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All information is subject to change or updates. Please check back.

Students and families will receive more information from school sites prior to the start of school.

First Day of School

The first day of school for the 2026-2027 school year is Monday, August 10 for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The first day for preschool students is Wednesday, August 12.

School Hours for 2026-2027

All LAPS students will be released one hour early on Fridays this school year.

LAPS 2026-2027 Vacation Planner

Help support student success by reducing absences this year. Plan ahead for vacations and appointments during times when schools will be on extended breaks during the 2026-2027 school year. 

Registration

Just a reminder that all students planning to attend any LAPS site must complete the online registration process. Middle and high school students who completed course selection are also required to complete registration, as this is a different process than course selection.

Students and families are strongly encouraged to complete registration prior to the first day of school. Click the button below if you have not completed registration for the 2026-2027 school year.

For questions regarding registration, please contact Rosa Schmitz at r.schmitz@laschools.net or (505) 663-2201.

registration

School Bus Transportation

Each student that meets the requirements to ride the school bus must complete a 2026-2027 Student Bus Card. Check out LAPS Bus Services for more information and to review bus routes.

2026-2027 student bus card

If your student's IEP team has determined that your child is eligible for transportation as a related service, please complete the Special Education Bus Card.

2026-2027 special education bus card

Bus Routes

Each year it is required that a parent or guardian complete a Student Bus Card for each student to ride the bus. All route stops are subject to change and/or elimination based on the bus cards received.

Frequently check the District website, https://www.laschools.net/departments/transportation, for route updates prior to the start of school. Route timing and stop sequence may change based on the bus cards received prior to the first day of school.

Back to School Tax Free Holiday

New Mexico's back-to-school Gross Receipts Tax Holiday for 2026 runs from Friday, July 31 at 12:01 am to Sunday, August 2 at midnight. During this weekend, retailers can deduct the gross receipts tax on qualifying items. Note that retailer participation is voluntary. 

Qualifying items and their price limits include:

• Clothing and footwear: Under $100 per item.

• Computers and tablets (desktop, laptop, notebook): Up to $1,000.

• Computer-related hardware/accessories: Up to $500 (e.g., monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers).

• Handheld calculators: Under $200.

• School supplies: Under $30 per item (items for general education use). 

Items that do not qualify and remain fully taxable include jewelry, handbags, luggage, athletic gear, and accessories. [1]

For a full list of eligible products, check the official state guidelines on the Taxation and Revenue New Mexico page. 

Elementary Schools

Class Lists

All elementary schools will post class lists by 2:00 pm on Friday, August 7. Students and families may also drop off school supplies at this time, and meet their teacher.

Los Alamos Middle School

Wednesday, August 5: LAMS Materials Pick Up
LAMS students will be able to pick up materials on Wednesday, August 5. Please plan to attend during your assigned time by grade and last name.

Please note that this year, we will not be issuing textbooks or PE uniforms during this time. These will be issued during the first week of school. Those with PE during the second semester will get their PE uniforms then.

Helpful hint: Avoid the long line by not coming at the very beginning of your time slot.

8TH Grade Times:

• Last Names A - G, 9:00 am - 9:45 am
• Last Names H - N, 9:45 am - 10:30 am
• Last Name O - Z, 10:30 am - 11:15 am

7TH Grade Times

• Last Names A - G, 12 pm - 12:45 pm
• Last Names H - N, 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm
• Last Names O - Z, 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm

If you miss Wednesday, schedules and Chromebooks may be picked up on Friday, August 7:

For 7th and 8th Grades:

• Last Names A - G, 12 pm - 1:00 pm
• Last Names H - N, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Last Names O - Z, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Friday, August 7: 7th Grade and Students New to District Orientation
9:30 am - 11:30 am

Los Alamos High School

Food Services

Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) is pleased to offer a free breakfast and lunch to all of our students. This year LAPS will be utilizing the Offer Versus Serve (OVS) model pertaining to USDA and NSLP requirements. This model will provide students with more of a choice for both breakfast and lunch service. 

Our food service provider will make substitutions for students with disabilities that restrict diet, on a case-by-case basis. These substitutions must be supported by a written statement from a licensed physician. If a student has a dietary need this must be communicated to the school site nurse. The school site will inform our food service partner so they can prepare the requested meal for the student. You can view menus online at https://laschools.nutrislice.com/menu. 

Even though all students can participate in the breakfast and lunch program we encourage all families to complete the free and reduced meal program application.  These applications are used for other important funding opportunities which support the district and our students. Also, students become eligible for reduced fees at school sites based on these applications. Please use the online option at www.schoolcafe.com.

If you are unable to complete the online option please download a copy of the  Free and Reduced Meal Program Application (en español). Instructions for this application can be found at USDA Application Instructions. Email the completed form to the Assistant Superintendent for Operations and Safety at m.johnson@laschools.net.

If you have any questions or comments regarding the school lunch program please send an email to m.johnson@laschools.net. For more information, check out our Food Services page.

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Athletics

Open House

Each school site will host an Open House for families to visit with teachers and staff at the start of the school year.

Open Houses are scheduled from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm.