Events & News

Hello Los Lunas Schools Families! We are continuing to register for the 2026-2027 school year!

If you know families who are new to our district, please encourage them to visit our website to join Los Lunas Schools! Registering your students before May 22nd is incredibly helpful, as it ensures a smooth transition into our new Synergy Student Information System (SIS).

How to Register:

• Returning Students:
  Registration is ongoing! Please visit Enroll here.

Note: If you have not enrolled yet, keep an eye out for a weekly reminder email with your next steps.

• Kindergarten & Tiger Nation Pre-K Registration is open!
  Please visit your child’s home school to complete the registration process in person.
• Jaguar Nation Pre-K Registration is open!
  Please visit Peralta Elementary School to complete the registration process.

A Note for New Families:
All new students must register at their designated home school first. If you are interested in a transfer, the Transfer Window will be open from June 1 – August 1.

We can't wait to see our new and returning Tigers, Centurions, and Jaguars!

Summer youth camps will be starting soon, and we can’t wait to kick off a season filled with fun, learning, and unforgettable memories! Schedules are being finalized and more camps will be added to the list as they are announced, so be sure to check back frequently for the latest updates. Stay tuned for an exciting lineup of activities, and get ready for an amazing summer ahead!

LLHS Lady Tigers Basketball Camp:

• For girls in Grades 1st-8th
• June 9 & 10
• Registration will take place at 8:30am on June 9th
• 9:00am-Noon
• LLHS Main Gym
• Cost: $60 per camper (family discounts available)
• Camp t-shirt included in cost
• Free lunch in the cafeteria
• Learn fundamentals, skills, team games and contests
• Questions: contact Mel Trujillo

VHS Soccer Camp:

• June 12, 2026
• 9:00am to 12:30pm
• VHS Soccer Field
• For boys and girls in Pre-K to 6th Grade
• Cost: $30 per player (discount available for early registration and multiple campers before June 5th)
• Pay via Venmo: @kimberlychavez10
• Contact: Kimberly Chavez
• Register online

Two Cats Summer Tennis Camp (LLHS and VHS):

• June 15-17, 2026
• Huning Rach Tennis Courts
• 9:00am to 10:30am
• For ages 5-12
• Register online: $40 and includes camp shirt
• Contact: Coach Jennifer at (505) 720-0402 or Coach Matt at (505) 450-4615

Two Cats Doubles Tennis Tournament (LLHS and VHS):

• June 19-20, 2026
• Huning Ranch Park
• 8:00am-finish
• 8th grade to adults
• Draws will be texted to players on June 18. This is a double elimination tournament.
• Contact: Coach Jennifer at (505) 720-0402 or Coach Matt at (505) 450-4615
• Cost: $20 per team (all proceeds support VHS and LLHS tennis programs)
• Register online

LLHS Youth Football Camp:

• Tuesday, June 23, 2026
• 8:30am to 1:00pm
• LLHS Football Field
• $50 per camper for incoming grades 1st-8th grade, $40 for each additional sibling (Venmo or cash)
• Cost includes a camp dri-fit t-shirt, lunch, popsicles, and drinks
• Register Online
• Contact: Nicole Scott, Booster President

 

We want to give a huge shout-out to our top-performing schools for the week of May 4-8, 2026!

Leading the district at each level were:

High School: Valencia High School– 87.40%
Middle School: Los Lunas Middle School – 95.69%
Elementary: Bosque Farms Elementary – 92.20%

Congratulations to these schools! Every one of our campuses is working hard and staying competitive. We are so grateful to our families for your dedication to getting your children to school every single day.

Los Lunas Schools is announcing the FREE Summer Meal Program:

 Available May 27, 2026 through July 17, 2026.

There will be NO meal service on June 19, 2026 or July 3, 2026.

Los Lunas High School:

• Breakfast: 7:30am-8:30am
• Lunch: 11:00am-12:30pm

Valencia High School:

• Breakfast: 7:30am-8:30am
• Lunch: 11:00am-12:30pm

Daniel Fernandez Park:

• Lunch: 11:00am-12:30pm

Katherine Gallegos Elementary:

• Breakfast: 8:00am-9:00am
• Lunch: 11:00am-12:30pm

Meadow Lake Community Center:

• Lunch: 11:30am-12:00pm              

Congratulations to the Los Lunas High School HOSA students! They had spectacular results at the HOSA State Leadership Conference in Albuquerque (April 9-11, 2026). The students who qualified will go to the HOSA International Conference this June in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Senior, A.R.: 1st Place-Sports Medicine, this is her 4^th - 1st place win Freshman-Senior years!!

