The Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation would like to send a huge thanks to HB Construction for their recent support. We could not do what we do without support from the community and your generous contribution is appreciated. We thank YOU for being part of what we do for the educators of Las Cruces Public Schools. THANK YOU!!
LCPS Activities Elementary Leadership Conference — Congratulations to our winners:
•Roll Call: Mesilla Park Elementary
•Banner: MacArthur Elementary
•Project of the Year: Hermosa Heights Elementary
We are so proud of all the students who showed leadership, spirit, and creativity today! Way to represent how we Thrive in the 575! #thrive575 #lcpsactivities #LasCrucesPublicSchools
How We Thrive in the 575: The first-ever LCPS Activities Elementary Leadership Conference was a huge success!
Held at Valley View Elementary, high school student council leaders from APECH, CHS, LCHS, MHS, and OMHS led engaging workshops, inspiring our future leaders with their energy and passion.
Huge thanks to all the participating schools, advisors, and students who made this event unforgettable—and to Mr. Jason Day for opening his campus to host us.
Way to go, LCPS! 💪 #Thrive575 #LCPSActivities #StudentLeadership #LasCrucesPublicSchools
Seniors! Looking for assistance filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? Join the New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation at the Mega FAFSA Fiesta Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at DACC, East Mesa and DACC, Gadsden. See flyer for additional details.
Congrats to Eric Gomez, our LCPS Student Athlete of the Week from Organ Mountain HS! A senior left fielder for the Knights, he’s batting .446 with 33 hits, 23 runs, and 19 RBIs. Coach says he's hardworking, team-first, and coachable. Off the field, he values family time.
Congrats to Abigail Sanchez, our LCPS Student Athlete of the Week from Organ Mountain HS! A sophomore on the Knights softball team, she's batting .268 with a .982 fielding %, 11 hits, and 2 runs. Off the field, she volunteers for Autism Walks and Best Buddies.
Congratulations to the following Las Cruces Public Schools Media/Journalism teams for their outstanding performance at the first Thrive 575 Media Regional Competition, hosted by LCPS Activities!
A huge thank you to everyone who helped organize, judge, and support this event. Your time and dedication made it a success. We also extend our appreciation to all the student participants and their dedicated advisors.
Top Placements:
1st Place – Centennial High School
2nd Place – Las Cruces High School
3rd Place – Organ Mountain High School
We’re proud of all the talent and hard work on display —way to represent LCPS! #thrive575 #lcpsactivities #LasCrucesPublicSchools
We're getting close to kicking off the 2025-26 school year at Columbia Elementary! Join us for Kindergarten Registration on April 30th at Vista Middle School in the library from 8am-12pm. Families who need help with online registration or have questions are also welcome.
Free sports physicals available at school-based health centers!
Each SBHC is located inside the high school, offering year-round sports physicals at no cost. Pick up your physical form at any location, from your coach, or here: https://www.nmact.org/file/Physical_Form.pdf.
Bring your signed forms to your appointment!
Congratulations to our 2025 District Spanish Spelling Bee Champions!
This week, the LCPS Board of Education recognized our top Spanish Spelling Bee winners before they head to Albuquerque to compete in the State Spanish Spelling Bee Championship!
Cindy Graciano, a 5th grader from Sunrise Elementary, took 1st place by confidently spelling “chándal” for the win!
Emily Esparza, 5th grader from Mesilla Elementary, earned 2nd place.
Paula Pérez, 7th grader from Picacho Middle School, took home 3rd place.
Amazing job, students! We’re so proud of your hard work and can’t wait to cheer you on at State!
LCPS Middle School Visual Art Exhibit Awards – 2D & 3D
A big round of applause for Ellie Jane Redford from White Sands School for winning the 3D competition with her incredible artwork titled “Gargoyle!”
She was recognized during the LCPS Board of Education meeting on April 22 for her outstanding creativity and craftsmanship.
Special thanks to her visual art teacher, Melody Holman, for inspiring and guiding young artists like Ellie.
The award was announced by Joseph Flores, LCPS Director of Fine Arts for Teaching and Learning, and presented by Greg Groves, owner of Picture Frame Factory Outlet & Gallery.
Keep shining, Ellie! The world needs more of your amazing art on display!
LCPS Middle School Visual Art Exhibit Awards – 2D & 3D
Congratulations to Molly Harper from Picacho Middle School for winning first place for her stunning 2-dimensional artwork titled “Alebrije.” Her piece was featured in the LCPS Middle School Visual Arts Exhibit and recognized this week during the LCPS Board of Education meeting on April 22.
The award was announced by Joseph Flores, LCPS Director of Fine Arts for Teaching and Learning, and presented by Greg Groves, owner of Picture Frame Factory Outlet & Gallery.
Shout out to her visual arts teacher, Chelsea Trejo!
Way to go, Molly! Your creativity and talent are truly inspiring!
On Tuesday night, the Centennial High School Jazz Band wowed the crowd with a stunning performance of Calle Ocho by Jeff Jarvis — led by the amazing Philip Ramos and Karen Padilla.
Huge thanks to our incredibly talented students — your music continues to inspire us all!
Catch them next at the Organ Mountain Jazz Festival on April 24–25 at the OMHS Performing Arts Center. You won’t want to miss it!
More info: https://www.lcps.net/live-feed
Thank you to Madelyn (3rd grade) and Aubrie (2nd grade) from Highland Elementary School for leading the Pledge of Allegiance and the New Mexico State Flag Pledge at this week's LCPS School Board of Education meeting.
You both did a wonderful job!
It's that time! Time for Physicals for the '25-26 school year. NMAA now requires for all students in Athletics, Marching Band, ROTC, and Bowling. Here are some dates for you!
A LCPS vaccine clinic for students, staff and families is scheduled on Wed, April 30, 8AM–7PM at Mesilla Valley Pharmacy, 4119 White Sage Arc, Ste E. Bring insurance info. No insurance? Call NM Dept. of Health at (575) 528-5001 or visit https://vaccine.doh.nm.gov for MMR appt.
Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming students from Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin High School in Manhattan, NYC, as they traded the Big Apple for the Land of Enchantment to visit Las Cruces Public Schools.
These bright and thoughtful students joined us to explore the importance of equity in public education and engaged in meaningful dialogue about the ongoing work happening in our district.
A huge thank you to LCPS Board President Pam Cort, Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz, and Dr. Roberto Lozano, Chief of Educational Equity and Support Programs, for leading such an inspiring conversation.
And most importantly, thank you to the incredible students and advisors from LREI for making the journey to Las Cruces. Your curiosity, insight, and commitment to equity made today truly special.
#EquityInEducation #LCPS #LREI #StudentVoices #StrongerTogether
Check out the Organ Mountain Jazz Festival this week, April 24-25! #Thrive575
In partnership with Memorial Medical Center, Las Cruces Public Schools was proud to take part in a special day of professional development for our incredible team of school nurses.
More than 80 LCPS nurses gathered at MMC to expand their knowledge on topics ranging from general medical care and illnesses, to common school-related injuries and pediatric ENT issues. A big thank you to the outstanding presenters who shared their expertise—and to MMC for hosting and providing a delicious lunch!
Our school nurses play a vital role in keeping students healthy, safe, and ready to learn. We appreciate all you do and are grateful to count you as essential partners in student success and wellness!
Today marks a historic moment at Organ Mountain High School as the track was officially renamed in honor of Coach David Nuñez.
A true Knight through and through, Coach Nuñez’s legacy of dedication, leadership, and inspiration will now live on for generations to come.
Once a Knight, always a Knight!
Congratulations, Coach Nuñez, on this well-deserved recognition.
