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!
On Tuesday night, the Centennial High School Jazz Band wowed the crowd with a stunning performance of Calle Ocho by Jeff Jarvis — led by the amazing Philip Ramos and Karen Padilla.
Huge thanks to our incredibly talented students — your music continues to inspire us all!
Catch them next at the Organ Mountain Jazz Festival on April 24–25 at the OMHS Performing Arts Center. You won’t want to miss it!
More info: https://www.lcps.net/live-feed
Thank you to Madelyn (3rd grade) and Aubrie (2nd grade) from Highland Elementary School for leading the Pledge of Allegiance and the New Mexico State Flag Pledge at this week's LCPS School Board of Education meeting.
You both did a wonderful job!
It's that time! Time for Physicals for the '25-26 school year. NMAA now requires for all students in Athletics, Marching Band, ROTC, and Bowling. Here are some dates for you!
A LCPS vaccine clinic for students, staff and families is scheduled on Wed, April 30, 8AM–7PM at Mesilla Valley Pharmacy, 4119 White Sage Arc, Ste E. Bring insurance info. No insurance? Call NM Dept. of Health at (575) 528-5001 or visit https://vaccine.doh.nm.gov for MMR appt.
Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming students from Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin High School in Manhattan, NYC, as they traded the Big Apple for the Land of Enchantment to visit Las Cruces Public Schools.
These bright and thoughtful students joined us to explore the importance of equity in public education and engaged in meaningful dialogue about the ongoing work happening in our district.
A huge thank you to LCPS Board President Pam Cort, Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz, and Dr. Roberto Lozano, Chief of Educational Equity and Support Programs, for leading such an inspiring conversation.
And most importantly, thank you to the incredible students and advisors from LREI for making the journey to Las Cruces. Your curiosity, insight, and commitment to equity made today truly special.
#EquityInEducation #LCPS #LREI #StudentVoices #StrongerTogether
Check out the Organ Mountain Jazz Festival this week, April 24-25! #Thrive575
In partnership with Memorial Medical Center, Las Cruces Public Schools was proud to take part in a special day of professional development for our incredible team of school nurses.
More than 80 LCPS nurses gathered at MMC to expand their knowledge on topics ranging from general medical care and illnesses, to common school-related injuries and pediatric ENT issues. A big thank you to the outstanding presenters who shared their expertise—and to MMC for hosting and providing a delicious lunch!
Our school nurses play a vital role in keeping students healthy, safe, and ready to learn. We appreciate all you do and are grateful to count you as essential partners in student success and wellness!
Today marks a historic moment at Organ Mountain High School as the track was officially renamed in honor of Coach David Nuñez.
A true Knight through and through, Coach Nuñez’s legacy of dedication, leadership, and inspiration will now live on for generations to come.
Once a Knight, always a Knight!
Congratulations, Coach Nuñez, on this well-deserved recognition.
This week, the City of Las Cruces and Las Cruces Public Schools continued recognizing students who show cariño and help their schools thrive! 💙✨
Big congratulations to Joslyn, Joaquin, Amarissa, and Salma! 🎉 These students were celebrated at their schools by the Mayor, Councilors, School Board Members, and administrative staff from LCPS & CLC.
Each student received a certificate, some City of Las Cruces goodies—and even a cool pair of sunglasses! 😎 Their actions remind us what it means to Thrive with Cariño. 🫶
What an incredible day celebrating “Thrive with Cariño” in our schools!
A heartfelt congratulations to Salma from MacArthur Elementary—a shining example of what it means to lead with care, consistency, and compassion. This week, she earned the “Thrive with Cariño” Award for her unwavering dedication to her school and community.
Salma, your kindness, spirit, and commitment inspire us all. Keep thriving!
Don't miss The Final Jam, hosted by the Las Cruces High School dance program on April 23-25. Shows start at 7, doors open at 6 at the LCHS Performing Arts Lab. Concessions will be available and tickets are only $5 for students and seniors and $10 for adults. See you there!
We’re so proud to celebrate Joslyn Perez from Mayfield High School for being selected as a “Thrive with Cariño” awardee—a new honor from the City of Las Cruces and LCPS recognizing students who lead with heart, character, and compassion.
Joslyn truly lives out the spirit of ENLACE—lifting others, excelling in school, and showing cariño in everything she does.
Way to go, Joslyn! You make the Trojan and ENLACE familia proud! #ThriveWithCariño #MHSEnlace #TrojanPride
Catch the highlights from the annual LCPS Literacy Extravaganza!
We celebrated the joy of reading, the stories that spark our imagination, and the books that inspire us every day.
This free, family-friendly event welcomed children and parents to explore interactive booths, play fun games, and take home free books!
A huge thank you to our amazing community partners and organizations for making this day so special.
Produced by LCPS.TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m05guWKpp9Y
#books #youngreaders #lifelonglearning
Smoothie power and teamwork! ELACE students at LCPS had a blast on Thursday with our friends from the Las Cruces Safe Routes to School Program! They pedaled their way to delicious smoothies using bike-powered blenders and teamed up to conquer the bike parts matching game.
Learning + fun + healthy habits = a perfect day! #ELACE #SafeRoutesToSchool #SmoothiePower #TeamworkInAction #LasCrucesPublicSchools
Hats off to our NMAA Esports 5A State Champions in Rocket League — Centennial High School! The Hawks clinched the title on Thursday and are back in action today, facing off against Organ Mountain in Street Fighter. Best of luck to both teams!
Tournament Highlights:
League of Legends
State Champions: Organ Mountain HS
2nd Place: Las Cruces HS
4th Place: Centennial HS
Hearthstone
4th Place: Las Cruces HS
Rocket League
State Champions: Centennial HS
Day 1 and 2 was a blast at the 2025 NMAA Esports State Tournament! We're proud to be bringing home two state championships along with several strong finishes. Huge congratulations to all our teams who represented with skill and spirit!
Shoutout to CHS student Andres, who was invited to shoutcast the Rocket League championship round — proving that talent shines both in and out of the game.
We’re so proud of our players, coaches, and student leaders for making this such a fun and exciting event. Let’s keep the momentum going!
🌟 Thrive Thursday Spotlight 🌟
Meet Patricia Guerra, a 5th grade dual language teacher at Doña Ana Community Elementary School who brings big joy in a petite package!
With 23 years of teaching experience—17 of those at Doña Ana—Mrs. Guerra is a beloved fixture on campus. Known for her contagious laughter and sunny personality, she lights up her classroom with both knowledge and kindness. Her passion for teaching is as boundless as her smile, and she pours her heart into helping students grow in two languages. Small in stature, but mighty in love for teaching, Mrs. Guerra truly represents what it means to Thrive in education.
Gracias, Mrs. Guerra, for your commitment to bilingual education and for being a beacon of positivity and excellence!
Announcing the Classified School Employee's Council – Las Cruces (CSEC-LC) Emilio J. Valdespino Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship applications are now available for any CSEC-LC member’s child or grandchild who will be a 2025 high school graduate and will be attending an institution of higher education in the summer/fall of 2025 or spring of 2026.
The scholarship is also for a CSEC-LC member who is or will be attending an institution of higher education in the summer or fall of 2025 or spring of 2026.
Click here for more information: https://www.lcps.net/article/2131133