Senior, M.R.: 1st Place-Personal Skills

Junior, M.C.: 1st Place-Life Support Skills

Seniors, A.C. & M.G.: 3rd Place-Emergency Medical Technician 

Junior, A.M.: Top 5-Personal Care

Junior, O.H.: Top 5-Patient Care Technician

Los Lunas High School was also recognized as the HOSA Chapter with the most blood drive donations for the conference!

HOSA (Future Health Professionals) is a premier, student-led career and technical student organization in high schools focused on preparing students for careers in the health industry. It functions as an integral part of health science education, offering leadership development, skill competitions, and networking opportunities for students interested in healthcare fields.

 

Los Lunas Schools is celebrating!

Los Lunas Schools is proud to announce an increase in student achievement following the official release of graduation data from the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED). The district’s four-year graduation rate for the Cohort of 2025 has surged to 77.25%, representing a substantial recovery and a clear upward trajectory for the district’s students.

In 2023, the Los Lunas graduation rate stood at 69.7%, before dipping slightly to 68.8% in the subsequent year. The jump to 77.25% marks an improvement of nearly 8.5 percentage points in a single year, reflecting the district's aggressive implementation of student support services and academic intervention programs. Century High School, Los Lunas and Valencia High School all ranked in the top ten for graduation growth in the state.

“As we celebrate our increases to the graduation rates, we recognize the hard work of our educators and students that made this possible," said Superintendent Susan D. Chavez. "Moving from 68.8% to 77.25% is a testament to our consistent and focused educational environment. Every student deserves the opportunity to earn their diploma and prepare for a successful future. We continue to enhance the educational experience for our students and know that there is much work to be completed to further increase our graduation rate."

The district's growth mirrors a positive trend across the state. The NMPED reported that the statewide four-year graduation rate for the Cohort of 2025 reached 80.6%, the highest rate in more than a decade.

At a Glance:

Reporting Period	LLS Graduation Rate
Cohort 2025	77.25%
Cohort 2024	68.8%
Cohort 2023	69.7%

Los Lunas Schools remains committed to closing the gap with the state average. The district continues to employ strategies aimed at attendance tracking, multi-layered student supports, and ensuring that all students are career and college-ready upon graduation.

The Los Lunas Schools Board of Education officially approved “Calendar B” as the student calendar for the 2026–2027 school year during its regular meeting on November 18, 2025. The Board voted unanimously to adopt the calendar, aligning their decision with the majority preference expressed by the community and district employees.

The approved calendar is the result of a collaborative and thorough process initiated by our dedicated Calendar Committee. This committee, convened in October, included a diverse group of stakeholders: certified staff, classified employees, NEA Los Lunas representatives, and parents.

Over four weeks, the committee worked diligently to craft and refine three proposed calendar options. This process involved examining requirements set forth by the New Mexico Public Education Department and carefully studying survey results gathered from both community members and district employees.

All three calendar options, ultimately presented to voters, featured a student end date prior to Memorial Day. Calendar B emerged as the clear favorite, earning 40 percent of the community and employee vote.

Under the newly approved calendar, students will:

• Return to school on August 4.
• Enjoy a full week off for Thanksgiving Break.
• Spring Break will follow Easter, running from March 29 through April 1.

“The District would like to extend their appreciation to the committee members for their volunteer efforts and to all community members and employees who participated in the survey and voting process,” stated Jessica Montaño, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, Accountability and Assessment.

This decision reflects the district’s commitment to incorporating feedback from those who are most impacted by the school schedule—students, families, and staff—ensuring a balanced and well-received academic year structure.

2026-2027 student calendar

Los Lunas Schools continues its dedicated pursuit of academic excellence, as evident by the recently released state school designations from the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED). This week's designations show that Los Lunas Schools maintained its status in the 2024-2025 school year from the previous school year, with several schools retaining the “Traditional” or “Spotlight” classifications, a testament to the district’s stable and focused educational environment.

“This year’s results reflect our commitment to the continuous improvement of our schools. It also demonstrates the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers and staff. In New Mexico, school designations help us identify areas of strength and opportunities for growth,” says Los Lunas Schools Superintendent Susan D. Chavez.

