Just a friendly reminder: Schools will be closed from Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We’ll see everyone back on Monday, December 2. Have a safe and happy holiday!
Please join us for the 8th annual RRPS Native American Pageant on Thursday, November 7 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at the Rio Rancho High School Performing Arts Center! At this event, next years Miss Indian RRPS, RRPS Brave, Jr. Miss Indian RRPS, Jr. RRPS Brave, Little Miss Indian, and Little RRPS Brave will be selected after a presentation process. This is a FREE event, and all are invited and encouraged to attend. If you would like to participate in the event, please register by clicking this link: BIT.LY/RRPSNAP2024. Registration is due by Thursday, October 31.We'll see you there!
Introducing Moving Forward: A Grief Support Group for RRPS Students
We are offering a safe, supportive space for elementary, middle, and high school students navigating grief. Our Moving Forward group is designed to help students process their emotions and build resilience through peer connection and professional guidance.
🗓 Two Sessions Available:
Session 1: October 8 - November 19, 2024
Session 2: February 18 - April 1, 2025
Both sessions will take place every Tuesday from 5:30PM to 7:00PM at Eagle Ridge Middle School. Dinner will be provided for attendees.
For more information, and to sign up for either session, please reach out to your student's grade level counselor.
It's that time again! The next RRPS job fair and open house will be THIS WEDNESDAY, September 11, from 4:00PM to 5:00PM at the Student Transportation Department (821 Moccasin Dr NE, Rio Rancho). Come meet our team, ask questions, and even apply & interview on the spot! For a full list of open positions within RRPS, click the link at the top of the page under "Work for Us." We'll see you there!
We have some amazing fine arts events coming up this month! Click or tap the following link to take a look at the September schedule!
https://www.rrobserver.com/rio_rancho/spectacular-september-for-fine-arts/article_c8388b3c-6a27-11ef-9db2-c7e686c174ef.html
Don't forget! We are hosting a job fair and open house TONIGHT (August 21) from 4:00PM to 5:00PM at our district office training center (500 Laser Rd. NE). Come and meet our team, ask questions, get help through the application process, and be prepared to interview on the spot! We'll see you there!
Ever wonder what you child is eating while at school? Now you can take a look to see for yourself! Rio Rancho Public Schools and Southwest Foodservice Excellence have created a comprehensive and always-up-to-date online menu for all 20 schools across the district. Just click or tap on the link below which leads to our Student Nutrition Department, then click or tap on the "Menu" tab to review your child's food options while at school. You can even filter menu items to search for allergens and specialty dietary needs. Each food item is broken down by type and has a complete list of nutrition facts available to review.
https://www.rrps.net/page/food-services
If you have any questions about the food available to our students, please don't hesitate to reach out to the RRPS Student Nutrition Department using the contact info on the linked page.
Summer Lunches will be distributed Monday-Thursday starting June 3rd, 2024 to July 26, 2024. No meals distributed on July 4th but extra meals will be available on July 3rd.
For times and locations, please visit: https://www.rrps.net/page/food-services
Reminder: Last day of school / finals make-up is May 24th.
REMINDER: Today and tomorrow (March 21 & March 22) are parent/teacher conference days for all RRPS elementary school students. Tomorrow (Friday, March 22) will be an on-campus expanded learning day for all middle school students. March 25-29 is spring break, and there will be no class held at any RRPS schools. We hope you have a wonderful and safe break! We will welcome all students back on Monday, April 1 (and that is NOT a joke. 😊). Have a wonderful break!
Join us this Friday, March 15, for the 2024 Rio Rancho Public Schools Springfest at Maggie Cordova Elementary School! This FREE event will run from 4:30PM to 7:00PM and will be a night full of fun performances and activities. Food and drinks will be available to purchase. Come and celebrate our district's rich and diverse cultures at this year's RRPS Springfest!
Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is now open! For more information, and to register your child, visit https://www.rrps.net/page/registration.
REMINDER: This Monday, February 19, 2024 is Presidents Day! There will be no classes in session for any RRPS schools. Tuesday, February 20, 2024 is a professional development day for our elementary staff members. There will be no classes for elementary students, but middle and high school classes will be in session.
Are you interested in becoming a teacher for Rio Rancho Public Schools? Join us this evening, January 18, from 5:30PM to 7:00PM for an informational session on how you can become a paid teacher resident for our district! This session will be ONLINE ONLY. Those interested in attending can join the Zoom meeting by entering this meeting ID: 505 506 6226
New year, new employment opportunities at Rio Rancho Public Schools! We will be hosting a job fair THIS WEDNESDAY, January 10, from 4:00PM to 5:00PM in the District Office Training Center! Those interested in working for RRPS will be able to speak to district representatives and ask questions in-person, and apply for any open positions! You can review all current openings by visiting this link: https://riorancho.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx.
Come dressed to impress and ready to apply on the spot!
Registration for Chromebook insurance for the 23/24 school year is now open! Insurance covers damage, loss and theft all for the low cost of $20.00 per year. Insurance purchased for the 23/24 year will be active from July 2, 2023 to July 1, 2024. Be advised that insurance only covers the Chromebook itself and does not cover power cords.
Sign up and purchase insurance today by visiting www.schooldevicecoverage.com/signup.
If you have questions, you can call 1-888-978-3515.
#Anxiety Tips
Tools to help normalize and cope with anxiety:
Books:
"Wilma Jean the Worry Machine"
"The What Ifs"
https://youtu.be/RiMb2Bw4Ae8
https://youtu.be/30VMIEmA114
Do you know that RRPS has a YouTube channel? Stay in-the-know with our video series Take a Peek at RRPS where you can find The Student Perspective, The Mascot Experience, and more. Subscribe today at: https://www.youtube.com/c/rioranchopublicschools-rrps?sub_confirmation=1
