Congratulations to the Activities, Arts, and Athletics teams, who were collectively nominated by Robert Wofford, Vice President of the LCPS Board of Education, for the 2026 New Mexico School Boards Association Excellence in Student Achievement Award!
Representing Athletics: Michelle Ronga, Bobby Campos, Michelle Lucero
Representing Arts: Joseph Flores, Paul Hallstead, Jennifer Rogers, and Emily Bennett
Representing Activities: Melanie Stuart and Marissa Prentice
The junior Trojan shines on the mound and in the outfield, posting a 4-1 record, 50 strikeouts, and a 1.30 ERA this season. His coach calls him a hardworking leader, great teammate, & fierce competitor.
A sprinter for the Track & Field team, Isobella competes in the 4x100m, 4x200m, medley, & 4x400m relays. Her coach says she leads with enthusiasm, brings great energy to practice, & sets a strong example.
El superintendente de las Escuelas Públicas de Las Cruces, Ignacio Ruiz, invita a nuestras familias hispanohablantes a asistir a Cafecito con el Sr. Ruiz. Este evento es una oportunidad para que las familias conozcan al superintendente, hagan preguntas y conversen en un ambiente acogedor.
Cafecito con el Sr. Ruiz se llevará a cabo el martes 12 de mayo a las 8:30 a.m. en el Centro de Apoyo Familiar de LCPS, ubicado en 505 S. Main St., Suite 249.
¡Esperamos verlos allí!
And for students, the teachers who go the extra mile are never forgotten.
Here’s a message from Andrew L. at Organ Mountain High School.
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Every student can name someone who changed their life simply by never giving up on them. Today, we’re giving students the chance to say thank you and share their stories.
This one comes from Lola Z.
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We’d love to hear from the people who have supported them every step of the way. Parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, teachers, staff, and friends if there’s a special senior you’d like to recognize, record a short video message and help us celebrate their journey and achievements!
Record a message: https://vocalvideo.com/c/lcps2026
As we look back on this special moment, Monte Vista Elementary is also preparing to celebrate a major milestone of its own. On May 15, the school will celebrate its quinceañera and 15 years of serving students, families, and the Las Cruces community.
This is Las Cruces Public Schools, then and now.
Teachers are often the first to see who we might become before we can see it ourselves. They plant ideas that take root and grow. Eventually, those ideas shape the way we think, learn, and move through the world long after graduation.
This month, we are celebrating those extraordinary teachers whose impact does not end with the final bell, but continues to echo through every life they have helped shape.
This message comes from Conner C. at Organ Mountain High School.
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As we celebrate and honor our educators, we’re sharing words of gratitude from around the district.
Today’s message of appreciation comes from Pamela Cort, President of the LCPS Board of Education.
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In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, LCPS is celebrating our extraordinary educators all month long with heartfelt messages of gratitude and appreciation.
Every day, our teachers inspire, encourage, and empower students to reach their full potential, and we are proud to recognize the incredible impact they make across our schools and community.
This special message comes from Robert Wofford, Secretary of the Board of Education.
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From helping with the move into Columbia Elementary and participating in the ribbon cutting ceremony to supporting events like the Thrill and Grill BBQ, the Elementary Leadership Conference, and the Tell the Story Film Showcase.
These students brought energy, teamwork, and leadership to every event. Those are just a few of the many ways they made a tremendous impact across LCPS.
During the meeting, seniors were also honored with Senior Stoles in recognition of their dedication and leadership.
LCPS is proud to recognize:
From Arrowhead Park Early College High School:
SAC Secretary Soraya Kamali
James Castrillion
Senior Saim Iqbal
Senior Amelia Vescovo
From Centennial:
Jonah Ocampo
Annie Lee
Braden Gonzales
Senior Amy Sheen
From Las Cruces High School
Grace Winter
Clarissa Flores
Senior Amethyst Gaytan
Senior Maggie Collins
Senior and three years continued service: Xochitl Reyes
From Organ Mountain:
SAC Vice President Drew Hernandez
Cassandra Sinsay
Senior, SAC PR, and two years continued service: Addison Wells
Senior and two years continued service: Alexa Edmonson
From Mayfield:
Senior Ella Clemons
Senior Josiah Estrada
Senior Samuel Biad
Senior, SAC President and three years of continuous service: Kynley Cartwright
The LCPS Board of Education recently recognized the Kiwanis Club for this meaningful work. We are deeply grateful for their continued partnership and commitment to our students.
(Pictured) Bob Treulich, Susan Yarne, Greg Diaz.
Emery was recognized during the LCPS Board of Education meeting in April and received a $500 prize for her outstanding work.
Special thanks to Timothy Staley at OMHS for hosting and supporting this year’s poetry contest.
Since its inaugural year in 2022, the contest has awarded $10,000 in student prizes, made possible through a generous anonymous donor and the Karen M. Trujillo Foundation.
The contest honors the legacy of Karen M. Trujillo and continues to celebrate creativity, voice, and student excellence across our schools.
The LCPS Finance Division will review the proposed budget for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year, which will be presented to the LCPS Board of Education for approval. The meeting will also be livestreamed on our LCPS YouTube channel for those who cannot make it. For those joining, us, refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there!
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Teachers are much like gardeners. They plant seeds in the minds of students and nurture growth with knowledge
All month we're sharing appreciation for our amazing teachers.
This message comes from Jeannette Covarrubia, Principal at Cesar Chavez Elementary.
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This week, we’re celebrating Sonoma Elementary’s Tanna Miller for her incredible leadership and passion for physical education across LCPS! 💜💪
As both a PE teacher and district PE content specialist, Tanna has helped create new opportunities for students through partnerships with the City of Las Cruces, FIFA/US Soccer Federation, Elite Family Entertainment and local youth sports organizations. She also launched LCPS’ growing Water Safety Program for third graders, helping students build confidence and safety skills in and around the water. Just this week, Tanna led the district's annual 5th grade track meet at the Field of Dreams, an event all LCPS elementary schools look forward to.
Tanna has led the development of K-12 PE instructional guides and proficiency scales, organized districtwide wellness events, strengthened professional learning for PE teachers and helped expand opportunities for healthy living and student engagement across our community.
Thank you, Tanna, for your dedication to helping students thrive both inside and outside the classroom! 👏🐯
District technology teams worked to resolve the issue as quickly as possible, and all systems are now operational. We appreciate the patience and understanding shown by our staff, students and families during the disruption.
Our technology teams are actively working to identify the cause of the outage and restore services as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this issue.
Updates will be posted to the LCPS website and official social media channels as information becomes available.
