Calling all Bulldogs! (Yes, we spelled that right.) This weekend, the Las Cruces High School Class of 1961 will host its 65th reunion here in Las Cruces. If you are a classmate, or know someone who would like to attend the reunion, call the LCPS Communications office for details: 575-527-5811.
Photo taken from the 1961 LCHS Yearbook, The Crosses
Food Distribution This Thursday!
Las Cruces Public Schools will host a food distribution this Thursday, Oct. 1, at 9:00 a.m. outside the LCPS Family Support Center, located at 505 S. Main St., Suite 249.
Food will be available to the first 75 families on a first-come, first-served basis.
Thank you to Roadrunner Food Bank, Federal Programs, and the Bilingual Family & Community Outreach team for making this possible!
¡Distribución de Alimentos Este Jueves!
Las Escuelas Públicas de Las Cruces organizarán una distribución de alimentos este jueves, 1 de octubre, a las 9:00 a. m., afuera del Centro de Apoyo Familiar de LCPS, ubicado en 505 S. Main St., Suite 249.
Habrá alimentos disponibles para las primeras 75 familias por orden de llegada.
¡Gracias a Roadrunner Food Bank, Programas Federales y al equipo de Alcance Familiar y Comunitario Bilingüe por hacer esto posible!
Just a reminder for families and community members: The LCPS Board of Education will meet for the Work Session today at 4:00 PM. Here are some of the key topics they’ll be discussing:
• 6–12 Academy update
• Student wellness and recess policy
• Rules of Order policy
• Interscholastic sports policy
• Family Stabilization Project for the 2026–27 school year
• Partnerships and agreements with Cooperative Educational Services (CES)
• Mayfield High School capital funding update
• Discussion about joining a “Friend of the Court” brief related to school districts and social media litigation
• 2024–25 New Mexico Vistas designations update
The meeting will be livestreamed by LCPS.TV: https://www.lcps.net/page/board-agenda-livestream
Due to an incident at Highland Middle School in Hobbs, the varsity football game scheduled for tonight at 7:00 p.m. has been rescheduled for tomorrow, September 26, at 10:00 a.m. at Watson Memorial Stadium.
Organ Mountain High School students and staff are safe. Accommodations will be provided for OMHS athletes.
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility.
Tonight, the Mayfield Trojans will take on the Deming Wildcats at The Field of Dreams for Friday night football.
Kickoff is at 7pm. Bring your family and friends and come out and support the Trojans!
The game will be livestreamed exclusively on LCPS.TV: https://youtube.com/live/Zn0tRsjGhL8?feature=share
Pictured in the back row are Sherri Capka, Sylvia Ochoa, Sherri French, Tammy Gibson, Rosario Moreno, Jenise Riesinger and Carmen Moreno. In front are Coach Thilgman, Kathy McGaw, Debbie Provencio, Gina French, Sylvia Flores and Liz Helton.
Nearly 50 years later, this photo is a reminder of the generations of student-athletes who have worn Mayfield across their jerseys, represented their school and helped build the traditions that continue to shape Trojan athletics today.
This is Las Cruces Public Schools, then and now.
Last week, they treated Central Office staff to an Elote Bar, celebrating a delicious tradition and bringing everyone together for a flavorful afternoon.
And the celebration continues! Next week, they’re turning up the heat with a Chicharrones & Papas Caseras Bar!
Thank you for creating opportunities to celebrate culture, community, and connection across LCPS.
#HispanicHeritageMonth #HispanicHeritage #LCPS #Sabor #CelebratingCulture #Community
Thursday Night Football
Tonight, the Las Cruces Bulldawgs take on the Eldorado Eagles at the Field of Dreams!
IMPORTANT KICKOFF UPDATE: Due to weather, kickoff has been moved up 15 minutes to 6:45 p.m.
Get your tickets online and come out to support the Bulldawgs!
Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6722220?schoolId=NM8116
Every great story starts with learning to read and at Loma Heights Elementary, Ms. Selena Martinez is helping students write their own success stories. For 20 years, Selena has been making a difference in the lives of students and families at Loma Heights Elementary!
Throughout her time as a proud Twister, Ms. Martinez has served in many roles, including Kindergarten Educational Assistant, first-grade Dual Language and General Education teacher, Kindergarten teacher, and now Title I K–5 Reading Interventionist.
Over those two decades, she has built lasting relationships with students, families, colleagues and the Loma Heights community. She credits those connections—and the opportunity to continually learn from others—with helping her grow both personally and professionally.
For Ms. Martinez, one of the most rewarding parts of her work is helping students recognize what they are capable of achieving.
"My role allows me to interact with students daily, look at students' strengths and weaknesses, and collaborate with parents and teachers to help close academic gaps for our students and continue to assist students in seeing the greatness and potential they have in themselves."
Whether she is helping a student strengthen their reading skills, celebrating a breakthrough or working alongside families and teachers, Ms. Martinez continues to make an impact through her dedication to student success.
