, our district's instructional staff spent the day at the Aztec High School MPR for Teach Like a Champion training. A great way to gear up, learn together, and get ready for our students to arrive!
We’re almost ready!
Tiger Summit is happening tomorrow from 4–7 PM!
The first 100 students get a FREE Bahama Buck’s Sno coupon! 🍧🙌
Come hang out, have some fun, and kick off the new school year with your Tiger family!
See you tomorrow!
Happy School Year, Parents! 🐯
Lydia Rippey Elementary School is excited to welcome you back for a new school year!
Join us for our Open House this Friday, August 14, from 12:00–3:00 p.m. Come meet your student’s teacher, visit the classroom, and get ready for a great year!
You can also stop by and visit our Lydia Rippey Elementary booth at the Tiger Summit on Thursday evening from 4:00–7:00 p.m. at Fred Cook Stadium.
We can’t wait to see you and kick off another wonderful school year together!
Go Tigers! 🐯
Happy School Year, Parents! 🐯
Lydia Rippey Elementary School is excited to welcome you back for a new school year!
Join us for our Open House this Friday, August 14, from 12:00–3:00 p.m. Come meet your student’s teacher, visit the classroom, and get ready for a great year!
You can also stop by and visit our Lydia Rippey Elementary booth at the Tiger Summit on Thursday evening from 4:00–7:00 p.m. at Fred Cook Stadium.
We can’t wait to see you and kick off another wonderful school year together!
Go Tigers! 🐯
August 14, 2026, 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO COME TO TIGER SUMMIT! 🐯
Amazing prizes are up for grabs, and you could be a winner! 🎉 From 65” TVs and Fly High passes to Bahama Bucks Sno Passes, golf, gift cards, tools, a JBL speaker, Planet Fitness membership, and MORE!
Here’s how to enter:
🧩 Complete the Tiger Summit Scavenger Hunt
📝 Turn in your completed hunt
🏆 Be present when the winners are drawn!
📅 Thursday, August 13
⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM
⭐ There will be MANY more prizes! ⭐
Mark your calendar. We’ll see you there! 🐯
In Episode 4 of Tiger Talk, join Superintendent Laws as she brings you the latest information and updates on the Tiger Summit.
Tiger Talk is all about keeping our students, staff, families, and community connected while celebrating the great things happening across our district.
Click here https://youtu.be/BaRDa_s6n-A to tune in.
Welcome Back, Aztec Tigers!
Today we welcomed our staff back for the 2026–2027 school year! It was great to see everyone together, catch up with each other, and get ready for a new year.
A special THANK YOU to our amazing cafeteria team! They treated our staff to a wonderful breakfast this morning to help us kick off the new school year. We appreciate all the time, care, and hard work you put into taking care of our Tiger family! 🧡
We also took time to recognize our Years of Service honorees, celebrating employees who have dedicated 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and even 35 years to Aztec Municipal Schools!
⭐ 10 Years: Alicia Gray, Julie Hood, John Laws, Katherine Parker
⭐ 15 Years: Starla Shannon, Laverta Keetso, Cari Madewell (not pictured), Keren Maxwell, Keri Cunningham
⭐ 20 Years: Sarah Zick, Candi Moffett (not pictured), Kaarin McCall
⭐ 25 Years: Rebecca Archuleta, Phyllis Cox, Rebekah Deane, Sarah Thomason
⭐ 30 Years: Rhonda Candelaria, Tami Blancett-Reed, Nancy Salazar, Rebecca Long
⭐ 35 Years: Jetta Guilliams, Kim Hutchens (not pictured)
That’s an incredible 465 years of combined service! 🎉
We are so grateful for everyone who helps make Aztec Municipal Schools a great place to work and learn. Thank you for all you do for our students and our district.
Welcome back, Tigers! Let’s make 2026–2027 an amazing year! 🐯🧡🖤
