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Aztec Municipal School District will be providing free summer meals to all children 18 and under from May 27 through August 7. Meals will be served Monday through Friday, with no service on July 4. Meal Times: Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Unless otherwise noted) Meal Locations: -Aztec High School -Minium Park -Park Avenue Elementary -McCoy Avenue Elementary -Riverside Park -Aztec Church of Christ (Breakfast: 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM, Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM) Important Guidelines: -No Grab and Go: Meals must be received and eaten on-site. -Separate Service Times: Breakfast and lunch are served at different times and cannot be picked up together. -Child Must Be Present: Children must be present to receive a meal. Additional Notes: -Meals will be served at Mosaic during June only for students participating in the Summer Reading Program. -Students attending the Boys and Girls Club will be served meals at that location. Please help spread the word so every child in our community has access to nutritious meals this summer. In accordance with federal civil rights law and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Aztec Municipal School District will be providing free summer meals to all children 18 and under from May 27 through August 7. Meals will be served Monday through Friday, with no service on July 4. Meal Times: Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Unless otherwise noted) Meal Locations: -Aztec High School -Minium Park -Park Avenue Elementary -McCoy Avenue Elementary -Riverside Park -Aztec Church of Christ (Breakfast: 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM, Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM) Important Guidelines: -No Grab and Go: Meals must be received and eaten on-site. -Separate Service Times: Breakfast and lunch are served at different times and cannot be picked up together. -Child Must Be Present: Children must be present to receive a meal. Additional Notes: -Meals will be served at Mosaic during June only for students participating in the Summer Reading Program. -Students attending the Boys and Girls Club will be served meals at that location. Please help spread the word so every child in our community has access to nutritious meals this summer.

Dear AMSD Families, As we wrap up the 2024–2025 school year, we want to remind you that all schools in the Aztec Municipal School District will release one hour early on the last day of school – Friday, May 23. Here is the early release schedule: Elementary Schools: 1:55 PM Koogler Middle School: 2:00 PM Vista Nueva High School: 2:05 PM Aztec High School: 2:10 PM Please plan accordingly for pick-up and transportation. Thank you for your continued support throughout the school year. We wish you and your family a restful and fun summer! Thank you,. AMSD

Dear AMSD Families, As we wrap up the 2024–2025 school year, we want to remind you of several important dates and schedule changes. Early Release – Last Day of School (Friday, May 23): All schools in the Aztec Municipal School District will release one hour early on the last day of school. Elementary Schools: 1:55 PM Koogler Middle School: 2:00 PM Vista Nueva High School: 2:05 PM Aztec High School: 2:10 PM Please plan accordingly for pick-up and transportation. Graduation Dates: Kindergarten Graduation: Tuesday, May 20 at 9:00 AM at Fred Cook Stadium Vista Nueva High School: Tuesday, May 20 at 6:00 PM at SJC Connie Gotsch Theater Aztec High School: Wednesday, May 21 at 7:00 PM at Fred Cook Stadium Looking Ahead – 2025–2026 School Year: The 2025–2026 school calendar is now available. You can view it here: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2292/AMSD/5655924/AMSD_Calendar_25-26_Approved.pdf Thank you for your continued support throughout the school year. We wish you and your family a restful and fun summer! Sincerely, AMSD

Dear Aztec Families, Please be advised that on Thursday, May 1, 2025, a Law Enforcement training will be conducted on the Aztec High School campus. You may notice an increased presence of police vehicles from multiple jurisdictions in the area. The training will run from 8:15 a.m. to approximately 2:30 p.m. and will not disrupt normal campus operations. We appreciate your understanding as local agencies work together to enhance public safety and preparedness. Sincerely, Aztec Municipal School District

Dear VNHS Senior Parents, We are excited to announce that we will be featuring a Senior Spotlight in our upcoming newsletters! We invite each family to submit a short paragraph highlighting your senior’s achievements and sharing how proud you are of them. Please also include a photo to accompany your write-up. The paragraph does not need to be lengthy—just a heartfelt message celebrating your senior and all they have accomplished. To participate, please email your submission to Ms. Kayla at vnwingka@aztecschools.com. We look forward to celebrating your senior with you and sharing these special moments with our school community! -VNHS

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

Happy Monday, Here is Nueva News Edition No. 20 https://www.canva.com/design/DAGjtaK7tpo/97Z1b3t0ihFatS-x-CzEvQ/watch?utm_content=DAGjtaK7tpo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=he672956832

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

Good Afternoon, Please see attached job opportunities for students this summer. Thank you

Nueva News - Edition No. 28 https://www.canva.com/design/DAGjCmsHFk8/2sAJLcK5MvG-KTXToWep5A/edit?utm_content=DAGjCmsHFk8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton Have a great weekend!!

Welcome Back from Spring Break! Nueva News - Edition No. 27 https://www.canva.com/design/DAGTkC6h4S0/XMFNaeCp8d0Xm6V_Ff0AZQ/watch?utm_content=DAGTkC6h4S0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h6eafad94f5

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

Dear Vista Students and Families, We are pleased to share that student exhibitions have been rescheduled. We warmly welcome parents to attend, though we understand this timing may not work for everyone. Please know that we are dedicated to supporting all students during this important time and completely understand if you are unable to join us. Exhibitions are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our students' progress, projects, and personal growth throughout the year. We look forward to seeing their hard work on display. 12th Grade Exhibitions Date: April 4 Sign up here: https://calendar.app.google/KtuF6TuX87fD8QX68 9th–11th Grade Exhibitions Dates: May 20–22 Sign up using the appropriate link below: Juniors: https://calendar.app.google/NNzRsZJVvspx2AbL9 Sophomores: https://calendar.app.google/4zttRzHkncVciDaTA Freshmen: https://calendar.app.google/XyU21GzSawUHSe3a6 Thank you for your support, and we look forward to celebrating our students' achievements together. Best, Vista Staff

Happy Friday! Nueva News - Edition No. 26 https://www.canva.com/design/DAGhEXf8GZY/J-HV8s7fFAU-J46cv5Gkow/edit?utm_content=DAGhEXf8GZY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton Have a great day!!