Tune-in as LCPS.TV takes you inside the Reading Café.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xp0g9x6mT94
The amazing team with the Safe Routes to School Program has kicked off the first week of students getting together in groups to walk or bike to school alongside their peers, parents, and school staff.
Check out the flyer for details on how to participate.
Learn more: https://www.lcps.net/page/safe-routes-to-school-lcps
Meet Jeannette Covarrubia, the new principal at Cesar Chavez Elementary! Hear her vision for the year as she shares exciting goals, new initiatives, and ways to empower students through leadership and character development. It’s going to be a great year. Go Coyotes!
From kindergarten hugs to high school high-fives, the first day of school was filled with excitement, smiles, and new beginnings. LCPS.TV takes you behind the scenes—from parent drop-offs to students reuniting with friends and meeting their new teachers.
Let the 2025 school year begin!
Video: https://youtu.be/pw5reMUvEKo
This week’s Thrive Thursday is truly wild! We're celebrating Tito the Coyote, the beloved mascot of the Cesar Chavez Elementary Coyotitos, who just turned two years old. 🎉
Tito isn’t just a fan favorite - he plays a key role in building a positive school culture. As part of the school’s Leader in Me program, Tito helps promote the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, encouraging leadership and personal growth in every student.
Whether he’s making surprise visits to classrooms, playing on the playground, or cheering on students at recognition ceremonies, Tito brings energy and inspiration wherever he goes. 💙
#ThriveThursday #LeaderInMe #CesarChavezCoyotitos #TitoTheCoyote
Vulnerable Road Users NM (VRUnm), a local nonprofit organization, is leading the charge to educate and empower young drivers. With a mission to “educate and advocate so that all who use our roads are respected, safe, and accountable,” VRUnm focuses on equipping the next generation with tools and knowledge to make safer driving decisions.
At the heart of their outreach is the VRU Safe Driving Pledge (https://www.vrunm.org/vru-safe-driving-pledge), which encourages teens to commit to distraction-free, respectful, and attentive driving. Since the initiative launched late last year, a significant number of students have taken the pledge on the spot.
To further drive home the message, VRUnm incorporates hands-on experiences using virtual-reality driving simulators. These cutting-edge tools replicate real-world hazards and demonstrate how split-second decisions can lead to tragedy.
Local teens will have the chance to experience this firsthand at the upcoming DRIVE Back-to-School SAFE event, happening August 2–3, 2025, from 9 AM to 5 PM at Mayfield High School in Las Cruces.
Teens aged 15 and older are invited to test their skills in the simulator at no cost. The interactive experience offers personalized feedback and introduces real-life driving challenges to reinforce the importance of safe habits.
The event is made possible through the support of community partners who are committed to making New Mexico’s roads safer, including: Citizen’s Bank, Home Pros Remodeling, Las Cruces Homebuilders Association “Casa For a Cause,” Mayfield High School, Mesilla Driving Academy, Optimist Club of Las Cruces, and Prosper Real Estate.
To learn more about VRUnm’s mission, values, and ongoing projects, visit VRUnm.org.
Students and families got their first look at the brand-new campus during an exciting Open House. Principal Valdez and her incredible staff welcomed everyone with big smiles, as kids met their new teachers, explored their classrooms, and broke in the brand-new playground.
The energy was high, the hallways were buzzing, and the school year is off to an unforgettable start.
LCPS.TV’s Colin Lewis gives you an exclusive inside look at Columbia Elementary!
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtKgMbhQYqE
Meet Charli Lennon, the new principal of Las Cruces High School!
With 17 years of experience in education and a passion for student success, Principal Lennon is bringing fresh energy, bold vision, and a deep commitment to our school community. From the classroom to leadership roles, she’s done it all—and now she’s ready to lead the Bulldawgs into an amazing new year!
Let’s give Principal Lennon a warm welcome to Las Cruces High School!
