Artesia Public Schools

Artesia Public Schools (APS) 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
 * Artesia High School
 * Artesia Junior High School


 * Primary
 * Artesia Intermediate School
 * Elementary schools:
 * Central Elementary School
 * Hermosa Elementary School
 * Peñasco Elementary School (Unincorporated area, Hope postal address)
 * Roselawn Elementary School
 * Yeso Elementary School
 * Yucca Elementary School


 * Preschool
 * Grand Heights Early Childhood Center