Artesia Public Schools
School district in New Mexico, United States
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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.[2] The district also has a portion in Chaves County.[3]
History
Crit Caton announced she would retire as superintendent in 2019.[4] John Ross Null became the superintendent at that time.[5]
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.[6]
The former Abo Elementary School, now on the National Register of Historic Places, is located in the district.
Schools
- Secondary
- Artesia High School
- Artesia Junior High School
- 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
