Spots Are Still Available for NM PreK!
Looking for a great start for your 4-year-old? NM PreK is FREE, and we still have spots available at both McCoy Avenue Elementary and Lydia Rippey Elementary!
✨ FREE NM PreK for eligible 4-year-olds
🚌 Transportation available for children living within Aztec boundaries
📚 A fun, engaging environment where little Tigers learn and grow!
- McCoy Avenue Elementary: 505-334-6861
- Lydia Rippey Elementary: 505-334-2621
Enroll today!
Looking for a great start for your 4-year-old? NM PreK is FREE, and we still have spots available at both McCoy Avenue Elementary and Lydia Rippey Elementary!
✨ FREE NM PreK for eligible 4-year-olds
🚌 Transportation available for children living within Aztec boundaries
📚 A fun, engaging environment where little Tigers learn and grow!
- McCoy Avenue Elementary: 505-334-6861
- Lydia Rippey Elementary: 505-334-2621
Enroll today!
Join us for the Parent Indian Education Election & Meeting on Wednesday, October 7 at 5:30 p.m. in the Aztec Board Room.
This is an opportunity for parents to learn more, participate, and have a voice in the Aztec American Indian Education program.
📅 Wednesday, October 7
⏰ 5:30 p.m.
📍 Aztec Board Room — 1118 W. Aztec Blvd.
Interested in getting involved? Send a letter of interest to Ms. Zah at kimberlyzah@aztecschools.com
We hope to see you there!
This is an opportunity for parents to learn more, participate, and have a voice in the Aztec American Indian Education program.
📅 Wednesday, October 7
⏰ 5:30 p.m.
📍 Aztec Board Room — 1118 W. Aztec Blvd.
Interested in getting involved? Send a letter of interest to Ms. Zah at kimberlyzah@aztecschools.com
We hope to see you there!
TONIGHT! Join us for Park Avenue Elementary’s Literacy Night!
Get ready for an evening full of reading, fun, and fall festivities!
Travel room to room to unlock different reading challenges, enjoy cozy storytelling corners, and participate in hands-on fall crafts!
🍕 FREE pizza, drinks, and dessert!
📅 Tonight, September 29
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Park Avenue Elementary
Bring the family and join us for a night of literacy, laughter, and learning! 📚
Tiger Talk Episode 10
This week, Superintendent Laws takes us inside the classroom to focus on what matters most, teaching, learning, and student outcomes. Plus, this week’s Tiger Challenge asks our entire community one simple question: What are you learning?
Be here. Belong here. Keep learning. Go Tigers!
https://youtu.be/aWP1u1h4STE
This week, Superintendent Laws takes us inside the classroom to focus on what matters most, teaching, learning, and student outcomes. Plus, this week’s Tiger Challenge asks our entire community one simple question: What are you learning?
Be here. Belong here. Keep learning. Go Tigers!
https://youtu.be/aWP1u1h4STE
McCoy Avenue Elementary hosted a Kindergarten Family Picnic on the playground this past Friday! It was a sweet afternoon for our kindergarteners and their families to enjoy time together. Thank you to everyone who came out and made it a special day!
Aztec Board of Education - Working Meeting - October 1, 2026 @ 5:00 P.M.
Aztec Board of Education - Regular Meeting - October 1, 2026 @ 6:00 P.M.
Happy Friday! A little caffeine in the drop off line was just what we needed this morning!
A huge shoutout to everyone who helped make Perk Up with PTO at Lydia Rippey such a fun morning! From the coffee and treats to the decorations, volunteers, and our cutest little tiger spreading the word - we love seeing our Aztec Schools community come together.
Thank you to our PTO families for pouring so much love into our schools!
#AztecSchools #AztecTigers #LydiaRippeyElementary #PerkUpWithPTO #SchoolSpirit
A huge shoutout to everyone who helped make Perk Up with PTO at Lydia Rippey such a fun morning! From the coffee and treats to the decorations, volunteers, and our cutest little tiger spreading the word - we love seeing our Aztec Schools community come together.
Thank you to our PTO families for pouring so much love into our schools!
#AztecSchools #AztecTigers #LydiaRippeyElementary #PerkUpWithPTO #SchoolSpirit
This morning, students from Aztec High School’s Educators Rising visited McCoy Avenue Elementary and spent time learning alongside our youngest Tigers!
Educators Rising is a student organization that helps high school students explore careers in education and prepare for future roles as teachers. During their visit, these future educators had the opportunity to work with elementary students, participate in classroom activities, and get a glimpse of what it’s like to be in the classroom.
