♥️💙BIG NEWS, TIGERS!♥️💙
Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools is proud to announce that TCMSD has been awarded a $145,000 Innovation Zones Grant to participate in a three-year cohort focused on expanding opportunities and preparing students for success beyond graduation!
This grant will support two exciting areas of learning:
🛠️ CTE Internships: Connecting students with real-world work experiences, career exploration, and hands-on skill development.
💡 Capstone Projects: Empowering students to develop community-based projects that address local needs through research, problem-solving, and meaningful community partnerships.
📚 Strengthening Literacy & Math: Students will apply reading, writing, communication, critical thinking, and mathematical skills to authentic, real-world experiences.
We are excited to build stronger community partnerships, expand career-connected learning, and empower our Tigers with the knowledge and skills to succeed in college, careers, and life!
#TCMSD #InnovationZones #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #CTE #CapstoneProjects #Literacy #Math #StudentSuccess #TigerPride
Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools is proud to announce that TCMSD has been awarded a $145,000 Innovation Zones Grant to participate in a three-year cohort focused on expanding opportunities and preparing students for success beyond graduation!
This grant will support two exciting areas of learning:
🛠️ CTE Internships: Connecting students with real-world work experiences, career exploration, and hands-on skill development.
💡 Capstone Projects: Empowering students to develop community-based projects that address local needs through research, problem-solving, and meaningful community partnerships.
📚 Strengthening Literacy & Math: Students will apply reading, writing, communication, critical thinking, and mathematical skills to authentic, real-world experiences.
We are excited to build stronger community partnerships, expand career-connected learning, and empower our Tigers with the knowledge and skills to succeed in college, careers, and life!
#TCMSD #InnovationZones #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #CTE #CapstoneProjects #Literacy #Math #StudentSuccess #TigerPride
💙🧩 IMAGINE AUTISM LUNCH & LEARNING SERIES 2026–2027 🧩💙
Join us for a Lunch & Learning session focused on Fostering Belonging and Inclusion for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)! 💙
📅 Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
🤝 Let’s learn how to create more inclusive environments where individuals with ASD feel welcomed, supported, and valued!
We hope you can join us for this informative learning opportunity! 💙
❤️🤍💙 HAPPY PRINCIPALS APPRECIATION MONTH! 💙🤍❤️
Celebrating Our Outstanding Principals
Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to student success. Your vision, service, and support make a lasting difference in our schools and community every day.
Leading with Excellence • Inspiring Success • Building Futures
Celebrating Our Outstanding Principals
Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to student success. Your vision, service, and support make a lasting difference in our schools and community every day.
Leading with Excellence • Inspiring Success • Building Futures
🧠 UNM CLINICAL EDUCATION TRAINING 🧠
Join us for a training on understanding the intersection of psychosis and aggression in individuals with developmental disabilities.
📅 Date: October 12, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Location: UNM Center for Development and Disability
5338 Montgomery Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
💻 Attend In Person or Via Zoom!
https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0033-0021-fff61f07d43a4421951cd574d0cf8510
This training is an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the relationship between psychosis, aggression, and developmental disabilities.
Join us for a training on understanding the intersection of psychosis and aggression in individuals with developmental disabilities.
📅 Date: October 12, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Location: UNM Center for Development and Disability
5338 Montgomery Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
💻 Attend In Person or Via Zoom!
https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0033-0021-fff61f07d43a4421951cd574d0cf8510
This training is an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the relationship between psychosis, aggression, and developmental disabilities.
🚨 Arrey Elementary School Closure Notice 🚨
Due to a water outage and hazardous conditions resulting from ongoing rain and flooding, Arrey Elementary School will be closed on Wednesday, September 30.
The Garfield Water Company has informed us that they are unable to repair the damaged water line until water levels recede and conditions allow crews to safely access the area.
The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. We will continue to monitor conditions closely and provide updates as additional information becomes available.
Thank you for your understanding and patience as we work through this situation.
🚨 Aviso de cierre de la Escuela Primaria Arrey 🚨
Debido a un corte en el suministro de agua y a las condiciones peligrosas causadas por las lluvias e inundaciones continuas, la Escuela Primaria Arrey permanecerá cerrada el miércoles 30 de septiembre.
La compañía Garfield Water Company nos ha informado que no es posible reparar la tubería de agua dañada hasta que bajen los niveles del agua y las condiciones permitan a las cuadrillas acceder a la zona de manera segura.
La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y del personal sigue siendo nuestra máxima prioridad. Continuaremos monitoreando de cerca la situación y proporcionaremos actualizaciones a medida que dispongamos de más información.
