🎭❤️ 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! 💙💛🐾
#BuenaVistaBobcats #RedRibbonWeek #SecondGradeFun
🎭❤️ Our fourth-grade Bobcats brought creativity and school spirit to Friday’s Red Ribbon Week theme: “Be 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! 💙💛🐾
#BuenaVistaBobcats #RedRibbonWeek #HealthyChoices
🎃 Our Bobcats gave us "pumpkin to talk about!" 💙💛
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! 🎨✨
🏆 Congratulations to our grade-level winners:
🎃 Kindergarten: Ezra Macias
🎃 1st Grade: Rodney Russell
🎃 2nd Grade: Kayli Cooper
🎃 3rd Grade: Nolan Hardie
🎃 4th Grade: Jeremiah Darby
🎃 5th Grade: Gemini Flores
Our grade-level winners earned a Happy Meal lunch with Dr. Tedford! 🍟
🥇 1st Place Overall: Gemini Flores — $100!
🥈 2nd Place Overall: Nolan Hardie — $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
🦃🦃 RSVP & Purchase Your Thanksgiving Lunch With Your Student Tickets! 🦃🦃
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.
📌 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.
🔗 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
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.
📌 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.
🔗 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
🐾❤️ 101 Reasons to Be Drug-Free! ❤️🐾
Cruella de Vil took over Buena Vista today, but our adorable little Dalmatians stole the show! 🖤🤍
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
🦃🍂 Buena Vista Thanksgiving Lunch RSVP is NOW OPEN! 🍽️💙💛
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!
👨👩👧 Limit: 2 guests per student
📲 Reserve your spots here:
We are thankful for our Bobcat families and can’t wait to share this special meal with you! 🐾🦃
#BuenaVistaBobcats #ThanksgivingLunch #BobcatFamily #ThankfulTogether
Pumpkin contest entries are due TOMORROW, Wed., Oct. 28, by 2:30 p.m. in the cafeteria!
Decorate all out; no carving please.
Save the Date! 🦃🥧
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!
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 THEME—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:
• One winner per grade level earns a Happy Meal lunch with Dr. Tedford on Friday, October 30!
• 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!
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 “101 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!
🐾 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! 💙💛
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! 💙💛
Parent University: Partners in the Journey!💛
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.
▪️Bullying vs. Peer Conflict
▪️Understanding Behaviors & Developmental Milestones
▪️The Discipline Matrix & School Expectations
▪️Expectations at After-School Events
Learn more at: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/parent-university/
Event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/18YFBGvNs6/
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.
▪️Bullying vs. Peer Conflict
▪️Understanding Behaviors & Developmental Milestones
▪️The Discipline Matrix & School Expectations
▪️Expectations at After-School Events
Learn more at: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/parent-university/
Event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/18YFBGvNs6/
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!
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!
Unity Day is TOMORROW! 💛🧡
🧡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
🧡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
🍬 Reminder: Our candy competition ends tomorrow! Donate candy to help your class win an ice cream party! 🍦
Signed report cards and permission slips are due tomorrow! Wear orange Wednesday. Thursday brings our Frozen field trip and Math Night & Trunk or Treat from 5:00–6:30 p.m. See the announcement thread for all the details!
🚨 FINAL DAYS TO ORDER! ⚾🐾
The clock is running out on our Buena Vista Bobcats Jersey Sale!
Our online store closes FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, so now is the time to grab a jersey for your Bobcat—or yourself!
🐾 Student Jerseys — $32
🐾 Adult Jerseys — $37
Gray jersey • Buena Vista Bobcats design • BOBCATS 27 on the back
🛒 ORDER & PAY ONLINE:
Shop the Buena Vista Spirit Store https://bvspritwear2026-2027.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Once the store closes, ordering is over—don’t miss out!
Every Bobcat. Every Day. 💙💛
Bobcat families,
We have a busy week coming up at Buena Vista! Please keep these dates handy:
• Friday, October 16: Report cards go home! Please review, sign, and return them Monday.
• Monday, October 19: Signed report cards and field trip permission slips are due.
• Wednesday, October 21: Wear ORANGE for Unity Day as we stand together against bullying and promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.
• Thursday, October 22: Students will attend the Frozen field trip at the Flickinger Center.
• Thursday evening, October 22, from 5:00–6:30 p.m.: Join us for Math Night & Trunk or Treat! Enjoy math games, make your way through Trunk or Treat, pick a pumpkin for the pumpkin contest, and visit the food trucks!
We look forward to a great week with our Bobcat families!
🧡Alamogordo Public Schools will be celebrating Unity Day on Wednesday, Oct. 21st! We encourage everyone to wear orange on this day to show your support for kindness, inclusion, and bullying prevention.🧡
Unity Day is an annual event during National Bullying Prevention Month that encourages us to join together to create healthier communities through kindness, acceptance of differences, and inclusion. Started by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center in 2011, Unity Day is now celebrated worldwide. By standing together, we can make a tremendous impact on the lives of young people and demonstrate the power of unity. Let’s unite and focus on the positive actions we can take to build healthier, more inclusive communities.
#Unityeveryday #Unityday #NBPM #NationalBullyingPreventionMonth
Unity Day is an annual event during National Bullying Prevention Month that encourages us to join together to create healthier communities through kindness, acceptance of differences, and inclusion. Started by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center in 2011, Unity Day is now celebrated worldwide. By standing together, we can make a tremendous impact on the lives of young people and demonstrate the power of unity. Let’s unite and focus on the positive actions we can take to build healthier, more inclusive communities.
#Unityeveryday #Unityday #NBPM #NationalBullyingPreventionMonth
Picture Day is TOMORROW, Bobcats!
We look forward to welcoming students back to Buena Vista on Tuesday, October 13th—and taking their school pictures!
Tonight, set out picture-day clothes, pack backpacks, and set those morning alarms. See you Tuesday!
We look forward to welcoming students back to Buena Vista on Tuesday, October 13th—and taking their school pictures!
Tonight, set out picture-day clothes, pack backpacks, and set those morning alarms. See you Tuesday!