Alamogordo Public Schools elementary students return to class Desks spaced out, children and teachers wearing face masks and Chromebook laptops on most desks are a part of life now that Alamogordo Public Schools have allowed teachers and students back into schools. Feb. 22 marked the first day back in the hybrid learning model for elementary students in the Alamogordo Public School District. The secondary students went back Feb. 16. Story continues below. "It was really good to see the students and although it is vastly different with all the safety protocols in place, it feels great to be able to connect with them back in the classroom," Academy del Sol Social Studies teacher Melanie Hallbeck said.