LAPS Newsletter

What an awesome first week back! This is going to be a great year. I appreciate all of the patience that both staff and families have shown as we work through the typical first week challenges. We have the most students enrolled at the high school that we have had in many years. Welcome to all of our new families!

We will continue to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students this year. We are working with Chartwells to provide students with more choice each day. You can find more information on the website. We will be expanding menu options over the next few weeks.

Thank you for working with your students who ride the Atomic City Transit. We understand that this is critical transportation for many of our students. I appreciate you reminding your students about the expectations for appropriate behavior on the bus so that everyone can ride safely.

I am looking forward to seeing you all at school open houses over the next couple of weeks.

Jennifer Guy

Open Houses are scheduled from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm.

Aspen Elementary: Wednesday, August 14

Barranca Mesa Elementary: Tuesday, August 20

Chamisa Elementary: Thursday, August 29

Mountain Elementary: Tuesday, August 27

Piñon Elementary: Wednesday, August 28

Los Alamos Middle School: Thursday, August 15

Los Alamos High School: Wednesday, August 21

Los Alamos Online Learning Academy: Wednesday, August 14

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Click here for more information about the School Board meetings.

2024-2025 School Calendar

LAPS Calendar of Events

Multicultural Calendar of Events

2025-2026 DRAFT School Calendar

2026-2027 DRAFT School Calendar

For other events and activities, check out the school site calendars on the LAPS website.

School hours for all elementary students, including preschool through 6th grade, will be 8:10 am - 2:40 pm. Middle school students will attend 8:40 am - 3:30 pm, and high school students will attend 8:30 am - 3:40 pm.

The 3Y Preschool program is held at Barranca Mesa, Mountain and Pinon Elementary. The morning session will run from 8:00 am - 11:00 am, and the afternoon session is from 11:50 am - 2:50 pm. There is no 3Y preschool on Fridays.

Elementary Schools

Each elementary school has posted bell schedules on their website.

LAMS

A/B Calendar

Bell Schedule

LAHS

A/B Calendar

Bell Schedule

Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) is pleased to offer a free breakfast and lunch to all of our students. This year LAPS will be utilizing the Offer Versus Serve (OVS) model pertaining to USDA and NSLP requirements. This model will provide students with more of a choice for both breakfast and lunch service. ou can view menus online at https://laschools.nutrislice.com/menu.

Even though all students can participate in the breakfast and lunch program we encourage all families to complete the free and reduced meal program application. These applications are used for other important funding opportunities which support the district and our students. Also, students become eligible for reduced fees at school sites based on these applications. Please use the online option at www.schoolcafe.com.

If you are unable to complete the online option please download a copy of the Free and Reduced Meal Program Application (en español). Instructions for this application can be found at USDA Application Instructions. Email the completed form to the Assistant Superintendent for Operations and Safety at m.johnson@laschools.net.

New Barranca Mesa Elementary School Principal Kristen Martines hosted "Popsicles with the Principal" for students and families.

LAMS staff were on hand to welcome students to school during the 7th grade orientation. The Orientation Crew, made up of 8th graders, led groups of students in activities and tours of the campus.

Members of the LAHS Class of 2028 were on campus last Tuesday for Freshman Orientation, where they toured the campus, picked up books, Chromebooks and t-shirts, and practiced opening their lockers.

Elementary schools posted class lists last Tuesday afternoon. Students and families then had the chance to meet their teacher and drop off school supplies.

Kudos to our summer interns, Amanda Vasquez, Elias Lovato, Adrienne Moss, Joseph Dale, Noah Danforth, Francisco Romero, James Frasier, Anjel Fresquez, Levi Alvarez, Jadon Escobedo,and Kevin Lacey who worked with our Facilities department getting sites ready for the first day of school. They will be recognized at the start of the School Board meeting on Tuesday.

Los Alamos Public Schools was honored during the 2024 AP Conference as the 2023 AP Small District of the Year. Assistant Superintendent Carter Payne and AP English Language teacher Christine Engelbrecht participated in panel discussions during the conference, joining teachers and administrators representing Bellmore-Merrick Central High School district in Long Island, NY (AP Medium District of the Year) and Leander Independent School District in Leander, TX (Large District of the Year). The video (below) filmed last November was also debuted at the conference.

The Los Alamos Public Schools Athletic Department, including Head Athletic Trainer Mick Matuszak, Athletic Director Guy Meyer and new Assistant Athletic Director Doug Weiss led an informational training session for over 60 head coaches and assistant coaches last Saturday. The coaching staff covers fall, winter and spring sports for both the high school and middle school. LAHS football practice started on Monday. All other fall sports start official practices on August 12.

The Youth Activity Centers in Los Alamos and White Rock have new hours for the 2024-2025 school year. Go to the Los Alamos Family Council website for more information.

Join our community for the Hilltopper Run on Sunday, August 18th. Times are 6:30am (5 Mile) 8:15am (5K) 9:30am (Kid's 1 Mile)

The third annual event is hosted by TCR Productions of Albuquerque, a sports event company owned by Los Alamos High School Alum, Tom Rojas, Class of 1972. Proceeds will go to LAPS Foundation to benefit the schools and the LAHS Cross Country Teams.

This event includes a 5 mile race, a 5K race and a one mile kid’s run.

Click here for details and to register.

Check out the LAPS Community Events page for information about events and activities in the community for students and families. Or view the Los Alamos County 100 Days of Summer.

LAPS Shares Back To School Safety Tips

Los Alamos Public Schools is hiring for several positions, including Substitutes and Educational Assistants (full and part-time). Click here for more information about working for LAPS and all current job openings.

The LAPs Human Resources Department will be hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, Aug. 29. More details coming soon.

Find out more information about your school.

Aspen Elementary

Barranca Mesa Elementary

Chamisa Elementary

Mountain Elementary

Piñon Elementary

LAOLA

Los Alamos Middle School

Los Alamos High School