The Shelter in place has been lifted for all middle and high schools. All students and staff are safe.
As a result, some school buses may experience delays in departing campus and getting students home. Bus drivers and school staff are working to transport students home as safely as possible once conditions allow.
We appreciate your patience and understanding. We will provide additional information as conditions change.
Due to lightning detected within 10 miles of campus, our school has implemented a shelter-in-place to protect students, staff, and visitors. Students are safe and remaining indoors while we monitor weather conditions.
As a result, some school buses may experience delays in departing campus and getting students home. Bus drivers and school staff are working to transport students home as safely as possible once conditions allow.
We appreciate your patience and understanding. We will provide additional information as conditions change.
What to Expect:
• Students and staff will remain safely indoors until weather conditions improve.
• Parents and guardians may still pick up their child during a shelter-in-place. A valid driver's license or government issued photo ID is required for student release.
• Students who normally walk, bike, or ride the bus home will remain at school until it is safe to travel.
• Buses and student drivers will be allowed to leave once school administrators determine conditions are safe.
• Stay informed with live weather updates and lightning countdowns via the Weather tab on your child's school website.
The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we follow established safety procedures during hazardous weather.
Notificación de Refugio en el Lugar
Debido a rayos detectados dentro de 10 millas del campus, nuestra escuela ha implementado un refugio en el lugar para proteger a los estudiantes, al personal y a los visitantes. Los estudiantes están seguros y permanecen en el interior mientras monitoreamos las condiciones meteorológicas.
Como resultado, algunos autobuses escolares pueden experimentar retrasos al salir del plantel y al llevar a los estudiantes a casa. Los conductores de autobús y el personal escolar están trabajando para transportar a los estudiantes a casa de la manera más segura posible una vez que las condiciones lo permitan.
Agradecemos su paciencia y comprensión. Proporcionaremos información adicional a medida que cambien las condiciones.
Qué esperar:
• Los estudiantes y el personal permanecerán de manera segura dentro del plantel hasta que mejoren las condiciones meteorológicas.
• Los padres, madres y tutores aún pueden recoger a sus hijos durante el refugio en el lugar. Se requiere una licencia de conducir válida o una identificación oficial con fotografía emitida por el gobierno para autorizar la salida del estudiante.
• Los estudiantes que normalmente caminan, van en bicicleta o toman el autobús a casa permanecerán en la escuela hasta que sea seguro viajar.
• Los autobuses y los estudiantes que conducen sus propios vehículos podrán salir una vez que los administradores de la escuela determinen que las condiciones son seguras.
• Manténgase informado con actualizaciones meteorológicas en vivo y el conteo regresivo de rayos a través de la pestaña Weather (Clima) en el sitio web de la escuela de su hijo.
La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y del personal es nuestra máxima prioridad. Agradecemos su paciencia y cooperación mientras seguimos los procedimientos de seguridad establecidos durante condiciones meteorológicas peligrosas.
Shelter-in-Place Notification
Due to lightning detected within 10 miles of campus, middle and high schools have implemented a shelter-in-place to protect students, staff, and visitors. Students are safe and remaining indoors while we monitor weather conditions.
As a result, some school buses may experience delays in departing campus and getting students home. Bus drivers and school staff are working to transport students home as safely as possible once conditions allow.
We appreciate your patience and understanding. We will provide additional information as conditions change.
What to Expect:
• Students and staff will remain safely indoors until weather conditions improve.
• Parents and guardians may still pick up their child during a shelter-in-place. A valid driver's license or government issued photo ID is required for student release.
• Students who normally walk, bike, or ride the bus home will remain at school until it is safe to travel.
• Buses and student drivers will be allowed to leave once school administrators determine conditions are safe.
• Stay informed with live weather updates and lightning countdowns via the Weather tab on your child's school website.
The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we follow established safety procedures during hazardous weather.
Notificación de Refugio en el Lugar
Debido a rayos detectados dentro de 10 millas del campus, nuestra escuela ha implementado un refugio en el lugar para proteger a los estudiantes, al personal y a los visitantes. Los estudiantes están seguros y permanecen en el interior mientras monitoreamos las condiciones meteorológicas.
Como resultado, algunos autobuses escolares pueden experimentar retrasos al salir del plantel y al llevar a los estudiantes a casa. Los conductores de autobús y el personal escolar están trabajando para transportar a los estudiantes a casa de la manera más segura posible una vez que las condiciones lo permitan.
Agradecemos su paciencia y comprensión. Proporcionaremos información adicional a medida que cambien las condiciones.
Qué esperar:
• Los estudiantes y el personal permanecerán de manera segura dentro del plantel hasta que mejoren las condiciones meteorológicas.
