AZTEC MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

🐾 TIGER PAWS SUMMER WORKOUTS & PARENT MEETING 🐾

​Tiger Paws parents and athletes, it is time to gear up for the upcoming season! Summer workouts for both Aztec High and Koogler Middle School Tiger Paws officially kick off on Monday, June 1st.
​Here is everything you need to know to get ready:

​📢 Important Parent Meeting
​Before we get moving, we want to get everyone on the same page. Please join us for a parent meeting on day one!

​📅 Date: Monday, June 1st
​⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
​📍 Location: Lydia Rippey, Room 24
​🗓️ June Workout Schedule (Starting June 1st)
​High School (AHS) Tiger Paws
​🔹 Monday: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM @ AHS Weight Room
​🔹 Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM @ KMS Weight Room and Main Gym
​🔹 Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM @ Tiger Paws Dance Room
​🔹 Thursday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM @ KMS Weight Room and Main Gym
​Middle School (KMS) Tiger Paws
​🔸 Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM @ KMS Weight Room and Main Gym
​🔸 Thursday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM @ KMS Weight Room and Main Gym

​🔄 July Schedule Shift (Team Intensives)
​Heads up! In July, our schedule will shift slightly for team intensives:
​High School: Mondays will remain a Weight Room day. Tuesday through Thursday will shift to 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM at the Tiger Paws Dance Room.
​Middle School: No changes! KMS will remain on Tuesdays and Thursdays at KMS.

​💪 Our Focus: Summer workouts will focus on strength training, conditioning, technique, team development, and getting our athletes in peak shape for the upcoming season.
​We appreciate your patience as we finalized these details. Let’s put in the work and make this an incredible season!

​See you all on June 1st!

​— Coach Cruz 🐯💃
​#TigerPaws #AztecHigh #KooglerMiddle #SummerTraining #TigerPride

🚨 AHS SUMMER WEIGHTROOM SCHEDULE 🚨

​Summer training is just around the corner! Starting Monday, June 1st, the AHS weightroom will be open Monday through Thursday for all AHS students looking to level up their strength and conditioning.

​Check out the daily block schedule below and find your slot:

​🗓️ Daily Schedule (Monday – Thursday)
​8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Girls Block 🏋️‍♀️
​10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Boys Block 🏋️‍♂️
​1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Girls Block 🏋️‍♀️
​3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Boys Block 🏋️‍♂️

​⚠️ IMPORTANT REQUIREMENT TO PARTICIPATE
​To ensure everyone's safety and compliance, the weightroom is only open to students who have:
​An up-to-date, NMAA-compliant physical.
​The physical completely uploaded and approved in Healthy Roster.

​Please note: If your physical is not uploaded and cleared in Healthy Roster, you will not be allowed to lift. No exceptions! Get those uploaded before June 1st so you don't miss a day.

​Let’s put in the work this summer and build something great for the upcoming seasons. See you on June 1st! 💪🔥

​#AHSAthletics #SummerTraining #GoAHS #GrindTogether

☀️ Summer Meals Are Here! ☀️
Aztec Municipal School District is proud to offer FREE summer meals for children throughout the summer! 🧡🖤
Healthy meals help students stay fueled, active, and ready for summer fun. 🍎🥪🥛
Help us spread the word so every child in our community has access to nutritious meals this summer. ☀️🐾

Dear Aztec Parents, Students, and Families,

As we head into the summer months, Aztec Athletics is already gearing up for an incredible season ahead! Big things are happening behind the scenes to ensure our student-athletes are supported, conditioned, and ready to shine.

Here is a quick look at our current planning and what you can expect in the coming weeks:

📅 Summer Schedule Finalization
Tomorrow, our coaching staff is gathering for our Summer Athletic Planning Session. During this meeting, we will be locking in all summer workout schedules, weight room hours, and facility use calendars so you can plan your summer accordingly.

📱 Streamlined Communication via SportsYou
We want to ensure you get updates quickly and easily. We are currently setting up team SportsYou pages and aligning our communication vision across all sports. We know you are eager for these details, and we deeply appreciate your patience—we will be sharing all schedules and team access codes with you very soon!

📋 Coaching Staff Updates & Openings
We have some fantastic news regarding our athletic leadership! We have a phenomenal lineup of new and returning head coaches ready for the upcoming school year. Positions for Football, Cheer, and Girls Basketball are currently in the final stages of the hiring process.

With that said, we are still looking for the right leaders to take the reins of two vital programs. We are actively hiring for:

Head Cross Country Coach

Head Boys Soccer Coach

Please spread the word, share this email with anyone who might be a great fit, and help us find the perfect coaches for our athletes!

👉 View Job Descriptions & Apply Here: Aztec Schools Careers Page

Thank you all so much for your continued patience, flexibility, and unmatched support for the Aztec Athletics Program. Let’s make this summer unforgettable!

Go Aztecs!

Sincerely,

Thomas Riddle Aztec Athletics Department

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

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.