The new school year is almost here and seniors at RRHS are painting their parking spots! This colorful and unique artwork not only shows the creativity within RRPS, but also reminds us that these outstanding students are mere months away from becoming the next graduating class!

Jerry Reeder, the Executive Director of Special Services for RRPS was recently awarded the 2023 Maggie Cordova Award and was named the Special Education Director of the Year by the New Mexico Council of Administrators of Special Education (NMCASE)! Congratulations Jerry!

RRPS is looking to hire an assistant for the Enchanted Mesa Daycare! If you are looking for a rewarding job in early childhood care, visit us online at RRPS.net and click or tap the "Work for US" tab in the upper right hand corner for more information and to apply.

Welcome to the 23-24 school year! We were thrilled to see all our amazing students back on RRPS campuses this morning, happy, healthy and excited to learn. We can't wait to show you what's in store this year and how our teachers and staff ignite our students' potential everyday!

RRPS is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Hall of Honor! If you would like to nominate someone for the highest recognition bestowed by the RRPS Board of Education, you can use this link: forms.gle/RBg2fwgNRgqJ7z…

The ESES Pack Patrol recently got new vests! Admin Assistant Tamara Garcia, pictured, designed the vests to be both fun and exceptionally visible with the goal of ensuring students safety as they arrive to and depart from school. Well done Tamara, and GO COYOTES!

It's that time again! The next RRPS job fair will be next Wednesday, September 6, at the District Office Training Center (500 Laser Rd NE, Rio Rancho) from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. For a full list of open positions, visit our website at RRPS.net.

Happy Labor Day from RRPS! We would not exist as a district without the never-ending hard work of our incredible staff members. Because of their labor, our students receive some of the best educational opportunities and experiences in the state. Thank you RRPS staff!

Check out these great shots from this year's Albuquerque Aloft from RRPS! Each year, pilots and crews visit schools around Albuquerque and Rio Rancho to give students and families a sneak preview of Balloon Fiesta. Thank you to Balloon Fiesta for making this great event happen!

Join us for our next Parent U session: Helping Your Child Manage Their Fears and Anxiety on Thursday, October 19 at 12:00PM on the RRPS YouTube channel. Representatives from UNM Health Sciences will provide insight and strategies on how to manage and overcome stress and anxiety.

Happy fall break to all of the RRPS community! We want to remind you that Monday is a professional development day for our teachers, meaning that there will be no school for students. We hope you enjoy this time off, and we look forward to welcoming our students back on Tuesday!

The first ever Bands Across the Rio marching band competition is scheduled for this Saturday, October 21, at Rio Rancho High School! For more information, visit sites.google.com/view/bandsacro….

Come and see the Airmen of Note LIVE in concert at V. Sue Cleveland High School on Saturday, November 18 at 8:00PM! This event is free to attend, but those interested should reserve their tickets ahead of time to ensure a seat using the link below: eventbrite.com/e/the-airmen-o…

Members of the V. Sue Cleveland High Schools Girls Soccer Team are officially the 2023 NMAA 5A State Champions! The Storm took on the La Cueva Bears on Saturday and ended the game with a score of 1-0. Congratulations to these amazing athletes! 🌩️Go Storm!🌩️ #RRPSIgnites

Rio Rancho Public Schools won big at the 2023 NMAA State Cross Country Championship this past weekend! Both the girls and boys team from RRHS took first place and both the girls and boys team from CHS took third place, all in the 5A division. Congratulations! #RRPSIgnites

The next RRPS job fair will be this Wednesday, January 10, from 4:00PM to 5:00PM at the District Office Training Center (500 Laser Rd NE). Review all open positions here: riorancho.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx Come dressed to impress and ready to apply on the spot!

The RRPS Facilities Department is looking to hire a Facilities Project Manager. If you are interested in making a substantial impact on the RRPS community and working to ignite our students' potentials, please visit our website for more information and to apply.

Ready for a career change? Find your perfect fit at Rio Rancho Public Schools! RRPS will be hosting a job fair on Wednesday, April 2 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the District Office Training Center (500 Laser Rd NE, Rio Rancho). We'll see you there!

Join us on Saturday, April 12 from 12 PM to 6 PM at Rio Rancho High School for the 17th Annual RRPS Powwow! Bring the family to celebrate Native American culture and heritage through song and dance, and enjoy some delicious food while you're at it. We'll see you there!

This week, we are honored to celebrate the heart of our schools — our incredible teachers! Thank you for your passion, your patience, and the countless ways you shape the future every single day. Your dedication changes lives for the better! THANK YOU, TEACHERS! #RRPSIgnites