La Luz Elementary

08/28/2026

☎️ Have questions, need to excuse your student, or want to share kudos for a teacher or staff member? Contact our APS Call Center! You can reach us by phone, text, or via the chat tool on our website.👨‍💻

Please note: For student excusals and tardies, please call so that staff can verify that a parent or guardian is authorizing the request.

Visit our contact page for more details: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/o/aps/page/contact

08/28/2026

This week was the first of D.A.R.E. America International for our 5th graders!

The 5th graders are so excited for thisbyear, and all that they will learn!! Special thank you to our D.A.R.E. Officers Otero County Sheriff's Office, New Mexico !

08/27/2026

🥗Great news: the APS Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry is back! 🍎

Starting on Wednesday, September 2nd, APS will be hosting the Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry for APS Families and staff on the 1st Wednesday of every month. 🍗

08/26/2026

Third grade had a great time with the Saving Fred activity!

08/25/2026

🥳🎉Save the date for the first New Mexico Statewide Be Here Day of the 2026-2027 school year! On Tuesday, September 8, 2026, schools and districts across New Mexico come together to celebrate STRONG ATTENDANCE and the power of showing up!

Be Here Day is a statewide celebration reminding students, families, educators, and communities that being present matters.

🎉 New Mexico, get ready for Be Here Day! 🎉

Join us Tuesday, September 8, 2026, as schools and districts across New Mexico come together to celebrate STRONG SCHOOL ATTENDANCE and the power of showing up! 🏫✨

Be Here Day is a statewide celebration reminding students, families, educators, and communities that being present matters. Every day in school is another opportunity to learn, connect, grow, and move closer to achieving our goals.

Let’s make some noise for attendance! Celebrate with your school, encourage a student, recognize great attendance, and help spread the message:

📣 Be here NM. Be engaged, because every day counts!

Together, we can build a culture of strong attendance across New Mexico and help every student succeed.

08/21/2026

🤔Not receiving Rooms notifications? Receiving too many? 😵‍💫 Parents/guardians can adjust their notification preferences for Rooms in the APS app or through our website when you "Sign in". Check out the step-by-step guide to locate your settings in the app and on the web to customize your experience!

Learn more and find additional Rooms resources on our website: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/aps-has-an-app-for-that

08/17/2026

We had a fantastic 1st day of school last week! 💛🥰

🚌🎒We loved welcoming our new and returning students to a brand new school year! We can't wait to see all the learning and adventures this school year will bring. A special thank you to our PTA for providing yummy cookies for staff. 🍪

08/17/2026

Rooms is the Alamogordo Public Schools' official communication tool, built to make it easy to stay informed and connected. Located right inside your APS app, it brings together teacher updates, announcements, and one-on-one messages in a secure, easy-to-access place. Check out this quick-start guide for families, which includes how to set up your notification preferences and frequently asked questions. 📱💻

Download the app and learn more at: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/aps-has-an-app-for-that

08/13/2026

🥰💛Happy 1st Day of School! Let's have a great year!

Make sure to share your 1st day of school photos with us!!! Use to share your photos or post them in the comments section below. 📱📸

08/13/2026

Today was a big day for our Kindergarten eagles! 😊💕

Our little learners kicked off the school year with lots of smiles and excitement. Here’s to a great year full of learning.