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Out of an abundance of caution and anticipated road closure of Highway 11, Secondary Columbus and Port of Entry buses will be released earlier than anticipated. Secondary students riding buses to Columbus and the Port of Entry will be released at 11:30 a.m. Columbus Elementary Students will be released at the regular scheduled time of 12:00 p.m.

Deming Public Schools is seeking valuable input from parents and guardians of Columbus Elementary students as part of the search for a new school principal. A brief parent survey has been created to gather community feedback on the qualities and priorities families wish to see in the next leader of Columbus Elementary. Parents are encouraged to complete the survey by Friday, May 16, 2025. Your voice matters, and your responses will help guide the selection process to ensure the chosen candidate aligns with the needs and values of the Columbus Elementary community. The survey can be accessed online at: https://forms.office.com/r/eLXyZp78Cb

Deming Public Schools is seeking valuable input from parents and guardians of Bell Elementary students as part of the search for a new school principal. A brief parent survey has been created to gather community feedback on the qualities and priorities families wish to see in the next leader of Bell Elementary. Parents are encouraged to complete the survey by Friday, May 16, 2025. Your voice matters, and your responses will help guide the selection process to ensure the chosen candidate aligns with the needs and values of the Bell Elementary community. The survey can be accessed online at: https://forms.office.com/r/zbQQxNYH1i

Deming Public Schools is seeking valuable input from parents and guardians of Memorial Elementary students as part of the search for a new school principal. A brief parent survey has been created to gather community feedback on the qualities and priorities families wish to see in the next leader of Memorial Elementary. Parents are encouraged to complete the survey by Thursday, May 15, 2025. Your voice matters, and your responses will help guide the selection process to ensure the chosen candidate aligns with the needs and values of the Memorial Elementary community. The survey can be accessed online at: https://forms.office.com/r/sYZEHK1KjN

Existing (current K-11 students) student registration for the 25-26 school year will reopen on May 19th through May 30th. If a parent/guardian did not submit an existing student application via the Campus Parent portal, parents/guardians will need to submit their application during this time. A “New” student application should NOT be submitted, if the student is currently enrolled and returning next school year. If you submitted a new student application, your child’s school will reach out to you and ask you to submit an existing student application.

Due to high winds, limited visibility, possible road closures, and an abundance of caution all schools will release early Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Any questions please contact your school or the district at (575) 546-8841. Below is the Early Release schedule: • All Pre-K -5 Elementary Schools – 12:00 p.m. • RMMS – 12:10 p.m. • DIS – 12:15 p.m. • ECHS – 12:15 p.m. • DCCCHS – 12:15 p.m. • DHS – 12:30 p.m. • MVHS – 12:30 p.m.  No late route bus will be scheduled for DHS, RMMS & DIS  No After School Programs  Students not making their assigned bus will report to their School’s Front Office to contact parents.

Early College High School Commencement for the Class of 2025 May 16, 2025 Deming Public Schools Auditorium/ECHS, 720 W. Buckeye St. If needed join us virtually May 16, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.: ECHS YouTube Channel Please note the following: • 9:00 a.m. – Doors open for seating in the Auditorium • 9:00 a.m. – Seniors need to report to Auditorium. • 10:00 a.m. – Early College High School Graduation begins. • For Parking enter through the gate off Buckeye St.

Deming High School Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2025 will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Memorial Football Stadium. The graduation ceremony will also be available on the CATS Network - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whRN05oFdVk Please note the following reminders: • 5:30 p.m. – Seniors need to report to the Auditorium • 5:45 p.m. – Gates open to Memorial Football Field • 7:00 p.m. – Deming High School Graduation begins

Red Mountain Middle School 2025-2026 Cheer Squad Tryouts are open to upcoming 7th and 8th grade girls and boys. Tryouts will be held at the RMMS Cafeteria. Clinic: May 27-28 from 3:45 to 5:30 pm Tryouts: May 29 at 3:45 pm For more information contact Coach Butler at (575) 993-8278 or [email protected].

New student online registration opens, Thursday, May 1, 2025, for PreK, Kinder, and new students to the district. The registration website link is available on the Deming Public Schools website www.demingps.org , under Registration or existing DPS parents can register new students through their Campus Parent portal. We encourage families to look at the site to become acquainted with the required information and documents needed to complete online registration successfully. All NEW elementary students are required to register at their boundary school, based on the student’s current address. Please visit www.demingps.org and choose “Registration” at the top, select “Find My School” on the left-hand links to determine your boundary school.

Deming Public Schools, located in beautiful southern New Mexico, is accepting applications for the position of Superintendent of Schools. MINIUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS: The successful Candidate must possess the following qualifications: • Master’s degree from an accredited institution and a valid New Mexico administrative license or eligibility for a New Mexico administrative license. • 5 years of teaching experience. • 5 years of administrative experience demonstrating progressively increasing responsibilities.

The Special Education Department of Deming Public Schools is announcing the discarding of Special Education Records. Special Education records may be destroyed five (5) years after graduation, or five years after students have exited from Special Education Services in compliance with FERPA regulations. Parents and/ or former Special Education students, who received Special Education Services on/ or before May 2020, may obtain their Special Education records by contacting Ruth Andujo at the Special Education Office by May 2, 2025. Call Ruth at 575-546-0427 Ext 1030 to set up an appointment to obtain these records. Destruction of records is scheduled to begin June 2, 2025.

Below are the highlights of the Electronic Communication During Instructional School Day Policy.

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.

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