• Los padres, madres y tutores aún pueden recoger a sus hijos durante el refugio en el lugar. Se requiere una licencia de conducir válida o una identificación oficial con fotografía emitida por el gobierno para autorizar la salida del estudiante.
• Los estudiantes que normalmente caminan, van en bicicleta o toman el autobús a casa permanecerán en la escuela hasta que sea seguro viajar.
• Los autobuses y los estudiantes que conducen sus propios vehículos podrán salir una vez que los administradores de la escuela determinen que las condiciones son seguras.
• Manténgase informado con actualizaciones meteorológicas en vivo y el conteo regresivo de rayos a través de la pestaña Weather (Clima) en el sitio web de la escuela de su hijo.
La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y del personal es nuestra máxima prioridad. Agradecemos su paciencia y cooperación mientras seguimos los procedimientos de seguridad establecidos durante condiciones meteorológicas peligrosas.
Tonight, the Los Lunas Tigers are on the prowl as they take on the Mayfield Trojans in a battle to see who will come out victorious.
First-year head coach Joseph Frias brings his style and vision to the historic Trojans football tradition as Mayfield opens another exciting season under the lights.
It’s the perfect night for the whole family to pack the stands at the Field of Dreams, cheer on the Trojans, and enjoy Friday night football!
Tonight’s game will be livestreamed exclusively on LCPS.TV: https://youtu.be/Kv4QKl17aAs
Featured in the 1989 Shield yearbook, the band’s first season included early-morning rehearsals, Monday night practices, competitions, fundraising and travel. The students even selected the name Royal Knight Regiment, helping establish the pride, identity and sense of family that would carry forward for generations.
Under the inaugural direction of John Fannin, the program grew from fewer than 100 students into one of the region’s strongest and most respected music programs. Decades later, its success remains grounded in the dedication, enthusiasm and traditions established by that original group.
This is Las Cruces Public Schools, then and now.
Please know that bus drivers are working to get students home as safely as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
When lightning is detected within a 10-mile radius of a Las Cruces Public Schools campus, the school will immediately implement a shelter-in-place order to protect students, staff, and visitors.
What to Expect:
• Students and staff will remain safely indoors until weather conditions improve.
• Parents and guardians may still pick up their child during a shelter-in-place. A valid driver's license or government issued photo ID is required for student release.
• Students who normally walk, bike, or ride the bus home will remain at school until it is safe to travel.
• Buses and student drivers will be allowed to leave once school administrators determine conditions are safe.
• Stay informed with live weather updates and lightning countdowns via the
Weather tab on your child's school website.
The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we follow established safety procedures during hazardous weather.
“I love seeing students grow, thrive, and become lifelong learners. It’s always been a passion to watch children make those magical connections and see their confidence soar.”
For first-grade teacher Brittany Atteberry, those moments are what make teaching so meaningful.
Brittany is a special part of the Columbia Elementary School community because of the kindness, dedication and enthusiasm she brings to her classroom each day. In her 14 years of teaching, she has created a welcoming, supportive environment where students feel valued, encouraged and excited to learn.
Her commitment to her students, families and colleagues is one of the many reasons Brittany helps make Columbia Elementary a place where all learners thrive.
Thank you, Brittany, for making a difference every day! 💜
The first game welcomes the Los Lunas Tigers to Mayfield Trojan territory. Be there at the Field of Dreams this Friday, Aug. 21, for a 7 p.m. kickoff.
Bring back the Friday night excitement with the family and join us at the stadium to cheer on the Fighting Trojans!
The game will be livestreamed exclusively on LCPS.TV:
https://youtube.com/live/YCGAF1c0w_U?feature=share
These students represented their chapter with pride, put their skills to the test, and showed just how much dedication goes into their FFA projects.
Congratulations to everyone who participated and helped make it a great fair!
Special congratulations to:
Melina Terrones
• Reserve Champion Yorkshire
• Grand Champion Junior Swine Showmanship
• 3rd Overall Dairy Heifer
Parker Howard
• Reserve Champion Dorset
• 5th Overall Market Lamb
• Grand Champion Junior Lamb Showmanship
Bear Gerard
• Dairy Heifers
Oliver Luchini Angotti
• 3rd Overall Junior Horseman
• Fancy Rabbits
Way to represent, Zia Middle School! We’re proud of you!
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Oportunidades de Salud Conductual en LCPS
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¡Únase a la conversación!
MARQUE ESTA FECHA
📅 27 de agosto
📍 Dr. Karen Trujillo Complex, 505 S. Main St., Suite 249
Sala de Conferencias A&B
🕔 5:00 – 6:30 PM
👶 Se proporcionará cuidado de niños.
