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! 🐯🧡🖤
This morning, we officially welcomed the newest members of the Aztec Municipal Schools team! 🐯
New Employee Orientation is an opportunity for our newest team members to connect, learn, and prepare for the school year ahead. We are excited to welcome this outstanding group of educators, support staff, and district employees as they begin their journey with the Tiger family.
Please join us in giving our newest team members a warm Aztec welcome!
We are excited for the impact they will make in our schools and community. Here's to a fantastic 2026–2027 school year!
Koogler Middle School
Koogler Middle School
Click here https://youtu.be/qQoLynlc_bo?si=vwRo5j-c2WyOnfM8 to tune in.
If your child will be 4 years old by September 1, we invite you to enroll at McCoy Avenue or Lydia Rippey. Our high-quality PreK program helps children build the academic, social, and emotional skills they need for kindergarten and beyond.
Transportation is available for students who live within Aztec Municipal School District boundaries.
For more information, please contact:
McCoy Avenue: 505-334-6861
Lydia Rippey: 505-334-2621
🐯 Tiger Afterschool Program
August 24, 2026 – May 13, 2027
📋 Registration Information
On-Site Registration Locations
Lydia Rippey Elementary
McCoy Elementary
Park Avenue Elementary
Mosaic Academy
Register in Person at One of the Following Events:
📅 Kidsfest
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📅 Tiger Summit
Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Fred Cook Stadium
After August 14, 2026
Families may register in person at either the:
Farmington Boys & Girls Club
Aztec Boys & Girls Club
