Koogler Middle School

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 Koogler Families, Today at Koogler Middle School, a student’s personal cell phone malfunctioned and began to emit smoke. As a precaution, the 8th grade hallway was briefly evacuated, and our staff responded immediately by following all safety protocols. After the area was safely cleared and inspected, students returned to class and the school day resumed as normal. We are thankful to report that no students or staff were injured. We appreciate everyone's cooperation in ensuring a calm and safe response. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office. 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

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 Tiger Community, Today, emergency personnel responded to a medical situation at Koogler Middle 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 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 the following link for the KMS April Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oszb8YjU2wUrhP73hyQ5M3jK0WelDGLG/view Thank you and Happy April!

KMS students have the chance to earn a $20 gift certificate to one of our local bookstores—Amy’s Bookstore or Quill and Quest! To participate, simply read five books and complete the Google Form with a one-paragraph summary for each book. Once you've read all five books, Mrs. Hayhurst will deliver your gift certificate.

Due to state testing next week, we will not have KMS After-School Tutoring on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. We will resume on Thursday, April 3, 2025. -Thank you

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 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