LAPS Welcomes Students Back To School

Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on August 16, 2025
- 8:00 am

Scene from students back in class this week. Courtesy/LAPS

Scene from students back at school this week. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) welcomed students back to school this week for the start of the 2025-2026 school year. In White Rock, elementary students stepped into new school buildings.

“We are so excited to welcome students into our new buildings,” Superintendent Jennifer Guy said. “Both schools are amazing. We are extremely grateful to the taxpayers and county for their support of our schools, students, families and staff.”

The school hours adopted last year remain unchanged:

Elementary schools start at 8:10 a.m.;
High school starts at 8:30 a.m.; and
Middle school starts at 8:40 a.m.

School leadership teams have stayed in place, with the exception of Stan Maschal, who assumed the role of Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Assistant Principal. Eric Ziegler is the new principal at LAHS.

LAPS spent the summer months hiring more than 75 new staff members, including teachers, educational assistants and substitutes. However, the district is experiencing a critical shortage of bus drivers. During the meeting on Tuesday, school board members approved an increase in the pay schedule for bus drivers in the hope that the higher hourly wage would encourage drivers to join LAPS. Anyone interested in working for LAPS is encouraged to go to www.laschools.net for more information and to check out job openings.

Families are reminded that school sites will be hosting Open Houses at 5:30 p.m., starting Tuesday, Aug. 19:

Tuesday, Aug. 19: Mountain Elementary School
Wednesday, Aug. 20: Aspen Elementary School
Thursday, Aug. 21: Los Alamos Middle School
Tuesday, Aug. 26: Barranca Mesa Elementary School
Wednesday, Aug. 27: Los Alamos High School
Thursday, Sept. 4: Pinon Elementary School
Wednesday, Sept. 10: Chamisa Elementary School

Season passes and all tickets for fall athletic events are on sale now. They may be purchased in advance or with a debit/credit card at the gate. Cash will not be accepted at the gate. Click here to purchase tickets or season passes.

All season passes include entry to all middle school games as well as high school regular season games. Passes are good for admission to all regular season home games but will not be accepted for any postseason events. The cost for a season pass is $85 for an individual, $50 for a student (K-6), military or senior citizen (65+) or $175 for a family of four.

For more information about LAMS and LAHS Athletics, including schedules and merchandise, check out LAPS Athletics.