Thank you, Ms. Martinez, for 20 years of heart and service to LCPS students. We are proud to celebrate you this Thrive Thursday!
District officials, in partnership with our transportation contractor, are closely monitoring weather and road conditions.
While most schools are releasing students on schedule, please be advised that some bus routes may experience delays due to shelter-in-place orders at individual schools and difficult driving conditions reported by the New Mexico Department of Transportation.
Thank you for your patience and continued partnership as we work to ensure the safety of our students and staff.
Las Cruces Public Schools
We are working to safely release bus riders at Desert Bloom Elementary, Monte Vista Elementary and Sunrise Elementary. All schools were sheltering in place due to weather, but conditions have shifted and the shelter in place orders were lifted. All buses are on schedule except for Bus 3 leaving Desert Bloom.
Thank you for your patience and continued partnership to ensure our students and staff are safe.
Las Cruces Public Schools
COUNT ME IN!
What is Count Me In!? It’s a chance for high school students at LCPS to win $1,000 for having good attendance by the end of the school year!
This exciting opportunity is made possible by our incredible community sponsors, who believe in our students just as much and want to see them show up, succeed, and reach their full potential.
LCPS was proud to recognize our Count Me In! community partners during Friday night’s Organ Mountain vs. Las Cruces High School football game!
⭐ Sisbarro Auto Dealerships
⭐ Pioneer Bank
⭐ Caliche’s Frozen Custard
⭐ El Paso Electric
⭐ Memorial Medical Center
Thank you for investing in our students and helping us celebrate the importance of attendance!
Attendance matters. Show up. Get counted. You could win!
#CountMeIn #AttendanceMatters #LCPS #ShowUpGetCounted #StudentSuccess
Today, we’re hearing from the Mayfield High School Lady Trojans Volleyball Team! Get an inside look at how these athletes operate on the court, build team chemistry, and bring the energy every time they step onto the floor.
It’s a new season, a fresh start, and a whole lot of volleyball ahead!
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIvMiO2a8qY
Panecito y Pláticas con el Superintendente Ruiz Las Cruces Public Schools
Acompáñenos a “Panecito y Pláticas con el Superintendente Ruiz” — una oportunidad para compartir sus ideas, hacer preguntas y tener una conversación significativa sobre las oportunidades de salud conductual en LCPS.
🗣️ Su voz importa.
💬 ¡Únase a la conversación!
📅 MARQUE LA FECHA
Miércoles, 23 de septiembre de 2026
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 Dr. Karen Trujillo Complex, 505 S. Main St., Suite 249, Salas de Conferencias de la Mesa Directiva
👶 Se proporcionará cuidado de niños.
🎉 ¡Rifa de un iPad!
¡Todas las personas que asistan al evento participarán en una rifa para ganar un iPad! 🎁
Venga a disfrutar de un poco de panecito, conéctese con nuestra comunidad, comparta sus pensamientos y sea parte de la conversación.
We’re back with Nourishing Our Future with School Meals, an exclusive LCPS.TV series highlighting the people and programs behind school meals at Las Cruces Public Schools.
Food is fuel, especially for growing minds! In this episode, LCPS Nutrition Coordinator Erika Armendariz shares why eating during the school day plays an important role in helping students learn, concentrate, stay energized, and feel their best throughout the day.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I7ABnhqyU8
#NourishingOurFuture #SchoolMealsMatter #LCPS #LCPSNutrition #FuelingOurFuture #StudentWellness
Organ Mountain High School Cheer is hosting a Pink Game Cheer Camp on Friday, Oct. 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the OMHS gym!
Campers will learn cheers, have some fun and receive a T-shirt, bow and pom — then take the field with the OMHS cheerleaders during the first quarter of the Pink Game that evening at the Field of Dreams! 🏈💕
📅 Friday, Oct. 9
⏰ Camp: 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 OMHS Gym, 5700 Mesa Grande Ave.
🏈 Pink Game: 6:30 p.m. at the Field of Dreams
💵 $40 presale | $50 at the door
Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up!
Come show your school spirit, wear your pink and cheer with the Knights! 💗📣
#OMHS #KnightPride #PinkGame #LCPS #CheerCamp
Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation is proud to support outstanding educators in the quest for excellence in our classrooms.
Through Teacher/Classroom Grants, the Foundation is encouraging educators to devise innovative and exciting educational programs for their students that enhance the learning environment and inspire students to achieve greater success.
Teachers, principals, school administrators, social workers, counselors, and ancillary staff can apply for grants (using the link below) that benefit individual classrooms, or their entire school community.
Grants range from $200 – $4,999 and fall under many categories such as Agriculture/Horticulture, the Arts, Literacy, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), Student-centered technology and Educational Field Trips. In the fall of 2025, 11 Innovative Grants were awarded totaling $28,072.33. The deadline to apply is Oct. 2, 2026
Link: https://tinyurl.com/bdzhf7ff
Additional information: Innovative Teaching Grant flyer
Contact Person: Gena Bermudez, (575) 649-3563, director@lcpsf.org
