Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools

📣 Join us in welcoming Mr. Rey Gonzalez as TCMSD’s new Chief Academic & Federal Programs Officer!

With 27 years of experience in education and three years as principal of T or C Elementary, Mr. Gonzalez brings a deep commitment to students, staff, and families.

Welcome to your new role, Mr. Gonzalez—we’re excited for what’s ahead! 🐅

📣 TCMSD Welcomes Mr. Derek Bean as Athletic Director! 🐾🐅 We’re excited to welcome Mr. Derek Bean as the new Athletic Director for Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools! A 2005 Hot Springs High School graduate, Coach Bean brings over 15 years of coaching and leadership experience both in the U.S. and abroad, and a proven track record of building strong, successful athletic programs. Learn more about Mr. Bean in his bio below. Please join us in welcoming Mr. Bean back home as he leads the next chapter of TCMSD athletics! 💙❤️ #TCMSD #AthleticDirector #WelcomeBack

📅 The 2025–2026 School Year Calendar is now available! Truth or Consequences Schools will transition to a 4-day school week starting next school year. ✅ The School Board has also adopted calendars for the 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 school years to help families and staff plan ahead. You can view all adopted calendars here: 🔗 https://www.torcschools.net/page/district-calendar 📣 Bell schedules, bus routes, and other important information will be shared out in the coming weeks to help families prepare.

📣 Leadership Announcement – T or C Middle School We are proud to introduce Leo Garcia as the new Principal of T or C Middle School! Mr. Garcia brings strong leadership experience, a deep commitment to student growth, and a clear vision for academic excellence. He is excited to partner with students, staff, and families to continue building a supportive and high-achieving school environment. Learn more about Principal Garcia in his bio below! Please help us give him a warm Tiger welcome! ❤️💙 #TorCMiddleSchool #WelcomePrincipalGarcia #TigerPride

📣 Leadership Announcement – Hot Springs High School 🐯 We are excited to welcome Stephanie Hanway as the new Principal of Hot Springs High School and Jessica Covington as our new Assistant Principal! Both bring a wealth of experience, a passion for student success, and a commitment to fostering a strong school community. We are confident that their leadership will help move HSHS forward and continue to build a culture of excellence. Read more about their backgrounds and experience below! Please join us in giving them a warm Tiger welcome! ❤️💙 #TigerPride #WelcomeToTheDen #HotSpringsHighSchool

📢 It’s time to vote! Based on the feedback we received from staff, families, and community members, we've created calendar options for the upcoming school year—and now we need your final input. 🗳️ Please take a moment to vote for your preferred calendar option: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VZJZC9S Your voice continues to guide our decisions. Thank you for being an active part of our school community! 📆🏫

✅ Update: Shelter-in-Place Lifted The shelter-in-place at TCES/SEC, TCMS, and HSHS has been lifted. Police have confirmed the area is safe. Students and staff are resuming normal activities. Thank you for your patience and support as we prioritized safety.

🚨 Shelter-in-Place Notification 🚨 Out of an abundance of caution, TCES/SEC, TCMS, and HSHS schools are currently under a shelter-in-place due to nearby police activity. There is no threat to the school, and all students and staff are safe inside. HSHS students returning from lunch will be let in through the main entry. Thank you for your support and understanding.

🌟 Happy Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week! 🍎✏️ Happy Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week! This week, we are celebrating all of you — thank you for your passion, your patience, and your unwavering dedication to our students. You inspire, uplift, and make a difference every single day. Let’s take a moment to celebrate the heart of our schools — our educators. 💛 #ThankATeacher #TeacherAppreciationWeek #WeLoveOurTeachers

📢 School Board Vacancy Announcement 📢 We have an open seat on the Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools Board of Education! If you’re passionate about supporting students, educators, and our community, we encourage you to apply. 🏫💼 📝 To be considered: Submit a Declaration of Interest (must be notarized) Include a Letter of Interest Deadline: May 21, 2025 📅 The appointment will be made at the School Board Meeting on May 27, 2025. Declaration of Interest Form can be picked up at Central Office with Mr. Dan Fetty #TCMSD #SchoolBoard #CommunityLeadership #EducationMatters #WeAreTorC

Happy Principal's Day! 🎉 Today we celebrate the incredible leaders who guide our schools with heart, dedication, and vision. Thank you to our principals for the countless ways you support students, staff, and families every day! 👏🍎📚 #PrincipalsDay #ThankYouPrincipals #TCMSD

On behalf of the Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools, we extend our sincere thanks to Rebecca Bartoo for her service and dedication as a member of the school board. Her commitment to advocating for our schools, students, and staff has made a lasting impact on our district. We are especially grateful for her tireless work during the recent legislative session, where she played a key role in the successful passage of SB82. Her collaboration with state lawmakers helped lower the mill levy requirement for PSFA-funded projects, which now qualifies our district to move forward with the much-needed replacement of our middle school. While her role on the board has come to a close, we look forward to continuing our partnership with her in a new capacity as she continues to champion public education and the success of our students. Thank you, Board Secretary Bartoo, for your service, your advocacy, and your unwavering support.

Annula Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Spring Health, and Resource Fair: May 2 at 8am-12pm

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Community Meeting in Arrey for the Variable Calendar Discussion.

Community Meeting for the Variable Calendar Discussion at the HSHS.

Scat Cats Take State—For the 13th Time! 🏆🎉 Congratulations to our incredible Scat Cats for dominating the state competition and bringing home their 13th State Title! 🐾 Individual Champions: Chrisney Deseo – 1st in Aquatic Ecology 🌊 Buddy Baez – 1st in Forestry 🌲 Jameela Deseo – 1st in Soils 🌱 Dessa La Font- 1st in Wildlife 🐿️ ViVi LaFont – 1st in Special Topic Forest Health 🌳, 1st in Orals 🗣️, and 1st Overall 🥇 They’ll be representing New Mexico this July at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta Canada! ✈️ Way to go, Scat Cats—we’re so proud of you! 💙

Hot Springs High School Newsletter available now by clicking the following link, https://secure.smore.com/n/0hq9r

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🏆 Powerlifting Meet 🏆 🔥 Girls Team: Finished 3rd place with 3 weight class wins 💪 🔥 Boys Team: Dominated with a 1st place finish and 7 weight class wins! 💪 The students listed below placed the following in their weight classes: Aurora Young 1st Elizabeth Chan 1st Kyiah West 1st Grace Apodaca 2nd Yuseli Oros 3rd Alyssa Sanchez 3rd Michael Apodaca 1st Ashton Garcia 1st Tristan Polanco 1st Andrew Torres 1st Rueben Saenz 1st William Beckdol 1st Nick West 1st Aaron Gill 3rd Chris Baca-Flint 3rd Congratulations to all our athletes for their hard work and dedication! 🎊💥 #PowerliftingStrong #Teamwork #GoTCMSD