Salad Bar

During lunch, please be mindful of others at the salad bar, take only what you will eat, clean up after yourselves, use the utensils provided, and have good manners. The Salad bar is a privilege, and we want to keep it clean for everyone. Thank you.

Dayana Diaz Award Nominations

We are now accepting nominations for the Dayana Diaz Award. To nominate, please submit the application to Ms. Lopez either in person or by email.  Staff, students, or community members can nominate students for this award.  A  committee assigned by the administration will determine the award recipients.  In addition to serving as a student ambassador in at least one PAPA  event during the school year, the recipient of this award must be a student in good academic and behavioral standing (academic standing based on New Mexico  Activity Association guidelines and behavioral standing with no discipline referrals during the current year).  It will be presented to a student or students who consistently demonstrate qualities of compassion for school peers and members of the greater community.   The recipient(s) must have provided unpaid service during the current school year for at least (2) two organizations not affiliated with the school.  Community service is not limited to performing arts, although it is highly encouraged.   Award recipient(s) must also attend at least one community-based workshop, conference, or event promoting social justice, diversity, safety, non-violence, or healthy habits. Applications are due April 10, 2026. Link to application: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12bg3Teq7KoozgWMOx-Kf2NdGZ60RPdxtwW2GPGF_32Q/edit?usp=sharing

2026-27 PAPA School Calendar

The Governing Council has approved a calendar for next year. Please review: https://www.paparts.org/papa_uploads/2026/01/PAPA-Calendar-26.27.pdf

Updates from Teachers

Parents, please be on the lookout for updates from teachers that review weekly educational plans, the week at a glance. Teachers will be putting at least 2 grades in the gradebook each week. Please check PowerSchool for updates in grades weekly. If you need help logging in to your PowerSchool account, email or call our Registrar, Mrs. Lucero; llucero@paparts.org.

❄️ Attention students! ❄️✨

Mark your calendars! Winter Ball: A Night Under the Aurora is happening on January 31, 2026, in the Café. 🌌

Join us for a magical night of music, dancing, and memories. Winter Ball Court voting will take place at the dance, and court winners will be announced between 8:30–9:00 PM, so make sure to stick around!

Dress to impress, bring your friends, and get ready to glow Under the Aurora! 💫

This year, Winter Ball will have a full royal court, and we want you to run for royalty! PAPA Winter Ball Court applications are now open! Pick up an application and turn it in to Mrs. Muniz in Room 18 by Wednesday, January 21, at 3:00 PM — no exceptions!

To be on the ballot, you must attend the Winter Ball Court meeting during high school lunch on January 21, have your Winter Ball ticket purchased, be in good standing, and have at least a 2.5 GPA. Voting happens at the dance, so you must attend to vote — and to win!

✨ Winners will be announced at Winter Ball between 8:30 and 9:00 PM, and you must be present to claim your crown. No gifts, no favors — just school spirit! 🎉

Yearbook

Freeze the memories before they’re gone! 📸✨ Yearbooks are on sale now for $80, packed with all the moments you’ll want to remember. Swing by Ms. Maes in Room 17 to grab yours before they sell out — future you will thank you! 😄📘

Staff Emails

When emailing staff, please use the .org email address. Staff emails are first name initial, last name @paparts.org. The .net emails are for students and Google Classroom only. If you need any help or assistance, contact the front office or email info@paparts.org.

Spring Performances

Use this chart to plan to attend our Spring Performances: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG68wyGj04/BwS0mdqRyXwiL0P2JBQeLA/view?utm_content=DAG68wyGj04&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=he3edc696b8

Parents and students:

We will be transitioning from student-owned devices to school-issued Chromebooks. This change is designed to enhance the security of our school network and ensure that all students have access to the school’s technology safety measures, including firewalls and monitoring tools, which help protect students and maintain a safe digital learning environment.

Inclement Weather at PAPA:

Should we encounter inclement weather and need to cancel school, guardians/parents will be notified through school messenger. Local radio & television stations post APS delays and school closings. PAPA follows its own policies and procedures regarding delays and closings. If APS delays or has asynchronous snow days DISTRICT WIDE, PAPA will cancel school for the day.   If APS delays or cancels East Mountain schools only, PAPA will be in session. Residents of the East Mountains can make informed decisions for their own safety to come to school on time or be delayed.  Parents/Guardians must report absences to the attendance phone line or email attendance@paparts.org.

Drop Off Reminder

This is a reminder that students may not be dropped off or enter the building before 7:30 a.m. per our Student Handbook. This expectation is essential to ensuring student safety on campus, as there is no supervision before 7:30 a.m.

The building will remain locked until 7:30 a.m. Students arriving early will need to wait with their parent/guardian until doors open. In addition, we ask that all students be picked up promptly at the end of the school day. If a student is not picked up promptly, staff will attempt to contact parents/guardians. If we are unable to reach anyone, we may contact CYFD or APD as appropriate to ensure the student’s safety.

General Info

Possession or distribution of tobacco products, e-cigarettes, nicotine liquid containers, alcohol, mood-altering substances, and illicit drugs in school buildings, school premises, and away from school grounds at school-sponsored activities is prohibited for all. This includes students, staff, and families.

Student Drop-off & Pick-up Safety Reminders

• Be patient during drop-off and pick-up.

• Have your child ready with belongings before stopping in the loading/unloading zone.

• If your child needs extra time, please park on the street or in a parking spot.

• Do not block crosswalks, entrances, or exits.

• Refrain from honking, yelling, or using inappropriate language.

• If you’re running late, do not speed—safety comes first.

• We’ve had a few close calls; please help us keep all students and families safe.

Students not enrolled in 8th period class may not stay on campus unless they have an appointment with a teacher. Students may not loiter on campus.

Per the NM Legislature, students are not permitted to be on cell phones during instructional time. Instructional time means during class time. Take a moment right now and put yours in your backpack out of sight. Students must have a pass from their teachers if they need to be out of class for any reason. Leave your phone in the classroom if you need to leave in the middle of class. Please review the cell phone policy in the student handbook. Students who violate this rule will have their phones taken away or locked in a pouch. If you don’t want this to happen to you, make sure your phone is out of sight during instructional time.

Did you know that even though some colleges are test-optional, there is still a standard to meet for admission?  At UNM, you must have a 3.0 G.P.A.. and a 1030 on the SAT or a 20 on the ACT. All grades at PAPA are striving to improve their grades, attendance, and scores on standardized testing. All students will record their interim test scores in their PAPA data folder and track their progress. Is your score college-ready?  If not, are you working to get college-ready?

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!