Events & News

Kindergarten registration is April 24, 2025. Children must be 5 years old by September 1, 2025. For new students please click here for English and click here for Spanish.

Please bring the following to your school site:

• Birth certificate
• Immunization records
• Proof of residency (PNM bill, gas bill, phone bill)
• Driver's license

For more information, please contact your school site:

Ann Parish Elementary - 505-865-9652
Bosque Farms Elementary - 505-869-2624
Desert View Elementary - 505-866-2488
Katherine Gallegos Elementary - 505-865-6223
Los Lunas Elementary - 505-865-9313
Peralta Elementary- 505-869-2679
Raymond Gabaldon Elementary - 505-866-0456
Sundance Elementary - 505-866-0185
Tomé Elementary - 505-865-1102
Valencia Elementary - 505-865-3017

Don't miss the 2025-2026 New Mexico Preschool Registration event! Please note: your child must be 4 years old by September 1, 2025. For new students please click here for English and click here for Spanish.

Details:

• April 24, 2025
• 4:30pm to 6:00pm

Please bring:

• Birth certificate
• Immunization records
• Proof of residency (PNM bill, gas bill, phone bill)
• Driver's license that shows physical address to your neighborhood school site
• Each registration file will then be given a number for a random selection process.

On Wednesday, April 30, 2025 the random selection process will occur and families will be notified by the school site. If you have questions, please contact your child's neighborhood school site.

Ann Parish Elementary - 505-865-9652
Bosque Farms Elementary - 505-869-2624
Desert View Elementary - 505-866-2488
Katherine Gallegos Elementary - 505-865-6223
Los Lunas Elementary - 505-865-9313
Peralta Elementary- 505-869-2679
Raymond Gabaldon Elementary - 505-866-0456
Sundance Elementary - 505-866-0185
Tomé Elementary - 505-865-1102
Valencia Elementary - 505-865-3017
Family School Digital Academy - 505-866-2153

Los Lunas Schools will be hosting a heartwarming event that brings together two significant milestones in education: graduation for seniors and the start of the academic journey for kindergartners with the Inaugural Senior/Kinder Walk Celebrations.

Los Lunas High School:

• Tuesday, April 22, 2025
• 11:00am
• Los Lunas High School Football Field
• Celebration of LLHS & CHS seniors, kindergarteners from Katherine Gallegos Elementary, Los Lunas Elementary, Raymond Gabaldon Elementary, and Sundance Elementary

Valencia High School:

• Wednesday, April 23, 2025
• 10:30am
• Valencia High School Football Field
• Celebration of VHS & CHS seniors, kindergarteners from Ann Parish Elementary, Bosque Farms Elementary, Desert View Elementary, Peralta Elementary, Tomé Elementary, and Valencia Elementary.

On these dates, seniors will don their caps and gowns, and proudly join kindergartners for the event, symbolizing the transition from one educational phase to another, highlighting the achievements of the graduating class while welcoming the newest learners to our school community.

Families and friends are encouraged to attend and support their loved ones during this memorable occasion. The Senior/Kinder Walks not only honors the achievements of high school graduates but also emphasizes the importance of community and education.

On Thursday, April 11, 2025, seven students from Valencia Middle School demonstrated their hard work and growing technical skills by successfully passing their amateur radio licensing exams. Three students earned their Technician licenses, officially joining the ranks of licensed amateur radio operators, while four others—who had previously earned their Technician licenses earlier this school year—successfully passed the more advanced General class exam, upgrading their operating privileges.

This most recent testing session brings the total number of Valencia Middle School students who have earned amateur radio licenses during the 2024–2025 school year to 14. In addition, five of those students have now advanced to the General class level, a significant achievement that allows for greater access to amateur radio frequencies and expanded operating capabilities. These milestones are a testament to the students' enthusiasm for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and their commitment to exploring real-world applications of communication technology.

