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Rio Rancho Public Schools Rio Rancho Public School was founded in 1994. We have over 15,500 students and 21 schools. Rio Rancho Public Schools was founded in 1994.

We have just over 17,000 students and 20 schools--one preschool, 10 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 2 high schools, 1 alternative high school and a Cyber Academy and an online-learning option called SpaRRk Academy. Rio Rancho Public Schools is dedicated to graduating each student with an educational foundation for success as a responsible, ethical contributor to society. This site is intende

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Grief can be especially difficult for children and teens to navigate. This October, Rio Rancho Public Schools will begin...
09/14/2026

Grief can be especially difficult for children and teens to navigate. This October, Rio Rancho Public Schools will begin Moving Forward, a grief support group designed to provide RRPS students with a supportive environment to process loss, connect with others, and develop healthy ways to move forward.

The first session will run October 6 through November 17, meeting Tuesdays from 5:30–7:00 p.m. Separate groups will be available for different age levels:

Elementary students: Stapleton Elementary School
Middle & high school students: Eagle Ridge Middle School

Dinner will be provided.

A second session will also be offered February 9 through March 16.

At RRPS, supporting our students means caring for their well-being both inside and outside the classroom. We are grateful to be able to provide this resource for students and families who may benefit from additional support as they navigate grief and loss.

If you would like to attend any sessions of Moving Forward, please contact your school's counselor.

🌶️ Rio Rancho Public Schools is proud to celebrate a major achievement in student nutrition!The RRPS Student Nutrition D...
09/11/2026

🌶️ Rio Rancho Public Schools is proud to celebrate a major achievement in student nutrition!

The RRPS Student Nutrition Department, in partnership with SFE, has earned the 2026 Golden Chile Award—the highest level of recognition for New Mexico farm-to-school efforts.

After receiving the Sprout Award last year, our team worked hard to expand opportunities for students to enjoy and learn about fresh, locally grown food. Only a small number of schools and districts statewide received this year’s Golden Chile Award.

This recognition celebrates the work of our Student Nutrition team to:

Serve New Mexico Grown products in student meals

Promote locally grown fruits and vegetables during NM Grown Month and special nutrition events

Teach students and families about local food production and healthy eating habits

Connect farm-to-school learning with hydroponic gardens, STEM instruction, and classroom curriculum

Purchase New Mexico Grown foods using grant and federal funding

The award is evaluated through collaboration among the New Mexico Public Education Department, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Agriculture, and farm, ranch, and nonprofit partners.

Congratulations and thank you to every staff member who helped make this recognition possible. Your commitment helps us provide high-quality, nutritious meals while supporting New Mexico farmers, ranchers, and communities. 🌱🍎

One of our Ernest Stapleton Coyotes is headed to the Super Bowl!During a special school assembly today, Sophia Farwell, ...
09/09/2026

One of our Ernest Stapleton Coyotes is headed to the Super Bowl!

During a special school assembly today, Sophia Farwell, a 5th grader at ESE, received an incredible surprise: she was announced as one of only FIVE students nationwide selected to win two tickets to Super Bowl LXI through the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge and Finn’s Mission!

Sophia earned her chance to win by completing Finn’s Mission, which teaches students and families about heart health and lifesaving skills like Hands-Only CPR. Her commitment to learning skills that could one day help save a life has now earned her a trip to one of the biggest sporting events in the world!

We are incredibly proud of Sophia and all of our RRPS students who participated in this important program.

Congratulations, Sophia! We can’t wait to cheer you on as you head to Super Bowl LXI in Los Angeles next year!

09/08/2026

September 1, the Lincoln Middle School Symphonic Band performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” before the Albuquerque Isotopes game. Thank you to the Isotopes for the invitation—and way to hit it out of the park, LMS Band! 🎵⚾

Happy Labor Day from Rio Rancho Public Schools!Labor Day has been celebrated for nearly 150 years, beginning with the fi...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from Rio Rancho Public Schools!

Labor Day has been celebrated for nearly 150 years, beginning with the first observance in New York City in 1882 and becoming a federal holiday in 1894. At its heart, the day recognizes the contributions working people make to the strength and well-being of their communities and our country.

That spirit is especially meaningful in public education. Every day, our teachers, educational assistants, bus drivers, custodians, nutrition professionals, maintenance teams, administrators, office staff and many others work together to create opportunities for students to learn, grow and succeed.

