Las Cruces Public Schools

This morning, the LCPS Bilingual Community Outreach team partnered with Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico to host a drive-thru food distribution at the LCPS Family Support Center. Thanks to the incredible support from Roadrunner Food Bank, the LCPS Bilingual Community Outreach team, LCPS Safety and Operations teams, Community School Coordinators, students from Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, and our dedicated community volunteers, the event was a big success. The next drive-thru food distribution will happen at the Field of Dreams Baseball Complex on June 20 at 9:30 a.m. Food will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until we run out.

Our summer meal program is in full swing! LCPS will be serving free breakfast and lunch for kids ages one to 18 from June 3 to July 11. Stop by any of our cafeterias at Centennial, Las Cruces, Mayfield, Jornada, Loma Heights, Monte Vista or Mesa. Please note that food must be consumed on site.

Cruces Creatives is Making Summer more fun! They are collaborating with Las Cruces Public Schools and City of Las Cruces with Munch and Make Activity Kits at Jornada, Loma Heights & Monte Vista each week! This week’s fun is Loom Weaving! Thank you, Food Services Crew (Jornada staff pictured), for feeding kids this summer! Summertime is here! Don't forget LCPS will be serving free breakfast and lunch for kids ages one to 18 from June 3 to July 11 @ Centennial, Las Cruces High, Mayfield, Jornada, Loma Heights, Monte Vista or Mesa Middle!

¡Atención: Distribución de Alimentos! El equipo de Alcance Comunitario Bilingüe de LCPS se ha asociado con Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico para llevar a cabo un evento de distribución de alimentos. Fecha: 5 de junio Hora: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Lugar: Centro de Apoyo Familiar de LCPS 505 S. Main St., Suite 249 Disponible para las primeras 50 familias — se atenderá por orden de llegada. Consulte el volante para más detalles.

Food Drive Alert! The LCPS Bilingual Community Outreach team is partnering with Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico to host a food distribution event! Date: June 5 Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Location: LCPS Family Support Center 505 S. Main St., Suite 249 Available to the first 50 families — first come, first served! See flyer for more details.

On this first day of summer vacation, the Zia Middle School Robotics Club is making plans to participate in the prestigious WPI Annual FIRST LEGO League Event (WAFFLE) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, MA. This international LEGO robotics competition is June 13–15, 2025, and will feature over 100 teams from around the world competing for recognition and awards. The Zia team, known as Bots with Thoughts, is made up of a diverse group of 7th and 8th grade students who are passionate about STEAM and committed to teamwork and sportsmanship. Now in its ninth year, the Zia Robotics Club recently earned 5th place at the New Mexico State Competition, securing an invitation to compete at WAFFLE. This marks the team’s first opportunity to compete outside of New Mexico. Congratulations, students, and sponsors Ms. Suggs and Mr. Montoya!

That’s a wrap on the 2024–2025 school year, Las Cruces Public Schools! From Water Day fun to heartfelt goodbyes, we captured the energy, excitement, and emotion of the final days across LCPS. Watch our end-of-year video wrap-up — including the last buses rolling out from Columbia Elementary at Centennial, as they get ready to move into their brand-new building this fall! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfcSWfQy24U See you next year!

Enrollment for the 2025–2026 school year at Las Cruces Public Schools is open! Register today at LCPS, where every student is empowered to thrive. Click the link below to register your child today and take the first step toward an exciting new school year: Registration: https://www.lcps.net/page/online-registration Need assistance? Call our helpful Online Registration Team at (575) 525-7121 or email us at ioteam@lcps.net

End-of-Year Fun at East Picacho Elementary! Students wrapped up the school year by soaking up the sun and diving into a day full of water sports and fun! A big thank you to the Las Cruces Fire Department for joining the celebration and helping make it a blast!

Big congratulations to the Kindergarten graduates at Loma Heights Elementary! Your journey is just beginning, and we’re cheering you on every step of the way!

