Welcome to Koogler Middle School

Mission

The mission of Koogler Middle School is to work together  with the community, students, and families to create a safe and challenging learning environment, to encourage lifelong learning, and to internalize the values of the  “Tiger Pride” Positive Behavior Program.

We Live Tiger Pride: Preparation-Respect-Integrity-Dedication-Empathy

Committed to Students – Committed to Community – Committed to Academic Excellence 

Ricky L. M. Espinoza Principal-Don A Fritz Assistant Principal-Jean Mataalii Dean/AD

Click on the Dashboard to see KMS data and compare us to other schools in the State.

KMS current academic report:

88.8% of our student body currently have a 2.0/(C) or better

6^th grades 93.8% have a 2.0/(C) or better

7^th grades 91.1% have a 2.0/(C) or better

8^th grades 81.6% have a 2.0/(C) or better

New Mexico Standards Based Assessment percent tested = 100%

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2011-2012 SPELLING BEE DATES

Aztec Municipal Schools District Spelling Bee

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

6:30 pm

Koogler Library

San Juan County Spelling Bee

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

6:30 p.m.

Bloomfield High School Auditorium

KMS Spelling Bee winners (left to right)

Ben Chavez - 1st place

Jonnica Heater - 2nd place

Luke Moore - 3rd place

- photo by Brianna Hare -

Aztec Municipal School District Spelling Bee Champions:

1^st place – Jonnica Heater – 7^th  grade

2^nd place – Candyce Blue – 6^th grade

3^rd place – Benjamin Chavez – 8^th grade

These students will represent Aztec next week at the San Juan County Spelling Bee.

Semester 1 Grade Reports sent home

Week of 1-5-12

Koogler Middle School's Library will have PowerSchool parent portal access codes available for parents to pick up, in person. This access code will allow you to view your student’s grades and attendance information via the internet. These access codes will need to be picked up, in person, from the librarian (Round 300 Bldg) or the KMS Technology Aide. Library office Hours are from 8:00 am – 3:45 pm Tuesdays -Thursdays and Mondays 8:00 am – 2:15 pm. If you click on the links below you can: Sign In when setup, view a how to video and download a how to set of directions. For more information you can call 1-505-334-6102 ext. 1623 Library or 1-505-334-6102 ext. 1612 for the KMS Technology Aid.

Please pick up & drop off all students in the parking lot in front of the Gym before and after school.

Do not use the road south of campus. This is reserved for bus traffic and traffic to and from the Dorm and Fredcook Stadium.

Thank you for your help. 

Positive Behavior Incentive Give Away Sponsored by KMS Community Volunteer Group

is held in December and May winners are shown above. This event is made possible by the works of our CVG & our community sponsors.

Students with good attendance, good behavior and passing grades are eligible for the drawings for the Midterm and End of the year prizes.

Congratulations to our incoming Student Council Representatives:

New Mexico Standards Based Testing Schedule:

Dear Parents/Guardians:

            ZAP Alert Day Every Monday : (Zeroes Are not Permitted) Any Student with a Zero will be referred to the KMS Administration or required to attend a ZAP CLASS.  Penalties can be: (Not Allowed at School Dances) Before School, After School, or Lunch Detention to give the student time to make up the homework. The Student may be subject to ISS, or referral to the Hearing Authority for nonproductivity.  Three Administrators (7:15 AM) and ten Teachers (7:45 AM) volunteer in the mornings to help students with homework so please take advantage of this opportunity before you get ZAPed or post a failing grade.  

San Juan County Partnership after school program information can be found in our Home Page Locker or call Kris Morton Site Coordinator  for KMS Community Learning Center at

505-330-4726

Your child must have a completed physical form to participate in any athletic program offered by Koogler Middle School. 

Koogler Middle School is under construction, please be careful when dropping off and picking up students. The office is now located in the 500 building, (Please do not park inside the fence near or around the 500 building)easiest access will be gained by turning west on Lydia Rippey (Please park outside the fence), or park in the parking lot due East of the Round building. Please enter the  500 building through the north doors, just follow the signs to find the temporay offices.  

KMS will be under construction for twenty one months.

Substantial Completion:

Phase 2.1 6th grade & office addition- December 2, 2011

Phase 2.2 600 Bldg gym & Lockers- August 1, 2011

Phase 2.3 Bus Lane- August 1, 2011

Phase 2.4 600 Bldg cafeteria- August 1, 2010

Phase 2.5 500 Bldg renovation- February 20, 2012

Phase 2.6 Demo of 200 Bldg- April 7, 2012

Phase 2.7 Parent lane & Visitor Parking lots- August 1, 2012 

 2011-2012 KMS Bell Schedule Mondays

Mondays Early Out Schedule

Monday Early Out 2 hour Delay