Schools Closed Jan. 21 for Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
All LCPS schools and the District Administration Offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. All schools and administrative offices will resume …Read More
Students at Desert Hills Create Act of Kindness Posters to Discourage Bullying
Since April, students from Desert Hills Elementary have been working on an art collaboration lesson to identify bullying and creatively come up with graphic designs that promote kindness.
Students spent several …Read More
Sierra Middle School Placed on Lockdown After Possible Social Media Threat
Sierra Middle School on Wednesday was placed on lockdown after administrators learned of a possible threat made against the school on social media. The individuals involved were quickly identified, and …Read More
Flu Season: When Should Your Child Stay Home?
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Cold and flu season is here. The NM Department of Health is reporting influenza activity throughout the United States and New Mexico. Flu symptoms may include fever, …Read More
Oñate High School Baseball Challenges Other Teams to Random Acts of Kindness & Empowerment
Throughout New Mexico, high school athletic teams competing on the field have raised the bar even higher, challenging one another to inspire and empower others off the field. They are …Read More
Doña Ana Elementary Student Council Collects Canned Goods for Local Shelter
During the month of December, the Student Council at Doña Ana Elementary School collected canned goods for community homeless shelters that help those in need.
DAESFoodDrive: Students from the Doña Ana …Read More
Special Board Meeting/Town Hall to Discuss Columbia Elementary
There will be a special meeting of the Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education to discuss Columbia Elementary, which will be in a town-hall format, from 6:00 to 8:00 …Read More
LCPD: Speeding, Changing Lanes and Passing Vehicles Illegal in School Zones
[Photo: Las Cruces Police Department]With local public schools back in session for the spring semester, our partners at the Las Cruces Police Department ask that motorists drive with caution, particularly …Read More
LCPS Seeks Input on 2019-20 Academic Calendar
Las Cruces Public Schools is seeking community input on two proposed instructional calendars for the 2019-20 school year. We are asking students, parents, teachers and community members to take a few …Read More
Organizations to Provide Free Eyeglasses
The Las Cruces Lions Club AdultSight Program, in partnership with Western Sky Community Care, will host the “Gift of Sight” event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. …Read More
LCPS Language Academy Classes for Parents to Begin Jan. 14
The Las Cruces Public Schools Language Academy offers face to face classes in English I, II, & III, Spanish I & II, Computer Class I & II, and GED in …Read More
Doña Ana Elementary Hosts Spanish Spelling Bee
On Friday, Dec. 14, students from the fourth- and fifth-grade dual language classes at Doña Ana Elementary School participated in the school’s annual Spanish Spelling Bee.
Students were given a variety …Read More
ALL ACTIVITIES CANCELED: Thursday, Jan. 3
In reviewing current weather conditions, temperatures tonight will drop to the low 20’s and remain there for quite some time, allowing black ice to form on school sidewalks, parking lots, …Read More
TWO-HOUR DELAY: Thursday, Jan. 3
Due to wintery weather conditions and forecasted overnight freezing temperatures, Las Cruces Public Schools will be operating on a two-hour delay on Thursday, Jan. 3. for all LCPS Employees. Staff …Read More
Hillrise Elementary Students Deliver ‘Blessing Bags’ to Homeless for the Holidays
On Nov. 30, 2018, the students of Hillrise Elementary School held their fourth annual “Blessing Bag Donation Drive.” Every student participated, distributing more than 180 bags which were assembled by …Read More
RGPI Students Deliver Handmade Quilts to Hospitalized Children
Over the course of the fall semester, students from Rio Grande Preparatory Institute spent several hours learning how to quilt in their Executive Internship class. On Nov. 29, they delivered …Read More
LCPS Language Academy Graduates 106 Students
Las Cruces Public Schools completed another successful semester of language classes for parents and community members through the district’s Language Academy. Graduation ceremonies took place Dec. 12 and 13 at …Read More
School Board Work Session Recessed, Will Reconvene
The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education Work Session, which recessed at approximately 5:30 p.m., will reconvene following this evening’s Regular Meeting.
The Closed Executive Session, previously-noticed for 5:00 …Read More
Barnes & Noble Fundraiser to Benefit Oñate High
Get your holiday shopping done this weekend while supporting programs at Oñate High School!
Don’t miss the Oñate High School Showcase at Barnes & Noble, located inside Mesilla Valley Mall, on …Read More
LCPS Students Attend Annual PFLAG Banquet
On November 30, PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) Las Cruces hosted its 23rd annual banquet at Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces. PFLAG is an organization that …Read More