A key figure in the program’s success is Mr. Kennedy, a science teacher at Valencia Middle School and a licensed amateur radio operator himself, with the callsign KJ5AEV. Mr. Kennedy has been instrumental in organizing the program, preparing students for the exams, and integrating amateur radio into the school’s curriculum. Thanks to his leadership and dedication, amateur radio is now offered as an elective class, giving even more students the opportunity to explore this exciting field in a structured, hands-on learning environment.

In December 2024, the school proudly received its own radio club callsign, KJ5DZQ, issued by the FCC. This official callsign has given the students a sense of identity and pride, and it allows them to participate in real-world radio communication under the school’s banner. The formation of the club has also opened doors to activities like contacting operators across the globe, participating in contests, and learning about emergency communication protocols.

These accomplishments were made possible through the support of grants from META (Facebook) and the ARRL Teachers Institute, both of which helped fund resources and equipment for the school's amateur radio program. Central to the program’s success has been the strong partnership between Valencia Middle School and the Valencia County Amateur Radio Association (VCARA). Members of VCARA have played a vital role in making the program a reality—securing funding, building the school’s amateur radio station, mentoring students throughout their studies, and serving as volunteer examiners during FCC testing sessions.

This collaboration has not only provided students with hands-on learning opportunities but also fostered a lasting interest in science, electronics, and communication. It exemplifies the power of community involvement in education and the impact of exposing students to new and exciting fields.

The Valencia County Amateur Radio Association extends heartfelt thanks to all who have contributed their time, expertise, and support to the amateur radio program. With continued partnership, passion, and the guidance of dedicated educators like Mr. Kennedy, the future looks bright for the next generation of young radio operators.

Los Lunas Schools is thrilled to announce that Century High School won first place among 20+ teams in the AFRL STEM Challenge!

The team earned the top score in Launch System Performance, designing and building an innovative launcher, calculating precise trajectory, and successfully protecting their payload. The goal was to send an egg through a hula hoop towards a target a specified distance away.

Their hard work, creativity, and engineering skills stood out in a field of very strong competitors!

As we begin our registrations for the 2025-2026 school year, we will need to have any students who are requesting to attend a school outside of their residence boundary complete a transfer request. Please note that not all requests will be granted as we believe that all our schools offer the best educational experiences for our students. If you choose to request a transfer, please complete the transfer form completely using this online transfer form.

Please complete only one request per student, entering several requests for the same student will not change the process. The deadline to submit a transfer request is May 1, 2025.

Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to seeing your student in 2025-2026!

Michael Turpen, a dedicated teacher at Los Lunas Middle School, has been recognized on KOB's "Pay It 4ward" for his exceptional commitment to his students. After school, he volunteers his time to lead an esports program, providing students with the opportunity to engage in competitive gaming while fostering teamwork and digital skills. Turpen’s efforts not only enhance students’ experiences but also create a positive community where they can thrive academically and socially. His passion for education and mentorship is truly inspiring. Click here to see the video.

Hello Los Lunas Families,

Our students will begin state mandated testing March 24 thru April 25 for NM-MSSA in Reading and Math for 3^rd thru 8^th graders and NM-ASR, Science for 5^th, 8^th and 11^th grade students.  It is very important that your student attend school each day of testing to avoid having to test on a make-up day.  Research shows that students perform better when tested with their classmates.  Please check with your school site for their testing schedules. 

Here are some test taking tips to help your student do their very best:

• Make sure students get a good night's sleep
• Eat a healthy breakfast
• Stay hydrated
• Speak positively about the assessment
• Encourage your student to do their best

Fact Sheets:

• NM-MSSA (English)
• NM-MSSA (Spanish)
• NM-ASR (English)
• NM-ASR (Spanish)

The Los Lunas Schools Board of Education has unanimously approved boundary changes. As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance educational opportunities and efficiently allocate resources, we have conducted a thorough review of our current boundaries. The boundaries have been studied and discussed at various meetings since February 2020. Please view the current boundaries and the new boundaries with the "Find My Neighborhood School" link - an interactive map to help families determine their district boundary. 

