Aztec High School

Good Afternoon, Tiger Community. After continuous monitoring of the various weather models, we believe that we will be able to successfully and safely host tonight’s celebration at Fred Cook Stadium. As a reminder, should there be cloud-to-ground lightning strikes within ten (10) miles of the stadium at any time from 6PM on, all graduates will seek shelter in the C.V. Koogler Middle School cafeteria. Guests of the graduates in attendance must exit the stadium and wait in their respective vehicles. Once there has been a period of at least thirty (30) minutes with no lightning within ten (10) miles of the stadium, guests will be permitted back into the stadium and the ceremony will continue. Additionally, the ceremony will also be live-streamed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phTUJ9ymPzw We can’t wait to see you tonight! Aztec Municipal School District

Dear Tiger Community, Despite inconsistent weather models, we have made the difficult decision to continue as previously planned with tonight’s Aztec High School graduation ceremony, scheduled for 7PM at Fred Cook Stadium. Gates to the parking lot will open at 4:00PM and the gates to the stadium will open at 6:00PM. With Fred Cook Stadium being primarily a metal structure, it has little to no shelter available for large crowds in the event of inclement weather such as lightning. As a result, should there be cloud-to-ground lightning strikes within ten (10) miles of the stadium at any time from 6PM on, all graduates will seek shelter in the C.V. Koogler Middle School cafeteria. Guests of the graduates in attendance must exit the stadium and wait in their respective vehicles. Once there has been a period of at least thirty (30) minutes with no lightning within ten (10) miles of the stadium, guests will be permitted back into the stadium and the ceremony will continue. While we know that there is always a chance that thunderstorms develop, most of the weather models indicate that from 5:00PM onward that chance is low until after 9:00PM, according to the National Weather Service. It is our hope that this prediction is accurate. We know that there is no correct decision; however, we believe it is best to continue with the ceremony at Fred Cook in order to not limit the attendance of our graduates’ guests for this deserved ceremony. WE WILL CONTINUE TO ASSESS THE LIKELIHOOD OF LIGHTNING AND WILL MAKE ONE LAST AND FINAL DETERMINATION TODAY, MAY 19, 2023 AT 2:00PM. WE WILL EITHER CONFIRM THE DECISION OF CONTINUING WITH THE CEREMONY AT FRED COOK STADIUM OR MOVE THE CEREMONY TO LILLYWHITE GYMNASIUM AT THAT TIME. As always, we appreciate your understanding and grace and cannot wait to celebrate our 2023 AHS graduates with you this evening! Thank you, Aztec Municipal School District

Hello, On Wednesday April 12, all Juniors at AHS and VNHS will be taking the SAT assessment in-person at their respective campus. Freshmen, Sophomores, and Seniors will have a Remote Learning Day. All other students (PreK-8) will be at school for in-person learning as normal. Thank you, Aztec Schools

Hello Tiger Community, Please join us in extending congratulations to the AMSD Choir students! Mr. Cranfill notified us that all three of our choirs earned the highest possible rating of "SUPERIOR" at the Music Performance Assessment (MPA) competition. In total, Aztec had 58 singers there. That's 150% of what we had last year. Perhaps most importantly, our students were respectful and well-behaved throughout the event. Way to go, Aztec Choirs! Finally, we want to extend a special thanks to Pam Prater (praterfam80@gmail.com) for providing the photos of this event to us. Thanks, Aztec Schools

The Aztec High School Parent Advisory meeting that was scheduled for this afternoon will be postponed. When this meeting is rescheduled we will send an update out. Thank you, Aztec Schools

We have an emergency situation with an individual at Aztec High School. Emergency response is on their way. There is no danger to staff or students. We appreciate your understanding of this sensitive medical emergency.

Earlier this morning, an individual at AHS had a medical episode that required emergency attention. As a result, the campus initiated a shelter in place protocol in order to assist the medical experts in providing aid to the person. The student has been safely transported and the shelter in place has been lifted. We appreciate your understanding and thank all of our team members and partners for their quick response to this medical episode.

Big Brothers Big Sisters in San Juan County is looking for mentor volunteers. For more information please go to their website: www.littlesneedbigs.org.

