Artesia Public Schools

Artesia Public Schools (APS) is a school district headquartered in Artesia, New Mexico.

In Eddy County the district includes: Artesia, Atoka, Hope, Loco Hills, and Morningside.[1] The district also has a portion in Chaves County.[2]

History

Crit Caton announced she would retire as superintendent in 2019.[3] John Ross Null became the superintendent at that time.[4]

In October 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic in New Mexico, the school still had all virtual classes and a suspension of athletic activities. A group of students advocated for in person classes and activities.[5]

Schools
Secondary
Primary
  • Artesia Intermediate School
  • Elementary schools:
    • Central Elementary School
    • Hermosa Elementary School
    • Peñasco Elementary School (Unincorporated area, Hope postal address)
    • Roselawn Elementary School
    • Yeso Elementary School
    • Yucca Elementary School
Preschool
  • Grand Heights Early Childhood Center

References
  1. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Eddy County, NM" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2022-06-28. - Text list
  2. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Chaves County, NM" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2022-06-28. - Text list
  3. Lemon, Teresa (2018-12-11). "APS superintendent Caton announces retirement". Artesia Daily Press. Retrieved 2022-06-28.
  4. Lemon, Teresa (2019-01-15). "Null named new superintendent of APS". Artesia Daily Press. Retrieved 2022-06-28.
  5. Smith, Mike (2020-10-21). "Artesia students advocate for re-opening schools, athletics". Carlsbad Current-Argus. Retrieved 2022-06-28.
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