Agradecemos su comprensión y paciencia mientras gestionamos esta situación.
Due to a water outage and hazardous conditions resulting from ongoing rain and flooding, Arrey Elementary School will be closed on Wednesday, September 30.
The Garfield Water Company has informed us that they are unable to repair the damaged water line until water levels recede and conditions allow crews to safely access the area.
The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. We will continue to monitor conditions closely and provide updates as additional information becomes available.
Thank you for your understanding and patience as we work through this situation.
🚨 Aviso de cierre de la Escuela Primaria Arrey 🚨
Debido a un corte en el suministro de agua y a las condiciones peligrosas causadas por las lluvias e inundaciones continuas, la Escuela Primaria Arrey permanecerá cerrada el miércoles 30 de septiembre.
La compañía Garfield Water Company nos ha informado que no es posible reparar la tubería de agua dañada hasta que bajen los niveles del agua y las condiciones permitan a las cuadrillas acceder a la zona de manera segura.
La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y del personal sigue siendo nuestra máxima prioridad. Continuaremos monitoreando de cerca la situación y proporcionaremos actualizaciones a medida que dispongamos de más información.
Agradecemos su comprensión y paciencia mientras gestionamos esta situación.
🐐🐑🐖🌟 Sierra County Shines at the New Mexico State Fair! 🌟🐖🐑🐐
Before many of our students head off to compete at the Southern New Mexico State Fair this week, we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible achievements of Sierra County youth at the New Mexico State Fair!
🏆 Top Honors Earned by Sierra County Students
🐐 Zane Richardson • Grand Champion Market Goat • 3rd Overall Market Goat • Champion Senior Showman
🐐 H.A. Richardson • Reserve Champion Junior Showman
🐐 Colt Richardson • Reserve Champion Novice Showmanship
🐑 Makenna Woods • Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb Overall • Grand Champion Dorset Breed
🐑 Bentley Poe • 3rd Overall Market Lamb
🐖 Harlie Cochran • Grand Champion Breed Market Swine (Dark OPB)
🐖 Coleson Forrister • Grand Champion Agriscience Fair (Novice) • Reserve Breed Champion Market Swine (OPB)
🔬 Cora Marta • Reserve Grand Champion Agriscience Fair (Novice)
⭐ Junior Market Sale Qualifiers
• Zane Richardson • Makenna Woods • Bentley Poe • Adan Marta • Shayly Cummings • Jaxon Rubio • Kenzie Goss • Harlie Cochran • Coleson Forrister
These accomplishments represent countless hours of hard work, dedication, early mornings, late nights, and tremendous support from families, advisors, coaches, and our agricultural community.
And these are just a few highlights! Sierra County students earned numerous additional top-five finishes, championships, and honors throughout the fair.
👏 Congratulations to all of our exhibitors for representing Sierra County with pride and excellence. We wish our students the very best as they continue their competition season at the Southern New Mexico State Fair!
Before many of our students head off to compete at the Southern New Mexico State Fair this week, we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible achievements of Sierra County youth at the New Mexico State Fair!
🏆 Top Honors Earned by Sierra County Students
🐐 Zane Richardson • Grand Champion Market Goat • 3rd Overall Market Goat • Champion Senior Showman
🐐 H.A. Richardson • Reserve Champion Junior Showman
🐐 Colt Richardson • Reserve Champion Novice Showmanship
🐑 Makenna Woods • Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb Overall • Grand Champion Dorset Breed
🐑 Bentley Poe • 3rd Overall Market Lamb
🐖 Harlie Cochran • Grand Champion Breed Market Swine (Dark OPB)
🐖 Coleson Forrister • Grand Champion Agriscience Fair (Novice) • Reserve Breed Champion Market Swine (OPB)
🔬 Cora Marta • Reserve Grand Champion Agriscience Fair (Novice)
⭐ Junior Market Sale Qualifiers
• Zane Richardson • Makenna Woods • Bentley Poe • Adan Marta • Shayly Cummings • Jaxon Rubio • Kenzie Goss • Harlie Cochran • Coleson Forrister
These accomplishments represent countless hours of hard work, dedication, early mornings, late nights, and tremendous support from families, advisors, coaches, and our agricultural community.
And these are just a few highlights! Sierra County students earned numerous additional top-five finishes, championships, and honors throughout the fair.
👏 Congratulations to all of our exhibitors for representing Sierra County with pride and excellence. We wish our students the very best as they continue their competition season at the Southern New Mexico State Fair!
