
Congratulations to Hermosa Heights for racing to victory during the LCPS Elementary Esports Tournament! The elementary esports event featured a Mario Kart tournament with teams from Fairacres, Hermosa Heights, Jornada, and Monte Vista Elementary bringing their A-game!
A big thank you to the Mesa Middle School Jazz Band for kicking off the event with live music, Jornada Elementary for hosting, and to our incredible parents, coaches, LCPS staff and administrators for their support. Congratulations to all the teams; what a fantastic event for our young gamers! #Thrive575 #LCPSActivities











Esports teams from Las Cruces and Organ Mountain High School were invited to compete at the 2024 New Mexico Technology in Education (NMTIE) Esports Invitational in Albuquerque.
Great job to our Bulldawgs and Knights for representing Las Cruces Public Schools during the Rocket League competition. #Thrive575 #LCPSActivities








It was a wonderful day at Las Cruces Public Schools as families joined their children for a special Thanksgiving meal prepared by our amazing nutrition services team. Families, thank you for making this day extra special for students! Here’s what we captured at Zia Middle School.



The #ArrowheadCenter located on the NMSU campus, works alongside organizations like the Las Cruces Public Schools to drive economic growth in the region. Together, we create pathways for students to gain the skills and knowledge needed to position the region’s economy for growth.


Watch as the #2 ranked Centennial Hawks prepare for quarterfinals round football playoff game in the 2024 Nusenda Credit Union 6A Football State Championships.
Coach Ocampo discusses points against the #7 ranked Rio Rancho Rams. It promises to be a tough hitting, high scoring game.
Brought to you by LCPS-TV: https://youtu.be/4pKlYZXAaWU
#highschoolfootball


The public is invited to attend the first Town Hall meeting today to discuss redistricting at LCPS.
The first town hall meeting will be hosted in the Commons area at Organ Mountain High School (5700 Mesa Grande Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88011) tonight at 5:30 p.m.
The meeting will cover proposed zone options for elementary, middle and high school and will provide an opportunity for feedback on zone preferences.
*The second town hall will be at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20 in the Mayfield High School cafeteria (1955 N Valley Dr #5154, Las Cruces, NM 88007.)
More information: https://www.lcps.net/article/1867215


Coming this Saturday to Jornada Elementary School, our LCPS Elementary Esports Tournament! Meet some of our athletes from Hermosa Heights, Lex, Ian and Aaron!




Friday is the 2024 Nusenda Credit Union State Football Championships - 6A Quarterfinals.
Your Centennial Hawks will take on the Rio Rancho Rams at the Field of Dreams Football Stadium. Kick-off at 7:00 pm
Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/2223591?schoolId=NM70483
Livestream brought to you by LCPS-TV: https://www.youtube.com/live/PKCYocUGJwA


Here are all the exciting activities happening this week for Las Cruces Public Schools.
Good luck to the High School teams from LCHS and OMHS competing at the NMTIE Rocket League Invitational today in Albuquerque.
Best of luck to the teams competing at the LCPS Blitz Tournament on Friday.
Don't forget, the LCPS Elementary Esports Tournament is happening over the weekend on Nov. 16 at Jornada Elementary.
Hatch High School will host CHS, LCHS, MHS, and OMHS for the FFA Leadership Development Event on Nov. 22. #Thrive575 #Activities #NM #LCPS


Congratulations to our middle school FFA teams yesterday at the Regional Leadership Development Events. LCPS had 2 quiz teams, 2 creed speakers, 2 prepared speeches and 1 opening and closing teams compete. Zia MS won 1st place in the Quiz contest and Picacho took 4th in Creed. These students will advance to the NMLC state competition in February. Way to go LCPS! #thrive575 #lcpsactivities #LasCrucesPublicSchools



Join us this Friday night at 6 PM at the OMHS gym for the LCPS Activities Chess Blitz! All K-12 students are welcome to compete in this individual speed chess tournament. No need to be on a chess team—just come ready to play! Email msoffera@lcps.net to sign up. Bring your friends and family for a fun night of fast-paced chess! ♟️ #thrive575 #lcpsactivities #LasCrucesPublicSchools


Last night, Superintendent Ruiz met with the OMHS parent leadership group and staff to discuss key topics such as safety, security, support and grant funding opportunities. We are grateful for collaborative efforts with LCPS families to make our school community even stronger.


On Friday, Crys Matthews, International Folk Music Awards Song of the Year winner gave a special performance to the students at Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy.
There were many budding poets and songwriters in the audience who clapped and sang along during this Song Writing Workshop funded through Cruces Creatives Community Share network. Thank you to the Cruces Creatives Community Share Network for your continued support and partnership with Las Cruces Public Schools.
Learn more about Crys Matthews Songs, Stories & Social Good Concert Series: https://www.crysmatthews.com/





The Las Cruces High School girls’ soccer team put up a good match against La Cueva during the 2024 State Soccer Championships. Congratulations to our State Runners-Up from LCHS.
GIRLS
Las Cruces HS v. La Cueva
State Runners Up - Las Cruces HS
Final Score: 3-0
NMAA highlights: https://youtu.be/koDrOe9L9b4


Superintendent Ruiz joined Ruby Bada on "Al Aire" Podcast this morning to discuss the importance of reaching our Spanish-speaking community, redistricting process and the district calendar. LCPS is looking for family feedback to ensure decisions reflect our community's needs.


Congratulations to the Cross Country runners from CHS, LCHS, MHS and OMHS who competed at the 2024 Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico State Cross Country Championships.
Results:
Cross Country
CHS 16 runners
LCHS 3 runners
MHS 9 runners
OMHS 16 runners
BOYS
1st place Boys: Corbin Coombs, 14:49.0
4th place Boys: Jeron Wisner, 15:08.9
2nd place Team: OMHS
GIRLS
10th place Girls: Ashley Galaz, 19:33.4







Shoutout to Cross Country runner, Ashley Galaz, for placing 10th with a time of 19:33.4 at the 2024 Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico State Cross Country Championships for the Girls Organ Mountain High School 5A team.
NMAA video highlights: https://youtu.be/4wVaf94UioE




Congratulations to Alex Guerra, our LCPS student athlete of the week from Organ Mountain High School. Alex is a strong safety for the Knights football team. He has 78 tackles, 3 interceptions, 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovery.
Coach Sanchez says Alex is a natural leader. Alex credits his father for pushing him to be the best he can be.


Congratulations to Alyssa Sylva, our LCPS student athlete of the week from Organ Mountain High School. Alyssa is on the volleyball team for the Knights. She has 109 kills, 51 blocks/assists and has a serving percentage of 100%.
Coach Montoya says Alyssa brings enthusiasm, dedication, confidence and resilience to every practice and match.


Thank you, Veterans, for your service to our country. Today we honor you!