Aztec High School will be having an Open House to celebrate the opening of our new Project Bike Tech bike shop on Monday, November 7th from 5 pm to 7 pm in room 401. Come learn about this new curricular opportunity for students and the NMPED Outdoor Learning grant award which will fund an Aztec High School NICA MTB team this Spring!

This week we would like send a BIG THANK YOU to our AMSD Custodial Team who keep our schools running smoothly, looking great, and always working to take care of both our students and staff. We appreciate all that you do for our Aztec Tiger Community!!!

Aztec Municipal School District will be hosting a “Summer Industry Convening” on June 16th from 8:30 -11:30 am at Aztec High School. The district has many exciting developments to share and we would like to partner with our local industry to help redesign and dream of what is possible in providing career opportunities and career training for the students of Aztec. To learn more and register please go to tinyurl.com/aztecindustry

Hello Tiger Community, our calendar for the 2022-2023 School Year can be found here: https://5il.co/1as2h

Aztec High School Students! San Juan County is again hosting the “Summer Enrichment Internship Program” and will place students in paid internships throughout the county. Current high school students or graduates of the classes of 2021 and 2022 are eligible and must be at least 16 years old before this summer to participate. Student participants must provide their own transportation to their internship locations. Spots are limited and the application deadline to apply is May 26th. Internships will begin the week of June 20th and will go for six weeks until July 29th. Students will participate in industry internships with local businesses and receive employability workshops for a total of 20 hours a week and will be paid $12 an hour. The application can be found at www.sjcounty.net under apply now and the position is titled “2022 Summer Intern.” Thank you to the NMPED and San Juan County for making this amazing learning experience available to our students

Aztec Businesses! Do you need some help this summer and would like to mentor local students in your industry? San Juan County is again hosting the “Summer Enrichment Internship Program” this summer and will place students in paid internships throughout the county. If you are interested, please email Tara Martinez at tamartinez@sjcounty.net with your business name, contact information, how many interns you would like to place at your business, a brief description of the industry, and a brief summary of the learning opportunities and work experience the students will gain. Thank you all for always supporting our Aztec youth!

Please join us in welcoming Mr. Thurston, our new principal at Aztec High School.

Great News! Our Partners with Curative will be available starting tomorrow April 27, 2022 to provide COVID testing at AHS for students or staff participating in Test-to-stay or weekly testing. Parents, to sign your student up simply scan the QR code in the link below and complete the sign up. English: https://5il.co/19fjt Spanish: https://5il.co/19fk1

REMINDER: SAT is scheduled for Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at AHS and VNHS. This is a virtual day for all students in grades 9, 10, and 12. Students in Grade 11 will report to their campus to take the SAT. Classes will resume as normal on Thursday, April 14, 2022.

SAT is scheduled for Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at AHS and VNHS. This is a virtual day for all students in grades 9, 10, and 12. Students in Grade 11 will report to their campus to take the SAT. Classes will resume as normal on Thursday, April 14, 2022.

Dear Tiger Community, The gas line repairs at Aztec High School have been completed, inspected, and approved. As a result, in-person instruction at Aztec High School will resume on Monday, April 4, 2022. We appreciate your patience as we worked to ensure that Aztec High School is an inspiring, safe, and fulfilling environment for all. We can't wait to see you on Monday. Thank you and have a great weekend. Thank you, Aztec Schools

Hello AHS Families, Unfortunately, repair on the natural gas leak at Aztec High School is still ongoing. As a result, our classrooms do not currently have heat. This lack of heating is causing temperatures in classrooms to fall well below adequacy standards for students as well as OSHA recommendations for our staff. Due to this, Aztec High School will continue to hold classes remotely/online next week, March 28th through April 1st. Repairs are progressing; however, at this time it is not appropriate to have students return to campus. The main campus will continued to be closed to students while the gas services are being restored. AHS administration and staff are working to create study hall opportunities for the next week so that students requiring additional, in-person supports may do so in the 600 building and gyms, which do have heat. For more information, please contact the Aztec High School office. As we get additional information regarding the repairs and are preparing for a return to campus we will provide updates. Presently all athletics and activities including prom will continue as normal. We thank you for your understanding and patience while we work through this safety issue. Thank you, Aztec Schools