Congratulations to New Mexico’s Finalists in the 2026 National Civics Bee!
A round of applause to Marcus L. from Camino Real Middle School, selected as the 2026 winner! He will represent New Mexico at the national competition.
The National Civics Bee, sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is an annual, nonpartisan competition that inspires young people to engage in civics, strengthen civic literacy and skills, and make a positive impact in their communities.
Please join us in celebrating these outstanding New Mexico students:
Elizabeth B. — Intermediate Preparatory Academy (Roswell)
Anton C. — Truth or Consequences Middle School
Kyle I. — Albuquerque School of Excellence
Sheryl L. — Albuquerque Academy
Marcus L. — Camino Real Middle School (Las Cruces)
Jacob M. — Highland Middle School (Hobbs)
Levi N. — Truth or Consequences Middle School
Eliza S. — Eisenhower Middle School (Albuquerque)
Sophia V. — Intermediate Preparatory Academy (Roswell)
Your commitment to civic engagement and leadership is inspiring. We are proud to see you representing New Mexico!
At this camp, you'll get the full enchilada! Learn fielding, pitching, hitting, conditioning, and skill development while building confidence both on and off the field.
Ages: 11–13
Dates: June 22–25, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: Destination Sports & Arts Complex
Learn more: www.destinationlc.com
Have you ever dreamed of performing on stage? Become an actor this summer at Theatre Camp 2026, brought to you by the Destination Sports & Arts Complex!
Build confidence, explore your creativity, and learn the fundamentals of acting in a fun and supportive environment.
Dates: July 13–16, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: Destination Sports & Arts Complex
Learn more: www.destinationlc.com
Summer Pitching Clinic 2026
Improve your skills on the mound at the Summer Pitching Clinic, led by Dakota College pitcher Alonso Rodriguez.
Build strength, refine your mechanics, learn new pitching techniques, and gain valuable insights to take your game to the next level!
Ages: 8-12
Date: June 20, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: Destination Sports & Arts Complex
Learn more: www.destinationlc.com
Calling all baseball and softball athletes! Want to improve your performance on the diamond?
This clinic will teach athletes the fundamentals of proper warm-up and cool-down routines, breathing techniques, posture, basic strength training, and more!
Ages: 7-13 & 11-13
Date: July 8, 2026
Time: 8:00AM-12:00PM
Location: Destination Sports and Art Complex
Learn more: www.destinationlc.com
It's summertime, and the Destination Sports & Arts Complex invites you to join the adventure at Summer Fun Day 2026!
Enjoy baseball challenges, indoor pickleball, arts and crafts, and the opportunity to learn a new instrument.
It will be a day filled with fun, learning, and exploration!
Dates: June 26, 2026
Time: 8:00AM-12:00PM
Cost: $40 per session
Learn more: www.destinationlc.com
SUMMER 2026 CATCHING CLINIC
Baseball and softball athletes ages 8–16, ready to take your game to the next level? Join Highland University catcher Anthony Carillo for a hands-on catching clinic focused on:
• Improving pop time through targeted throwing progressions
• Building lower-body strength
• Learning arm care and injury prevention techniques
• Developing the skills needed to become a more complete catcher
Date: June 29, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: The Destination: Sports and Arts Complex 1103 E. Lohman Ave. Las Cruces, NM 88001
Cost: $40 per athlete
Limited spots available. Register today and elevate your game this summer!
Learn more: www.destinationlc.com
The award recognizes exceptional community school coordinators from across the nation who demonstrate outstanding leadership, innovation and dedication to supporting students, families and communities through the community school model.
Barnhill is the Community Schools Coordinator at Booker T. Washington Elementary School. She has been with LCPS since December 2019.
At Memorial Medical Center, more than 40 high school summer interns have hit the ground running gaining hands-on experience in both clinical and non-clinical areas throughout the hospital and clinics.
We are proud of these partnerships that create meaningful internship opportunities for students at Las Cruces Public Schools, helping them explore careers they can envision for their future.
Through the New Mexico Summer Enrichment Internship Program run by Education at Work, Memorial Medical Center is hosting an eight-week program that offers paid, real-world work experience in government agencies, nonprofits, and private sector.
Thank you to our hospital leaders and team members who are mentoring students and supporting these invaluable on-the-job learning opportunities.
Las Cruces Public Schools will perform an unplanned update to the ParentVUE server beginning at 5 p.m. today.
