Las Cruces Public Schools

A huge thank-you to the BLM Las Cruces District! Last week, their amazing team, alongside special guests Smokey Bear and Seymour the Antelope, helped educate thousands of fourth graders from across Doña Ana County at the 11th Annual Children's Water Festival! This hands-on outreach event, sponsored by the City of Las Cruces Utilities Water Conservation Program, focused on fun and interactive ways to teach students about conserving our precious natural resources. We’re grateful for the continued partnership and commitment to inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards! #LasCrucesPublicSchools #CityofLasCruces #BureauofLandManagement #NM #BureauofLandManagementFire

Shoutout to our amazing 5th Grade Track Stars! 🏃‍♀️🎉 Our students lit up the Field of Dreams this week at the 5th Grade Track Meet – and wow, did they bring the energy! From the starting line to drone shots in the sky, LCPS.TV captured every thrilling moment. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYtxADIvNPA Don’t miss the action — tune in and relive the excitement! #FieldOfDreams #5thGradeTrackMeet #FutureChampions #LCPSTV

🍎💪 Happy Lunch Hero Day! 💪🍎 Today we celebrate the incredible cafeteria staff at Las Cruces Public Schools — the heart and soul of our school meals. From early mornings to warm smiles, they serve up more than just food — they nourish minds, bodies and hearts every single day. 🧡 To all of our LCPS Nutrition Services staff, thank you for your dedication, kindness and the love you put into every tray. You are true heroes in aprons, and we appreciate you more than words can say! 👏🍽️ #LunchHeroDay #LCPSProud #ThankYouCafeteriaHeroes

Huge shoutout to our amazing 5th grade students who participated in the 5th Grade Track Meet this week! Your sportsmanship, teamwork, and school pride made this event truly special. We are all so proud of you! #LasCrucesPublicSchools #TrackStars #FutureChampions

Need help catching up on essential reading skills? Here's a free opportunity for students K-8. The NM Summer Reading Program provides structured literacy instruction in small groups. Check out the flyer for more information on how to register today!

Today, on National Principals' Day, we extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible principals across Las Cruces Public Schools. Your unwavering dedication, compassionate leadership, and tireless commitment to our students, parents, staff, and schools make a lasting difference every single day. Thank you for being the heart of our schools! 💜#NationalPrincipalsDay #ThankAPrincipal #LeadershipMatters

Now enrolling for the 2025-26 school year! The Virtual Learning Academy at LCPS offers a comprehensive, online educational experience for students who live in district or anywhere throughout NM. Flexible, high-quality learning tailored to you. Visit https://vla.lcps.net/o/vla

Here is another opportunity for LCPS students to get their physicals! All students participating in athletics, marching band, ROTC and bowling must upload their physicals in Rank One before they start summer participation.

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!