RUIDOSO MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Ruidoso Schools Adopt Governance Manual to Drive Academic Excellence

The Ruidoso Municipal Schools Board of Education officially adopted a comprehensive Governance Manual centered on improving student outcomes at the April 8, 2025, school board meeting. This marks a significant step in the district’s commitment to ensuring all students achieve at high levels. Grounded in transparency, accountability, and community engagement, the manual outlines the Board’s strategic direction and monitoring calendar for the next three years, focusing on measurable gains in student learning and outcomes.

At the heart of this work is the strategic goal of increasing student proficiency in Literacy and Mathematics by 15% across all grade levels by the end of the 2026–2027 academic year. These goals are anchored in state-mandated assessments:

» Kindergarten - 2nd Grade: iStation assessing reading and mathematics

» 3rd Grade – 8th Grade: New Mexico Measures of Student Success and Achievement assessing reading and mathematics

» 3rd Grade, 8th Grade, 11th Grade: New Mexico Assessment of Science Readiness

» 11th Grade: SAT

By using clear data points and consistent monitoring, the Board aims to ensure that every student has access to high-quality instruction and the opportunity to grow academically.

The Governance Manual also establishes a year-round monitoring calendar, ensuring that progress toward these goals is reviewed regularly and discussed in public board meetings. Each month is dedicated to reviewing specific goals or guardrails - community-informed constraints that guide district actions and protect student interests. These checkpoints help maintain a sharp focus on student growth and provide opportunities to adjust strategies when needed.

In addition to monitoring student achievement, the manual outlines expectations for School Board self-evaluation, community engagement, and transparent communication. By adopting this governance model, Ruidoso Municipal Schools is aligning leadership practices with a long-term vision for academic excellence.

The Board is proud to partner with educators, families, and the community to ensure student success remains at the center of every decision.

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.