3 Claps and a Woo! Cecilia Sanchez was one of 5 finalists for the Maddox Foundation Scholarship. As a Maddox Scholar she received a scholarship and a new laptop. Cecilia we are so proud of all you do! Keep it up.

On August 9th the students and staff will be released at noon to prepare for the Fair Parade and Community festivities with Lea County Fair and Rodeo.

Our Community Learning Days fall on August 10th and 11th. Students will not be required to attend school on campus but will have the opportunity to go out to the Fair and participate in Community Learning.

Staff will be working on a variety of tasks such as meeting with families about student data, targeted professional development, and continued planning for student success.

As always, any student or staff member directly involved with the Fair and Rodeo will be supported to continue being a part of this rich tradition.

Activity Tickets can be purchased at Central Office from 7-4 Monday - Friday. Central Office is located at 18 W. Washington. We accept cash or check, sorry no debit or credit.

Activity Ticket Costs

• LMS Faculty - no charge but must request an activity ticket
• LMS Students - $20
• LMS Faculty Spouses - $20
• LMS Community Members $40

In case you missed it, our website has a new look and several new features. Please click the video below to watch a video from our Director of Communications Mrs. Stephens.

Last May, Lovington Schools went out to Bid for Security Guard services. School Security Guard Services will be provided throughout the district but the security guards will be stationed at three (3) locations: Lovington High School, Taylor Middle School, and a city block with three schools and New Hope High School. Our guards first day on the job was the first day of school and below are a few of their essential functions.

Essential Job Functions for School Security Guards:

• Provide a safe secure environment for students, staff and guests on campus.

• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, staff and community members.

• Help to create and maintain a working relationship with the local police and fire and rescue departments.

• Assist in development and implementation of action plans to provide safe environment and immediate response to imminent threats of violence, criminal incidents, emergency medical incidents, auto accidents and others.

• Regulate student’s behavior on campus, in cafeterias, restrooms, parking lots and other open areas.

• Assist with controlling classroom disturbances or acts of defiance. Request assistance from school administration and/or police when necessary.

• Detain students suspected of narcotics, tobacco, or alcoholic infractions.

• Investigate, review, and report to school administration and local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, as appropriate, on accidents, incidents and violations of law.

• Patrol and confront unauthorized persons for questioning and checking for passes and identification cards as needed.

• Assist law enforcement officers as directed by school administration.

• Direct traffic and parking on campus; check vehicles for proper parking authorization; determine if vehicles are parked in restricted areas.

Our guards are trained and contracted through Tactical Security Solutions and will work alongside our district administrators, our School Resource Officers and other local law enforcement. Safety is and has always been a priority of our district and we are glad to be able to provide this service for our staff and students.

• August 9, 2023
• Early Release 12:00 PM
• August 10, 2023
• Community Learning Days - No on-campus learning for students
• August 11, 2023
• Community Learning Days - No on-campus learning for students