ALERT: Our LCPS website and all school sites are down, and the outage appears to be external. We are working diligently to get it back up and running, but in the meantime please monitor LCPS social media pages for weather-related updates. Parents, we will continue to communicate using email and text message notifications. Thank you in advance for your patience.
LCPS parents, there is no change to the two-hour delay for today. Buses are running and schools are ready for the day. Please continue to monitor LCPS communication channels for updates.
Due to inclement weather, Las Cruces Public Schools will begin all classes two hours later than regular start times on Thursday, Jan. 9. Bus schedules will be adjusted accordingly.
District officials have been in communication with the National Weather Service in Santa Teresa throughout the week and will monitor conditions overnight. Parents and staff are reminded to watch official district communication channels for updates.
Las Cruces Public Schools is on Facebook, Instagram and X. All updates are posted to the district website (www.lcps.net) and through the LCPS smartphone app.
La hora de entrada en las Escuelas Públicas de Las Cruces será dos horas más tarde de lo normal el jueves 9 de enero debido al mal clima. Por lo tanto, también se van a modificar los horarios de los autobuses.
Los funcionarios del distrito han estado en comunicación con el Servicio Nacional de Meteorología en Santa Teresa durante la semana y van a monitorear las condiciones climatológicas durante la noche. Se recuerda a los padres y al personal que estén atentos a los canales de comunicación oficiales del distrito para obtener actualizaciones.
El distrito de las Escuelas Públicas de Las Cruces está en Facebook, Instagram y X. Todas las actualizaciones se publican en el sitio web del distrito y a través de la aplicación para smartphone de LCPS.
A medida que llegan las temperaturas más frías, ¡no olvides vestirte acorde al clima! Abrígate para mantenerte cómodo todo el día. Consulte el gráfico a continuación para obtener consejos sobre cómo abrigarse. ¡Manténgase abrigado!
As cooler temps roll in, don’t forget to dress for the weather! Layer up to stay cozy all day long. Check out the graphic below for tips on bundling up. Stay warm! ❄️🧣 #WinterReady #StayWarm
Las Cruces Public Schools will operate on schedule tomorrow, Jan. 8, with the exception of White Sands School. District officials will continue to monitor the weather overnight and will update families should conditions change.
LCPS administration is closely monitoring this week's winter weather forecast. As of this message, much cooler temperatures and snow are predicted but we are unsure how it could affect the school day.
Should conditions change that require early dismissal, a delayed start to the day, or remote learning, we will update you as soon as possible. Please watch your email, text message notifications and LCPS social media channels for more information as it becomes available.
La administración del distrito está monitoreando de cerca el pronóstico meteorológico invernal de esta semana. Hasta el momento de la redacción de este correo electrónico, el pronóstico indica que habrá temperaturas mucho más frías y que nevará, pero no estamos seguros de cómo esto modificará la jornada escolar.
En caso de que las condiciones cambien y se requiera que las clases terminen temprano, empiecen tarde o que sea un día de aprendizaje remoto, se lo haremos saber lo antes posible. Por favor este al pendiente de su correo electrónico, notificaciones vía mensaje de texto y de las redes sociales de LCPS para que obtenga dicha información en cuanto esté disponible.
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Calling all education supporters! 🎉 Join the LCPS Foundation on Feb. 7th at 6pm at the Las Cruces Convention Center for a fun-filled evening! Enjoy live mariachi, folklórico dance, great food, and exciting raffle prizes. 🌮 Plus, local celebrities will judge a tortilla-rolling contest! All proceeds support LCPS educators. #SupportEducation #LCPSF
Learn more: https://lcpsf.org/golden-tortilla-rolling-contest/
Thanks to Cruces Creatives for the Community Share Program that supports teachers and provides students with hands-on learning with STEAM projects!
The team had a blast at Sunrise Elementary, where students used a mini grant from Cruces Creatives to create moving bristle bots.
To join the Community Share network, contact: Cheryl Carreon, Education Coordinator at c.carreon@crucescreatives.org or Abby Nayra, Community Outreach Coordinator at a.nayra@crucescreatives.org
Las Cruces Public Schools is proud to announce that the Las Cruces High School Chamber Orchestra will perform as the 2025 New Mexico Music Educators Association All-State Honor Jazz Ensemble on January 8th, 4:30pm at UNM Popejoy Hall.
They will be presenting a Community Preview Concert January 6th, at 7:00pm in the LCHS Performing Arts Lab. Please join us in supporting these exceptionally talented young musicians! Admission is free and open to the public. #thrive575
Congratulations to our Las Cruces Public Schools high school music students who were selected for the 2025 New Mexico Music Educators Association All-State Music Festival! #Thrive575
Need to get in a little movement during the holiday break? Join Downtown Desert Yoga for a kids and family yoga class! Registration is required for kids as well as caregivers. Visit bit.ly/dcwkids, scan the QR code, or call us and we can assist: 575-647-9642.
