Thanks to the generosity of Los Alamos National Laboratory employees, this year’s Back to School Drive will make a meaningful difference for 1,500 elementary and middle school students attending 16 schools across Northern New Mexico.
The drive surpassed the goal of $40,000 and raised an impressive $44,998 to purchase backpacks, notebooks, pencils and other essential supplies. These tools will help equip local students for a successful start to the school year and ease the burden for families facing financial challenges.
“These efforts are helping to create brighter futures, one student at a time, as we continue to invest in our region’s youth and education,” said drive organizer Tina Moore, of the Lab’s Community Partnerships Office. “For many children, these items represent more than just school gear — they are a vote of confidence that shows their community believes in their potential.”
Where the backpacks go
The following schools and school districts will receive backpacks and school supply kits:
Chama Valley Independent Schools
Cochiti Elementary and Middle Schools, Peña Blanca
Cuba Independent School District
Española Public Schools
Jemez Mountain Public Schools
Jemez Valley Public Schools
Los Alamos Public Schools
McCurdy Charter School, Española
Mora Independent Schools
Pecos Independent School District
Pojoaque Valley School District
Questa Independent School District
San Diego Riverside Charter School, Jemez Pueblo
San Ildefonso Day School
Taos Day School
Te Tsu Geh Oweenge School, Tesuque
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