LAPS staff greet students on their first day back for the 20230-2024 school year. Courtesy/LAPS

The Pinion Panther Elementary School mascot and teacher greet students on their first day back at school Wednesday. Courtesy/LAPS 

LAPS News:

More than 3,700 students enrolled in Los Alamos Public Schools headed back to class Wednesday for the 2023-2024 school year.

“It was great to see students back at school today, ” Superintendent Jennifer Guy said. “There was a lot of energy and enthusiasm. It is going to be a positive, productive year.”

Students were greeted by staff at all school sites. This was the launch of a new lunch program, which provides free breakfast and lunch for all students. School sites are working on establishing best practices for distribution and ask that students and families have a little patience and understanding during this transition.

Today will be a regular day for all elementary, middle and high school students. Middle and high school will follow the A day schedule.

The first day of school for students enrolled in the 4Y Preschool program is today, Aug. 10. Students in the 3Y preschool morning program will attend from 8:30-11:30 a.m. today; those enrolled in the afternoon program will attend from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Friday.

The regular schedule for the 3Y Preschool morning and afternoon programs will start Monday, Aug. 14. 

Students are all smiles on their first day back to school Wednesday. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS staff had all kinds of activities for students on their first day back at school Wednesday. Courtesy/LAPS              LAPS staff hand out electronics to students on their first day back at school for the 2023-2024 school year. Courtesy/LAPS