Lynn MS parents: As a precaution, our school was placed on lockdown at 10:33 a.m. because of police activity in the area. All students and staff are safe, and we will update you as more information becomes available.
NOW HIRING: Las Cruces High School is looking for its next leader. Applications are now being accepted through Jan. 8 for the position of Principal. Click here for more information: https://www.applitrack.com/lascruces/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration
We need your input on funding priorities for LCPS! Our Community Budget Survey, which gauges where you think LCPS should allocate money, will close Friday, Jan. 6. If you haven't already taken it, would you take 10 minutes and click on this link? The survey is available in English and Spanish.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/finbudg2324
In September the district sent out lessons centered around Democracy Superheroes for all fourth and fifth grade teachers to implement with their students.
These lessons were originally developed by Erika Graf-Webster with the League of Women Voters, David Nunez at Organ Mountain High and Josie Miller at the Teaching and Learning Center and then were modified for elementary students.
The culminating activity had each student create his/her own Democracy Superhero.
Teachers scored each student’s submission with a given rubric and then submitted the two top scoring superheroes from their classroom to the district.
A team from the TLC and League of Women Voters were given another rubric to score the submissions that were turned in.
The top 4 from this submission were then put onto a ballot. All fourth and fifth graders were given an opportunity to vote on the Democracy Superhero that would represent the district.
We are proud to announce that Zuriel Perez’s Democracy Superhero has been chosen to represent the district. He created the Angel of Truth.
The Angel of Truth’s super power is making people tell the truth with his staff. This keeps the government honest and citizens are not able to lie to the government. If his golden cross staff is taken away, he is powerless.
Zuriel states that to help our community, we should vote. This is how we can make sure the right people are running our city and country correctly. They will make sure our city and country is a safe place to live in.
When it comes to college and career readiness, NM Grads focuses on both short and long term goal setting with young families to support high school graduation.
Through dual-credit, advanced placement, and alternative educational opportunities, grads students receive comprehensive support in college and career readiness, and develop a career plan and portfolio including letters of recommendation, resumes and certificates.
NM Grads, has been impacting multiple generations for over 20 years.
We are pleased to announce that during a fall training in Albuquerque, Kissa Dixon, a wonderful educator from Arrowhead Park Early College High School was honored with the NM Grads Teacher Extraordinaire Award. Congratulations, Kissa Dixion!
Congratulations to Rachel Knight, Career Specialist at LCPS for being recognized earlier this month by the Association for Career & Technical Education (ACTE). Rachel Knight is now a 2022 National ACTE Experienced Fellow.
Congratulations to Mr. Michael Ogas for being selected as the 2022 National ACTE Teacher of the Year!
Michael Ogas has been a teacher with LCPS for nine years, teaching science and medical classes.
His current work includes providing medical pathways for students across our district as a career specialist with the career and technical education team.
He also serves as the state president for the New Mexico association for career and technical education and was recently named the 2022 National ACTE Teacher of the Year. #NM #LasCruces
A big congratulations to all of our FFA Chapters at LCPS for competing and placing in the 95th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis!
FFA National Awards -
Las Cruces High School:
LCHS Agrisience Animal Systems Division: Lacey Knight - 1st Place National Champion
Livestock Evaluation- Gold Rated team
• Gold Medal Individuals: Kaydens Koenig and Ayden Cox
• Silver Medal Individuals: Joe Koenig and Preston Koenig
Ag Sales- Silver Rated team
• Gold Medal Individuals: Grant Robinson
• Silver Medal Individuals: Paisley Anderson, Aubri Kehoe, and Jayden Miller
Mayfield High School:
Floriculture – Silver Rated team
• Gold Medal Individual: Holly Norsworthy
• Silver Medal Individual: Caelee Jimerson
• Bronze Medal Individual: Emilie Dyer
Environmental and Natural Resources (wildlife) – Bronze Rated Team
• Silver Medal Individual: Madison Moeller
• Bronse Medal Individuals: Andie Grooms, Jace Jimerson
Kaelyn Darden received her American Degree
Centennial High School:
Vet Science Team: Silver Rated Team
• Silver Medal Individuals: M’Kenna Price, Jasmin Montano, Kassandra Valdez
• Bronze Medal Individual: Grace Longwell
Food Science Team: Silver Rated Team
• Gold Medal Individual: Ava Dickensheets
• Silver Medal Individuals: Taylor Cantu, Hope Cannedy
• Bronze Medal Individual: Emma Koenig
1 Star National Chapter Award – 2nd year in a row
LCPS Parents, join us tonight at 5:30 p.m. for the Budget Town Hall meeting at the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex. Attend in person, or view it live here:
https://livestream.com/lcpstv/budget
Congratulations the Centennial STEM Challenge team. They competed in the Governors STEM Challenge on Saturday with their project titled “Manufacturing Pecan Mulch Substrate as a Sustainable Hydroponic and Nutrient Solution Replacement. “
These students won the event and received a sponsorship from Pattern Energy. Each of them walked away with $500 in prize money. Congratulations to Alena Sheen, Christine Yoo, Carter Talley and Bradley Wang.