We love seeing our future educators in action! A big thank you to McCoy Avenue Elementary for welcoming them.
Educators Rising is a student organization that helps high school students explore careers in education and prepare for future roles as teachers. During their visit, these future educators had the opportunity to work with elementary students, participate in classroom activities, and get a glimpse of what it’s like to be in the classroom.
We love seeing our future educators in action! A big thank you to McCoy Avenue Elementary for welcoming them.
Lydia Rippey students got a pretty cool surprise today! They learned about hot air balloons and even got to walk inside a real one!
A big thank you to Jaidan Martinez and Tylee Torrez from Pagosa Adventures for making this happen. Our students loved it!
A big thank you to Jaidan Martinez and Tylee Torrez from Pagosa Adventures for making this happen. Our students loved it!
The Aztec School District Community Room is collecting donations to help provide a little extra support for students who may be in need.
We are currently accepting:
- Lightly used shoes — all sizes
- Lightly used sweaters — boys & girls
- Non-perishable snacks
📍 Drop-off: Park Ave Elementary
📞 Questions? Call Sarah: 505-516-5913
Every donation helps, and together we can make a difference for our students!
We are currently accepting:
- Lightly used shoes — all sizes
- Lightly used sweaters — boys & girls
- Non-perishable snacks
📍 Drop-off: Park Ave Elementary
📞 Questions? Call Sarah: 505-516-5913
Every donation helps, and together we can make a difference for our students!
Tiger Talk | Episode 9
This week, Superintendent Laws highlights, Start With Hello Week and the importance of connection, belonging, and creating safe, welcoming schools. Plus, hear what’s happening around Aztec Schools and take on this week’s Tiger Challenge: Say hello to someone new!
Go Tigers!
https://youtu.be/c_2XFON2Xp4
This week, Superintendent Laws highlights, Start With Hello Week and the importance of connection, belonging, and creating safe, welcoming schools. Plus, hear what’s happening around Aztec Schools and take on this week’s Tiger Challenge: Say hello to someone new!
Go Tigers!
https://youtu.be/c_2XFON2Xp4
START WITH HELLO WEEK IS COMING!
Next week, September 21–25, our schools will be joining schools across the country for Start With Hello Week, an annual initiative from Sandy Hook Promise focused on building connection, belonging, kindness, and inclusion.
Each of our schools is putting its own spin on the week, with spirit days, activities, and opportunities for students to make connections and help everyone feel welcome. Check out the slides to see what’s happening at your child’s school!
And McCoy Avenue Elementary got a little head start this week! Their students and staff jumped right in with activities centered around connection, kindness, and saying hello.
See someone alone. Reach out and help. Start with hello. 💚
Let’s make it a great week, Tigers!
#StartWithHello #StartWithHelloWeek #SandyHookPromise #AztecSchools #TigersTogether
Next week, September 21–25, our schools will be joining schools across the country for Start With Hello Week, an annual initiative from Sandy Hook Promise focused on building connection, belonging, kindness, and inclusion.
Each of our schools is putting its own spin on the week, with spirit days, activities, and opportunities for students to make connections and help everyone feel welcome. Check out the slides to see what’s happening at your child’s school!
And McCoy Avenue Elementary got a little head start this week! Their students and staff jumped right in with activities centered around connection, kindness, and saying hello.
See someone alone. Reach out and help. Start with hello. 💚
Let’s make it a great week, Tigers!
#StartWithHello #StartWithHelloWeek #SandyHookPromise #AztecSchools #TigersTogether
Congratulations to our new Miss and Mr. Aztec High School!
The Aztec American Indian Office held its annual Miss and Mr. Aztec High School Pageant on Thursday, September 10, at the AHS MPR.
Congratulations to Ayasha Yellow, Miss Aztec HS, and Dahntay Haceesa, Mr. Aztec HS, for the 2026-2027 school year! They will represent the Aztec Native community throughout San Juan County.
Thank you for sharing your talents through drawing, athletic abilities, memorization, and showcasing the Dine’ (Navajo) culture. We are proud of all your hard work and dedication!
A special shoutout to our outgoing Miss Aztec HS, Sierra Murphy, for doing a tremendous job representing our school and community this past school year.
Thank you to the parents, judges, Navajo language teachers, League of Nations members, and families for your continued support.
Ahxe’hee’ Nitsaa’go’ — Thank you very much!
