
Thank you to the LCPS Bilingual Community Outreach team for decorating an ofrenda for Día de Los Muertos. The multi-day holiday involves family and friends gathering to pay respects in remembrance of friends and family members who have passed on.

Happy Halloween from the staff at Las Cruces Public Schools!


On Nov. 1, more than 3,000 middle, high school and college students will travel to NMSU for the Energy Expo & Career Symposium. The event encourages students to explore careers in the energy sector, linking them with local companies to reach a larger workforce in our community.


Congratulations to the Ag Communications team for receiving a Bronze rating at National Convention! Team consisted of Jayden Miller, Zia Miller, Paisley Anderson and Lilly Martinez. Great job, Bulldawgs! 💙💛






Calling all football fans to come show support this Friday night at the Field of Dreams as the Bulldawgs take on the Hawks. Kickoff is at 7pm.
Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/1548067?schoolId=NM8116
Livestream brought to you by LCPS-TV: https://www.youtube.com/live/EsfFagdDIe8
Before you head to the game, be sure to stop by the baseball complex for The Grill and Thrill BBQ competition. Click here for details: https://www.lcps.net/article/1835238


Join us at the Field of Dreams on Wednesday, October 30th, 7:15pm for the Las Cruces Public Schools Marching Band Exhibition! This event is free and open to the public. Clear bag policy in effect. #thrive575


Congratulations to the first recipient of the Standing Ovation Award sponsored by Nusenda Credit Union :
Mr. Julius Acosta from Mayfield High School!!
Mr. Acosta has been recognized by both staff and students for his unwavering dedication to his students and ensuring they are seen and supported.
The LCPS Foundation joins Las Cruces Public Schools, and the Nusenda Credit Union in saluting and congratulating you Mr. Acosta- we thank you!




Good luck to our Las Cruces Public Schools marching bands as they compete this Saturday, November 2nd, at the NMSU Bands Tournament of Bands (TOB) at Aggie Memorial Stadium!
#thrive575
11:30am Mayfield High School
2:15pm Centennial High School Band
3:30pm Las Cruces High School Band
4:00pm Royal Knight Regiment - Organ Mountain High School
Be sure to check out the TOB website for more information - tickets, message grams, and clear bag policy. https://nmtob.nmsu.edu/
All day tickets: $25 Adults, $12 Children/Seniors


Dear parents and guardians,
The shelter in place at Camino Real Middle School has been lifted. Police concluded the report of a possible weapon on campus was unfounded. All students and staff are safe. School will resume as scheduled.
-Las Cruces Public Schools


Dear parents and guardians,
Camino Real Middle School was put on a shelter in place while police investigate a report of a possible weapon on campus. All students and staff are safe. We’ll update you upon completion of the investigation.
-Las Cruces Public Schools


Congratulations to Henry Jasso, ENLACE teacher at University Hills Elementary. Mr. Jasso was awarded the NEA New Mexico State Award for Human and Civil Rights. This award recognizes members who advocate for equal opportunities for all students.
It is a testament to his dedication, passion, and the positive impact he has on his students and the ENLACE program each and every day.
"Thank you, Henry, for inspiring us every day and for making learning a truly wonderful experience. Congratulations, you truly deserve this award," -ENLACE Southern New Mexico.





"We celebrate the addition of 3 new school-based health centers in our Middle Schools, joining our existing centers at all 6 high schools! Thank you to LA CLINICA DE FAMILIA for their vital partnership. This is a major step forward for our entire community!"
-Superintendent Ruiz





Be sure to cheer on your Las Cruces Bulldawgs as they take on the Carlsbad Cavemen tonight at 7pm at the Field of Dreams. LCPS.TV will be live streaming the game.
Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/1548072?schoolId=NM8116
Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf3ojt3HbC8


We are proud to highlight Andres Acosta, our LCPS student athlete of the week from Las Cruces High School. Andres plays football for the Bulldawgs. He has 48 solo tackles, 46 assists, 4 tackles for loss and caused 3 fumbles.
Coach Lopez says Andres is humble, hardworking, comes prepared for growth every day and always celebrates the success of others. He is a great representation of Bulldawg Nation on and off the field! #NM #LasCruces #StudentAthleteOfTheWeek #LCPS


