Congratulations to all of our Las Cruces Public Schools choirs for their outstanding performances at the 2026 NMAA State High School Choir Contest! #thrive575
CHS - Jeonai Batista & Joseph Lecher
MHS - Anton Tan & Joseph Lecher
OMHS - Ida Holguin & Joseph Lecher
Class A-5A Treble Placements:
1st - Clovis HS 98.0
2nd - Mayfield HS 94.833
3rd - Centennial HS 93.5
Class 5A Mixed Choir Placements:
1st - Clovis HS 98.217
2nd - Centennial HS 96.333
3rd - Mayfield HS 95.417
We are so very proud of ALL of our choirs!
CHS - Jeonai Batista & Joseph Lecher
MHS - Anton Tan & Joseph Lecher
OMHS - Ida Holguin & Joseph Lecher
Class A-5A Treble Placements:
1st - Clovis HS 98.0
2nd - Mayfield HS 94.833
3rd - Centennial HS 93.5
Class 5A Mixed Choir Placements:
1st - Clovis HS 98.217
2nd - Centennial HS 96.333
3rd - Mayfield HS 95.417
We are so very proud of ALL of our choirs!
📚✨ Thrive Thursday Spotlight ✨📚
This week, we’re celebrating a librarian who brings stories to life in the most colorful ways!
During Dr. Seuss Week, Ms. Tammy Shelter at Highland Elementary School helped create a joyful, book-filled experience for students, with each day inspired by a different story. On Monday, she even joined the fun by dressing up as a crayon from The Day the Crayons Quit—just one highlight from a week that included a school-wide parade filled with students dressed as their favorite book characters.
But Ms. Shelter’s impact goes far beyond themed celebrations. She is known for going above and beyond every single day, often one of the first to arrive and the last to leave. She ensures students don’t just learn to read, but truly understand the vocabulary of the library, how its organized, and the joy of discovering new books.
From leading a Battle of the Books team to bringing local authors to campus, her passion is contagious and inspires a love of learning in everyone around her.
Thank you, Ms. Shelter, for helping our students thrive—one story at a time. 💜📖
This week, we’re celebrating a librarian who brings stories to life in the most colorful ways!
During Dr. Seuss Week, Ms. Tammy Shelter at Highland Elementary School helped create a joyful, book-filled experience for students, with each day inspired by a different story. On Monday, she even joined the fun by dressing up as a crayon from The Day the Crayons Quit—just one highlight from a week that included a school-wide parade filled with students dressed as their favorite book characters.
But Ms. Shelter’s impact goes far beyond themed celebrations. She is known for going above and beyond every single day, often one of the first to arrive and the last to leave. She ensures students don’t just learn to read, but truly understand the vocabulary of the library, how its organized, and the joy of discovering new books.
From leading a Battle of the Books team to bringing local authors to campus, her passion is contagious and inspires a love of learning in everyone around her.
Thank you, Ms. Shelter, for helping our students thrive—one story at a time. 💜📖
Safe Routes to School at LCPS presents the Family Bike Fiesta on Saturday, April 25, at Lynn Community Middle School from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
It’s a perfect opportunity for beginners to come out and learn how to ride a bike. For those already rolling on two wheels, bring the whole family for a day of community fun!
Kids and families will enjoy rodeo games, a bike spa, group rides, a skills course race, and more. Kids can even bring their bikes for repairs.
See the flyer or scan the QR code for details. For questions, contact Safe Routes to School at 575-527-6007, srts@lcps.net
Rutas Seguras a la Escuela de LCPS presenta la Fiesta Familiar de Bicicletas el sábado 25 de abril en Lynn Community Middle School, de 9 a.m. a 12 p.m.
Es una oportunidad perfecta para principiantes que quieran salir y aprender a andar en bicicleta. Para quienes ya manejan en dos ruedas, ¡traigan a toda la familia para un día de diversión comunitaria!
Los niños y las familias disfrutarán de juegos tipo rodeo, un “spa” para bicicletas, paseos en grupo, una carrera en un circuito de habilidades y mucho más. Los niños incluso pueden traer sus bicicletas para reparaciones.
Vea el folleto o escanee el código QR para más detalles. Para preguntas, comuníquese con Rutas Seguras a la Escuela al 575-527-6007, srts@lcps.net.
Congratulations to Paula Mendoza, our LCPS Athlete of the Week from Centennial HS!