📣🏈 Homecoming Week Activities📣🏈
⚠️ Flood Watch Alert for Sierra County⚠️
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Sierra County from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
Heavy rainfall may result in:
• Excessive runoff
• Flooding of rivers, creeks, and streams
• Flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas
• Extensive street flooding in some locations
We want families to be aware that changing weather conditions could impact school bus transportation. Student safety remains our top priority.
If road conditions make it unsafe for a bus route to operate, impacted families will receive a phone call and/or text notification by 6:00 a.m. on any day a route must be canceled due to unsafe conditions.
In the event that flooding or road closures prevent a bus from safely transporting students home in the afternoon, the District will notify affected families as soon as possible and provide information regarding an alternate drop-off or designated meeting location. Parents or approved emergency contacts may be required to pick up students at the designated location.
Please monitor your phone, email, district communications, and social media channels for updates.
We encourage everyone to use caution and never drive through flooded roadways. Stay safe and stay updated on weather conditions throughout this event.
TCMSD will continue to monitor conditions closely and provide updates as needed.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Sierra County from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
Heavy rainfall may result in:
• Excessive runoff
• Flooding of rivers, creeks, and streams
• Flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas
• Extensive street flooding in some locations
We want families to be aware that changing weather conditions could impact school bus transportation. Student safety remains our top priority.
If road conditions make it unsafe for a bus route to operate, impacted families will receive a phone call and/or text notification by 6:00 a.m. on any day a route must be canceled due to unsafe conditions.
In the event that flooding or road closures prevent a bus from safely transporting students home in the afternoon, the District will notify affected families as soon as possible and provide information regarding an alternate drop-off or designated meeting location. Parents or approved emergency contacts may be required to pick up students at the designated location.
Please monitor your phone, email, district communications, and social media channels for updates.
We encourage everyone to use caution and never drive through flooded roadways. Stay safe and stay updated on weather conditions throughout this event.
TCMSD will continue to monitor conditions closely and provide updates as needed.
📢 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2026–2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement Ratified
The Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools Board of Education has ratified the 2026–2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Please see the attached statement from the TCMSD School Board.
2026–2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement Ratified
The Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools Board of Education has ratified the 2026–2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Please see the attached statement from the TCMSD School Board.
📢 IMPORTANT UPDATE: ARREY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 📢
While we are still uncertain when full water service will be restored at Arrey Elementary, we have put provisions in place so our campus can operate safely and comfortably today on the 2-hour delay!
Here is what we have arranged for our students and staff:
Portable Restroom Trailer: The district's new, fully equipped portable bathroom trailer will be on-site and ready for use.
Bottled Water: Fresh bottled drinking water will be available to all students and staff throughout the day.
Cafeteria Services: Our wonderful cafeteria team will prepare sack lunches for students.
We remain in close contact with the water department and will keep you updated if anything changes. Thank you for your continued patience and support! 💙
🚨 ATTENTION ARREY ELEMENTARY FAMILIES 🚨
Arrey Elementary School will be on a 2-hour delay today due to a water outage in the area.
Classes and bus routes will operate exactly 2 hours later than their normal schedules.
🚨 ATENCIÓN FAMILIAS DE LA ESCUELA PRIMARIA ARREY 🚨
La Escuela Primaria Arrey tendrá un retraso de 2 horas hoy debido a un corte de agua en la zona.
Las clases y las rutas de autobús comenzarán exactamente 2 horas más tarde de lo habitual.
Arrey Elementary School will be on a 2-hour delay today due to a water outage in the area.
Classes and bus routes will operate exactly 2 hours later than their normal schedules.
🚨 ATENCIÓN FAMILIAS DE LA ESCUELA PRIMARIA ARREY 🚨
La Escuela Primaria Arrey tendrá un retraso de 2 horas hoy debido a un corte de agua en la zona.
Las clases y las rutas de autobús comenzarán exactamente 2 horas más tarde de lo habitual.
📢 YOU’RE INVITED!
Child Care Assistance Program Act Rulemaking Informational Sessions
The Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) is hosting virtual informational sessions to help families and child care providers understand the implementation of Senate Bill 241.
🇺🇸 English & Spanish translation will be available at all sessions! 🇪🇸
📅 UPCOMING SESSIONS
💻 Tuesday, September 15, 2026
6:00–7:15 PM — Webinar
👨👩👧 Wednesday, September 16, 2026
6:00–7:15 PM — Family Office Hours
🏫 Thursday, September 17, 2026
12:00–1:30 PM — Provider Office Hours
🔗 ZOOM LINK FOR ALL SESSIONS:
https://nmececdorg.zoom.us/j/85136867599
✨ What is SB 241?
