Los Alamos Public Schools Announces Winter Break, Spring Semester Return

Los Alamos Public Schools issued a notice December 19 outlining the district schedule for the holiday period and the start of the spring semester. Winter break begins Monday, December 22 and continues through Friday, January 2, 2026. Teachers and staff are scheduled to return on Monday, January 5 for a work and planning day. All students will return to school on Tuesday, January 6 when the spring semester begins.

The district office will be closed Monday, December 22 through Friday, December 26 and again on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Those closures mean administrative services will be limited during parts of the holiday week and on New Year’s Day, which may affect routine matters such as enrollment questions, records requests, and other school business that families sometimes address during the break.

For families in Los Alamos County, the announced schedule carries practical implications. Parents and guardians will need to arrange childcare or supervised activities during the two week break, and households that rely on school meal programs should plan for interruptions in daily breakfast and lunch service. The planned teacher work and planning day on January 5 is intended to prepare staff for the semester ahead, a session that can support curriculum adjustments and student support strategies once classes resume.

Beyond logistics, school breaks highlight broader public health and social equity considerations. Extended time away from school can increase burdens on low income families and caregivers, and community organizations often see heightened demand for food assistance and supervised programs during holiday periods. Local agencies and neighbors play a role in filling those gaps, especially for families who face transportation or economic barriers.

Los Alamos Public Schools closed its notice with well wishes for the season, encouraging everyone to have a safe and happy winter break. As the district transitions to the spring semester, families are advised to check school specific communications for any updates or campus level schedules when offices reopen in early January.