School	Designation
Ann Parish Elementary	Traditional
Bosque Farms Elementary	Spotlight
Desert View Elementary	Traditional
Katherine Gallegos Elementary	Spotlight
Los Lunas Elementary	Traditional
Peralta Elementary	Traditional
Raymond Gabaldon Elementary	Traditional
Sundance Elementary	Traditional
Tomé Elementary	Traditional
Valencia Elementary	Traditional
Los Lunas Middle School	Traditional
Valencia Middle School	Traditional
Century High School	MRI.Grad
Los Lunas High School	Traditional
Valencia High School	Traditional
Los Lunas Family School Digital Academy	Traditional

LLS, home to 16 schools and approximately 8,000 students, prides itself on a personalized approach to education, strong student support services, and diverse curricular programs.

The district’s commitment to high academic expectations is reflected in the measurable student proficiency rates. Los Lunas Schools increased its rates in Math and English/Reading proficiency, while science proficiency was down two-percent, showing that more work needs to be done to improve learning for all students.

“While we celebrate successes, we also recognize the challenges that remain. We have more work to do to improve our four-year graduation rate,” says Superintendent Chavez. “We believe that every student deserves the opportunity to earn their diploma and prepare for a successful future. Our work continually focuses on supporting our students throughout their educational journey.”

Subject	2023-2024 Proficiency Rate	2024-2025 Proficiency Rate
Math	23% Proficient and Above	24% Proficient and Above
English/Reading	38% Proficient and Above	42% Proficient and Above
Science	30% Proficient and Above	28% Proficient and Above

The proficiency goals and improvement efforts for the 2024-2025 school year signal a focused effort on increasing the percentage of students reaching proficient levels in all content areas.

In addition to core academic subjects, work continues to improve graduation rates across the district. The data shows the LLS four-year graduation rate was at 68.8%, a marginalized decrease from the year before, Los Lunas Schools employs strategies aimed at ensuring all students successfully complete high school, including:

• Credit Recovery: Offering courses through computer-based programs for students who have failed core subjects (Math, English, Social Studies, Science).
• Next Step Plans: Ensuring every student develops a personalized plan in compliance with state requirements to prepare them for post-secondary education or careers.

Los Lunas Schools remains steadfast in its mission to prepare, empower, and inspire all students to reach their maximum potential.

If you would like to view the data for Los Lunas Schools and individual school sites, please go to New Mexico Vistas

Los Lunas Schools today announced a summary of its 2024–2025 school year assessment results (see below), highlighting measurable growth in literacy and mathematics across the district, as well as exceptional performance from several individual schools. The results underscore the success of the district’s focused strategic initiatives on aligning instruction, teacher development, and boosting student engagement.

Districtwide Performance:

Subject	2023-2024	2024-2025	Change
ELA	38.5%	42.4%	3.9
Math	22.9%	24.7%	1.8
Science	29.7%	28.7%	-1.6

“I would like to thank everyone for their continued hard work and dedication to our district and our students,” said Susan D. Chavez, Superintendent of Los Lunas Schools. “We continue to strive for student success and growth. Although we have much to celebrate, our work continues towards the District’s Vision Statement: Los Lunas Schools will be the premier district in the state of New Mexico by exemplifying high levels of learning for ALL students.”

While ELA and Math proficiency show improvement, the district has identified Science proficiency as an area for targeted instructional support.

The district also celebrated remarkable growth at several school sites, achieving significant gains based on the NMPED Assessment Results Briefing Packet.

Peralta Elementary School:

• Achieved 54.8% ELA proficiency, representing a substantial +16.4-point gain from the previous year.
• The school was ranked 13th highest statewide among small schools (100–400 students) for one-year literacy growth.

Valencia High School:

• Achieved an 11.9-point increase in ELA proficiency (now at 38.3%), ranking 3rd highest statewide among large schools (800+ students) for this gain.
• Demonstrated continued progress in Math with a +2.4-point gain.

Los Lunas Middle School:

• Achieved a 10.4-point increase in Science proficiency, an increase of 18.5% from the previous year, significantly outpacing the district average.

Ann Parish Elementary:

• Achieved a 10.96-point increase in ELA proficiency (now at 46.26%), up significantly from 35.3% the previous year.

Desert View Elementary:

• Achieved a 9.76-point increase in ELA proficiency (now at 31.46%).
• Achieved a 7.31-point increase in Math proficiency.

The collective progress across the district’s schools highlights the commitment of Los Lunas Schools educators and staff to improving student outcomes and building a strong foundation for future academic success.

• Spring 2025 Student Assessment Results Briefing Packet
• Spring 2025 Summative Assessment Profiency and Participation Data

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.

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.