Don't let your student-athlete miss out on tryouts or the start of the season! Now is the time to reach out to our coaching staff and get connected on **sportsYOU** so you stay up-to-date with team announcements, practice schedules, and critical updates.
Find your coach's email and your sport's **sportsYOU** access code below to get connected today! 👇
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### 🏆 **HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS**
* **Football**
* **Coach:** Colton Weaver
* **Email:** coltonweaver@aztecschools.com
* **sportsYOU Code:** `26JM-SMGU`
* **Cross Country**
* **Coach:** Thomas Riddle
* **Email:** thomasriddle@aztecschools.com
* **sportsYOU Code:** `L6AP-HU4H`
* **Volleyball**
* **Coach:** Shawn Edwards
* **Email:** shawnedwards@aztecschools.com
* **sportsYOU Code:** `ZLBG-9DEW`
* **Boys Soccer**
* **Coach:** Caleb Olson
* **Email:** calebolson@aztecschools.com
* **sportsYOU Code:** `CR4N-CVR6`
* **Girls Soccer**
* **Coach:** Jason Miller
* **Email:** jasonmiller@aztecschools.com
* **sportsYOU Code:** `NBJ2-CNHC`
* **Cheer & Dance**
* **Coach:** Sarah Cruz
* **Email:** sarahcruz@aztecschools.com
* **Cheer sportsYOU Code:** `8TR7-F2R2`
* **Dance sportsYOU Code:** `RHBUUDBV`
* **Boys Basketball**
* **Coach:** Matt Melvin
* **Email:** mattmelvin@aztecschools.com
* **sportsYOU Code:** `HS7M-6X4J`
* **Girls Basketball**
* **Coach:** Kenny Adams
* **Email:** kennyadams@aztecschools.com
* **sportsYOU Code:** `5Y4B-S8MK`
* **Wrestling**
* **Coach:** Levi Stout
* **Email:** levistout@aztecschools.com
* **Wrestling sportsYOU Code:** `RWCQ-M4J5`
* **JR Wrestling sportsYOU Code:** `PTMC-XAR2`
* **Track & Field**
* **Coach:** Laila Mitchell
* **Email:** lailamitchell@aztecschools.com
* **sportsYOU Code:** `ZMUD-FNPS`
* **Baseball**
* **Coach:** Colter Faverino
* **Email:** colterfaverino@aztecschools.com
* **Softball**
* **Coach:** Josh French
* **Email:** joshfrench@aztecschools.com
* **Golf**
* **Coach:** John Laws
* **Email:** johnlaws@aztecschools.com
* **Athletic Training Aides**
* **sportsYOU Code:** `FLLY-WQAT`
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### 🏫 **KOOGLER MIDDLE SCHOOL (KMS) ATHLETICS**
* **KMS Football:** John Welch — johnwelch@aztecschools.com
* **KMS Girls Basketball:** John Welch — johnwelch@aztecschools.com
* **KMS Volleyball:** Cyd Shepard — cydshepard@aztecschools.com
* **KMS Cross Country:** Joseph Kresl — josephkresl@aztecschools.com
* **KMS Wrestling:** Nicholas Pacheco — nicholaspacheco@aztecschools.com
* **KMS Track & Field:** Josh Curry — joshcurry@aztecschools.com
* **KMS Cheer:** Darryl Espinoza — darrylespinoza@aztecschools.com
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### 📋 **ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT & SUPPORT STAFF**
* **Athletic Trainer:** Justin Segotta — justinsegotta@aztecschools.com
* **Athletic Secretary:** Loni Story-House — lonistoryhouse@aztecschools.com
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📲 **HOW TO JOIN SPORTSYOU:**
1. Download the free **sportsYOU** app on iOS or Android (or visit [sportsyou.com](https://www.sportsyou.com)).
2. Create your account.
3. Tap **"Join Team/Group"** and enter your sport's access code!
Let's make it a great season! Go Tigers! 🐅🖤💛
Aztec Boys Soccer players and parents are invited to a brief meet-and-greet meeting with Coach Caleb Olson.
🗓️ Date: July 6
⌚ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Room 109, Main Office Building at Aztec High School
Summer workouts begin July 7 and will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00–6:00 PM at Tiger East.
Players should bring:
Water bottle
Shin guards
Soccer ball
Cleats
📲 Please also join the team communication group for updates and announcements.
sportsYou Code: CR4N-CVR6
Let’s get ready for a great summer and a strong start to Aztec Boys Soccer! ⚽🐅
r☀️🏐🏀 TIGER NATION: SUMMER WORKOUTS ARE HERE! 🏃♂️🏈 ⚽️
It is time to put in the work, build the chemistry, and set the foundation for an unforgettable championship season! Summer workouts and practices officially kick off this week, starting Monday, June 1st for most of our programs.
If you want to play like a champion in the fall and winter, you have to train like one in the summer. Let’s get after it! 💪🔥
🎒 What to Bring Every Single Day:
👟 Proper workout clothes and athletic shoes
💧 A BIG bottle of water (stay hydrated!)
💯 A championship attitude and elite work ethic
🗓️ AHS Summer Practice & Workout Schedule
(Monday through Thursday unless specified)
🏃♂️ Cross Country MS and HS
Time: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Location: Lily White Gym / Mainly Outside
⚽️ Girls Soccer (Note: Begins Monday, June 15th) 8th Grade and HS
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: AHS Weight Room
🏀 Boys Basketball MS and HS
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Lily White Gym
🏐 Volleyball MS and HS
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Lily White Gym)
Thursday: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Lily White Gym)
🤼♀️ Girls Wrestling
Time: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
🏈 Football HS
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Practice Field
💃 Dance — High School
Monday: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (AHS Weight Room)
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (KMS Weight Room & Main Gym)
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Tiger Paws Dance Room)
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (KMS Weight Room & Main Gym)
💃 Dance — Middle School
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (KMS Weight Room & Main Gym)
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (KMS Weight Room & Main Gym)
🏋️♀️ AHS Weight Room Blocks (FOR HIGH SCHOOL Athletes Only)
Need to get your lifting sessions in? Find your block below:
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 Notes & Disclaimers
⚠️ Please Read: We do our absolute best to keep everything running smoothly, but human error happens and mistakes can be made! All practice days and times are subject to change based on coach availability and scheduling adjustments.
📧 Questions? If you have specific questions or need clarification on a schedule , please email AHSAthleticsMedia@aztecschools.com.
Let's make this summer count, Tigers! Tag your teammates in the comments and let’s get to work! ⚔️🐾
#GoTigers #AztecAthletics #SummerWorkouts #TigerPride #PutInTheWorkk
📚🐑 Kirtland FFA and the San Juan County Fair Board want to help encourage kids to read more this summer! ☀️
Readers who complete 20 books over the break will receive some AWESOME rewards:
🎟 One FREE child’s admission to the fair
🎡 One FREE carnival ride
🥤 One FREE drink
🔖 Plus a special agriculture fact bookmark made by Kirtland FFA!
Limited number available, will be sent on a first come first serve basis.
Forms can be picked up at:
📍 Aztec Central Office
1118 W. Aztec Blvd.
Let’s keep our kids reading all summer long! 📖✨
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
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
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. ☀️🐾
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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
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!
Check out What’s Ahead for all the latest events, reminders, and updates you don’t want to miss: https://tinyurl.com/WhatsAhead1024
