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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Mark your calendars, Bobcat families! 🎢

Join us as Buena Vista Elementary honors our veterans with a special musical performance!

πŸ“… Monday, November 9, 2026
πŸ•œ 1:30 p.m.
πŸ“ Buena Vista Elementary Cafeteria

We look forward to coming together through music to show our gratitude to those who have served. β€οΈπŸ€πŸ’™


11 days ago, Samantha Tedford-Oxley
πŸŽƒ Costumes, counting, and curiosity! Our first graders dug into learning as they examined pumpkin β€œguts” and counted pumpkin seeds! Dressed in their fun costumes, these Bobcats explored what’s inside a pumpkin while putting their counting skills to work. πŸ’™πŸ’›πŸΎ A little mess and lots of discovery made for a memorable day! #BuenaVistaBobcats #FirstGradeFun #HandsOnLearning
12 days ago, Samantha Tedford-Oxley
πŸŽƒ Little investigators, BIG discoveries! Mrs. Reynolds’ kindergartners explored pumpkins inside and out! They counted cubes to measure their pumpkins’ height, estimated their weight, and described how the outsideβ€”and the squishy insideβ€”felt. Costumes and curiosity made this hands-on math and science adventure extra fun! πŸ’™πŸ’›πŸΎ #BuenaVistaBobcats #KindergartenFun #PumpkinInvestigation
12 days ago, Samantha Tedford-Oxley
❀️ Behind a week full of smiles, school spirit, and meaningful moments was someone who helped bring it all togetherβ€”our wonderful counselor, Mrs. Tapia! Thank you for the thought, planning, and heart you poured into Red Ribbon Week. You helped our Bobcats celebrate healthy choices, practice kindness, and see how much fun making good choices can be. The dress-up days and activities created special memories, but the message behind them will last much longer: our students matter, their choices matter, and their futures are worth protecting. Mrs. Tapia, we see your hard work, and we appreciate you. Thank you for making this week so special and for caring so deeply for our Buena Vista family! πŸ’™πŸ’›πŸΎ #BuenaVistaBobcats #ThankYouMrsTapia #RedRibbonWeek
12 days ago, Samantha Tedford-Oxley
❀️ Big imaginations, little Bobcats, and GREAT choices! Our kindergartners dressed as characters who make great choices to celebrate Red Ribbon Week! Their colorful costumes brought plenty of smiles as we celebrated kindness, healthy choices, and being a good friend. πŸ’™πŸ’›πŸΎ #BuenaVistaBobcats #RedRibbonWeek #KindergartenFun
12 days ago, Samantha Tedford-Oxley
🎭❀️ Our second-grade Bobcats showed their character for Red Ribbon Week! Students wore their character costumes as we celebrated making good choices, showing kindness, and choosing a healthy, drug-free future. We loved seeing their creativity and school spirit! πŸ’™πŸ’›πŸΎ #BuenaVistaBobcats #RedRibbonWeek #SecondGradeFun
12 days ago, Samantha Tedford-Oxley
🎭❀️ Our fourth-grade Bobcats brought creativity and school spirit to Friday’s Red Ribbon Week theme: β€œBe a Character Who Makes Great Choices!” We loved seeing all of the fun costumes as we celebrated being kind, standing up for others, and making healthy, drug-free choices. Way to keep our school cool, fourth grade! πŸ’™πŸ’›πŸΎ #BuenaVistaBobcats #RedRibbonWeek #HealthyChoices
13 days ago, Samantha Tedford-Oxley
πŸŽƒ Our Bobcats gave us "pumpkin to talk about!" πŸ’™πŸ’› We were SO excited to see the creativity and incredible detail in this year’s Pumpkin Decorating Contest! From clever characters to elaborate displays, our students and families filled Buena Vista with imagination. Every entry gave us something new to admire! 🎨✨ πŸ† Congratulations to our grade-level winners: πŸŽƒ Kindergarten: Ezra Macias πŸŽƒ 1st Grade: Rodney Russell πŸŽƒ 2nd Grade: Kayli Cooper πŸŽƒ 3rd Grade: Nolan Hardie πŸŽƒ 4th Grade: Jeremiah Darby πŸŽƒ 5th Grade: Gemini Flores Our grade-level winners earned a Happy Meal lunch with Dr. Tedford! 🍟 πŸ₯‡ 1st Place Overall: Gemini Flores β€” $100! πŸ₯ˆ 2nd Place Overall: Nolan Hardie β€” $50! Thank you to every student and family who participated and to our administrators and central office team for voting. You made this celebration of creativity so special! 🐾 #BuenaVistaBobcats #BobcatPride #PumpkinDecoratingContest
13 days ago, Samantha Tedford-Oxley
πŸ¦ƒπŸ¦ƒ RSVP & Purchase Your Thanksgiving Lunch With Your Student Tickets! πŸ¦ƒπŸ¦ƒ

Ticket sales are NOW OPEN and will close on November 12th!

You must RSVP through Raptor using the link below. Once you complete your RSVP, you’ll be redirected to the page to purchase your meal tickets.

πŸ“Œ Please note: Thanksgiving meal times may differ from regular lunch schedules. Please refer to the Raptor form to check the specific lunch time for your student.

πŸ”— RSVP Link: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/thanksgiving-lunch-rsvps/

If you have any questions, please contact our school or call the APS Call Center at 575-812-8573.

