By: Darian Jaramillo

Dear APS Families,

It’s Friday Night Bulldog Football time again so I want to take a moment to address a matter of utmost importance – the safety and well-being of our students during the games.

Last football season, we implemented the new protocol of not allowing students to walk around Bulldog Bowl during the football games.  We will again put this protocol into place this season.  It provided our fans with the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful evening without having to dodge students as well as cutting down on the fights.  We received positive feedback from staff, students and fans on how much nicer it was at our games. 

Please remind your student that unless they have a reserved seat ticket, they must sit in the general admission section or the student section. Also, if a student continues to walk around after being asked to find a seat, parents will be called to pick their student up.

We kindly request your support in this matter. Please have a conversation with your child before attending the football game, explaining the importance of staying seated and enjoying the game from their seats.  We believe that by working together, we can create another fun, safe football environment for everyone.

Thank you for being an integral part of our school community. IT’S GREAT TO BE A BULLDOG!

Mrs. Darian Jaramillo is the Superintendent of Artesia Public Schools.