Lydia Rippey Elementary

On Sunday (4/27/25), the Aztec Police Department received a threat involving Aztec High School. The threat was reportedly intended for today (4/27/25). There were no activities scheduled at the high school today. The investigation has not confirmed any information to validate the threat. As a precaution, there will be an increased police presence around Aztec schools this week. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority, and these measures are being taken out of an abundance of caution to keep our children safe. We appreciate your understanding, and if you have any concerns, please contact Central Office.

REMINDER: In Observation of Good Friday on Friday, April 18th there will be NO School! Have a safe and Happy Holiday!

Aztec Municipal School District invites all coaches, parents, booster club members, and community members to a collaborative meeting to review and discuss the booster policy. We value your input and would love to work together to move forward with the best approach for our community. Date: Wednesday, April 16th Time: 5:30 PM Location: Lillywhite Gym at Aztec High School We look forward to seeing you there and working together for the benefit of our students and programs! -AMSD

Emergency Responders on Campus: From time to time, emergency personnel may be on campus for medical situations or safety reasons. Please know that moving forward not all of these visits will result in a district-wide notification. We will only send a notification if: -There is a disruption to the school day (such as an evacuation or lockdown), -The incident is highly visible and may raise concern, or -Additional communication is needed to keep families accurately informed. If the situation involves only one student and does not impact others, the school will contact that child’s parent or guardian directly. Thank you for your understanding and continued support in helping us keep our schools safe and focused on learning. -AMSD

Hello AMSD Families, Thank you for your support, kindness, and patience as we work through our network disruptions. We want to provide an update on our progress in restoring our systems. PowerSchool Access (By April 7, 2025): We anticipate that parents will regain access to the PowerSchool student portal by April 7, 2025. We will share further updates and details once it is ready for families to use. Report Cards (April 9, 2025): Teachers are working hard to finalize grades by April 4, 2025, and we plan to send Quarter 3 report cards on April 9, 2025. Our Technology team, along with outside partners, has been making steady progress. Their dedication and hard work have been truly remarkable, and we deeply appreciate their efforts to restore our systems as quickly as possible. Our team continues to work with outside experts to investigate the disruption, and we will share updates as they become available. We appreciate being part of such a strong and supportive school community. Thank you, Aztec Municipal School District

Hello Tiger Community, Today, emergency personnel responded to a medical situation at Lydia Rippey Elementary School. We want to assure you that all students and staff are safe, and the responders have completed their work. We appreciate the quick action of our team and local emergency services. Thank you for your continued support. - Aztec Municipal School District

Hello Tiger Community, Today, emergency personnel responded to a medical situation at Lydia Rippey Elementary School. We want to assure you that all students and staff are safe, and the responders have completed their work. We appreciate the quick action of our team and local emergency services. Thank you for your continued support. - Aztec Municipal School District

Dear Aztec Schools Parents and Guardians, Koogler Middle School has been cleared and is no longer in secure status. The precautionary measures were taken out of an abundance of caution due to a situation in the surrounding neighborhood. At no time were students or staff in danger. All students and staff are safe, and normal school operations have resumed. If you have any concerns or questions please contact the Central Office at 505-334-9474. Thank you for your patience and support. Sincerely, AMSD

Dear Aztec Schools Parents and Guardians, Koogler Middle School has been placed on a precautionary secure status out of an abundance of caution due to a situation in the surrounding neighborhood. All students and staff are safe, and learning is continuing as normal inside the building. We will provide an update as soon as more information becomes available and if you have any questions please contact the Central Office at 505-334-9474. Thank you for your patience and support. Sincerely, Aztec Municipal School District

Dear Aztec Schools Families, This is a reminder that Spring Break for Aztec Schools is scheduled for Monday, March 17, through Friday, March 21. Schools will be closed during this time, and classes will resume on Monday, March 24. We hope you have a safe, restful, and enjoyable break, and we look forward to welcoming students back refreshed and ready to learn! -Aztec Municipal School District

Hello Tiger Community, Earlier we had an individual at Lydia Rippey Elementary School experience a medical emergency that required an ambulance to be on site. Students and staff are safe and Emergency Responders have departed the site. We appreciate your understanding and thank all of our team members and partners for their quick response to this medical episode. Thank you, Aztec Municipal School District

Dear AMSD Students and Families, We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the ongoing network disruption. To ensure that normal operations can resume, students will not be attending school on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. We are actively working to resolve the issues and ensure the safety of all students and staff on campus. We will update students and families about resuming normal operations by 3pm on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Grab and Go Breakfast and Lunches will be available for pickup from 9 AM to 10AM at the students' site by the bus lane. Additionally, the Aztec Lady Tigers Basketball District Game will continue as scheduled. We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. Thank you, Aztec Municipal School District

Hello AMSD Families and Staff, We regret to inform you that an unforeseen network outage has significantly impacted our ability to operate safely and effectively. As a result, we must close school for the day, 2/24/2025 to assess the situation and develop a plan for moving forward. At this time, we cannot guarantee when we will be able to reopen, but please know that we are working diligently to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. We will provide updates as often as we can to keep you informed. We understand that this unexpected closure may cause inconvenience, and we appreciate your patience and support as we address the situation. Our top priority remains the safety and well-being of our students and staff, and we are committed to keeping you updated every step of the way. Thank you for your understanding. Please stay tuned for further communication as more information becomes available. Sincerely, Aztec Municipal School District

Dear Tiger Community, We would like to take a moment to clarify the purpose behind the "emergency incident" alert notifications, particularly in light of recent questions and concerns. We understand that seeing emergency vehicles on a school campus can understandably cause concern for families and the broader community. To ease worries and promote transparency, we aim to provide notifications about incidents on campus whenever we can. In instances where a student experiences a medical emergency—whether it’s a minor injury or a more serious situation—the Aztec School Health Team assesses the need for further medical attention. If necessary, Emergency Services are contacted to ensure the well-being of the student. Our priority is always to work closely with the impacted family and Emergency Services to address the situation quickly and effectively. Once the situation is under control and the student is safe, we send out an alert to keep the community informed. At the same time, please know that we prioritize the privacy and safety of the student involved, which is why specific details are kept confidential. We appreciate your understanding and support as we navigate these sensitive situations while keeping the best interests of our students and staff at heart. Sincerely, Aztec Municipal School District

REMINDER: In Observation of Presidents' Day on Monday, February 17th, there will be NO School! Have a safe and Happy Holiday!

Spring picture day is Thursday 2/6. You can purchase pictures online, or send money with your student on that day (please don't send it in sooner). The flyer is attached.

Friday 1/24 is the 100th day of school! Help us celebrate by sending students in a 100-day shirt, or dressed up like they are 100 years old.

See the attached flyer for our Holiday Spirit Week (next week)!

*Reminder* tomorrow is Picture Retake day. If your student needs to take their picture because they missed Picture Day, or because they ordered pictures and want to retake them, please make sure they do not wear a green top.

We will send a physical copy of this out to parents when we return from break. This change will start on December 9th!