During this maintenance window, ParentVUE will be inaccessible, which may impact families who need to:
• View student report cards
• Complete Online Registration (OLR)
Please note that any unsubmitted Online Registration forms may be interrupted and could require restarting once service is restored.
We anticipate ParentVUE will be available again by 7 a.m. tomorrow.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as our technical team works to ensure the continued reliability and security of the system.
Completing your student's registration now helps us prepare for a smooth start to the school year and comes with several benefits:
✅ Transportation routes can be assigned sooner
✅ Parents can view their child's previous-year report card once registration is complete
🔒 Report cards remain unavailable until online registration has been submitted
✅ Weekly registration reminder messages will stop
✅ Contact information is updated, ensuring you receive important school and district communications
Take a few minutes today to complete your student's Online Registration and avoid the back-to-school rush.
Visit www.lcps.net to get started.
Find a clinic near you at https://vaccine.doh.nm.gov/ or call 1-833-SWNURSE.
On display throughout the lobby and offices of the Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex is a vibrant collection of artwork from LCPS elementary school students.
ake a look at some of these amazing pieces and see the talented young artists who brought them to life.
Organ Mountain High School Student Council members are attending the 2026 New Mexico Association of Student Councils Summer Workshop at New Mexico Tech in Socorro.
With the theme "Jurassic Journey: Evolve to Lead," students are participating in team-building activities, leadership workshops, and group competitions as they develop skills and ideas to bring back for the upcoming school year.
This photo captures a moment in a long tradition of musical excellence that continues to thrive today. For generations, LCPS students have found opportunities to grow their talents, build confidence, and create lasting memories through the performing arts.
This is Las Cruces Public Schools, then and now.
Las Cruces Public Schools is seeking dedicated Elementary Special Education Teachers and Educational Assistants to support students in our Therapeutic Learning Center.
We're looking for professionals who are:
✅ Resilient and able to maintain focus and emotional balance
✅ Flexible and responsive to student needs
✅ Strong relationship builders
✅ Interested in behavioral science and how children learn
✅ Reliable, organized and detail-oriented
✅ Positive problem-solvers with a strong work ethic
Why join LCPS?
⭐ Competitive salary
⭐ Comprehensive professional learning opportunities
⭐ Stipends available for Teachers and Educational Assistants
⭐ Supportive and collaborative work environment
If you're passionate about helping students thrive and want to make a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to hear from you!
📧 Submit your CV to mmontoya@lcps.net
📞 575-527-5901
🌐 lcps.net
Kids Eat FREE This Summer!
Did you know that Las Cruces Public Schools, in partnership with the City of Las Cruces, is providing FREE breakfast and lunch to all children ages 1–18 this summer?
From May 27 through July 10, nutritious meals will be available at designated schools and community centers in Las Cruces. The effort helps to ensure children have access to healthy food throughout the summer break.
To learn more about the program and how families can access free meals, watch Episode 3 Summer Feeding Program, part of the Nourishing Our Future with School Meals series, produced by LCPS.TV’s Michael Rodriguez.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WKJlXl44oY
For meal site locations, schedules, and additional information, visit:
https://www.lcps.net/article/2960239
LCPS realizará una distribución de alimentos tipo autoservicio (drive-thru) el jueves 4 de junio, a partir de las 9:00 a.m., frente al Centro de Apoyo Familiar de LCPS, ubicado en 505 S. Main St., Suite 249.
Los alimentos se distribuirán por orden de llegada a las primeras 75 familias. La fila comienza a formarse un par de horas antes de la hora programada de inicio, por lo que se recomienda a las familias llegar antes de las 9:00 a.m.
Se solicita a las familias permanecer en sus vehículos durante toda la distribución.
LCPS will host a drive-thru food distribution on Thursday, June 4, beginning at 9:00 a.m. in front of the LCPS Family Support Center, located at 505 S. Main St., Suite 249.
Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to the first 75 families. A line begins forming a couple of hours before the scheduled start time, so families are encouraged to arrive before 9:00 a.m.
Families are asked to remain in their vehicles throughout the distribution.
Long before the current campus opened, generations of students gathered together in the historic Village of Doña Ana to learn, grow, and build a legacy that continues today. This photo captures just one moment in more than a century of history connected to Doña Ana Community Elementary School.
Today, the school’s rich traditions continue at its current campus, which celebrated its 50th birthday on May 15. From the original schoolhouse and iron bell to today’s classrooms and students, the spirit of Doña Ana remains strong across generations.
This is Las Cruces Public Schools, then and now.
