Rio Rancho Public Schools

Evan Copeland, head boys wrestling coach for V. Sue Cleveland High School, recently received both state and national recognition!

Coach Copeland was named the 2026 Boys Wrestling Head Coach of the Year by the New Mexico High School Coaches Association (NMHSCA), as well as the 2026 Freestyle Developmental Coach of the Year by USA Wrestling! He is the first coach in New Mexico to receive the national designation!

Coach Copeland has been with RRPS for more than 17 years and has served as both assistant coach and head coach for the Storm's boys wrestling program.

Congratulations, Coach Copeland!

Stapleton Elementary kicked off the school year with a special visit from U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury! 📚

Thank you, Rep. Melanie Stansbury for visiting our classrooms, meeting our outstanding students and staff, and celebrating all that makes our RRPS community so special!

Congratulations to Catherine Danner on receiving the John Batcheller Award for Elementary Education!

Presented by the New Mexico Music Educators Association, this honor recognizes an outstanding New Mexico general music educator who has made significant contributions to elementary music education. Award recipients demonstrate a lasting commitment to helping young learners build musical knowledge, creativity and confidence through high-quality instruction.

Catherine will be formally recognized at the NMMEA All-State Festival and In-Service Business Awards Luncheon in 2027. We are proud to celebrate her dedication to inspiring the next generation of musicians! 🎶👏

Thank you to the representatives from Women with Purpose, for donating 15 backpacks filled with school supplies and materials for students with vision impairment ahead of the new school year.

Your generosity helps ensure students have the resources they need to start the year prepared and confident. We are grateful for your support of our students and schools! 🎒📚💙

Who's feeling good after today? We are!

The first day of the 26-27 school year is in the books for Rio Rancho Public Schools, and what a day it was! We could not have been happier to see all of our amazing students back in our classrooms, eager to learn and grow.

Dr. Dodd spent the day welcoming students back, visiting classrooms, and meeting parents and staff from different schools across the district. His plan is to be present in all schools, so he'll see YOU soon!

Thank you to our students, families, teachers, and staff for making Day One such a great one. Here's to an incredible year ahead!

Back to School Means Back to Safety!

As students head back to the classroom, let's all do our part to keep them safe.

Slow down in school zones and obey posted speed limits.

Stop for school buses when required by law. Flashing red lights and an extended STOP sign mean children are getting on or off the bus.

Watch for children crossing streets, riding bikes, and walking on sidewalks. They can be very unpredictable.

Put the phone away. Distracted driving puts everyone at risk.

Talk with your children about using crosswalks, looking both ways before crossing, and staying alert while walking to and from school.

Students, always wear a helmet when riding your bike or scooter and make yourself visible to drivers.

Our officers will be conducting extra patrols in and around school zones to help ensure a safe start to the school year.

Let's work together to make this school year a safe one for every student, teacher, parent, and school staff member

The first bell is only a few minutes away, and we just cannot wait!

KOB 4 is on site at Rio Rancho High School, talking to Dr. Dodd about what's in store for our students today and this year. Don't miss it!

Who's excited for the first day of school?? 🙋‍♂️

It may be early, but we couldn't wait to get started!

Dr. Dodd is at Rio Rancho High School this morning with KOAT to talk about what to expect from Rio Rancho Public Schools this year. Be sure to tune in!