Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation, Inc. proudly supports outstanding educators in the pursuit of excellence in our Las Cruces Public Schools classrooms.
Through Innovative Teaching Grants, the LCPS Foundation supports educators to invent innovative and exciting educational programs that inspire learning 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.
Cheers to our 2024 Innovative Grant Recipients!
Thanks to the efforts and submission by Jamie Foy and Jennifer Martin, @Hillrise Elementary School will be having some Fun in the Zen Zone with their Innovative Grant Award!
Join us for Las Cruces Movie Night on Saturday, October 19, at New Mexico State University! Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a fun night of nostalgia hosted by the NMSU Foundation.
NMSU will be screening the 2017 hit film Coco, the enchanting story of young musician Miguel and his extraordinary journey to the Land of the Dead, where he discovers the true meaning of family.
The movie starts at 7:30 p.m. at Pat and Lou Sisbarro Community Park, with local food trucks serving snacks and drinks starting at 6:00 p.m.
Learn more: https://www.nmsualumni.org/movie-night
Join our friends at Doña Ana Community College for their 2024 Halloween Festival! This outdoor event will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 in the courtyard of the East Mesa Campus, 2800 Sonoma Ranch Blvd. DACC has scared up some fun with a haunted house, costume contest, trick-or-treating, games, activities and live entertainment. See you there!
Congratulations to this year's LCPS All City Dance Ensemble dancers! These dancers auditioned on Oct 12 and were selected to work with professional choreographer Michelle Urban from Urban Movement Dance Academy. They will be performing in the 2024 Dance for All, All for Dance collaborative show!
Pictured from left to right: Jimena Gomez (LCHS), Ruby Pinto (LCHS), Sky McCabe (LCHS), Marielena Simental (LCHS), Chloe Dutton (LCHS), Mia Estrada (LCHS), Sophia Best (LCHS), Layla Gonzales (MHS), Violet Montoya (LCHS), Nika Pivkina (LCHS), Imani Price (PMS) and Emily Ruis (PMS). Front: Michelle Urban, choreographer.
The district congratulates Oscar Valtierra, the LCPS student athlete of the week from Organ Mountain High. Oscar plays soccer for the Knights; he had two big assists while playing against CHS. Coach Sanchez says Oscar shines as a leader and is a consistent player on the field.
We are proud to recognize Gisele Turnbow as the LCPS student athlete of the week from Organ Mountain High. Gisele is a starter on the soccer team for the Knights. Coach Limon says Gisele is consistent, plays hard, and is a leader on the team with a positive “never quit” attitude.
Today the Las Cruces Home Builders Association hosted the fifth annual Build My Future Skilled Trades Expo event at the Field of Dreams.
Hundreds of LCPS students in middle and high school attended the event to learn more about the skilled trades industry.
Local contractors and skilled trades industry partners joined forces to help answer questions and provide hand-on learning for many jobs in the construction industry.
You don't want to miss the matchup between Centennial vs Hobbs happening this Friday night at the Field of Dreams. Find out if the Hawks soar their way to victory.
Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/1548068?schoolId=NM70483
Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc950C0rAi8
Love robotics? Join us on Oct. 16, at 6pm for the Project NEO Robotics Open House happening at Arrowhead Park Early College High School in building 5. This event is open to all high school students.
See flyer for details!
October is National Principals Month! To highlight a few of our building leaders, LCPS-TV put together a welcome back message for students. We hope you had a great fall break and are ready to finish the fall semester strong!
Principals' message: https://youtu.be/F2YmrKoPZI8
In case you missed it, Knights of the Gridiron, Episode 2 is streaming! Join LCPS.TV's Michael Rodriguez for an exclusive view into the OMHS football program. Do the Knights joust their way into victory? Tune in!
Watch Episode 2: https://youtu.be/ZQM0Sdcyvak?si=_P1vK6Vy9R4CmVWy
Calling all dancers! Auditions for the 3rd Annual Las Cruces All City Dance Ensemble will be Saturday, Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the LCHS Dance Room. All LCPS students are invited to audition. Email lmartinez5@lcps.net or mrivera1@lcps.net for more info.
A big round of applause to our winners of the 2024 Veterans Parade Poster Contest! The five top artists were recognized by Mayor Eric Enriquez and city leaders during a city council meeting this afternoon.
Congratulations to Jaslene Horvath, 1st place winner of the 2024 Veterans Parade Poster Contest from Mesa Middle School.
Please see list of top finalists in alphabetical order:
Samantha Carrillo, Lynn Community Middle School
Jaslene Horvath, Mesa Middle School
Eli Ochoa, Zia Middle School
Emma Ramos, Mesa Middle School
Enqi Zheng, Mesa Middle School
Congratulations to Luke Linnan, our LCPS student athlete of the week from MHS. Luke is quarterback for the Trojans; he is 34/65 with 540 passing yards, 5 TD’s, 340 yards rushing & 4 TD’s. Coach says he’s a great leader who motivates those around him with a champion's attitude.
Hats off to Charlotte Dennis, our LCPS student athlete of the week from Mayfield High School. Charlotte is on the varsity cross country team with a 5k PR: 23:46. She participates in HOSA, STEM and theatre. Her coach says she is responsible, trustworthy, and has strong integrity.
Hear from Coach Mark Lopez and a key team member as they prepare for a tough district football game tonight at 7pm
Watch pregame comments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOicE-Fpxko
Game coverage by LCPS.TV livestream production: https://www.youtube.com/live/4JKkSgPG58c
Congratulations to Arrowhead Park Early College High School for their first place wins in Extemporaneous Speaking and Humorous Interpretation at the East Mountain Speech & Debate Tournament last weekend. Way to go!! #thrive575 #lcpsactivities #makingithappen #LCPS
The ENLACE family of Southern NM and LCPS congratulates David Morales from Mayfield High School on receiving his award this past weekend from the Golden Apple Foundation of New Mexico for Teaching Excellence!
His dedication, passion, and creativity in the classroom inspire both students and fellow educators everyday. You're a role model to all who know you, Mr. Morales!
Thank you for making a difference! #TeacherOfTheYear #Inspiration #Congratulations #LasCrucesPublicSchools #Mayfield
There's no place like the Field of Dreams on Friday night. Gather your family and friends to see the LCHS Bulldawgs take on the Clovis Wildcats @7pm tonight.
Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/1548074?schoolId=NM8116
Livestream on LCPSTV: https://www.youtube.com/live/4JKkSgPG58c
Parents and family, join us for Thanksgiving lunch at your student's school on Nov. 15! Ticket sales will run Monday, Oct. 7 through Friday, Nov. 1 and are $5 each (cash or check). No tickets will be sold the day of the event. To purchase, check in at your school office.