What You Need to Know:

1. Purpose of Changes: The boundary adjustments aim to balance enrollment across our schools, ensuring that all students have access to quality education and facilities, as well as, improve transportation efficiency and enhance traffic flow to and from our schools.

2. Timeline: The new boundaries will be implemented starting the 2025-2026 School Year. We encourage staff to familiarize themselves with the changes and how they may affect your school site.

3. Support and Resources: Our district is here to assist you during this transition. If you have questions about these changes, please do not hesitate to contact your administrators.

Although many of the schools experienced some form of a boundary change, Ann Parish Elementary’s attendance zone is impacted the most. Ann Parish Elementary is now a member of the Jaguar Nation meaning students from Ann Parish will attend Valencia Middle School and then Valencia High School after their elementary school completion. We are excited to welcome Ann Parish Elementary to the Jaguar Nation!

We know change is often challenging but the changes are essential to the district’s and community’s future growth and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate through the changes. Thank you for being an integral part of the Los Lunas Schools community.

Register now for the 12th Annual Los Lunas Schools Golf Tournament!

• Tournament Date: May 30, 2025
• Isleta Golf Course
  11001 Broadway Blvd. SE
• Early Bird registration deadline: April 15, 2025 ($550 for a team of 4)
• All other payments are due by May 10, 2025 ($700 for team of 4/$200 individual/$150 hole sponsor)
• Send payments to:
  ATTENTION: Shiya Genson
  PO Drawer 1300
  Los Lunas, NM 87031
• Register online
• Contact Shiya Genson for any questions

The annual golf tournament supports The Renaissance Program.

What is The Renaissance Program?

The Renaissance Program is a national initiative that encourages academic excellence, academic improvement, and citizenship. This program helps us recognize the efforts and performance of students and staff at Los Lunas Schools. Your contribution can make an incredible difference for our district. Renaissance schools often focus their program on four target areas:

• Increasing student attendance
• Improving overall academic performance
• Increasing graduation rates
• Creating a positive, safe school environment

The Los Lunas Schools Graduate Profile Initiative (check out the video) aims to outline the essential skills, knowledge, and attributes that students should possess upon graduation. This initiative is part of a broader educational reform effort to ensure that graduates are well-prepared for college, careers, and civic life. If you are the parent of middle school or high school student at Los Lunas Schools and would like to help our students succeed, please complete our Parent Survey and a Parent Interest Form. If you own a local business and would like to participate in the initiative, please complete the Business Interest Form.

Thank you for participating in the voting process for the 2025-2026 student calendar. Your input is invaluable, and it reflects your commitment to our students and their education. The Los Lunas Schools Board of Education approved the calendar at the January 21, 2025 Regular Meeting. Click here to view and print the calendar.

The dates for Parent-Teacher Conferences have not yet been established. We will update you as soon as the dates have been added to the calendar.

Thank you once again for your support!

12th Annual Student Art Show - Los Lunas Museum of Heritage & Arts

Rules:

The Los Lunas Museum of Heritage & Arts is accepting submissions for this year's theme, "Tales Through Time". Dates of the show are from April 26, 2025 through June 7, 2025.

Eligibility:

Open to artists ages 18 or younger living in Valencia County.

Entry Parameters:

• Entries must be original works and may be any medium (e.g. acrylic, oil, pastel, watercolor, pen and ink, photography, ceramics, fibers, mixed media, etc.) that portrays the specified theme.
• Abstract and non-representational works are welcome. However, works must align with the specified theme.

Submissions:

Artists may enter up to THREE works. Submissions will be accepted until April 19, 2025.

Procedure to submit works:

Artists may submit digital or printed entries via mail, email or in person. We prefer to have teachers submit all student entries from their school at the same time on the same device, or collected together in a binder.

If submitting printed versions of artwork, please include with them artist and title information on a separate piece of paper to keep your work anonymous for judges. Label the back of the artwork with name and title. If submitting digital versions of artwork, acceptable files include PDF, JPG, TIFF or MS Word files. Please name digital files in the following way: (Name Title). Please label storage devices with the name of your school and teacher.

