Las Cruces Public Schools

Shout out to the FFA Chapter at Centennial High School for winning the 2023 State Championship for Scrapbook three years in a row! Centennial FFA members were also awarded state degrees for their efforts in agricultural experience and a degree for the American Degree Candidate. State Degrees: Jasmin Montano, Emma Koenig, Marcuss Flores, Grace Longwell American Degree Candidate: Natalia Molinar The team was recognized by the LCPS Board of Education for their hard work.

9 months ago, Las Cruces Public Schools

Congratulations to Mason Carmona from OMHS for competing in the Desert Light Film Festival and winning the "Best in Festival Award" for his music video, "Interlude." Mason was recognized for his achievement last month by the Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education.

9 months ago, Las Cruces Public Schools

Desert Light Film Festival Award Winner: Mason Carmona

Update at LCHS: Shelter in place has been lifted. All students and staff are safe. Students are on regular schedule the rest of the day.

9 months ago, Las Cruces Public Schools

LCHS parents, we have moved out of lockdown and are currently sheltering in place, working with police. All students and staff are safe and we will update you as soon as possible.

9 months ago, Las Cruces Public Schools

Lauren Apodaca, a fifth grade teacher at East Picacho Elementary School was nominated for the 2023-2024 Life Changer of the Year Award! Lauren Apodaca was nominated by someone who wants to stay anonymous. Mx. Apodaca is the definition of excellence in education. They are constantly working on adding to their school's atmosphere by organizing community-wide events, leading girls to join STEM careers through an afterschool program, and being a leader in every opportunity presented. In Mx. Apodaca's six years of teaching, they have been a union representative, team leader, and member of district-wide leadership teams to improve science in LCPS. Mx. Apodaca is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and nurturing classroom environment. They have completed projects to keep a hygiene pantry in their classroom to help students access hygiene products such as toothpaste, body wash, and hair combs. Mx. Apodaca also focuses on creating a classroom environment that encourages students to be their most authentic selves. "Every student that has the honor of being in Mx. Apodaca's classroom is forever changed and leaves the classroom with the confidence to be a successful and empathetic human," said the nominator. Congratulations, Mx. Apodaca!!

9 months ago, Las Cruces Public Schools

Lauren Apodaca was nominated by someone who wants to stay anonymous. Mx. Apodaca is the definition of excellence in education. They are constantly working on adding to their school's atmosphere by organizing community-wide events, leading girls to join STEM careers through an afterschool program, and being a leader in every opportunity presented. In Mx. Apodaca's six years of teaching, they have been a union representative, team leader, and member of district-wide leadership teams to improve science in LCPS. Mx. Apodaca is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and nurturing classroom environment. They have completed projects to keep a hygiene pantry in their classroom to help students access hygiene products such as toothpaste, body wash, and hair combs. Mx. Apodaca also focuses on creating a classroom environment that encourages students to be their most authentic selves. "Every student that has the honor of being in Mx. Apodaca's classroom is forever changed and leaves the classroom with the confidence to be a successful and empathetic human," said the nominator.

On July 9th-11th, LCPS student, Lila Sanchez, of Picacho Middle School, attended the 2023 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Children’s Congress in Washington, D.C. The goal of the event is to raise awareness about Type 1 Diabetes and to let congress and other federal decision makers know how essential they are in advancing research, ensuring access to affordable insulin, and helping the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation achieve its vision of a world without type 1 diabetes. Lila was selected to represent New Mexico from nearly 800 applicants. Lila was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of eight years old. Today, she is a youth advocacy leader. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which a person’s pancreas stops producing insulin, a hormone that enables people to get energy from the foods they eat. It occurs when the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, called beta cells. While its causes are not entirely understood, scientists believe that both genetic factors and environmental triggers are involved. The onset of type 1 diabetes has nothing to do with diet or lifestyle. Currently, there is nothing you can do to prevent type 1 diabetes, and—at present—nothing you can do to get rid of it. That is why Lila and her mother have been part of the “Remember Me” campaign, and have spoken with members of congress with hopes to enact change. Since 2019, Lila’s father has sponsored a county commission proclamation for national diabetes awareness month. Over the summer, Lila traveled to Washington D.C. to present in front of federal lawmakers about type 1 diabetes. There, she advocated for more diabetes research and lower insulin prices. Her type 1 diabetes role models inspire her: Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, and former Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Delegate and American Ninja Warrior, Katie Bone. Lila met Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor at her book signing for her book “Just Ask! Be Different, Be Kind, Be You.” She considers that day, the experience of a lifetime. In July, the LCPS Board of Education recognized Lila for her courage and leadership, advocating for change and helping the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s mission to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat Type 1 Diabetes and its complications.

9 months ago, Las Cruces Public Schools

On July 9-11, LCPS student, Lila Sanchez, of Picacho Middle School, attended the 2023 Junior Diabetes Research Foundation Children’s Congress in Washington, D.C.