A senior on the girls’ tennis team, Paula is ranked #5 in singles and #3 in doubles. She maintains a 3.7 GPA and is described by her coach as a hardworking leader who supports younger players. Off the court, she enjoys volunteering in her community and setting a positive example.
A senior on the girls’ tennis team, Paula is ranked #5 in singles and #3 in doubles. She maintains a 3.7 GPA and is described by her coach as a hardworking leader who supports younger players. Off the court, she enjoys volunteering in her community and setting a positive example.
Congratulations to Ilaya Salinas, our LCPS Athlete of the Week from Centennial HS!
A senior on the boys’ tennis team, Ilaya is ranked #5 in singles and #3 in doubles. A dependable player who steps up in big moments, he also maintains a 3.0 GPA & enjoys carpentry and cooking.
A senior on the boys’ tennis team, Ilaya is ranked #5 in singles and #3 in doubles. A dependable player who steps up in big moments, he also maintains a 3.0 GPA & enjoys carpentry and cooking.
Congratulations to all of our Las Cruces Public Schools choirs for their outstanding performances at the 2026 NMAA State Middle School Choir Contest! Way to represent your schools with pride!
Camino Real Middle School – Bryan Berard & Marco Jimenez
Mesa Middle School – Diana Ortegon & Joseph Lecher
Zia Middle School – Christopher Yee & Marco Jimenez
We are so proud of ALL of our choirs and the hard work, dedication, and talent they brought to the stage. Keep making beautiful music!
Camino Real Middle School – Bryan Berard & Marco Jimenez
Mesa Middle School – Diana Ortegon & Joseph Lecher
Zia Middle School – Christopher Yee & Marco Jimenez
We are so proud of ALL of our choirs and the hard work, dedication, and talent they brought to the stage. Keep making beautiful music!
A big thank you to the DEA El Paso Division for spending time with students at Booker T. Washington during Career Day! Inspiring young minds to pursue careers that protect and serve our community makes a lasting impact. Together, we make a difference.
Congratulations to all of our orchestra students and teachers who travelled over the weekend to the first annual La Cueva HS Bear Classic String Invitational! They represented themselves and Las Cruces Public Schools beautifully! #Thrive575
Middle School Orchestra
1st place: Lyndon B Johnson MS - APS
2nd place: Camino Real MS - LCPS
3rd place: Mesa MS - LCPS
High School String Orchestra
1st place: La Cueva HS Camerata - APS
2nd place: Los Alamos HS - LAPS
3rd place: La Cueva HS String - APS
High School Symphony Orchestra
1st place: Centennial HS - LCPS
2nd place: Las Cruces HS – LCPS
Middle School Orchestra
1st place: Lyndon B Johnson MS - APS
2nd place: Camino Real MS - LCPS
3rd place: Mesa MS - LCPS
High School String Orchestra
1st place: La Cueva HS Camerata - APS
2nd place: Los Alamos HS - LAPS
3rd place: La Cueva HS String - APS
High School Symphony Orchestra
1st place: Centennial HS - LCPS
2nd place: Las Cruces HS – LCPS
The 2026 Dr. William D. Clark All-City Middle School Honor Band, featuring talented students from Las Cruces Public Schools in partnership with New Mexico State University, delivered a truly outstanding performance under the direction of Mallory Vinzant. Congratulations to all participants, and a special shoutout to this year’s recipients of the $1,000 NMSU scholarships!
Axeton Holguin - Flute, Zia
Alton Talbot - Percussion, Camino Real
Samara Villa - Trumpet, Lynn
Las Cruces Public Schools proudly recognizes the Mayfield High School Girls' Soccer Team for making a powerful impact beyond the field!
Last Saturday, these student-athletes gave back to the Village of Doña Ana by collecting an incredible 560 pounds of trash along El Camino Real Road. Their dedication to service, teamwork, and community pride truly represents the spirit of LCPS.
We also thank the Doña Ana County Government Center for recognizing their efforts and supporting community cleanups across our region.
Interested in making a difference in your neighborhood? Call 575-525-6106 to get free supplies and coordinate your own community cleanup!
Last Saturday, these student-athletes gave back to the Village of Doña Ana by collecting an incredible 560 pounds of trash along El Camino Real Road. Their dedication to service, teamwork, and community pride truly represents the spirit of LCPS.
We also thank the Doña Ana County Government Center for recognizing their efforts and supporting community cleanups across our region.