Completed Submission Form:

• Submitted art must include a completed Submission Form with title(s), medium, etc.
• Note: If pieces are submitted on a storage device, the device will not be returned. Unlabled artworks and storage devices will be disqualified. Artists with incomplete submission forms will not be accepted.

Mail to:

12th Annual Student Art Show
Los Lunas Museum of Heritage & Arts
660 Main Street
Los Lunas, NM 87031

Delivery, exhibition, and pick-up of work:

Works must be display or hanging ready and delivered now through April 19, 2025 to the Los Lunas Museum.

Works will be on display April 26-June 7, 2025. Artists may choose to have their artwork available for purchase throughout the exhibit. Pieces that are sold will remain in the show until its conclusion. All sold pieces must be picked up by the buyer after the show closes.

Pieces can be picked up by artists, parents/guardians, or teachers beginning the week following June 7, 2025. Work not picked up by Saturday, August 23, 2025 will become property of the Los Lunas Museum of Heritage & Arts unless other arrangements are made prior to that date.

Show Awards (per school category):
Elementary, Middle, and High School Categories

• Best of Show (cash prize)
• 1st place (cash prize)
• 2nd place (cash prize)
• 3rd place (cash prize)

Contact information:

If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact Louie Huning Jr., Owen Baca, or Monica Kemsley. You may also call (505) 352-7720.
Deliver in person to 251 Main St. SE, Los Lunas.

Important Dates:

1. Deadline for entries: by April 19, 2025
2. Delivery of accepted work to museum: until April 23, 2025
3. Opening Reception: April 26, 2025 from 2:00pm-4:00pm
4. Exhibition: April 26-June 7, 2025
5. Pick up work: week after June 7, 2025

Los Lunas Schools is excited to announce the graduation dates and end-of-year activities for the Senior Class of 2025. As our senior class members from Century High School, Los Lunas High School, and Valencia High School prepare to embark on their next chapter, we want to ensure that families and friends are informed of upcoming important dates and events.

Due to University of New Mexico’s athletics schedule and commencement ceremony, graduation for Los Lunas Schools will take place on Monday, May 19, 2025.

“We understand that holding the ceremonies on a Monday is a change for our school district community and want to provide commencement information in a timely manner so that our graduates and their families can prepare for this momentous occasion,” says Susan D. Chavez, Acting Superintendent of Los Lunas Schools. “Many factors were considered when selecting this date including the end of the school year, available dates given to the district by UNM, and senior class end of the year activities. We look forward to celebrating our seniors on May 19^th.”

Century High School:

• Last Day for Seniors: May 9, 2025
• Robing Ceremony: May 13, 2025
• Graduation: May 19, 2025, at 1:00pm at the UNM Pit

Valencia High School:

• Last Day for Seniors: May 9, 2025
• Robing Ceremony: May 15, 2025
• Graduation: May 19, 2025, at 4:00pm at the UNM Pit

Los Lunas High School:

• Last Day for Seniors: May 9, 2025
• Robing Ceremony: May 14, 2025
• Graduation: May 19, 2025, at 7:00pm at the UNM Pit

We encourage all families to mark these important dates on their calendars. The graduation ceremonies will celebrate the hard work and achievements of our students, and we look forward to honoring them in a memorable event.

Additional Information:

Further details regarding the graduation ceremony, including parking information will be provided as the date approaches. Please stay connected through our official website, Remind notifications, and social media platforms for updates.

Los Lunas Public Schools has launched a clear bag policy at all district athletic events, both indoor and outdoor venues effective beginning August 19, 2024, a step that district administration says will enhance public safety.

The new clear bag policy does not apply to student athletes who have district-issued team bags.

