Chamisa Elementary School students participate in the groundbreaking ceremony at the site of their new school building, which is expected to be completed by August 2025. Photo Courtesy LAPS

School Board members, County officials and representatives of Dekker Perich Sabatini and Jaynes Corporation participate in the February 29 groundbreaking ceremony for the new Chamisa Elementary School in White Rock. Photo Courtesy LAPS

LAPS NEWS RELEASE

Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) celebrated Leap Day, February 29, by breaking ground for construction of the new Chamisa Elementary School in White Rock.

Chamisa staff, students, School Board members, County officials, and representatives of Dekker Perich Sabatini and Jaynes Corporation participated in the groundbreaking. Students wore yellow “hard” hats during the ceremony which culminated with the tossing of dirt and their hats.

The new school is slated to be completed by August 2025.

Construction of the new school is made possible by the General Obligation (GO) Bond passed by voters last November. LAPS thanks the community and taxpayers for their ongoing support of our schools and students.