Congratulations to the Showcase Jazz Band at Las Cruces High School for being selected for the 2024 NMMEA Honor Jazz Band! This is such a huge honor for Las Cruces Public Schools!
LCHS is under the direction of Ty Frederick and Raul Escobedo.
This year, the New Mexico Art Education Association selected LCPS to receive the Certificate of Recognition.
This award goes to an outstanding school district, who has demonstrated support for and commitment to high-quality music education programs district wide.
Congratulations to Dr. Wendi Miller-Tomlinson, last night she was recognized during the Board of Education meeting after she was named the 2024 NMMEA Administrator of the Year.
LCPS is proud to recognize Roman Chip, who retired from LCPS in 2010, he was named Emeritus Teacher of the Year by the New Mexico Educators Association.
The New Mexico Music Educators Association wishes to recognize the contributions of retired music educators who continue to contribute to the New Mexico music education community through the Emeritus Teacher Award.
Congratulations to Gabriella Alvarez of Mesa Middle School for earning the 2024 NMMEA New and Emerging Educator of the Year Award.
Joseph Flores, LCPS Fine Arts Coordinator of Teaching of Learning, was recognized during the Board of Education meeting last night for his recent induction into the 2024 New Mexico Music Educators Association (NMMEA) Hall of Fame.
Emily Bennett was recognized during Tuesday's School Board meeting for earning the New Mexico Art Education Association Art Educator Advocacy Award.
Addison Massey was recognized at last night's Board of Education meeting for being named Gatorade New Mexico Volleyball Player of the Year, the seventh player of the year to be selected from Las Cruces High School.
The district formally inducted the late educator and statesman J. Paul Taylor to the Legacy Wall, recognizing several members of the Taylor family who were in attendance. Taylor served the district for 34 years as a teacher, principal, and administrator.
The district made several notable recognitions during Tuesday night's School Board meeting, including outgoing Board of Education Member Carol Cooper, Dist. 5. Board members thanked Ms. Cooper for her dedication and leadership on the board, keeping the goals of the district in the forefront.
“You lead with an open mind and an open heart,” said Vice President Cort, who added that it was a pleasure serving with Cooper.
Superintendent Ruiz recalled the support he received from Ms. Cooper when he arrived at the district, ensuring that the district always kept the needs of students first.
Mr. Frank, who replaced Cooper on the dais, recalled the close elections between the two, and how they grew to have tremendous respect for one another.
President Tenorio, who joined the board alongside Cooper in 2020, recalled her time with Cooper during a tumultuous time on the board – coming out of a ransomware attack, a global pandemic and personal tragedy after the sudden loss of late superintendent Karen Trujillo. She applauded her hard work to make the district the best environment for students.
Ms. Cooper addressed the board following a standing ovation, noting that “Of all the people I’ve been around – the caring and talented people I’ve been around – and the joy of putting kids first has been an honor. I’m so excited for our school district (with) Mr. Ruiz. I encourage us as a community to help our students focus on great outcomes that we know are possible. Every single student has purpose, and a need for education to be able to fulfill their purpose in life.”
Thank you to the Picacho Middle School Scorpion Choir for their fantastic performance of “Chariot’s Comin’!” adapted and arranged by Don Besig at last night's LCPS school board meeting.
The Picacho Middle School Scorpion Choir is under the direction of Virginia Ramos.
The LCPS Bilingual Education, Translation & Interpretation, and Community Outreach team (BETICO) surprised Jose from Zia MS with an award for winning the district’s student logo challenge at his school. The logo will be used for our inaugural Sábado Gigante Educators Conference as well as the 8th grade Bilingual Seal! ¡Felicidades Jose! #ElFuturoEsBilingue
Congratulations to Kash Alley, the LCPS Student Athlete of the Week from LCHS. Kash is a wrestler for the bulldawgs. He has a season record of 24-5 and placed 5th in state. Kash took 4th at the 2024 Conflict at Cleveland Tournament. Kash is hardworking, determined, encouraging, and has a great sense of humor.
Congratulations to Alyssa Sedillo, the LCPS Student Athlete of the Week from LCHS. Alyssa is on the wrestling team, she is a two-time returning state champion with an overall record of 85-5. She took 1st and won Outstanding Wrestler at the 2024 Conflict at Cleveland Tournament. Alyssa has an outstanding work ethic on and off the mat. She leads by example by mentoring younger teammates.
The girls basketball game Mayfield vs. Roswell scheduled for today has been rescheduled for Saturday.
New date: January 13, at Mayfield High School
JV - 5:00pm
Var - 6:30pm
UPDATE: Winter Weather Warning for Monday
LCPS community,
The district remains in communication with the National Weather Service in Santa Teresa on a cold front moving into our area later today and continuing through Tuesday. Temperatures are expected to drop significantly overnight, with below-freezing wind chills expected.
At this time, school will start on schedule tomorrow morning. but please send your students to school with coats, hats and other accessories (gloves, scarves). If possible, drop off students who normally walk to school or limit times at bus stops to keep students warm. School buildings will be open to students once they arrive on campus.
Please continue to monitor your email, cell phones and news sources for updates should the situation change.
Las Cruces Public Schools
ACTUALIZACIÓN: Alerta meteorológica invernal para el lunes
Comunidad LCPS:
El distrito permanece en comunicación con el Servicio Meteorológico Nacional en Santa Teresa con relación a un frente frío que se está dirigiendo hacia nuestra área desde hoy más tarde hasta el próximo martes. Se espera que las temperaturas bajen significativamente durante la noche, con temperaturas bajo cero.
Por lo pronto el día de mañana las clases empezarán a la hora de siempre, pero por favor, manden a sus hijos a la escuela con abrigos/chamarras, gorros y otros accesorios (guantes, bufandas). Si fuese posible lleve a la escuela a los estudiantes que usualmente caminan a la escuela o limite el tiempo de espera en la parada del autobús para que los estudiantes pasen el menos frio posible. Los planteles escolares estarán abiertos para que los estudiantes entren en cuanto lleguen.
Por favor continue revisando su correo electrónico, teléfonos celulares y las fuentes de noticias para que esté al tanto de cualquier cambio.
Escuelas Públicas de Las Cruces
As many of you know, Las Cruces HS Jazz Band has been selected as the 2024 NMMEA Honor Jazz Band. They will be performing at the NMMEA conference next Wednesday 1/10 at 4:30pm in Albuquerque Popejoy Hall on the campus of UNM. If you will be unable to attend the concert in Albuquerque, please join us for a preview concert here in Las Cruces, TOMORROW, Saturday 1/6 at 7:00pm in the NMSU Music Center - Atkinson Recital Hall. Admission is free and all are welcome!
Join us for an LCPS Spring Fundraiser Training to learn more about school-sponsored fundraisers on Jan. 4, at 3pm in the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex 505 S. Main St, in Conference Room A. Please see flyer for details.
Shout out to Gabriel Garcia, the LCPS student athlete of the week from Centennial. Gabriel is the captain for the wrestling team at CHS. His coach says he is hard working, consistent, respects others and believes failure is progress, never a loss.
Congratulations Zaira Montoya, the LCPS student athlete of the week from CHS. Zaira is team captain in wrestling for the Hawks. She is a great leader who encourages her teammates to do their best. Her coach says she's patient, kind and is always willing to listen and help others.
