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Dear DPS Community,We value your voice in planning our school year. Based on feedback from the parent and staff surveys that were sent out, we have developed two proposed calendar options for next year. Please review both options and vote for the one you prefer — your input helps our school board make the best decisions for our students and families.

Soda with the Superintendent is scheduled for Wednesday, January 21 from 6-7pm at La Fonda Restaurant. This is a casual opportunity for individual conversations and connection. Hope you can make it!

Deming Public Schools is currently working on the upcoming budget for fiscal year 2027(FY27). Your input is important to us. Please click the link below to provide input on the district budget. The community budget survey will close on Friday, February 27 at 5:00 p.m. The results will be presented at an open meeting once the survey is closed.

The new portal, part of the NMPED’s Black Education Act (BEA) Anti-Racism Anti-Oppression (ARAO) mandate, ensures that reports of race-based aggression are handled quickly and equitably. The Portal works as a neutral bridge that supports communication between districts, schools, students, and their families. It aims to promote a safer, more inclusive environment for all students, particularly those from historically marginalized groups.

All DPS Families are invited to attend Connect with the Superintendent at Deming High School on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

Chaparral Elementary Veteran's Day Program will be Tuesday, November 11 at 9:30 am in Chaparral All-Purpose Room/Gym. All grade levels will perform. Programs will be approximately 30 minutes.

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Members of the Deming Community, I am pleased to share with you the results from the 2024–2025 New Mexico state assessment cycle, which highlight strong areas of academic growth and progress across Deming Public Schools. While New Mexico as a whole made significant strides in literacy and stabilized science performance, some Deming schools were among those that had the largest gains in the state. This growth reflects the dedication of our students, teachers, staff, and families.

Deming Public Schools is committed to providing safe and healthy environments for all students and staff. Following the results from water tests conducted in May of 2023, the district has partnered with the City of Deming to conduct updated water testing using their certified testers. City of Deming personnel began testing this morning, once the new results are received, the district will review the findings and determine the most appropriate course of action to address any identified concerns. Deming Public Schools remains committed to transparency and appreciates the community’s patience and support as we work to ensure our schools continue to meet the highest safety standards.

Dear Parents and Guardians/Staff, We are sharing this notice to inform you about the results of water testing that was conducted at our school campuses in May 2023 by the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) as part of a statewide program. Yesterday the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) provided us the results of these tests which took place over two years ago. Although the majority of our water sources showed no lead, and most of those that did, indicated low levels, Deming Public Schools will follow all recommendations from the New Mexico Environment Department. Signs will be posted at locations where lead was detected, indicating that the water should not be used for drinking or food preparation. (see example below). This will be done as a precaution while we follow up on the information in the report since it was based on information from May 2023. Since the original samples were taken in May of 2023 there has been maintenance and upgrades to fixtures and infrastructure by both the school district and local water utility providers. We will examine how these changes impacted water quality and implement other lead mitigation steps as needed. In addition, we will consult with the NMED, and conduct follow up testing as appropriate. Please be assured that safe drinking water is available throughout our campuses for both students and staff, along with water that can be used for food preparation. Thank you for your continued trust and partnership as we maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for our students.