
Las Cruces Public Schools is proud of the work one of our graduates, Letticia Martinez, a retired Paralympic swimmer, is doing to promote inclusivity among the visually impaired. Join her for a blind soccer group exchange on Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to noon at 801 E. Madrid Ave.

Thank you to our community partners from the Kiwanis Club of Las Cruces. Today club members presented a check for $1,000 to the LCPS Foundation for their hygiene drive and to purchase school supplies for LCPS students.

Here's a sneak peek at episode two for Knights Of The Gridiron!
Knights Of The Gridiron is a multi-episode docuseries providing all-access coverage of the Organ Mountain Knights 2024 football season.
Brought to you by LCPS.TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwYyR7coKBA
Episode two premieres Thursday, September 26, 2024. #organmountain #protectthefamily #highschoolfootball #southernNM #lcps


The Mayfield Trojans host the Deming Wildcats on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 10:00 AM. Gates will open at 8:30 AM. It's a great way to spend a Fall Break Saturday morning!
Tickets can be purchased at: https://lcps.net/page/athletics


Congratulations to Oscar Alvarez, the LCPS Student Athlete of the Week from LCHS!
Oscar is a striker for the boys’ soccer team. He scored four goals against Los Lunas and two goals against Deming.
Coach Vasquez says he is a hard worker, leads by example and has a great attitude.


Congratulations to Raylene Carillo, the LCPS Student Athlete of the Week from LCHS!
Raylene plays forward for the girls’ soccer team. This season, she has five goals, five assists and maintains a 4.034 GPA.
Coach Carrillo says she’s a selfless team player who works hard on and off the field.


Congratulations to Coach Kelly McKee! During Friday's game against Alamogordo, Coach McKee was inducted as a lifelong member to the Knights of Honor for his contributions to the football program.
The Knights won 18-10 over Alamogordo and started district 1-0. Congrats Coach McKee! Your picture will hang on the Knights Wall of Honor at the Castle forever.





Look at this crowd of Energetic walkers! It was a gorgeous morning to walk to school with Booker T. Washington Community Elementary School and City of Las Cruces Mayor Enríquez who gave a fantastic pep talk to all the participants. A shout out to the all the community partners who joined us. We had 62 adults and 110 Wildcats 🐾 172 all together what an amazing turn out.
Thank you to our staff and families for coming together to show our community school support. NMSU Cheer, Ricky T, LCFD Station 1 Las Cruces Safe Routes to School Las Cruces Public Schools Las Cruces Partnership for Community Schools Walk, Bike & Roll to School Days











Congratulations to Las Cruces Public Schools 4th place OMHS, 5th place CHS, 9th place LCHS, and all finalist bands at the Bands of America New Mexico Regional! #Thrive575 @lcps.activities @lcps.athletics @LCPS
Finals Results
75.55 – Fossil Ridge HS
73.70 – Loveland HS
71.90 – Eastlake HS
69.90 – Royal Knight Regiment - Organ Mountain
69.55 – Centennial High School Band
69.40 – Pecos HS
68.45 – Andress HS
67.90 – Volcano Vista HS
66.20 – Las Cruces High School Band
65.60 – Del Valle HS
64.30 – Bel Air HS
63.10 – Americas HS
Outstanding Music Performance – Fossil Ridge HS
Outstanding Visual Performance – Fossil Ridge HS
Outstanding General Effect – Fossil Ridge HS








Tonight, your Organ Mountain Knights will take on the Alamogordo Tigers. Catch all the action under the Friday night lights at 7pm at the Field of Dreams!
Tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/NM8126
Game livestream only on LCPSTV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO6TLJXrQdw


Come out and support our Las Cruces Public Schools marching bands as they compete in the Bands of America New Mexico Regional Saturday, September 21st, at NMSU Aggie Memorial Stadium. #thrive575
10:12am @mayfieldband575
12:48pm Las Cruces High School Band
1:36pm Royal Knight Regiment - Organ Mountain High School
2:00pm Centennial High School Band
Full schedule, event, and ticket information can be found online at @officialmusicforall


"Look at this crowd of enthusiastic walkers! It was a gorgeous morning to walk to school with Hermosa Heights Elementary School and Mayor Enriquez, who gave a fantastic pep talk to all the participants. A shout out to the Organ Mountain student who joined us. She is a Hermosa Heights alum!" -Pamela Cort, LCPS Board Vice President District 2
#LasCrucesSafeRoutesToSchool #LasCrucePublicSchools #HermosaHeightsElementary #OrganMountainHighSchool





"A huge thanks to Superintendent Ruiz, Commissioner Reynolds, School Board Member Frank, and Ricky T from Magic 104.9 for your assistance at Desert Hills Elementary's celebration of International Walk to School Day. You made it extra special for the kids and families. We had more students and parents participate than ever before - a new record of 186 students and 75 adults!" - Las Cruces Safe Routes To School