Are you a student interested in broadcast media? We're looking to grow our team with passionate, creative talent like YOU!
Join us for an exciting Media Day on Aug. 16, at 9am at the Field of Dreams to get a look behind the scenes! We’ll be covering the student athletes’ press conference, where we hear players from each high school talk about the athletic season ahead.
With LCPS.TV, you’ll get hands-on experience in:
• Interviewing
• Photography
• Videography & Editing
• Lighting
• Livestreaming
• Reporting & Writing
Whether you're experienced or just curious, LCPS.TV is the place to learn, grow, and create.
Superintendent Ruiz shares important updates for the new school year, including safety measures, a new two-way communication tool for families, bell schedule changes, Transition Day info, and more. Let’s make it a great year!
Video: https://youtu.be/65LZHI3-6eI
As schools prepare to welcome students back for the upcoming academic year, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH), will host free vaccination clinics in July to ensure all students meet state immunization requirements.
New Mexico law requires that all students enrolled in school be up-to-date on immunizations unless legally exempted. To help families meet these requirements, NMDOH will offer free vaccinations for all children ages 18 and younger, regardless of insurance status or whether they are established patients.
NMDOH will host walk-in vaccination clinics on July 23, 24, 25, 28, and 29, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Las Cruces Public Health Office, located at 1170 N. Solano, Suite A, Las Cruces, NM 88011.
Vaccines offered include all those required for school attendance:
• DTaP/Tdap (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis)
• Polio
• MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella)
• Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b)
• Hepatitis A and B
• PCV (pneumococcal conjugate)
• Varicella (chickenpox)
• Meningococcal ACWY
Join us for the Southern New Mexico Transition Conference! This event is dedicated to empowering youth with disabilities, their families, and caregivers as they plan for a successful future.
Learn about your rights, explore available services, and connect with local experts and agencies who are here to support your transition journey.
Gain practical tools, tips, and resources to help students take confident steps toward adulthood.
The conference will be on Friday, Sept. 19, from 10am-4pm at DACC Espina Campus, 3400 S. Espina St. in the DASH/DAHL Buildings.
Organizer: Jennifer Donelli, (505) 247-0192, conference@parentsreachingout.org
Registration: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/u5nq3vp
See flyer for details!
LCPS.TV proudly presents an exclusive Media Day event, a unique one-on-one opportunity for student athletes to be interviewed on camera and talk about their upcoming athletic season.
Media Day will be on Saturday, Aug. 16, at 9:00 AM at The Field of Dreams, 2300 Tashiro Dr.
From every school. On every team. All in one place. The event will be documented by
LCPS.TV. It’s a great way to launch a new school year, and a great competitive season!
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAQZrQFRPxY
Inscripción para el Regreso a Clases
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Inscripción: https://www.lcps.net/page/online-registration
¿Necesita ayuda? Llame a nuestro amable equipo de Inscripción en Línea al (575) 525-7121 o envíe un correo electrónico a ioteam@lcps.net
Back-To-School Registration
Have you registered your child for the 2025–2026 school year at LCPS yet? No worries, there’s still time! Click the link below to register your child today and take the first step toward an exciting new school year.
Registration: https://www.lcps.net/page/online-registration
Need assistance? Call our helpful Online Registration Team at (575) 525-7121 or email us at ioteam@lcps.net
Hello parents! As we get ready to head back to school, LCPS is working to create a student and parent committee for Nutrition Services. The goal is to provide an opportunity for our school communities to give feedback on menus and other ideas to improve the school cafeteria experience. Interested? See the attached flyers in English and Spanish for more information.
You are invited to a Family & Community Meet & Greet with the new Las Cruces High Principal on Wednesday, July 16 | 5:30 – 6:30 PM in the LCHS Library Classroom.
This will be a welcoming evening where families, students and community partners can stop by, meet your new LCHS Principal, Charli Lennon, and get excited about the year ahead.
