Looking ahead to 9th grade? Here is some important information from Arrowhead Park Early College High School for students and families who are interested in applying:
Our final informational meeting for current 8th-grade students interested in attending APECHS will be held this Thursday, December 4th, at 5:30 PM via Zoom. Here is the link:
https://lcps.zoom.us/j/89469396193
We also want to emphasize the importance of completing the application before the January 5th deadline. Our application window has been extended, and applications are coming in quickly—please don’t wait until the last minute to submit yours. Submitting early ensures your student’s application is fully processed and ready for the next steps.
After the application deadline closes, our team will email families with interview sign-up information. We look forward to meeting each student during the interview process and learning more about their goals and interest in joining APECHS.
Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to connecting with you soon.
Warm regards,
Arrowhead Park Early College High School Admissions Team
CTE/HRTM Teacher | Rio Grande Preparatory Institute
This week, we proudly celebrate Brandy Snyder, an educator whose nearly 40-year career has been defined by passion, innovation and a steadfast commitment to student success. More than half of her career has been dedicated to the students of Las Cruces Public Schools, where she continues to inspire the next generation of hospitality and tourism professionals at RGPI.
Along with the Golden Eagle Event Planners (GEEP), Ms. Snyder guides students in event planning and hotel, restaurant, and tourism management. Most recently, her GEEP team showcased their talent by hosting the LCPS Winter Media Day at RGPI—rolling out the red carpet with exceptional culinary service and top-tier event execution.
As we celebrate Thanksgiving, we are especially grateful for educators like Ms. Snyder who put students first to create engaging and authentic learning environments where all learners thrive. 🍁✨
Thank you, Ms. Snyder, for your dedication and excellence! 👏
The championship game will take place at Cleveland High School in Rio Rancho, NM.
LCPS.TV is taking you to the field and behind the scenes for every play that powered the Dawgs’ championship run.
Hear from families at Mesilla Elementary as they share what they’re thankful for.
Video: https://youtu.be/TFMYcTUad44
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, but our schools have been celebrating the season of gratitude all month long. Families were welcomed at their child’s school for a special tradition of love and togetherness.
A heartfelt thank-you to our Nutrition Services staff for preparing Thanksgiving meals with such care. Our appreciation also goes to the teachers and staff who make these celebrations possible and to the families who gathered with us to share in the spirit of gratitude.
Happy Thanksgiving!
— Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz
This week, we are proud to highlight Raul Perea, Agriculture Education teacher and FFA advisor at Las Cruces High School — a teacher who truly helps students thrive through hands-on learning and real-world skills.
In his own words, Mr. Perea believes in starting with the basics, like teaching his students how to read a tape measure, but his impact goes far beyond the classroom. Mr. Perea is also a talented auctioneer who volunteers at community fundraisers, partners with NMSU ag classes, and builds strong career connections for his students.
Most recently, he and his welding students hosted state legislators in his shop at LCHS for an up-close look at how young people in his program are learning, growing and preparing for the future.
Thank you, Mr. Perea, for helping students thrive every day! 🔧🔥💛💙
We visited the Thanksgiving gathering at Loma Heights Elementary to hear what families are thankful for.
What are you thankful for?
Ride the Bus on Dec. 2 and You Could Win BIG!
Parents and students, did you know that taking the school bus is one of the safest, most reliable, and earth-friendly ways to get to school? It’s a stress-free ride that helps students arrive on time and ready to learn every single day.
To celebrate the importance of bus ridership, our transportation partners at STS are hosting a special Golden Ticket Giveaway! 🎉
✨ Every student who rides the bus on Tuesday, Dec. 2 will be entered to win prizes — including the Golden Ticket Grand Prize.
🏆 One Golden Ticket winner will be announced for each level: Elementary, Middle, and High School. Prizes are also being awarded each day for students who ride the bus this week, too!
Let’s fill those buses and show our drivers some love!
Ride on Dec. 2 for your chance to win!
We visited Sunrise Elementary to hear what families are grateful for this holiday season.
What are you grateful for?
Video: https://youtu.be/yKpmcdFDS8Y
Jarmie shines with a 4.0 GPA and serves as the first-chair violinist in the Royal Knight Orchestra. She leads by example through Science Olympiad and FCCLA, and she’s currently gaining hands-on medical experience at Healthy You with Dr. Amanda Provencio. With ambitions to become a family physician, Jarmie’s passion, talent and drive continue to inspire everyone around her.
Graphic credit: Ryan Diaz, ACE Intern
Under the guidance of sponsor Lauren Apodaca, the talented RoboEagles team — Angela Perez, Sophia Salazar, Gabriella Jaquez, Karis “Aly” Vasquez, Layla Duga, and Mckayla Borunda — spent eight weeks engineering “The Talon.”
Their robot wasn’t just built for competition—it’s a prototype designed to help clean up trash and beautify public spaces. The RoboEagles also shared their passion for robotics with 5th graders at Highland Elementary, inspiring future innovators to join the fun! At the NM BEST Robotics competition, the team earned the “Blood, Sweat, and Duct Tape” Award for extraordinary perseverance and was selected as the rookie team to advance to Regionals in Dallas!
Way to thrive and soar, RoboEagles! 🚀
Thank you to everyone who made this night possible and to all who came out to support our programs and students!
Catch all the action livestreamed exclusively on LCPS.TV: https://youtube.com/live/FMA773jSvj8?feature=share
Free Food Distributions:
• Available throughout Las Cruces and Doña Ana County
• Nutritious groceries at no cost — everyone is welcome!
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD-MHNKCotY
Find the next distribution date or a location near you:
https://5il.co/32yih
See flyer for details!
At Organ Mountain High School, students and staff are thriving under the leadership of Principal Louie Lucero! This year, OMHS has earned recognition for its improved graduation rate and strengthened student support systems that keep learners on track for success.
Through focused credit monitoring, early intervention for at-risk students, and strong “Next Step” planning, OMHS is helping more students cross the finish line — and plan their futures with confidence.
From classrooms to co-curricular achievements, like the national championship cheer team, the Knights are showing what it means to rise and thrive together. Thank you for your leadership, Mr. Lucero! 💙⚔️
#LCPSproud #OMHSknights #ThriveThursday
Get ready for an exciting quarterfinal matchup as the #8 Los Lunas Tigers take on the #1 Las Cruces Bulldawgs. The Bulldawgs enter the game undefeated, while the Tigers are looking to pull off a major upset and advance to the semifinals.
The game will take place on Friday, November 14, at the Field of Dreams. Kickoff is at 7:00 PM.
This game will be livestreamed exclusively on LCPS.TV: https://youtube.com/live/kwNzHUdAXlo?feature=share