Interested in making a difference in your neighborhood? Call 575-525-6106 to get free supplies and coordinate your own community cleanup!
Las Cruces Public Schools proudly celebrates Centennial FFA for earning an incredible THREE State Championships!
Nursery Landscape – STATE CHAMPION
• Gavin Ingol – 3rd Place
• Arleth Camunez – 4th Place
• Ayanna Ortiz – 6th Place
• Addison Dirickson – 7th Place
Forestry – STATE CHAMPION
• Jacob Hervol – 1st Place
• Jose Varela – 4th Place
• Sarah Bailey – 6th Place
• Alexzandra Fierro – 14th Place
Floriculture – STATE CHAMPION
• Gavin Ingol – 1st Place
• Keiana Marin – 3rd Place
• Sophie Arenas
• Adriene Cervantes
These students worked hard throughout the year and their dedication shows. Way to go, Hawks!
Nursery Landscape – STATE CHAMPION
• Gavin Ingol – 3rd Place
• Arleth Camunez – 4th Place
• Ayanna Ortiz – 6th Place
• Addison Dirickson – 7th Place
Forestry – STATE CHAMPION
• Jacob Hervol – 1st Place
• Jose Varela – 4th Place
• Sarah Bailey – 6th Place
• Alexzandra Fierro – 14th Place
Floriculture – STATE CHAMPION
• Gavin Ingol – 1st Place
• Keiana Marin – 3rd Place
• Sophie Arenas
• Adriene Cervantes
These students worked hard throughout the year and their dedication shows. Way to go, Hawks!
Flashback Friday
In 1981, the Mayfield High School Trojan Marching Band stood at the top of the region. Under the direction of Ross Ramsey, these student musicians earned back-to-back Rocky Mountain States Championships, a testament to their discipline, pride, and unmistakable sound.
From the stands to the field, this group carried the spirit of Mayfield with excellence and unity.
That tradition of performance and pride still echoes today in every note played.
This is Las Cruces Public Schools, then and now.
In 1981, the Mayfield High School Trojan Marching Band stood at the top of the region. Under the direction of Ross Ramsey, these student musicians earned back-to-back Rocky Mountain States Championships, a testament to their discipline, pride, and unmistakable sound.
From the stands to the field, this group carried the spirit of Mayfield with excellence and unity.
That tradition of performance and pride still echoes today in every note played.
This is Las Cruces Public Schools, then and now.
We’re proud to see students from Las Cruces Public Schools stepping into leadership roles as part of the first Doña Ana County Youth Commission!
These young leaders are making their voices heard and helping shape the future. They’ll serve as a vital bridge between youth and County Commissioners, bringing ideas forward and reporting back to help build a stronger community.
We’re grateful for our partnership with Doña Ana County and excited to see their impact!
These young leaders are making their voices heard and helping shape the future. They’ll serve as a vital bridge between youth and County Commissioners, bringing ideas forward and reporting back to help build a stronger community.
We’re grateful for our partnership with Doña Ana County and excited to see their impact!
✨ Thrive Thursday Spotlight ✨
Drumroll, please… 🥁
Today, we’re celebrating the absolute rockstars of Las Cruces Public Schools, our 2025–2026 Campus Employees of the Year, along with our district semifinalists and finalists for our employee of the year award categories.
These are the early-morning-arriving, late-staying, go-the-extra-mile-without-being-asked kind of people. The ones who somehow juggle it all, make it look easy, and still find time to lift others up along the way. From classrooms to campuses, offices to operations, these individuals represent the very best of what it means to teach, serve, lead, and make a difference in LCPS. Their impact reaches far beyond their roles. They are shaping experiences, building connections, and helping our students thrive every single day.
To our Campus Employees of the Year, semifinalists, and finalists—we see you, we celebrate you, and we are so proud of you!
Watch the honorees here: https://youtu.be/4asKk6A-4F8?si=H8KXrC4Nda276zJP
Drumroll, please… 🥁
Today, we’re celebrating the absolute rockstars of Las Cruces Public Schools, our 2025–2026 Campus Employees of the Year, along with our district semifinalists and finalists for our employee of the year award categories.
These are the early-morning-arriving, late-staying, go-the-extra-mile-without-being-asked kind of people. The ones who somehow juggle it all, make it look easy, and still find time to lift others up along the way. From classrooms to campuses, offices to operations, these individuals represent the very best of what it means to teach, serve, lead, and make a difference in LCPS. Their impact reaches far beyond their roles. They are shaping experiences, building connections, and helping our students thrive every single day.
