Alamogordo Public Schools Hosts Back-to-School Block Party with Free Supplies July 31st

Alamogordo, NM – Families across the Alamogordo area are invited to kick off the 2026-2027 school year with a fun-filled Back to School Block Party hosted by Alamogordo Public Schools.

The free community event will take place on Friday, July 31, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 805 12th Street, located across from the Post Office. Attendees can swing by to receive free backpacks and school supplies while enjoying a neighborhood block party atmosphere.

This marks another year in APS’s popular annual tradition. Last year’s event drew strong community participation, building on the success of prior gatherings. In 2025, the Annual event attracted an estimated 3,000–4,000 attendees at the APS Administration Complex on Hawaii Avenue. Organizers distributed over 1,000 free backpacks and thousands of school supplies, conducted 106 free sports physicals in partnership with CHRISTUS Health, provided 100 free haircut vouchers, and offered a wide range of family resources from 25 community partners. Families also enjoyed live entertainment from the Alamogordo High School Tiger Band, giant games, food trucks, STEM demonstrations, and information from various APS departments.

The upcoming 2026 event continues this tradition of serving as a “one-stop-shop” to help students and families prepare for the new school year with essential supplies, information, and community connections.

Click “Interested” or “Going” on the event page to get a reminder!

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For more information on school supply lists and resources for the 2026-2027 school year, visit the Alamogordo Public Schools website at alamogordoschools.org.

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