LCPS Parents,
Las Cruces Public Schools is closely monitoring a social media threat that appears to be targeted to all New Mexico schools. While the evidence suggests that these threats are likely hoaxes, our commitment to the safety and well-being of our students and staff remains our highest priority. Our school administration is working closely with law enforcement to thoroughly investigate these incidents, and we continue to prioritize safety at all schools.
We recognize that threats of this nature are often amplified by the media, which can cause unnecessary fear. It’s important for children to hear from their parents that it is safe to attend school, and we encourage our community to come together to support and assure one another that our schools remain safe spaces for learning. We can all do our part by staying vigilant, and we encourage parents to closely monitor their child’s online activity and promptly report anything of concern to the school.
If you observe any suspicious activity, please report it anonymously using the STOPit app at the following link: https://appweb.stopitsolutions.com/directory. To make an anonymous report, simply enter the name of the school in the link provided. We are also including a flyer with information on how to download the app.
As always, we thank you in advance for your understanding and patience as we work through these situations. Our partnership with you is crucial in maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment.
Las Cruces Public Schools


Looking for a great career where you can make a difference in our community? Join LCPS at a job fair for Educational Assistants on Sept. 26 from 10 to 2 p.m. at our main office, 505 S. Main St. in Las Cruces. Bring your resume and enthusiasm! We would love to meet you.


Dear Parents and Guardians,
This morning, we are addressing another social media threat, this time targeting Sierra Middle School. As we've observed over the past week, threats can affect any school.
Please be assured that we are aware of these posts, as is law enforcement. On Monday, two students have been charged with making unlawful threats toward a school. These charges are severe and carry both financial and legal repercussions, and they have already caused significant disruption to our school day.
Violence has no place in our schools. If you believe your child has come across troubling content online, please reach out to your child’s school as your first step. Las Cruces Public Schools is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure learning environment for all students and staff, and we will continue to work closely with local and federal authorities to ensure their safety.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.


Football fans, be sure to catch the game between Centennial vs Rio Rancho happening tonight at 7:00pm at the Field of Dreams. #highschoolfootball
The game will be livestreamed only on LCPS.TV: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTXSxDBy2MvwZ2sdDC9rOsA


LCPS parents,
The district is closely monitoring a social media rumor related to school violence. We want to reassure you that threats made towards our students are taken seriously, and that recent national events are likely contributing to these social media posts.
LCPS is currently working with school resource officers on campus and with local law enforcement, who have determined these threats to be unsubstantiated.
Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our schools safe.
Las Cruces Public Schools
Padres de LCPS,
El distrito está monitoreando de cerca un rumor en los medios sociales relacionado con la violencia escolar. Queremos asegurarles que las amenazas dirigidas a nuestros estudiantes se toman en serio, y que los recientes acontecimientos nacionales probablemente contribuyen a dichas publicaciones en los medios sociales.
LCPS está trabajando actualmente con agentes de seguridad escolar y con la policía local, quienes han determinado que estas amenazas no tienen fundamento.
Gracias por trabajar en permanente colaboración para mantener nuestras escuelas seguras.
Escuelas Públicas de Las Cruces


LCPS parents,
The district is closely monitoring a social media rumor related to school violence. We want to reassure you that threats made towards our students are taken seriously, and that recent national events are likely contributing to these social media posts.
LCPS is currently working with school resource officers on campus and with local law enforcement, who have determined these threats to be unsubstantiated.
Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our schools safe.
Las Cruces Public Schools
Padres de LCPS,
El distrito está monitoreando de cerca un rumor en los medios sociales relacionado con la violencia escolar. Queremos asegurarles que las amenazas dirigidas a nuestros estudiantes se toman en serio, y que los recientes acontecimientos nacionales probablemente contribuyen a dichas publicaciones en los medios sociales.
LCPS está trabajando actualmente con agentes de seguridad escolar y con la policía local, quienes han determinado que estas amenazas no tienen fundamento.
Gracias por trabajar en permanente colaboración para mantener nuestras escuelas seguras.
Escuelas Públicas de Las Cruces


Thank you to our community partners from the Sprouts Foundation! The Las Cruces Public Schools Nutrition Services Department was awarded $10,000 from the Sprouts Foundation for child nutrition.
The money will be used to revive the school garden at Valley View Elementary and help children learn the importance of healthy eating habits. Students along with teacher participation will learn to harvest fruits and vegetables.
Students will learn about sustainable agriculture and the importance of nature. Social and emotional development will be promoted by helping students recognize a sense of place and belonging. #SproutingHealthyCommunitiesDay