To our Campus Employees of the Year, semifinalists, and finalists—we see you, we celebrate you, and we are so proud of you!
Watch the honorees here: https://youtu.be/4asKk6A-4F8?si=H8KXrC4Nda276zJP
In Track & Field, the Centennial Hawks are chasing more than wins, they’re chasing their personal best.
Hear directly from the athletes as they share what it takes to push limits in individual events while coming together as a team to stay focused, motivated, and strong.
Produced by LCPS.TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fI8IudBBKWg
Hear directly from the athletes as they share what it takes to push limits in individual events while coming together as a team to stay focused, motivated, and strong.
Produced by LCPS.TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fI8IudBBKWg
Step up to the plate with Mayfield High School’s softball and baseball players! From training tips and pre-game superstitions to what goes through their minds before taking the mound, LCPS.TV takes you behind the scenes with an exclusive player interview.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/P5iMgBe_ES8
Watch here: https://youtu.be/P5iMgBe_ES8
On April 2, the World Autism Awareness Day celebration at Cesar Chavez Elementary School brought our community together in the most meaningful way. With hand-painted banners held high, the Coyotes proudly joined Batman, the Easter Bunny, Tito the Coyote, the Organ Mountain High School Royal Regiment, OMHS Coed Cheer, and the Autism Support Squad to lead the Autism Acceptance Walk.
Today and every day, we celebrate and embrace the strengths, talents, and individuality of our students with wonderfully unique abilities.
Today and every day, we celebrate and embrace the strengths, talents, and individuality of our students with wonderfully unique abilities.
It’s Top Spin Thursday!
Today we’re serving up insights straight from the court with the athletes of Organ Mountain High School’s boys’ and girls’ tennis teams!
From building unstoppable stamina to mastering the mental game and even battling the elements, these players break down what it really takes to stay cool, calm, and laser-focused under pressure.
Produced by LCPS.TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdWF2RmAEjw
Today we’re serving up insights straight from the court with the athletes of Organ Mountain High School’s boys’ and girls’ tennis teams!
From building unstoppable stamina to mastering the mental game and even battling the elements, these players break down what it really takes to stay cool, calm, and laser-focused under pressure.
Produced by LCPS.TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdWF2RmAEjw
✨ Thrive Thursday Spotlight ✨
Today we are proud to celebrate two outstanding educators at Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy who truly embody what it means to be the district where all learners thrive — Rebecca Cram and Kelly Covert!
These incredible leaders go above and beyond every single day to support students both inside and outside the classroom. From stepping up as After School Program Directors to guiding student groups like STUCO and the Knowledge Bowl, Ms. Cram and Ms. Covert create meaningful opportunities for students to grow, lead, and succeed.
Their dedication, energy, and heart make a lasting impact on our school community — and most importantly, in the lives of our students. 💜
Thank you, Ms. Cram and Ms. Covert, for giving your all and helping our students thrive every day. We appreciate you! 👏
Today we are proud to celebrate two outstanding educators at Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy who truly embody what it means to be the district where all learners thrive — Rebecca Cram and Kelly Covert!
These incredible leaders go above and beyond every single day to support students both inside and outside the classroom. From stepping up as After School Program Directors to guiding student groups like STUCO and the Knowledge Bowl, Ms. Cram and Ms. Covert create meaningful opportunities for students to grow, lead, and succeed.
Their dedication, energy, and heart make a lasting impact on our school community — and most importantly, in the lives of our students. 💜
Thank you, Ms. Cram and Ms. Covert, for giving your all and helping our students thrive every day. We appreciate you! 👏
Personal Best Wednesday!
Today, we’re on the track with the Las Cruces High School track & field teams! Athletes share the personal bests they’re chasing from the starting line and what it takes to get there.
Both the boys’ and girls’ teams open up about teamwork, support, and what fuels their success.
Produced by LCPS.TV: https://youtu.be/viPtyPuPQk8
Today, we’re on the track with the Las Cruces High School track & field teams! Athletes share the personal bests they’re chasing from the starting line and what it takes to get there.
Both the boys’ and girls’ teams open up about teamwork, support, and what fuels their success.
Produced by LCPS.TV: https://youtu.be/viPtyPuPQk8