A huge Conlee Colt thank you to Coach Mark Lopez for being our inspiring 5th Grade guest speaker! As a former Colt himself, Mark reminded students that big dreams start at Conlee. Best of luck to our amazing 5th graders as they take their next big step into Middle School. #ConleeColts #GraduationDay #FutureLeaders

Congratulations to the Las Cruces High School FFA teams—State Champions in Agricultural Issues and Agriculture Sales! These talented students competed this week at the State Leadership FFA Convention held at the Convention Center. Way to represent LCHS with pride & excellence!

Summertime is almost here! Don't forget LCPS will be serving free breakfast and lunch for kids ages one to 18 from June 3 to July 11. Stop by any of our cafeterias at Centennial, Las Cruces, Mayfield, Jornada, Loma Heights, Monte Vista or Mesa.

This week, we proudly celebrate Mr. Chuck Gallegos, a teacher at Lynn Community Middle School, as he completes his 35th year of teaching, all of which have been dedicated to the students and community of Lynn! As the school’s Engineering teacher, Mr. Gallegos is known for going far beyond the classroom. Each year, he creates unforgettable learning experiences for his students. This year alone, he led 100 students on an educational trip to the Hoover Dam, where science, engineering, and classroom learning come to life. He thoughtfully ties these real-world opportunities to his lesson plans, ensuring students first build foundational knowledge through instruction, then deepen their understanding through hands-on application. It’s rare to see Mr. Gallegos without a smile or a laugh as he believes education should be fun, and he brings that energy to every lesson, every day. When asked what continues to motivate him after more than three decades, he shared “It’s just fun to watch students learn every day — and no two days are ever the same.” Mr. Gallegos is a shining example of what it means to thrive in education, combining joy, expertise, and innovation in everything he does. Thank you for keeping the gears of curiosity turning, Mr. Gallegos — you’re the blueprint for what it means to thrive!

Calling all Bulldawgs! Are you ready to show your spirit, dance it out, and join an amazing team? Poms Tryouts Are Here! 8th graders – you're invited too! Come be part of the fun and showcase your moves! Tryout Dates: May 30 | 4PM–7PM May 31 | 9AM–12PM June 2 | 3PM–6PM Don’t miss your chance to shine – we can’t wait to see you there! See flyer for more details

Great news, LCPS families! Enrollment for the 2025–2026 school year at Las Cruces Public Schools is open! Register today at LCPS, where every student is empowered to thrive. Ready to enroll? Click the link below to register your child today and take the first step toward an exciting new school year: Registration: https://www.lcps.net/page/online-registration Need assistance? We’re here to help! Call our helpful Online Registration Team at (575) 525-7121 Or email us at ioteam@lcps.net

Tomorrow is the day! Join LCPS for a virtual Special Education hiring fair on Thursday, May 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to fill positions for Special Education teachers, occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists and sign language interpreters. To schedule an interview, email Sherley O'Brien, sobrien@lcps.net. Be sure to include your full name, cell phone number, desired position and preferred interview time.

Registration is now OPEN for our Challenger Summer Camp—an out-of-this-world adventure for students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade! Join us from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on either June 3 or June 5. Camp will be held at the Challenger Learning Center, 505 S. Main Street, Las Cruces. Here is the link to register for June 3rd: https://forms.gle/9Zqo5vK9KkLjKDeT8 Here is the link to register for June 5th: https://forms.gle/bmEYLeSQ1gokF7E37 Don't miss the mission—spread the word to your families! 🛰️✨

Calling all aspiring cheerleaders! LCHS Cheer will host a cheer camp June 16-20 for kids ages 3 to 10. Learn to stunt, dance and tumble and receive a free t-shirt, bow and all meals are included. Reduced rate available for those who register before June 9. Visit the following link for more information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEvWL05b9NbTJo_pEYUhl6fd4zKe0tEozwvZtHtEVyyxw1Jg/viewform?pli=1

Congratulations to the Mayfield High School Class of 2025! Trojans, you’ve shown strength, heart, and resilience at every step of your journey. As you turn the page to your next chapter, hold the pride of Mayfield with you. Here’s a look at your graduation day.