#ThanksgivingMeals #GiveThanks #BeHereNM
13 days ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
🐾❀️ 101 Reasons to Be Drug-Free! ❀️🐾 Cruella de Vil took over Buena Vista today, but our adorable little Dalmatians stole the show! πŸ–€πŸ€ Our Bobcats had a spot-tacular time celebrating Red Ribbon Week and reminding everyone that being drug-free is always in style! ❀️ #RedRibbonWeek #101ReasonsToBeDrugFree #BuenaVistaBobcats #DrugFreeLooksGoodOnMe
14 days ago, Samantha Tedford-Oxley
πŸ¦ƒπŸ‚ Buena Vista Thanksgiving Lunch RSVP is NOW OPEN! πŸ½οΈπŸ’™πŸ’›

Bobcat families, we are excited to invite you to join your student for our Thanksgiving Lunch! We can’t wait to celebrate this season of gratitude with our wonderful families! 🧑

🍁 RSVPs are officially OPEN!

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Limit: 2 guests per student

πŸ“² Reserve your spots here:

We are thankful for our Bobcat families and can’t wait to share this special meal with you! πŸΎπŸ¦ƒ

#BuenaVistaBobcats #ThanksgivingLunch #BobcatFamily #ThankfulTogether
14 days ago, Samantha Tedford-Oxley

Pumpkin contest entries are due TOMORROW, Wed., Oct. 28, by 2:30 p.m. in the cafeteria!

Decorate all out; no carving please.

16 days ago, Samantha Tedford-Oxley

Save the Date! πŸ¦ƒπŸ₯§
Thanksgiving Lunch with Your Student is scheduled for:
Wednesday, Nov. 18th - High School
Thursday, Nov. 19th - Middle Schools
Friday, Nov. 20th - Elementary & Pre-K

Ticket sales and RSVPs will open on Friday, October 30th!
More details to come!

17 days ago, Alamogordo Public Schools

Calling all creative Bobcats! Our Pumpkin Decorating Contest is here!

Use the pumpkin you picked up at Math Night or purchase your own. There’s NO SET THEMEβ€”make it simple, make it extravagant, and let your imagination take over!

PAINT IT. DECORATE IT. NO CARVING!
Keeping pumpkins uncarved helps prevent quick molding and keeps our display fresh.

Bring entries to the CAFETERIA by 2:30 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28.

PRIZES:
β€’ One winner per grade level earns a Happy Meal lunch with Dr. Tedford on Friday, October 30!
β€’ One overall campus winner receives $100 CASH!

Winners will be announced during morning announcements and pledges on Friday, October 30.

We can’t wait to see your creations!

20 days ago, Samantha Tedford-Oxley

Red Ribbon Week is October 26–30! Our dress-up flyer is coming home with students TODAY. Check it out and help your Bobcat celebrate healthy choices!

Thursday, Dr. Tedford will be Cruella! Students are invited to dress as Dalmatians to represent β€œ101 reasons to be drug free.”

FRIDAY is our school-appropriate costume day. No masks, weapons (including toy or costume weapons), blood, vulgar content, or violence of any kind are allowed.

Thank you for helping us keep the celebration fun and school-appropriate!

20 days ago, Samantha Tedford-Oxley
🐾 TONIGHT IS FALL MATH NIGHT

Join us tonight from 5:00–6:30 PM for math games, candy, trunk-or-treat fun, and food trucks! 🚚

Costumes are encouraged! Come dressed up and ready for a fun evening with our Bobcat families!

We can’t wait to see you there! πŸ’™πŸ’›
21 days ago, Cierra Johnson
Parent University: Partners in the Journey!πŸ’›

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, October 22, at 5 p.m. at the HUB, located at 805 12th St., for our Bullying, Conflict & Student Behavior Session.

Understand student expectations, district behavior policies & procedures, bullying prevention, and the resources available to help students thrive.

β–ͺ️Bullying vs. Peer Conflict
β–ͺ️Understanding Behaviors & Developmental Milestones
β–ͺ️The Discipline Matrix & School Expectations
β–ͺ️Expectations at After-School Events

Learn more at: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/parent-university/
Event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/18YFBGvNs6/
22 days ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
Good afternoon, Bobcat Families!

We are excited to remind you that Math Night + Trunk or Treat is tomorrow, Thursday, October 22, from 5:00–6:30 p.m. at Buena Vista Elementary!

Bring the whole family for a fun-filled evening featuring:

Math Games: Enjoy fun, hands-on math activities!

Trunk or Treat: Collect candy and enjoy decorated trunks!

Pumpkin Contest: Pick a pumpkin to enter the pumpkin contest!

Food Trucks: Food will be available for purchase!

We hope to see all our Bobcat families there! This will be a wonderful opportunity to enjoy time together, practice math skills, and celebrate the fall season.

Thank you for your continued support of Buena Vista Elementary!

We can't wait to see you tomorrow evening!
22 days ago, Cierra Johnson
Unity Day is TOMORROW! πŸ’›πŸ§‘

🧑APS will be celebrating Unity Day tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 21st! We encourage everyone to wear orange to show your support for kindness, inclusion, and bullying prevention.🧑

#Unityeveryday #Unityday #NBPM #NationalBullyingPrevention
23 days ago, Alamogordo Public Schools
🍬 Reminder: Our candy competition ends tomorrow! Donate candy to help your class win an ice cream party! 🍦
23 days ago, Cierra Johnson