RUIDOSO MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Ruidoso Municipal Schools Celebrate Academic Gains, Scholarship Awards, and Statewide Recognition

The district aligns with School Board goals to boost student achievement, secure over $ 244,000 in scholarships for seniors, and earn the “Exemplary Early College High School” designation for RHS.

This year, our work has closely aligned with the RMSD School Board’s commitment to improving student outcomes and our partnership with Cooperative Educational Services (CES) and the Six Year Study.

Together, we have:

» Adopted a RMSD three-year monitoring calendar to track progress and maintain a focused commitment to increasing academic achievement.

» Set an ambitious goal of 5% annual growth in student achievement for reading and mathematics over the next three years, with Board-approved monitoring reports already presented this year.

» Implemented 90-Day Plans with 30/60/90 reflections across all schools to ensure ongoing alignment with instructional goals.

» Ruidoso Middle School has successfully regained its “Traditional” designation by demonstrating a strong commitment to instructional practices that supported individual growth among English Language learners.

» All schools designated as “Traditional” per NMPED requirements

In alignment with the School Board’s Superintendent Guardrails, we have made strong strides in each focus area, including communication, Professional Learning Teams (PLTs), family engagement, accountability, and student-centered, engaging classrooms.

Graduating Seniors Awarded Over $244,000 in Scholarships

Thirty-five Ruidoso High School seniors from the Class of 2025 earned a combined total of $244,700 in scholarships to support their post-secondary education at colleges, universities, or vocational-technical schools. Many of these awards are renewable for up to four years. Ruidoso Municipal Schools extends sincere thanks to the generous local and regional donors who made these opportunities possible and are helping fund the future careers of our students.

Ruidoso High School Earns Statewide Recognition as “Exemplary Early College High School”

Ruidoso High School (RHS) has been awarded the prestigious designation of “Exemplary Early College High School” by the New Mexico Public Education Department. This honor recognizes the school’s strong commitment to academic excellence, equitable access, and partnerships with colleges and the workforce. RHS began offering dual credit courses in 2010 and became an official Early College Academy in 2018.

In 2024, the school completed a rigorous redesignation process, showcasing its success in helping students earn college credits, certifications, and even associate degrees – all while still in high school.

Approximately 25% of each graduating class participates in the Early College program, a testament to its accessibility and impact.

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.