- Ms. Zah, Indian Education Coordinator
The Aztec American Indian Office held its annual Miss and Mr. Aztec High School Pageant on Thursday, September 10, at the AHS MPR.
Congratulations to Ayasha Yellow, Miss Aztec HS, and Dahntay Haceesa, Mr. Aztec HS, for the 2026-2027 school year! They will represent the Aztec Native community throughout San Juan County.
Thank you for sharing your talents through drawing, athletic abilities, memorization, and showcasing the Dine’ (Navajo) culture. We are proud of all your hard work and dedication!
A special shoutout to our outgoing Miss Aztec HS, Sierra Murphy, for doing a tremendous job representing our school and community this past school year.
Thank you to the parents, judges, Navajo language teachers, League of Nations members, and families for your continued support.
Ahxe’hee’ Nitsaa’go’ — Thank you very much!
- Ms. Zah, Indian Education Coordinator
Picture Day is coming to Park Avenue Elementary!
Mark your calendars for **Tuesday, September 22nd!** Families can pre-order photo packages and receive special savings. Use access code **NM963** when placing your order.
👉 Order here: https://shop.imagequix.com/B9JXT9T
Mark your calendars for **Tuesday, September 22nd!** Families can pre-order photo packages and receive special savings. Use access code **NM963** when placing your order.
👉 Order here: https://shop.imagequix.com/B9JXT9T
Celebrating Our Aztec Schools Hall of Honor Inductees!
Friday night was a special one as we honored three outstanding individuals who have made a lasting impact on Aztec Schools and our community.
Congratulations to our 2026 Hall of Honor inductees:
🧡 Jesse Russell
🧡 Bill Francis
🧡 J. Jacob Saiz
Each of these honorees has made a meaningful difference through their dedication, leadership, and service to our schools and community. We are grateful for the lasting impact they have made and proud to celebrate their accomplishments.
Thank you for all you have given to Aztec Schools and the Four Corners community!
📸 Photos by Landry Bentley
Friday night was a special one as we honored three outstanding individuals who have made a lasting impact on Aztec Schools and our community.
Congratulations to our 2026 Hall of Honor inductees:
🧡 Jesse Russell
🧡 Bill Francis
🧡 J. Jacob Saiz
Each of these honorees has made a meaningful difference through their dedication, leadership, and service to our schools and community. We are grateful for the lasting impact they have made and proud to celebrate their accomplishments.
Thank you for all you have given to Aztec Schools and the Four Corners community!
📸 Photos by Landry Bentley
In Episode 8 of Tiger Talk, Superintendent Lauren Laws celebrates Homecoming, our newest Hall of Honor inductees, and an incredible 95.44% districtwide attendance on Be Here Day!
We also get back to our True North, student outcomes, and look ahead to Start With Hello Week.
Thanks for continuing to show up for our students and schools!
Go Tigers!
#TigerTalk #AztecSchools #AztecTigers #TigerPride
https://youtu.be/VNk-QyloaPE
We also get back to our True North, student outcomes, and look ahead to Start With Hello Week.
Thanks for continuing to show up for our students and schools!
Go Tigers!
#TigerTalk #AztecSchools #AztecTigers #TigerPride
https://youtu.be/VNk-QyloaPE
Heading to the game Friday? 🏈 Bring a couple of canned goods and help the AHS Key Club support ECHO Food Bank!
📍 Drop-off: Fred Cook Memorial Stadium
📅 Friday, September 18
🎓 Seniors can earn 0.5 hours of community service for every 2 items donated!
Every little bit helps.
📍 Drop-off: Fred Cook Memorial Stadium
📅 Friday, September 18
🎓 Seniors can earn 0.5 hours of community service for every 2 items donated!
Every little bit helps.
HOMECOMING IS TOMORROW!
Here’s your reminder of tomorrow’s early release times, plus the parade lineup and start times!
📍 Parade Line-Up: 2:30 PM
🎉 Parade Starts: 3:00 PM
Have a fun and safe Homecoming, Tigers! 🐯🧡
Here’s your reminder of tomorrow’s early release times, plus the parade lineup and start times!
📍 Parade Line-Up: 2:30 PM
🎉 Parade Starts: 3:00 PM
Have a fun and safe Homecoming, Tigers! 🐯🧡
Show your KMS spirit TOMORROW with a temporary tattoo! 🧡🖤
When: Friday, September 11
Location: Cafeteria | During Lunch
💲 1 each - All proceeds support KMS activities!
When: Friday, September 11
Location: Cafeteria | During Lunch
💲 1 each - All proceeds support KMS activities!