Next Governing Council Meeting is on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00 at SSES. Visit our website for the agenda. www.charter-sses.org
Next Governing Council Meeting is on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00 at SSES. Visit our website for the agenda. www.charter-sses.org
CAPT. GORDON McCULLOH - Guest Lecture Series
Captain Gordon McCulloh, U.S. Space Force, is an experimental flight test engineer specializing in GPS navigation at Holloman Air Force Base. He holds graduate degrees in astronautical engineering and flight test engineering and has accumulated over 330 flight hours in 28 different aircraft. Originally from New England, Gordon graduated high school in 2016 from the Maine School of Science and Mathematics, a public magnet school, and has since dedicated himself to multiple disciplines in aerospace engineering.
Captain McCulloh presented various STEM-focused topics across his educational and career path as a flight test engineer, covering coursework from high school to his day-to-day job at Holloman Air Force Base. This included his experiences as a cadet, graduate student, SpaceX intern, active-duty military officer, and more.
Thank you, Capt. McCulloh!
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Jacquelyne Nichols Inspires SSES Students
Guest Lecture Series
Jacquelyne Nichols, a major airline pilot and U.S. Marine Corps aviator, visited SSES to share her career journey and life lessons. She encouraged students to embrace lifelong learning with her philosophy of being a “sponge,” reminding them that every room is full of people they can learn from.
She explained the demanding academic path to becoming a pilot, highlighting the value of science and engineering studies. Her career has taken her around the world, giving her opportunities to experience new cultures, food, and people—insights that also fuel her nonprofit work and passion for helping others. She began her career with American Airlines in 2022.
Marine Corps Career
Nichols flew both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, including the CH-53E Super Stallion and UC-35D Cessna Citation Encore. She deployed to Okinawa, Japan and Al Udeid, Qatar and a combat deployment to Afghanistan earning a Strike Flight Air Medal with Numeral 3 while flying the CH-53E. After transitioning to the Marine Corp Reserves, she served as an instructor pilot and Marine Liaison Officer at Andrews AFB. She now continues her professional development at Command and Staff College.
Life in New Mexico
Since 2020, Nichols has lived in La Luz, NM, where she and her husband help run his family’s ranch. Alongside cattle and orchards of apples and cherries, she tends to her own lively herd of horses, goats, and mini donkeys—more than 25 animals in all!
She has served as the President of the New Mexico Chapter of Women in Aviation International from November of 2020 to October of 2024 and is currently the Otero County Coordinator for the chapter. She is a member of 100 Women Who Care Alamogordo and serve on the Board of Directors for the International Space Hall of Fame Foundation.
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Sacramento School of Engineering & Science’s students displayed their most recent hands-on projects for their parents and community visitors to see.
Since it was a carnival, popcorn, cotton candy and balloon animals for everyone. A great combination of education and festivities.
Wilbur, the tree frog, also made an appearance.
Thanks to the students for all of their hard work and to Ms Allen for directing the hands-on projects.
SSES is Partnering with Toys for Tots
This year Sacramento School of Engineering & Science is proud to support Toys for Tots. This is a project by the Marine Corp Reserve who distributes the collected toys to disadvantaged children.
SSES is designated as a Toys for Tots drop-off location. Donations will be accepted from December 1, 2025, through December 15, 2025, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Please drop-off toys at Sacramento School of Engineering & Science, 7035 US-54/70, Alamogordo, NM 88310.
Help us in supporting this worthy project and make a child’s holiday that much brighter.
SSES Student Honored for National eSports Achievement at Honor Assembly
At the recent Honor Assembly, Sacramento School of Engineering & Science celebrated a standout achievement in the growing field of competitive gaming. Math teacher and competitive sports faculty advisor Mr. Miyoshi presented student Modesto Ramos with a special award recognizing his accomplishments and national ranking in eSports.
Ramos, a dedicated member of the SSES Scorpion team, currently holds the 26th rank in chess among competitors in the eastern half of the United States. According to Mr. Miyoshi, Ramos competes against a pool of approximately 100 players from various school-based teams across the region.
eSports has rapidly gained traction as a mainstream extracurricular activity in schools and universities nationwide. Beyond the thrill of competition, the program fosters valuable skills such as strategic thinking, communication, and teamwork. It also opens doors to higher education opportunities, with eSports organizations awarding over $10 million in scholarships annually.
Ramos’s recognition highlights both his personal dedication and the school’s commitment to supporting emerging academic and athletic frontiers.
Congratulations Modesto!
Next Governing Council Meeting is on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:00 at SSES. Visit our website for the agenda. www.charter-sses.org
Sacramento School of Engineering & Science Announces 1st Quarter Honor Roll
The First Quarter Honor Roll was announced Thursday, Nov 13, 2025, recognizing our students for their hard work. These students must have a GPA of 93.5 or higher to achieve this honor.
The 10 students are Ben Christensen, Christopher Stephens, Brailyn Tally, Angelita Guilez, Elijah Calderara, Logan Greenwood, Aaron Boyle, Ariyuanna Herron, Lucy Adams, and Giancarlo Harris.
Congratulations All! Great Job!
The Carnival of the Curious & Courageous STEAM projects also include the (A)rtwork by the students.
Come by Friday, Nov 14, 8:30 - 1:30, come and go format, to see student-only projects. Sacramento School of Engineering & Science is located just north of Hwy 82 at 7035 Hwy 54/70.
The community is invited. See you there.
And their families who supported them, past & present.
We honor you!
SSES Family -
Our Own Addyson Gonzalez led the APS Girls’ Cross Country team with her top time.
Addyson, 10th grade at Sacramento School of Engineering & Science, is a member of the cross-country team at APS. She is currently ranked #1 on the team.
Now she is in the running for Top Female Athlete of the Week sponsored by Alamogordo News.
Let’s support our SSES classmate and student, Addyson.
Go vote for Addyson at the link below.
https://el-rito.contests.newspaperevents.com/event/
We are proud of you, Addyson!
On the website this information is available in several locations. If you go to PARENTS/STUDENTS, right above the rotating pics, the dropdown menu has a category 3 steps down as STOPit. If you click on that several informational brochures highlight the support offered.
Also, on the TABS on the side show a stop sign. If you click on that, there are QR codes for downloading the mobile app.
This is an exciting program both for parents & students. Please take this opportunity to become familiar with all it has to offer.
BUS SERVICES START ON - NOVEMBER 5th
Here are the details:
1. The bus station is Ben Archer Health Center, 2150 US-54 S, Alamogordo, NM 88310
2. Pick up is at 7:30 am and drop off will be approximately 4:00 pm.
3. We have provided APS (bus service provider) with the contact information of every student. ALL students are welcome to ride the bus!