Senate Bill 241 establishes Universal Child Care for families who are working or attending school and provides long-term support for New Mexico’s child care system.
Key Highlights:
• Universal Child Care access for families
• Up to $700 million in Early Childhood Trust Fund appropriations over five years
• Support for early childhood professionals and quality child care
• Increased transparency and accountability
Join these sessions to learn how the new regulations will be implemented and what they mean for families, providers, and the future of child care in New Mexico!
📣 Spread the word and share this post!
🇪🇸 ¡También se proporcionará traducción al español!
Child Care Assistance Program Act Rulemaking Informational Sessions
The Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) is hosting virtual informational sessions to help families and child care providers understand the implementation of Senate Bill 241.
🇺🇸 English & Spanish translation will be available at all sessions! 🇪🇸
📅 UPCOMING SESSIONS
💻 Tuesday, September 15, 2026
6:00–7:15 PM — Webinar
👨👩👧 Wednesday, September 16, 2026
6:00–7:15 PM — Family Office Hours
🏫 Thursday, September 17, 2026
12:00–1:30 PM — Provider Office Hours
🔗 ZOOM LINK FOR ALL SESSIONS:
https://nmececdorg.zoom.us/j/85136867599
✨ What is SB 241?
Senate Bill 241 establishes Universal Child Care for families who are working or attending school and provides long-term support for New Mexico’s child care system.
Key Highlights:
• Universal Child Care access for families
• Up to $700 million in Early Childhood Trust Fund appropriations over five years
• Support for early childhood professionals and quality child care
• Increased transparency and accountability
Join these sessions to learn how the new regulations will be implemented and what they mean for families, providers, and the future of child care in New Mexico!
📣 Spread the word and share this post!
🇪🇸 ¡También se proporcionará traducción al español!
🚨 Boil Water Advisory🚨
We were just made aware of a Boil Water Advisory affecting our area. Our Student Nutrition team is taking the appropriate precautions to ensure the safety of our students.
Affected school sites will have bottled water available for students and staff. If you are able to send your student to school with bottled water, we ask that you please do so.
We will continue to monitor the situation.
We were just made aware of a Boil Water Advisory affecting our area. Our Student Nutrition team is taking the appropriate precautions to ensure the safety of our students.
Affected school sites will have bottled water available for students and staff. If you are able to send your student to school with bottled water, we ask that you please do so.
We will continue to monitor the situation.
📚 Back to Campus Learning! 🐯
We’re excited to welcome our students back to campus for in-person learning tomorrow!
We had great attendance during remote learning today, and we truly appreciate our students, families, and staff for their flexibility, patience, and support as we navigated today’s unexpected circumstances.
We’ll see everyone back on campus tomorrow! ❤️💙
We’re excited to welcome our students back to campus for in-person learning tomorrow!
We had great attendance during remote learning today, and we truly appreciate our students, families, and staff for their flexibility, patience, and support as we navigated today’s unexpected circumstances.
We’ll see everyone back on campus tomorrow! ❤️💙
🍎 NEW ONLINE MENU PLATFORM! 🍎
TorC Municipal School District is switching our online menu platform from Nutrislice to LINQ Solutions!
📅 Starting September 1st, 2026, all school menus will be available through LINQ Solutions.
📱 Scan the QR code or use the link below to view breakfast and lunch menus!
🔗 https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=1786715464718
Please share this information with your families so everyone knows where to find our school menus! ❤️💙
TorC Municipal School District is switching our online menu platform from Nutrislice to LINQ Solutions!
📅 Starting September 1st, 2026, all school menus will be available through LINQ Solutions.
📱 Scan the QR code or use the link below to view breakfast and lunch menus!
🔗 https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=1786715464718
Please share this information with your families so everyone knows where to find our school menus! ❤️💙
🏫 ADDITIONAL REMOTE LEARNING SUPPORT
Middle & High School Families:
The Club will be open at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow for any youth who would like to use the facility to complete their remote learning. This is contingent upon The Club having water.
Elementary School Families:
AS LONG AS APPLETREE HAS WATER TOMORROW, Appletree will be open at 7:15 a.m. for Out-of-School childcare and will remain open until 6:00 p.m.
We appreciate our community partners for helping provide additional options for families during tomorrow’s remote learning day.
Middle & High School Families:
The Club will be open at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow for any youth who would like to use the facility to complete their remote learning. This is contingent upon The Club having water.