Linda Peterson, Kath Natzke, Linda Tetu, Ceal Sayah, Linda Acosta, Ana Fe Coste, and Genevieve Trujillo participated in the Las Margaritas de Las Cruces Golf Tournament on November 3 and 4, to promote golfing for women. With money raised from the tournament, the team collectively decided to donate to the Mckinney-Vento Project Link Program at Las Cruces Public Schools.
The group donated $1,400 to the program to purchase snacks, clothing, shoes, and supplies for students facing homelessness. The group is looking forward to keeping this donation going year after year.
LCPS is thankful for this partnership as the funds will go directly towards helping students make sure they have what they need to be successful in the classroom. Thank you!
Caption (L-R): Linda Peterson, Kath Natzke, Linda Tetu, Ceal Sayah, Linda Acosta, Mia Hope, Ana Fe Coste, and Genevieve Trujillo
Dear Friends of Las Cruces Public Schools,
Together we can help make the season bright by sponsoring an LCPS student in the Migrant Education or McKinny-Vento Program. With your support, we can make this holiday a truly special one for them.
A Star Tree has been set up in the front lobby of the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex, 505 S. Main, Loretto Town Centre, Suite 249. The tree has star ornaments with the names of students along with their clothing sizes and Christmas wish.
Please select a star(s) and bring it to the receptionist or Federal Programs Department to register your star(s). Gifts will need to be wrapped and returned to the Federal Programs Department by 5:00 p.m., Monday, December 12, 2022.
We appreciate your interest and support in participating in the 2022 Migrant Education “Wish Upon a Star” gift-giving project. To learn more or to refer others to join our efforts, please contact Iggy Campos in the Department of Federal Programs at 527-6643 or icampos@lcps.net.
Happy Holidays!
LCPS Migrant Education Programs
Las Cruces Public Schools
Shout out to Willie Briske, our LCPS student athlete of the week from Las Cruces High School. Willie has been on the varsity swim team for LCHS since he made the team in 8th grade. His coach says he is a dedicated teammate who remains positive and is always willing to help others improve their time. In addition to swimming, Willie is also a percussionist in the LCHS Jazz Band. Way to go, Willie!
Las Cruces Public Schools congratulates Charley Vigil, our student athlete of the week from Las Cruces High School. Charley is a swimmer on the varsity team for the Bulldawgs. Her coach says she works hard at practice, is always the first one in the water, and drops time at every competition. On top of swimming, Charlie is also on the dance team and is a member of the LCHS Color Guard. Keep up the good work, Charley!
Come join us for the 2022 Noche de Luminarias at Mayfield High School! Enjoy hayrides, a visit from Santa, hot cocoa, caroling and a silent auction. Noche de Luminarias will be held Saturday, Dec. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. on the Mayfield campus, 1955 N. Valley Drive. Admission is free and open to all!
At approximately 1:46p.m. this afternoon, Camino Real was placed on lockdown as police responded to a 911 call based on a report of a possible weapon on campus. Police responded and determined in their investigation that it was not a real weapon and there is no real threat at this time. All students and staff are safe. The lockdown has been lifted.
The Las Cruces Partnership for Community Schools’ board meeting was held today at Doña Ana Community Elementary School. Students put on a beautiful performance to kickoff the day. Superintendent Ramos joined staff and Board of Education members Carol Cooper & Pamela Cort to discuss strides taken to improve behavioral health in our schools.
Good luck at State to the Centennial Volleyball team!! Go Hawks!🙌🏼🏐 #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk #NM #LasCruces #State #Volleyball
The Las Cruces High School Bulldawg volleyball team poses before heading up to the NMAA State volleyball tournament. Going in as the #2 seed in class 5A, the Dawgs hope to make a run at the State championship.
You're looking at your 3-5A District Champions for Boys Soccer! Great job, Centennial! We wish the Hawks the very best of luck at State against Cleveland High School!