¡Esperamos verlo allí!
This Saturday, LCPS.TV teamed up with Athletics & Activities for Fall Sports & Band Media Day, bringing together our student-athletes and musicians to kick off the season and showcase what’s ahead.
Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz joined in on the fun, helping us celebrate the students who have been putting in the work and are ready to represent their schools this fall.
Pictured are Paul Sakellakos, David Mabie, Ms. Schuck, John Olivas, Daniel Cuaron, Andrew McClanahan, Pete Todsen and Jefery Pate. With a chessboard between them and plenty of strategy in play, this group knew how to think ahead, protect the king and keep their opponents guessing.
This is Las Cruces Public Schools, then and now.
Please know that bus drivers are working to get students home as safely as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Every school has people who help set the tone for a positive, welcoming place to learn — and at Conlee Community Elementary, Music Teacher Bailey McLellan is doing just that!
Ms. McLellan is an incredible asset to the Conlee family. Known for her kindness, compassion, and willingness to lend a hand, she brings her talents far beyond the music classroom. Whether she is inspiring students through music or volunteering her time to support school events, Bailey helps create an environment where students feel valued, confident, and excited to learn.
For Bailey, some of the most meaningful moments happen when she sees a student discover what they are capable of:
"My favorite thing about my job is watching students grow individually through music. I love experiencing those moments that help students feel confident and seeing them light up when they perform. It's also rewarding to see how each student learns differently and how music enhances that ability. I also really love my team; they make coming to school worth it even on the hard days."
Bailey, thank you for helping Conlee students find their confidence, discover their talents, and maybe even find their own rhythm along the way. You don't just teach the notes, you help students find their voice. And that is music to our ears!
The Doña Ana County Fair is just the beginning!
For many FFA students, months of hard work, dedication and preparation come together at the fair, but earning top honors is only the start of a busy competition season.
From the New Mexico State Fair in September to the El Paso County Fair and Southern New Mexico State Fair, these students will continue showcasing their skills, knowledge and award-winning animals. For many, the journey will ultimately lead to state and national competitions, where they represent their schools and Southern New Mexico on an even bigger stage.
Take a look at these future leaders as they prepare to showcase their animals and all the hard work that goes into raising them.
The future of agriculture is in good hands!
Video: https://youtu.be/Ojiah553VxM
Learn more: https://macarthur.lcps.net/o/mae/article/3066268
With 165 musicians, the band filled the field, concert stage and community with music. Under the direction of Edward White, with assistance from Frank Rivera and John Schutz, Showcase earned honors at competitions across New Mexico and placed fifth at the Fiesta Bowl. Band members began and ended their days with music, and according to the yearbook, some even dreamed about band.
This is Las Cruces Public Schools, then and now.
Today, we celebrate Jessica Barnhill, Community School Coordinator at Booker T. Washington Community Elementary School and recipient of the 2026 National Community School Coordinator Award!
Since joining the school in 2019, Jessica has brought students, families, staff and community partners together to identify needs, connect families with resources and remove barriers to learning. Her leadership has helped create expanded opportunities for students, including tutoring, cheerleading, 3D printing and additional after-school activities.
Jessica’s dedication reflects the heart of the community school model: ensuring students and families feel supported, connected and empowered to thrive.
Congratulations, Jessica, on this well-deserved national honor—and thank you for the difference you make every day! 💜
Get ready, sports fans! It's time to kick off the fall season with coverage of our incredible student-athletes and talented band performers from across the district.
Featured Programs:
🏐 Volleyball
🏃 Cross Country
⚽ Soccer
🎶 Bands
🏈 Football
Our Fall Media Day will include:
• Professional headshots
• Media interviews & press coverage
• Social media features
• Season previews and hot takes
📅 Saturday, August 15
🕘 9:00–11:00 a.m.
📍 Field of Dreams Football Complex, 2200 Tashiro Dr.
We can't wait to showcase the talent, spirit, and excitement that make fall in our district so special. See you there!
Video: https://youtu.be/rgghpCo0Jgw
The Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Memorial Foundation continues to inspire and celebrate the educators who help our students bloom every day.
This week, the Foundation visited eight schools across Las Cruces to surprise some incredible educators selected for the 1st Annual Dr. Karen M. Trujillo "Bloom Where You're Planted" Teacher Giveaway!
As Dr. Karen M. Trujillo's legacy continues to inspire our district, Las Cruces Public Schools is honored to celebrate educators who embody her passion for teaching, learning, and serving students. Their dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment make a lasting impact on children, families, and our entire community.
A big thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate these deserving educators. Congratulations to our amazing teachers! Stay tuned as we announce the remaining recipients in the days ahead.
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