Elementary School Families:
AS LONG AS APPLETREE HAS WATER TOMORROW, Appletree will be open at 7:15 a.m. for Out-of-School childcare and will remain open until 6:00 p.m.
We appreciate our community partners for helping provide additional options for families during tomorrow’s remote learning day.
📢 REMOTE LEARNING TOMORROW – TCES/SEC, TCMS, HSHS- SEPTEMBER 1
Due to the extended water outage, for TCES/SEC, TCMS, and HSHS will be on remote learning tomorrow, September 1.
💻 Chromebooks: Students will be going home with their Chromebooks today to prepare for remote learning tomorrow. If you picked your student up early today, please make your way back to the school to pick up a Chromebook so your student can participate in remote learning.
📚 Class Information: Your student’s school site will send out specific information regarding how to log in and participate in synchronous (live/virtual) learning with their teacher tomorrow.
NOTE: Teachers will be taking attendance.
Please watch for additional communication from your child’s school with specific instructions and schedules.
Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and understanding as we work through this extended water outage.
Due to the extended water outage, for TCES/SEC, TCMS, and HSHS will be on remote learning tomorrow, September 1.
💻 Chromebooks: Students will be going home with their Chromebooks today to prepare for remote learning tomorrow. If you picked your student up early today, please make your way back to the school to pick up a Chromebook so your student can participate in remote learning.
📚 Class Information: Your student’s school site will send out specific information regarding how to log in and participate in synchronous (live/virtual) learning with their teacher tomorrow.
NOTE: Teachers will be taking attendance.
Please watch for additional communication from your child’s school with specific instructions and schedules.
Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and understanding as we work through this extended water outage.
🚨 Important Water Service Update for All Schools🚨
Due to ongoing work on the T or C water system, we are experiencing water service interruptions at our school sites today.
TCES & SEC: Water service is currently unavailable. A portable bathroom trailer is available for students and staff, and bottled water will be available throughout the remainder of the day.
TCMS: Water service is currently unavailable. A portable bathroom trailer is available for students and staff, and bottled water will be available throughout the remainder of the day.
HSHS: Water service is expected to remain out for the remainder of the school day. Bottled water will be available for students and staff. Families who would like to check their student out for the remainder of the day may do so, and the absence will be excused. If your student drives themselves, a parent/guardian will need to call the high school office to check them out.
The district has portable bathroom facilities available specifically for situations like this due to the ongoing work on our community water system.
We appreciate your patience and understanding .💙❤️
Due to ongoing work on the T or C water system, we are experiencing water service interruptions at our school sites today.
TCES & SEC: Water service is currently unavailable. A portable bathroom trailer is available for students and staff, and bottled water will be available throughout the remainder of the day.
TCMS: Water service is currently unavailable. A portable bathroom trailer is available for students and staff, and bottled water will be available throughout the remainder of the day.
HSHS: Water service is expected to remain out for the remainder of the school day. Bottled water will be available for students and staff. Families who would like to check their student out for the remainder of the day may do so, and the absence will be excused. If your student drives themselves, a parent/guardian will need to call the high school office to check them out.
The district has portable bathroom facilities available specifically for situations like this due to the ongoing work on our community water system.
We appreciate your patience and understanding .💙❤️
🚨 Important Update for TCES/SEC Families
Due to a break in a water line, there will be no water service at school for the remainder of today at TCES/SEC.
We are prepared for this situation and will have bottled water available for all students and staff. We also have two portable restroom trailers on site, which the district purchased specifically to help us respond to situations like this while work is being completed on the community water system.
Our priority is keeping our students safe, comfortable, and cared for while this work is underway. We appreciate your patience and understanding as our community works through these necessary water system improvements.
Thank you for your continued support of our students and schools! 💙❤️
Due to a break in a water line, there will be no water service at school for the remainder of today at TCES/SEC.
We are prepared for this situation and will have bottled water available for all students and staff. We also have two portable restroom trailers on site, which the district purchased specifically to help us respond to situations like this while work is being completed on the community water system.
Our priority is keeping our students safe, comfortable, and cared for while this work is underway. We appreciate your patience and understanding as our community works through these necessary water system improvements.
Thank you for your continued support of our students and schools! 💙❤️
❤️🤍💙Tiger Families, mark your calendars! ❤️🤍💙
We’re excited to celebrate the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of Tiger Stadium’s new press box and concession stand on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 p.m.
We’re excited to celebrate the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of Tiger Stadium’s new press box and concession stand on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 p.m.
