Reminder parents: There is no drop-off or pick-up at the fire line in front of the building by the flagpole. Use the first two spaces to park if you need to drop off/pick up for extenuating circumstances only. Otherwise, use the bus loop or west parking lot for drop off/pick up thank you.

Students driving to school are required to park in the west parking lot. The lot is secured at 8:30 every morning. If you need in or out of the lot or any accommodations call the front office at 505-830-3128. Students are not allowed to access the parking lot or vehicles during the school day. If you need something from your car come to the front office for an escort.

Parents, please give staff 24 – 48 hours to respond to emails or phone calls. If you have not received an email or call back please call the front office for further assistance.

PAPA families, we have revamped the front office to be more inviting and inclusive for our students, parents, and staff. Stop by and say hello when you are here. If you do not receive positive customer service in the office, please let us know through email at tlopez@paparts.org or jmolina@paparts.org. We want students and parents to get help or what they need when they come visit the front office. This is a work in progress. Thank you for your patience while we refine the processes. You can let us know when things go right too!

Seniors! If you have purchased a parking spot for this year, NHS is hosting two opportunities for you to paint your spot to make it uniquely yours during a painting party! You may come to campus on Tuesday, September 3rd from 7:30 am-10:30 am or on Saturday, September 7th from 8:00 am-noon. Please make sure you come prepared with your paint, rollers, trays, etc. If you have any questions, please check in with Alma (NHS President), Ms. Hennig, or Ms. Labog. We hope to see you there!

Every Friday show your school spirit by wearing anything with our school mascot, the panda, or a PAPA shirt. You can buy a school shirt or make your own d.i.y. spirit shirt.

Speaking of school spirit, Student Council has a spirit gear store! You can find the information in Google Classroom or on our papa_stuco Instagram. There are lots of cool things such as backpacks, leggings, shirts, hoodies and so much more. All items will be perfect for Friday spirit days. The store sales will run from today to 8/29.

Breakfast and lunch are free for students thanks to the federal lunch program and the state of New Mexico. In accordance with national school lunch guidelines, we will not allow competing food, or outside food deliveries. Students may bring their own food from home or eat in the cafe’. We encourage all students to eat during lunchtime to fuel their brains for the full school day.

8th-period lite days are times when teachers can collaborate in professional learning communities, on these days there are no 8th-period classes except for study skills. If you are enrolled in an 8th-period class and cannot get picked up after the 7th period at 3:18, NHS will host a study hall in the cafe’. 8th period lite days are: 8/28, 9/25, 10/30, 11/20, 1/29, 2/26, 3/26, 4/30.

The Garden Club is meeting this Thursday during 8th period. If you have an 8th period class you need to attend your class. We will be learning how to do a floral design. Maybe you can enter one at the State Fair Youth Flower Show this year.

High School Musical Theatre is excited to announce that we will be performing “Chicago” for this year’s full-scale production! Even more exciting, this year’s production is separate from the 8th period class and auditions will be open to all High School students. We’re hoping to see dancers, singers, and actors who are available to rehearse after school from 4:30 to 6:30 starting this fall. If you’d be interested in joining the cast of “Chicago,” keep an ear out for more information about auditions. You can also talk with Mr. Bennett or Mr. Heard if you have any questions.

Hello PAPA People, Your PAPA 2025 Yearbook Staff is super excited to document your year! Save the Date for 9.24.24 for our PAPA Headshot Day. It’s like a school photo but soooooo much better. It’s a professional Headshot for auditions, casting calls, CV’s!

ATTENTION PAPA 2025 Seniors! Mark Your Calendars for your Senior Cap & Gown Photo Day for the 2025 PAPA Yearbook. 10.18.24. Be there or be square.

2025 Yearbook Group Photo Day 10.22.24. We will take photos of all of the elective classes, after-school clubs, Student Councils and Associations. So be ready with all of your wardrobe, instruments, department t-shirts, and attitudes! It’s an all-day event!

SPOTLIGHT auditions are coming soon. SPOTLIGHT is a fun, informal performance opportunity for any PAPA student. It takes place during both middle school and high school lunch! Stay tuned for dates and details!

5•7•10 RULE
● Five unexcused absences: When a child has accumulated five unexcused absences, school personnel will arrange a meeting at the school with the parent or legal guardian to discuss the unexcused absences. A plan to improve attendance will be developed and implemented.
● Seven unexcused absences: When a child has accumulated seven unexcused absences, school personnel will arrange a second meeting at the school with the parent or legal guardian to review the attendance plan and discuss the impact of truancy on the future of the child. At this time, the child may enter into an attendance contract requiring him or her to attend school regularly or other consequences may be applied (i.e., removal from PAPA to attend the child’s home school in the case of transportation issues).
● Ten unexcused absences: If a student has accumulated an equivalent of ten or more unexcused absences within a school year, the parent shall be given written notice by personal service or certified mail that the student is habitually truant and is not in compliance with the Compulsory Attendance School Law. At that time, the student shall be reported to the probation services office of the judicial district where the student resides for an investigation as to whether the student shall be considered to be a neglected child or a child in a family in need of services because of habitual truancy.
Being Present Matters!

NO SCHOOL
Monday and Tuesday –
September 2nd and 3rd

Health & Wellness
This week we will start our SEL push-ins by introducing/discussing Alongside and what new features it has as well as logging all students in to ensure they have access.