The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education will meet today for the work session at 4:00 p.m. in the boardroom of the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Complex. We welcome the public to attend!
The Board will discuss:
•Policy: A second reading of Policy BG regarding policy adoption, revision and review.
•Legislative priorities: Proposed NMSBA 2027 legislative resolutions focused on academic achievement and school climate and safety.
•University partnerships: Proposed agreements with Western Governors University and the University of the Southwest.
•Capital projects: A capital outlay grant agreement and the closeout of the Desert Hills Elementary School project.
•Board appointment: Appointment of a Board member to the DACC Advisory Board.
•Early childhood: The annual report on Early Childhood Programs.
•6–12 Academies: An update on the district’s 6–12 Academy.
•Connection Center: An update on the LCPS Connection Center, with a focus on academic achievement and school climate and safety.
The meeting will be livestreamed and available here: https://www.lcps.net/page/board-agenda-livestream
For years, Coach Green has exemplified dedication, leadership, and mentorship, positively impacting countless student-athletes, families, and our community. His legacy extends far beyond the baseball field, and we are grateful for his years of service to our students.
Congratulations, Coach Green, on this well-deserved honor! Your legacy will forever be a part of the Knights community.
SAVE THE DATE: SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO BOOK FESTIVAL
The Children’s Reading Alliance is excited to be part of the Southern New Mexico Book Festival on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Doña Ana Community College – East Mesa.
This is a free event and a wonderful opportunity for families throughout Southern New Mexico to come together and celebrate the joy of books, reading, and literacy.
Be sure to visit the Children’s Room, where the Children’s Reading Alliance will be leading engaging activities for children, distributing free books, and celebrating the authors and stories that help inspire a lifelong love of reading.
What you can look forward to:
• Fun, hands-on activities for children
• Free books for kids
• Author readings
• Literacy and learning activities
• A full day celebrating books, reading, and imagination
Free admission
Bring the whole family, invite a friend, and make plans to spend the day celebrating books and literacy with our Southern New Mexico community.
We are proud to be part of this wonderful celebration and look forward to seeing you in the Children’s Room!
Before the Trojans and Knights take the field for tonight’s clash, hear from Coach Greg Mallory and the Organ Mountain football team as they talk about the hard work put in during the preseason, coming together as one, and keeping the traditions of Organ Mountain football alive.
Trojans vs. Knights. Let’s get ready for kickoff!
Produced by LCPS.TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAwcSatu2b4
Produced by LCPS.TV: https://youtu.be/vNywJ7OM63M
Adding to the excitement, tonight’s game will feature several special celebrations and recognitions!
Dazzling halftime performances celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Field of Dreams!
Longtime baseball coach Artie Green will be honored and inducted into the Knights of Honor, recognizing his years of dedication, leadership, mentorship, and countless contributions to the baseball community.
Coach Green’s influence extends far beyond the diamond. Through his commitment to the game and the young athletes he coached, he helped shape not only players, but people — leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire for years to come.
The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education will also be recognized.
Bring your school spirit, friends, family, and get ready for an exciting night at the Field of Dreams! Kickoff is at 7:00p.m.!
Livestream exclusively on LCPS.TV: https://youtube.com/live/xwzp7OI5tcM?feature=share
Pictured from left are Bill Giesey, Carey Logan, Timmy Tomlin, Jon Kosnick and Adrian Farmer. Featured in the 1969 Shield yearbook, these students represented a program focused on leadership, responsibility and service, values that have continued to shape generations of Trojans.
This is Las Cruces Public Schools, then and now.
Who says a classroom needs four walls? For Victoria Gier, a third-grade teacher at the LCPS Virtual Learning Academy (VLA), the classroom can be just about anywhere!
With 17 years of teaching experience, Victoria is proud to be part of VLA, an innovative program that gives students the flexibility to learn in ways that best meet their individual needs. She is passionate about building strong relationships with students and families and creating a virtual classroom where every learner feels connected and empowered to succeed.
From hands-on projects to guest speakers and virtual field trips, Victoria finds creative ways to bring learning to life. And sometimes, her students take the class along on their own adventures! When students travel, they share their experiences, giving classmates opportunities to explore new places, cultures, and perspectives together.
"What I enjoy most about teaching is the relationships I get to build with my students and watching them discover that they are capable of more than they sometimes believe." Victoria’s passion for helping students shine also extends beyond the classroom. As Artistic Director for A Children’s Theatre of the Mesilla Valley, she helps young performer, including many LCPS students, build confidence, creativity, communication, and leadership skills.
Whether she’s connecting students across a screen or helping them shine on stage, Victoria reminds us that great teaching has no boundaries and neither does learning!
Thank you, Victoria, for helping students click, connect and THRIVE! 💜
Kids were blooming with excitement as students, families, teachers, staff, Principal Covarrubia, district leaders and the LCPS Board of Education gathered to celebrate their school’s new name: Desert Bloom Elementary School!
With the majestic Organ Mountains as its backdrop, Desert Bloom is a fitting name for a school where students are growing, learning and blooming every day.
The celebration was made even more special with visits from Wonder Woman, Batman and Tito the Coyotito!
LCPS Board of Education President Pamela Cort, a former French teacher, taught students how to say Desert Bloom in French, and students proudly chanted it together.
Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz encouraged students to always do their best, while Principal Covarrubia welcomed families and introduced student superheroes who represented the heroes they aspire to be in their school community.
Student superheroes then made a pledge to be kind, responsible and respectful, always try their best, and live by the Golden Rule: treat others the way you want to be treated.
What a wonderful way to celebrate Desert Bloom Elementary School!
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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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.
