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Deming Public Schools will be asking for the renewal of the Public School Capital Improvement Act Two Mill Levy during the upcoming election on November 7, 2023. Please go out and vote. The funds from the two mill levy are imperative to maintain all of our schools.

Deming Public Schools wants to inform the public that today, September 22, 2023, Ruben S. Torres Elementary administration was alerted to a potential weapon on campus. In partnership with local law enforcement the school site went into lockdown. An individual, not associated with the schools, was arrested outside of the school building, and never gained entry or access to any of the facility. All students and staff were safe and secure in the building.

The Deming High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Students would like to invite the entire community to our See You at the Pole event, on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 7:00am around the flagpole at DHS Memorial Stadium. See You at the Pole is a Global Day of Student prayer, which began in 1990 as a grass roots movement with ten students praying at their school. Twenty-Two years later, millions pray on their campuses on the fourth Wednesday in September not just around the country, but around the World. See You at the Pole is simply a prayer rally where students meet at the school flagpole before school to lift up their friends, families, teachers, school, and nation to God. See You at the Pole is a student-initiated, student-organized, and student-led event.

Deming Public Schools would like to inform the public that construction work on Saddler Street at Chaparral Elementary School will start on Monday, October 2, 2023. Construction is anticipated to be completed on Friday, October 13, 2023. Please expect heavy equipment traffic during this time. If possible, please seek alternative routes during the construction period and use caution when walking or driving in the area. We are sorry for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.

Phone service has been restored at all school sites and offices. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Deming Public Schools has scheduled school bus front door evacuations for Thursday, September 21, 2023 in all bus zones. Buses will load their students, engage the bus into gear, pull forward a minimum 10 feet, apply the parking brake, gear into neutral, the driver will give the students instructions on what to do, and then unload. Students shall depart the bus walking briefly a minimum of 75 feet to the front of the bus assuming the issue is towards the rear of the bus.

Bell Elementary Ride Your Bike to School Day FRIDAY SEPT. 22ND, @ 7:35AM AMIGO’S PARKING LOT Students will meet @ Amigo’s Restaurant with their bikes at 7:30 am Bike ride will start at 7:50 am Deming Police Department Bike Team and SRO’s will assist with traffic control

Rotary invited Charlie Hofacket and Yazmin Garcia Orosco to share information about their lives, interests, and plans for the future. Both students did an excellent job of representing Deming High School and demonstrating what it looks like to be a Champion!

Deming High School Athletic Department would like to inform Wildcat Football Fans that the football game scheduled for this Friday, September 15, 2023 has been canceled. The Belen Eagles have forfeited due to their first strike under the new “2 Strikes” sportsmanship bylaw. Wildcats will win the game due to the forfeit. Please feel free to contact the Athletic Department at (575)546-8126 with any questions.

Deming Wildcats 2023 Homecoming Parade Thursday, September 21 at 6pm Parade Route:Platinum, West on Spruce to Gold, South on Gold to Ash, West on Ash to Nickel, South on Nickel to Wildcat Drive. Contact: [email protected] to enter

On August 10, concerns regarding the smell of gas at Central Cafeteria were raised. Staff were moved out of the building to other school sites and meals were modified at My Little School, Bell Elementary, Chaparral Elementary, and Memorial Elementary. Communication was sent to parents at those four schools along with being posted on our social media sites, website, and released to our media partners. Under emergency procurement, a licensed external plumber was hired to replace all the gas lines in the central cafeteria building. As of September 5, the work has been completed and the inspection was passed. Hot meals resumed at all effected school sites on August 28 utilizing other kitchens across the district. We take all concerns seriously, investigate them thoroughly, and work with appropriate agencies to ensure our facilities are safe. Please call Central Office at (575) 546-8841 if you have any questions.

We want to inform you of a new Immunization requirement that will be in effect for students enrolling in Fall 2023 semester in New Mexico. • All students entering 11th grade who are 16 years and older, will be required to get a second dose of a vaccine called Meningococcal ACWY or MenACWY. • If your teen is not yet 16, but is entering 11th grade, wait until your teen turns 16 to get the booster and please let the school nurse know. Boosters given before age 16 don’t count and would have to be repeated.

Attention Parents and Students

Deming Public Schools will resume hot meals for the students at My Little School, Bell Elementary, Chaparral Elementary, and Memorial Elementary on Monday, August 28, 2023. While central cafeteria is under repair the district has reorganized meal preparation and distribution from other school sites to resume hot meal service to students. Menus are available on the website: https://www.demingps.org/services/student_nutrition. We apologize for any inconvenience, and we thank you for your understanding as we complete repairs to central cafeteria.

To update student information and collect necessary yearly information, Deming Public Schools utilizes its online registration system to update contact information for students, parents, and emergency contacts. This will also give parents the opportunity to sign FERPA forms, media release information and digital device information for each student in the household.

Update on COVID-19 Guidance

Deming Future Farmers of America (FFA) students attended the New Mexico State FFA Convention in Las Cruces in June where members, advisors, parents, and supporters from across the state come together to compete and celebrate the achievements of the last year.

Red Mountain Middle School was granted a Community Schools Grant starting in the 23-24 school year. Please join us in our Community School 101 presentation to show all the benefits a Community School could bring to our students and their families. The presentation is open to all students, their families, Red Mountain Staff, and community members to come see our vision.

The Deming chapter of the National Honor Society proudly announces the election of its new slate of officers for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. The National Honor Society recognizes and celebrates exceptional high school students who have demonstrated exemplary scholarship, leadership, service, and character. After a thorough selection process, the National Honor Society Deming Chapter has elected the following students to serve as officers for the 2023-2024 school year: • Mariely Majalca, 12th Grade, as President • Brizella Baeza, 12th Grade, as Vice President • Kassandra Nieto, 12th Grade, as Corresponding Secretary • Riley Apodaca, 11th Grade, as Recording Secretary • Yasmeli Vazquez, 12th Grade, as Historian • Daisy Blanco, 11th Grade, as Service Hours Manager

Deming Public Schools would like to remind the community to obey traffic laws and to use caution around school buses.

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The safety of our students is of critical importance to all of us and we want to protect them from injury. Even so, accidents do happen (at school and elsewhere) and required medical care can be expensive. Please know that your school does not assume responsibility for such costs but does offer you access to several student accident insurance plans for voluntary purchase. Details can be found in the attached brochure/enrollment form.