The current elementary building was built in 1923. The first Limon High School (built as a three story building in 1912) was replaced by the current high school in 1962. Both schools have undergone significant changes since being built, including having their heating, ventilation, updated and air conditioning systems modernized during the summer of 2002.

1916 was the first graduating class and consisted of four students. That year there were 29 students in the high school (seven juniors, six sophomores, and twelve freshmen). Over the past four years, more than sixty percent of our graduating classes have received scholarships, including one student receiving the coveted Boettcher Scholarship and one student received a full academic scholarship to Harvard University. Thirteen Limon Public Schools teachers have also been recognized statewide for educational accomplishments.

The Limon Board of Education and staff have committed to striving toward being "The Power of the Plains" is evidenced by their commitment to listening to community members and education experts involved in the testing process who say that a combination of events make for a successful school experience; including a high percentage of math and science teachers with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the subject they teach, professional development that is transferred into meaningful lessons and pinpointing what students should be learning.