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Deming Public Schools is excited to welcome our newest addition, Ms. Daena Davis as the Principal of Bataan Elementary. Ms. Davis is highly qualified with 25 years in education, a degree from Western New Mexico University in Elementary Education K-8, Leadership Administration License, and endorsements in Bilingual and TESOL. Ms. Davis started her career at Deming Public Schools as a 5th grade Bilingual Teacher at Smith Elementary. “Deming Public Schools was the best place to start my career, I love that Deming had so many different supports for new teachers. Administration really took the time to help and guide new teachers, I really appreciated it.” said Ms. Davis. After teaching in Deming, Ms. Davis spent time as a middle school teacher in Las Vegas, Nevada for a couple of years until her family decided to come back to small town life in New Mexico. During the 18-year tenure with Cobre Consolidated Schools, Ms. Davis held many positions from teaching to administration. Then turning full circle back to Deming Public Schools, Ms. Davis came to us last year as our English Learners Content Specialist.

Molina Healthcare of New Mexico (“Molina”) and State Rep. Jenifer Jones (R-32) recently teamed up to support Deming Public Schools students as they head into the new school year. In Deming, 26% of children under the age of 18 live in poverty. To support children returning to school and ensure every student is prepared with the proper supplies, Molina donated spiral notebooks, backpacks, packages of college ruled paper, and crayon packages. Rep. Jones made a matching monetary donation to Deming Public Schools to help purchase other back-to-school necessities.

All Pro Dad is a monthly gathering where dads get to intentionally engage with their kids! This of course is not just limited to dads, but all children must be accompanied by an adult. There will be fun activities and a character-based curriculum that helps dads start meaningful conversations with their kids. Our next gathering is September 9, 2024 at 6pm and we would love to see you there.

Deming Public Schools is looking for parents and community members to join the School Advisory Council team. These teams will be at each school site to help guide and advise schools. Join us as we grow a legacy of champions. Please scan the QR code below or visit www.demingps.org to apply to be on the council.

Dear Parents and Guardians, We are writing to inform you about an important change in our automated attendance notification system. Starting on August 19, 2024, we will no longer be making automated attendance calls via voice. Instead, you will receive attendance notifications through the following methods: 1. Text Messages: Notifications will be sent directly to your mobile phone. 2. Campus Parent Portal: You can view attendance updates and messages by logging into the Campus Parent Portal. 3. Email: Attendance notifications will be delivered to your registered email address. This change is aimed at ensuring faster and more efficient communication. Please note that voice calls will now be reserved for emergency purposes only. We encourage all parents and guardians to ensure their contact information is up to date in our system. If you need to update your contact information or if you have any questions regarding this new process, please contact your child’s school. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we transition to this new system. Thank you for your continued support.

Deming Public Schools Transportation Department would like to inform parents and students who ride the bus of the following: • Due to high temperatures, bus riders have been permitted to take water bottles on the bus until Friday, September 13, 2024. • Only water is allowed on the bus. • Bus drivers will have windows down to help air circulate and keep temperatures in the bus as low as possible. If you have any questions, please contact the Transportation Department at (575) 543-1009 or [email protected].

Jaynes Construction is starting construction work for the My Little School Addition and Renovation Project. During this time there will be increased traffic in the areas of Buckeye, Iron, and Olive Streets. School Bus drop off and pick up area will be unchanged during the project. Please observe all safety signage and exercise caution. There will be heavy equipment and increased traffic in the area. The project is scheduled to be complete by June 30, 2025.

Please review the document for important Bus Registration information.

Please review the following document for important information about Student Bus Transportation.

We have launched a quick and easy way to see the most up-to-date breakfast & lunch menus, including nutrient and allergen information. Just click on the menu items to view nutritional information.

Links to School Supply Lists

Deming Public School’s Construction Department will be working on several projects starting in April and continuing throughout the year. Construction contractors/workers are required to have security clearance and wear ID badges while on school and district property. Below is a breakdown of the upcoming projects. Please direct questions, comments, and concerns to the Construction Department at (575) 543-1060 or email [email protected].