Explore Academy RIO
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2024-2025
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Grades Served: K-8
(K-12 for 2029-30)
School Size: 450 students
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Address
6090 Zenith Court NE
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
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Phone
505-388-2783​
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The Explore Academy Educational Model
Innovative and creative as never before seen in education, the Explore Academy Educational Model reinvents the entire learning process. For more information about the Explore Academy experience, visit the home page.
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History of Explore Academy - Rio Rancho
The first Explore Academy opened its doors in August 2014 in Albuquerque, NM. Since that time, it has helped other areas use its proven model to provide an enriched, choice-based education for students in different parts of the state and the country.
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Timeline
In August of 2022 the New Mexico Public Education Commission approved the opening of
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho for the fall of 2023.
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School Administration
Jaclyn Bogue, Head Administrator
CURRENT STUDENTS
See Navigation buttons at top of the screen also.
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PowerSchool Student/Parent Login
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(Note: flavor picking forms only work when signed into the student's EA account)
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SCHOOL NEWS
Charter School Report Card
(See the NM Vistas website for all NM schools.)​
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​Principal Office Hours
Wednesdays, 10-11am . Make an Appt
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Financial Hardship Support Form
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Food Service
Free and Reduced Priced Meals App
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Peanut Free School
ALL other nuts are acceptable: almond butter, sun butter, cashew butter, hazelnut spread, etc. Students must not have lunch/snack items that are peanut-based.
Please remind your students that peanuts, peanut butter, peanut crackers, candy with peanuts, "uncrustables" with peanut butter, etc. are not allowed at school.
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including links to required forms
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Charter Contract
Charter Contracts in New Mexico must be renewed every 5 years. Explore Academy - Rio Rancho's first contract is 2022-2028, which includes the Implementation Year prior to opening. Read details in the Charter Contract folder.
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EXPLORE WITH US
ENROLLMENT APPLICATION
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
The application for 2024-25 is closed.
INFORMATION SESSIONS
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LOTTERY INFORMATION
The lottery took place on March 10th, 2025
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See lottery/enrollment process here.
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INTERESTED TEACHERS & STAFF!
If you are interested in positions with Explore Academy, please visit the Careers page for more details or to submit an online application.
SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho
Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)
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INTRO VIDEO SERIES
Several introductory videos are available here for families to learn more about the school's procedures, including enrollment process, mid/high schedules, college prep, dress code, technology, and discipline. All are brief (under 10 minutes). Keep checking back for more videos!
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To learn how to view grades and attendance in PowerSchool, please click and watch this four-minute video.
GOVERNING COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETINGS
are held on the third Thursday
of each month at 5:15 pm
in-person and/or via Zoom (link on agenda)
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Current Agenda and Public Notice​
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Open Meetings Act (OMA) Resolution​​
NM Open Meetings Act Compliance Guide
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Public Records Requests (IPRA)
To request any public records pertaining to
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho please email us, using "Public Records Request" as the subject. A written request must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person making the request and must describe the records sought in sufficient detail to enable the records custodian to identify and locate the requested records.
OTHER NEWS
Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
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Title IX
Explore Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Inquiries or reports related to discrimination should be directed to:
Title IX Coordinator: Jackie Bogue (via email)
Phone: 505-388-2783