The clear bag policy is modeled after industry standards, which allow for the following:

• Bags that are clear, plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12"x6"x12"
• A one-gallon clear plastic zipper-style freezer bag
• Small, non-clear clutch bags, approximately the size of your hand (the bag cannot be larger than 4.5"x6.5"), with or without a handle or strap
• Exceptions will be made for medically necessary supplies in bags appropriate to the size of the medical supplies

Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:

• Purses larger than a clutch bag
• Coolers
• Briefcases
• Backpacks
• Drawstring bags
• Luggage of any kind
• Computer or camera bags
• Any bag larger than the approved sized mentioned above

Under the new policy, guests may bring one approved clear bag and/or one small bag (like a clutch) to Los Lunas Schools stadiums, fields, and other athletic events. Cameras and binoculars may be carried into the venues as long as they are not in a bag or case. Seat cushions and blankets are still allowed. Diaper bags are also allowed under the clear bag policy, provided guests enter the venues with a child. All items are still subject to inspection. Click here to view examples of permitted bags and prohibited bags.

 

Tiger and Jaguar Fans,

Los Lunas Schools is now offering an All-Sports Pass!

The pass allows admission to ANY regular season home games for LLMS, VMS, LLHS, and VHS from August 12, 2024 to May 30, 2025.

The cost is $75 per adult and $35 per child. It cannot be used for competitions, tournaments, or district games.

Click here to purchase the All-Sports Pass.

New Students:

Step 1:

You must create a PowerSchool enrollment login (in English or in Spanish) and follow the steps provided.

Preferred Browsers:

1. Mozilla Firefox
2. Chrome
3. Safari

Step 2:

Please make sure you provide the site with the following documents:

1. Original Birth Certificate
2. Current Shot Record
3. Proof of Residency (utility bill in parent's name, driver's license with current address)

Your child will not be registered until the above documents have been verified at the school. If you have any questions regarding registration, please call your school site.

If your student has an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), you will also need to complete registration with Special Services online.

Your child will not be registered until the documents have been verified at the school.

Returning Students:

If your child is a current student at any school in the Los Lunas Schools District, please use the Returning Student Registration in your ParentPortal.

Please make sure to select the correct school year for registration.

Please make sure you provide the school site with the following documents:

1. Original birth certificate
2. Current immunizations record
3. Proof of residency

Los Lunas Schools Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration

Registration is underway for Pre-K children who will be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2024 and for Kindergarten children who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2024.

What You Need:

• Birth certificate
• Immunization records
• Proof of residence (PNM bill, gas bill, phone bill, and driver's license that shows physical address)

 

What To Do?

New Student Registration:

Step 1:

You must create a PowerSchool enrollment login and follow the steps provided (in English or in Spanish)

Preferred Browsers:

1. Mozilla Firefox
2. Chrome
3. Safari

Step 2:

Please make sure you provide the site with the following documents:

1. Original Birth Certificate
2. Current Shot Record
3. Proof of Residency (utility bill in parent's name, driver's license with current address)

Your child will not be registered until the above documents have been verified at the school. If you have any questions regarding registration, please call your school site.

If your student has an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), you will also need to complete registration with Special Services online.

Your child will not be registered until the documents have been verified at the school.

Returning Student Registration:

If your child is a current student at any school in the Los Lunas Schools District, please use the Returning Student Registration in your ParentPortal.

Please make sure you provide the school site with the following documents:

1. Original birth certificate
2. Current immunizations record
3. Proof of residency

If you have any questions, please call the school your child be attending for the 2024-2025 School Year.

Ann Parish Elementary - 505-865-9652
Bosque Farms Elementary - 505-869-2624
Desert View Elementary - 505-866-2488
Katherine Gallegos Elementary - 505-865-6223
Los Lunas Elementary - 505-865-9313
Peralta Elementary - 505-869-2679
Raymond Gabaldon Elementary - 505-866-0456
Sundance Elementary - 505-866-0185
Tomé Elementary - 505-865-1102
Valencia Elementary - 505-865-3017
Family School Digital Academy - 505-866-2153

Los Lunas Schools now has a PowerSchool Support Line! We have established a direct line to the Accountability Department to better serve our school community. Please call (505) 866-3750 for Parent Portal, password support, new & returning student registration questions. We can also be reached by email and we have a full list of instructions online to help you navigate Parent Portal.