Several groups met with Los Alamos Public School staff returning back to school Friday after the summer break. During a breakfast at Los Alamos High School, Los Alamos Co-op General Manager Steve Watts, left, shared information about the Co-op and Lisa Wismer, right, and other UNM-LA staff talked with State Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, center, about her ongoing support of the UNM-LA mil levy vote that is coming up next month. Students return to work Wednesday. Courtesy photo
The Los Alamos Public Schools’ all staff breakfast was held at the high school with exhibits by Los Alamos Community Educators. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Barranca Mesa Elementary School Principal Brad Parker. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
From left, School Board Vice President Judy Bjarke-McKenzie, School Board President Jim Hall and LAPS Superintendent Gene Schmidt welcome back teachers and staff at the LAPS all staff breakfast. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
LAPS staff catch up on their first official day back to school. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Superintendent Gene Schmidt goes over his presentation to the staff one last time before an all staff meeting at Duane Smith Auditorium Friday. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Art teacher Pat Walls, center, is happy to return to work for another school year. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
State Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard is recognized at the all staff meeting. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Teachers write down suggestions on how to improve the progress of the district’s lowest performing students. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com