Artesia Public Schools
Artesia Public Schools is a school district headquartered in Artesia, New Mexico.
In Eddy County the district includes: Artesia, Atoka, Hope, Loco Hills, and Morningside. The district also has a portion in Chaves County.
History
Crit Caton announced she would retire as superintendent in 2019. John Ross Null became the superintendent at that time.In October 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic in New Mexico, the school still had all virtual classes and a suspension of athletic activities. A group of students advocated for in person classes and activities.
Schools
; Secondary; Primary
- Artesia Intermediate School
- Elementary schools:
- * Central Elementary School
- * Hermosa Elementary School
- * Peñasco Elementary School
- * Roselawn Elementary School
- * Yeso Elementary School
- * Yucca Elementary School
- Grand Heights Early Childhood Center