In this episode, we give you front row seats to all the excitement of the first day of school, you'll meet the new Superintendent of LCPS, hear from students/administrators, and you won't want to miss a special report from LCPS.TV's field reporter, Zaydrien Morales, from Sunrise Elementary. All this and more, only on Super News! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8FErs4FHRU

9 months ago, Las Cruces Public Schools

LCPS.TV is back with another season of Super News, the LCPS District Newscast! Be sure to catch the first episode of Super News, Season 2, featuring LCPS.TV's field reporter, Zaydrien Morales from Sunrise Elementary. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvXOBFmmFpE Season 2 of Super News will be released today!

9 months ago, Las Cruces Public Schools

Today LCPS broke ground to begin construction on the new LCPS Operations Complex located on Tashiro Dr. Thank you to the community of Las Cruces and Doña Ana County for investing in the future of our kids! #NM #LasCruces #OperationsComplex #GroundBreaking

9 months ago, Las Cruces Public Schools

Dear parents and guardians, several schools at LCPS have gone into a shelter-in-place due to inclement weather and lightning detected within 10 miles of our schools. Upon the occurrence of lightning at dismissal time, students who drive may be released based on principal’s discretion. All bus riders and walkers will be sheltered until the area is deemed safe. If you are picking up your child while a school is sheltering in place due to weather, you may do so at your own risk. We apologize for the inconvenience. *Please note that buses will be running from 45 minutes- 1 hour late.

9 months ago, Las Cruces Public Schools

This morning, staff at Las Cruces Public Schools gathered outside of the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex to welcome Superintendent Ignacio Ruíz to the district. Thank you to the Las Cruces High School Drumline for a wonderful performance!

9 months ago, Las Cruces Public Schools

Welcome to our new Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz!

STS of New Mexico has a new email address for LCPS families to communicate comments, questions, or any concerns. If you are having a bus issue, you can email STS of New Mexico directly at: stssupport@DSbussouth.com. You can also sign up for STS of New Mexico Bus Alerts and get important information sent as text messages directly to your mobile device by visiting: https://my.textcaster.com/asa/default.aspx?ID=e57e7dbf-dd59-4d3c-8437-3e5ce3b26122.

9 months ago, Las Cruces Public Schools

Registration for English as a second language (ESL) and Spanish classes will be held July 31 & August 1. Registration for GED classes will be held August 2 & August 3. Come by the LCPS Teaching and Learning Center located at 505 S. Main Street, Ste 400 to register! For information, call: 575-202-0802

9 months ago, Las Cruces Public Schools

Registration for ESL and Spanish Classes will be held July 31 & August 1. Registration for GED classes will be held August 2 & August 3. Come to the LCPS Teaching and Learning Center located at 505 S. Main Street, Ste 400 to register!

The Centennial High School volleyball team prepares for the 2023 season under the guidance of first year head coach Art Aguirre. With the volleyball season underway, the lady Hawks have some lofty goals in mind. #volleyball #nmaasports #girls Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3wo95SufZg Produced by LCPS.TV

9 months ago, Las Cruces Public Schools

Centennial volleyball prepares for the 2023 season under the guidance of first year head coach Art Aguirre. The Hawks have lofty goals in mind.

This week was Professional Dress Day! Shout out to LCPS High School ACE students as they completed ACE orientation. Right now ACE students are practicing soft skills such as introductions, handshaking, eye contact and working on their résumés. Keep up the good work, ACE students!

9 months ago, Las Cruces Public Schools

STS of New Mexico will be hosting an open house to hire more school bus drivers. The open house will be on August 3rd and August 9th from 10am-2pm at 533 N. 17th Street Las Cruces, NM 88005. For questions please call 575-523-5686.

9 months ago, Las Cruces Public Schools

LCPS Parents, need assistance renewing your Medicaid? Help is available. Complete your renewal application at www.yes.state.nm.us or read on for more information.

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Under the guidance of Head Coach Teyna Montoya, the Organ Mountain volleyball team is gaining a lot of experience in the summer months. The court time will help during the upcoming competitive season. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M27e4bM0nQ #lcps #volleyball #nmaa Produced by LCPS.TV

9 months ago, Las Cruces Public Schools

Parents and guardians: We are excited to welcome students back to school for another wonderful school year. LCPS would like you to share or tag us in your back to school photos on social media. Twitter: @LCPSnet Facebook: @LasCrucesPublicSchools Instagram: @lcpsnet

9 months ago, Las Cruces Public Schools

Welcome back to school incoming kindergarteners, sixth graders, and freshmen! We hope you had a terrific summer break. Today is transition day at Las Cruces Public Schools as students make their way back to the classrooms. On Thursday, LCPS will welcome all students back to school for in person learning. It’s going to be a great new school year!

9 months ago, Las Cruces Public Schools