DETOUR: Motorists on Elks Dr. near the Columbia Elementary construction site are advised of a detour in place, effective Monday, Dec. 16. Please exercise caution, reduce speed and watch for construction traffic in the area. The detour is expected to last through May 7, 2025.
Good morning! Due to technical difficulties, today's LCPS Finance Subcommittee meeting will be hosted on our YouTube channel. Click here to join:
https://www.youtube.com/live/P1rIvDWJBwY?si=vhOdD31VxxU50NkR
December is a month filled with opportunities to express love, gratitude, kindness — and if you can, help others during a time of need.
As the temperatures drop, many of our very own neighbors in the community struggle to stay warm during the winter season. That is why Las Cruces Public Schools is asking for your support to help spread kindness in the community.
From Dec. 8, through Jan. 8, LCPS will be collecting new or used blankets, coats, gloves, socks, or other warm clothing to help those who need it most.
Please consider making a donation at any of our donation drop boxes located at 505 S. Main St., Suite 249 in Central Office, TLC, Operations, and the Health Services building.
Las Cruces Public Schools will host a Town Hall meeting for Spanish-speaking families to discuss the redistricting plan for LCPS.
The Town Hall meeting will be held tonight, Dec. 5 at the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex, at 5:30 p.m.
The process of redistricting is outlined in Policy JCAA, which gives the Board of Education authority to alter geographic attendance zones based on the opening of new schools or shifts in population.
For more information, please visit the district’s Redistricting Plan website: https://www.lcps.net/o/lcps/page/redistricting-lcps
El distrito de las Escuelas Públicas de Las Cruces está organizando una reunión pública para familias de habla hispana para hablar sobre el plan de reestructuración distrital de LCPS.
La reunión se llevará a cabo esta noche, 5 de diciembre, en el Complejo Administrativo Dra. Karen M. Trujillo, a las 5:30 p.m.
El proceso de reestructuración distrital está detallado en la Política JCAA, que otorga a la Mesa Directiva de Educación la autoridad para modificar las zonas geográficas de asistencia escolar en función de la apertura de nuevas escuelas o cambios en la población.
Para más información, visite el sitio web del Plan de reestructuración distrital: https://www.lcps.net/o/lcps/page/redistricting-lcps
Get your jingle on and rock around the pickleball courts! Centennial's tennis team is hosting a pickleball fundraiser this weekend. Scan the QR code to register, or call (575) 650-2597 for more information.
Wish Upon A Star deadline extended to Dec. 9 to sponsor a gift for an LCPS child for Christmas
Dear Friends of Las Cruces Public Schools,
Together we can help make the season bright by sponsoring an LCPS student in the Migrant Education Program. With your support, we can make this holiday a truly special one for them. A Star Tree has been set up in the front lobby of the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex, 505 S. Main, Suite 249.
The tree has star ornaments with the names of students along with their clothing sizes and Christmas wish. If you would like to participate, please select a star(s) and bring it to the front desk receptionist, Melinda Sanchez, or to the Federal Programs Department to register your star(s).
Gifts will need to be wrapped and returned to the Federal Programs Department by 5:00p.m., December 9, 2024. We appreciate your interest and support in participating in the 2024 Migrant Education “Wish Upon a Star” gift-giving project.
To learn more or to refer others to join our efforts, please contact Dr. Iggy Campos in the Department of Federal Programs at 575-527-6643 and 575-997-5348 or icampos@lcps.net.
Las Escuelas Públicas de Las Cruces invitan a los miembros de la comunidad a proporcionar su valiosa opinión sobre el proceso de reestructuración distrital que se está realizando ahora a través de una encuesta pública. La encuesta estará abierta del 21 de noviembre al 10 de diciembre y el distrito anima a todas las familias y al personal de LCPS a compartir sus puntos de vista.
El proceso de reestructuración distrital aborda temas críticos como el hacinamiento en las escuelas de East Mesa, el balance de las inscripciones en las escuelas preparatorias integrales y el ajuste para los cambios demográficos en todo el distrito. El distrito se está enfocando principalmente en balancear el cupo en las escuelas, mejorar el transporte y planificar el crecimiento a largo plazo, incluida la posible construcción de nuevas escuelas en áreas en crecimiento como Redhawk y Peachtree.
Haga clic aquí para obtener más información y a proporcionar su valiosa opinión sobre el proceso de reestructuración: https://www.lcps.net/article/1889436
Las Cruces Public Schools invites community members to provide valuable input on the ongoing redistricting process through a public survey.
The survey will be open from November 21 through December 10, and the district encourages all LCPS families and staff to share their perspectives.
The redistricting process addresses critical issues such as overcrowding in East Mesa schools, balancing enrollment at comprehensive high schools, and adjusting for demographic shifts across the district. The district is particularly focused on balancing school capacities, improving transportation, and planning for long-term growth, including the potential construction of new schools in growing areas like Redhawk and Peachtree.
Please click here for more information and to take the survey: https://www.lcps.net/article/1889436
