RUIDOSO MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Ruidoso Middle School Earns Statewide Recognition for Excellence in Bilingual Education

Ruidoso Middle School (RMS) has been selected to receive the Bilingual Multicultural Education Program Recognition Award, an honor presented by the New Mexico Public Education Department’s Language and Culture Division. The award will be formally presented during Bilingual Day at the State Capitol in Santa Fe on March 7, 2025, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Roundhouse.

This recognition highlights RMS’s commitment to fostering bilingualism, cultural awareness, and academic achievement for English Language Learners (ELLs). It also marks a significant milestone for the school, which has worked diligently to enhance its Bilingual Multicultural Education Program after previously being designated for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI).

The achievement follows RMS’s successful transition from CSI status to “Traditional” status, a change made possible through the dedication of its educators and staff whose innovative teaching strategies have contributed to student success.

“This award is a testament to the dedication of our educators and students in strengthening language development and embracing multicultural learning,” said RMS Principal Cecily Hooker. “We are incredibly proud of the progress we’ve made and the opportunities we are creating for our bilingual learners.”

The Bilingual Day award ceremony will honor selected schools with official certificates of achievement. For more information about Ruidoso Municipal Schools’ bilingual programs, visit www.ruidososchools.org.

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