Congratulations to Hailey Rautenstrauch, our LCPS student athlete of the week from LCHS Hailey is in her senior year playing volleyball for the Bulldawgs. She is a 3-year varsity athlete with 85 kills, 21 blocks, and an 18-0 record helping the Bulldawgs to a #2 state ranking.
Coach Leupold says Hailey is trustworthy, responsible, self-disciplined, compassionate and respectful of others. #NM #LasCruces #StudentAthleteOfTheWeek #LCPS


Join LCPS tonight at 5:00pm as we celebrate the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of our new School Base Health Center!! The event will take place at Picacho Middle School 1040 N, Motel Blvd., Las Cruces


Students benefit when community partners share their gifts, talents and skills to provide hands-on learning in an impactful way.
Are you an educator in Las Cruces? Join the Cruces Creatives Community Share network and learn more! If you are interested in sharing your career, skills & talents with K-12 students, join Cruces Creatives as a local individual, business or organization they need your expertise!
Instructor Analinda joined several sessions with Ms Shoberg’s students at Rio Grande Prep Institute creating these beautiful resin cells! Science + Art = engagement!
Reach out to Cheryl Carreon, Education Coordinator @c.carreon@crucescreatives.org or Abby Nayra, Community Outreach Coordinator @a.nayra@crucescreatives.org




This week, our Board of Education, LCPS Ops team, Columbia principal and our construction leadership team toured the progress of the new Columbia Elementary building. Stay tuned, exciting things are happening!




The Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation is proud to support outstanding educators in the quest for excellence in our classrooms.
Through Teacher/Classroom Grants, the Foundation is encouraging educators to devise innovative and exciting educational programs for their students that enhance the learning environment and inspire students to greater achievement and success. Teachers, principals, school administrators, social workers, counselors, ancillary staff can apply for grants (through an on-line portal) that benefit individual classrooms, or their entire school community. Grants range from $200 – $4,999. Grants fall under many categories such as Agriculture/Horticulture, the Arts, Literacy, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), Student-centered technology and Educational Field Trips.
In the fall of 2023 Ten Innovative Grants were awarded totaling $35,424.32.
The LCPS Foundation proudly recognizes the recipients for the 2024 Innovative Classroom Teaching Grants:
•Hillrise Elementary was awarded $480.93 to fund their Zen Zone, adding comfortable seating to a recently created self-regulation area for students. This grant helps 450 students at Hillrise Elementary.
•Zia Middle School was awarded $4,750 to start up a culinary program, benefitting over 160 students.
•Tombaugh Elementary was awarded $3,000 for a STEM field trip to EL Paso to visit the La Nube Discovery Center in El Paso. This award helps open up opportunities for 87 students interested in STEM.
•Monte Vista Elementary was awarded $3,053 for mindfulness items to promote self-regulation to help impact more than 700 students.
•Hillrise Elementary was awarded $1,500 in grant funding to support the morning running club at the school.
•Conlee Elementary was granted $1,420 in grant funding for an initiative to help encourage students to to strive for perfect attendance at their school. The funding will help sponsor simple awards for students with good attendance.
•Lynn Community Middle School will receive $4,900 in grant funding to purchase 14 violins to help support their violin acquisition for their mariachi program.
•Mayfield High School will be awarded $3,819 to help purchase flight simulator hardware and software upgrades for their pilot training program.
•The LCPS Tell The Story Film Showcase was awarded $4,800 to fund materials to enhance the red carpet experience for young student filmmakers. This grant will benefit more than 400 students who compete in the LCPS Tell The Story Film Showcase.

Congratulations to Mr. David Morales, ENLACE/History teacher from Mayfield High School for earning the 2024 Golden Apple Excellence in Teaching Award.
The Golden Apple Foundation sets a goal to honor teachers from around the state who demonstrate classroom excellence, professional commitment, and a desire to elevate education in New Mexico by contributing to the golden apple academy.
Fellow educators nominate award winners, and then they go through a comprehensive application process with finalists from across the state.