At RRPS, we believe supporting our employees means valuing their contributions while continuing to invest in their growth. Through professional learning, collaboration, meaningful feedback and strong partnerships, we can continue building an organization where both our students and the people who serve them can thrive.

Today, we celebrate the commitment and care exemplified by our incredible RRPS employees and working people throughout our community. Thank you for the difference you make each day.

Happy Labor Day, RRPS!

Nominations are now open for the 2027 RRPS Hall of Honor!The RRPS Hall of Honor recognizes individuals and organizations...
09/04/2026

Nominations are now open for the 2027 RRPS Hall of Honor!

The RRPS Hall of Honor recognizes individuals and organizations whose extraordinary service has made a lasting impact on the children of Rio Rancho and Rio Rancho Public Schools. Selection to the Hall of Honor is the highest recognition bestowed by the RRPS Board of Education.

Former school board members, community members and businesses, former RRPS staff members, government officials, and school district volunteers are all eligible to be nominated.

Know someone deserving of this special recognition? Submit a nomination by Friday, October 30, 2026, using the link below!

https://forms.gle/uuQ6CAVyF1oW873TA

Help us recognize those who have helped make RRPS and the Rio Rancho community an extraordinary place for students!

Congratulations to the Rio Rancho High School Marine Corps JROTC program on earning the prestigious designation of Naval...
09/03/2026

Congratulations to the Rio Rancho High School Marine Corps JROTC program on earning the prestigious designation of Naval Honor School!

The distinction recognizes the highest-performing Marine Corps JROTC programs and the schools they belong to, and is based on overall unit excellence in areas including academics, leadership, inspections, community service, school involvement, competitions, scholarships and cadet achievement. Only the top 20% of Marine Corps JROTC units nationwide earn Naval Honor School recognition each year.

The designation also creates additional opportunities for RRHS cadets interested in attending a U.S. service academy, providing the program's Senior Marine Instructor with special authority to nominate qualified cadets for academy appointments.

This recognition is a tremendous reflection of the discipline, leadership, service and commitment demonstrated by our RRHS cadets and the instructors who support them.

Join us in congratulating the Rams JROTC program, as well as the program's instructors, Master Gunnery Sergeant Anthony Gonzales and Colonel Adrian Romero!

🏆 FARGO NATIONAL CHAMPION! 🏆Huge congratulations to V. Sue Cleveland High School alum Eloise Woolsey for winning the 155...
08/31/2026

🏆 FARGO NATIONAL CHAMPION! 🏆

Huge congratulations to V. Sue Cleveland High School alum Eloise Woolsey for winning the 155-pound Junior Girls bracket at the 2026 USA Wrestling Junior Nationals in Fargo, ND! Eloise defeated a stacked field of 128 girls in her weight class and was named Outstanding Wrestler of the Junior Division, which saw a record 1,269 competitors. She also made history as the first woman from New Mexico to win a Fargo title.

Eloise dedicated her win to teammate Elias Martinez, who is recovering from a life-changing spinal injury. “I did it for him,” she said. “I was going to win for Elias. And I did.”

We are so proud of your heart, hustle, and historic achievement, Eloise!

08/28/2026

Today, both Rio Rancho Public Schools and CNM Central New Mexico Community College celebrated the grand opening of the brand-new Transportation Systems Technology Center at the RioTECH campus! This nearly year-long project is the result of a groundbreaking partnership between CNM and RRPS.

Students who participate in programs at the automotive center will receive hands-on training in automotive, electric vehicle, and light-duty diesel technology while in high school, and will have the opportunity to graduate with industry-recognized certificates and college credit.

Tune in next week for a more in-depth view of the grand opening and to see our students in action!

🙏 A huge thank you to Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue for hosting this year’s school supply drive—and to our incredible Rio ...
08/28/2026

🙏 A huge thank you to Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue for hosting this year’s school supply drive—and to our incredible Rio Rancho community for showing up with generosity!

Because of your donations, students across Rio Rancho Public Schools are heading back to class with the supplies they need to succeed. From backpacks and notebooks to pencils and crayons, every item makes a difference.

Thank you, RRFD, for leading this effort, and thank you to every neighbor, family, and local business who donated. Together, we’re making sure every child starts the school year ready to learn. 💙📚✏️

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