RUIDOSO MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Ruidoso High School Shines in Sports, Academics, and Leadership

Winter Sports – Wrestling and Basketball

The Ruidoso High School Warriors Wrestling team had a strong season, with two athletes earning spots on the podium at the state tournament. Braelyn Urban and Samuel Sanchez both placed 6th in their respective weight classes, showcasing their dedication and skill on the mat. The Ruidoso High School Boys and Girls Basketball teams fought into the State Tournament as the 14th seed. Their hard work and determination throughout the season earned them a well-deserved place among the state’s top teams.

RHS Quiz Bowl Team

The Ruidoso High School Quiz Bowl team is heading to the National Quiz Bowl Tournament in Chicago from April 26-29, where 12 students will represent RHS. The team appreciates the community’s fundraising support, including contributions from the Tepee Lounge, Albertsons, and Flying J. The team extends gratitude to their parents, co-sponsor Marin Goza, and the Ruidoso Municipal School District for their support. Best of luck to RHS in Chicago!

Ruidoso High Students Attend Educators Rising Conference

Ruidoso High School students recently attended the Educators Rising Conference in Albuquerque, where they connected with aspiring educators from across New Mexico. Through hands-on training and collaboration with experienced educators, students gained confidence, overcame fears, and deepened their passion for the field. The program is led by teacher Sara Ames Brown and co-sponsored by RHS staff member Tanis Torres.

RHS Student Council Earns Top Honors at NMASC Conference

Ruidoso High School Student Council attended the 75th Annual NMASC Conference in Albuquerque, earning the Platinum Award for their dedication and leadership. Judging was based on their impact on school and community and their overall council engagement.

Our student council is led by teacher Lesley Byrd and co-sponsor Marin Goza.

RHS Students at the Roundhouse

Ruidoso High School Student Council Advocating for a Memorial to promote citizen science that they have been working on with the UNM Law School Wild Friends, Tristan Kim and Michael Sanchez, Testified in Room 305 for House Memorial 31 at the Roundhouse (State Capitol) in Santa Fe.

For more information about Ruidoso Municipal Schools’ bilingual programs, visit www.ruidososchools.org.

Ruidoso School District is continually working to improve our communication methods to ensure important updates reach our community efficiently and effectively. We encourage you to stay connected with the variety of platforms we use. Sign up to receive messages from our schools via the following channels:

Ruidoso School District App

In August 2024, we launched the official Ruidoso School District app, which is available as a free download on both the Apple App Store and Google Play. Simply search for “Ruidoso Warriors” to find it. The user- friendly app provides a central hub for important updates, school news, and essential information, with quick access to school calendars, events, and notifications. It also integrates seamlessly with our website, providing you with a one-stop source for all things related to the district. Download it today to stay informed!

Facebook Pages

The district maintains an active presence on Facebook, where we share timely updates, announcements, and photos. We manage five Facebook pages, including a district page for district-wide announcements and key updates and individual pages for each of our schools, where we post school-specific information, photos, and event details. Follow all relevant pages to stay up to date with all of our events and happenings.

Ruidoso School District Text Messaging Service

This service allows us to send critical messages directly to parents and guardians and is used for urgent notifications such as school closures, schedule changes, or emergencies.

To receive these automated messages, please ensure that your contact information is up to date in PowerSchool and that you have opted into the service. To do this:

• »  Text “Y” or “Yes” to the number 67587 to subscribe.

• »  You will then begin receiving messages from the number 575-630-7040. Please save this number in

  your contacts to prevent the messages from being marked as spam.

  Our text messaging service is vital for sharing urgent information, so we encourage all parents and guardians to subscribe.

Ruidoso School District Website

Our website, www.ruidososchools.org, is the go-to place for the latest and most accurate information and resources. Whether you are looking for forms, contact information, announcements, or district policies, our website is a reliable resource for all school-related inquiries.