It was a spectacular day at Hillrise Elementary as we came together for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of a big project! The upgrades at Hillrise include a new multipurpose room with a new cafeteria, the existing cafeteria was remodeled into six classrooms, an expansion of the nurses’ station, and security upgrades to the front office.
This project was made possible by the unwavering support of voters in Las Cruces. Thank you!
Watch the ribbon cutting here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ec6ELY6MkaU

Please join us in sending a big LCPS round of applause and best wishes to the Centennial High School Boys Soccer team as they take on Hobbs for the state semifinals tonight at 6 p.m. in Hobbs. #GoHawks!

Thank you to the team members and departments at Memorial Medical Center that donated much-needed items or monetarily for this year's Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation, Inc. Care Kits For Kids Personal Hygiene Drive.
By providing items to take care of basic personal hygiene needs, we hope to see all students thrive, while building strong peer relationships and having an overall positive school experience.

The Office of African American Affairs, along with the PED and the Black Student Alliance, extends an invitation to Excellence Unleashed, a recruitment fair and mini-conference in Albuquerque on Nov. 18. Transportation is provided. See flyers for additional details.


On Nov. 9, the district will host “High Schools’ Got Talent,” as part of the ‘Kindness in the Community” initiative. The event is free and open to the public. Just remember to bring your own chair.
The evening will include performances from each high school band beginning at 5:30p.m. at Plaza de Las Cruces located at 100 N Main St, Las Cruces, NM 88001.
Students will be accepting monetary donations to support Karina Cano Perez, an Organ Mountain High School student who is in need of both a liver and kidney transplant. To learn more about Karina’s story and how you can help, please visit www.COTAforKarina.com.
El 9 de noviembre, el distrito organizará el evento de talentos, High Schools' Got Talent, como parte de la iniciativa "Amabilidad en la Comunidad". El evento es gratuito y está abierto al público. Solo recuerde traer su propia silla.
La velada incluirá actuaciones de cada banda de preparatoria a partir de las 5:30p.m. en la Plaza de Las Cruces, ubicada en 100 N. Main St., Las Cruces, NM 88001.
Los estudiantes aceptarán donaciones monetarias para apoyar a Karina Cano Pérez, una estudiante de Organ Mountain High School que necesita un trasplante de hígado y riñón. Para conocer más sobre la historia de Karina y cómo puede ayudar, por favor visite www.COTAforKarina.com

We have such an amazingly giving community!
The LCPS Foundation, Inc. thanks everyone who donated items for the Care Kits for Kids today and a special thanks to our Board Members who generously dedicated their Saturday morning to make a difference for our area High School students. Huge appreciation also goes to Walmart of Las Cruces for hosting the LCPS Foundation, Inc. and making donations at each location!





Safe Routes to School is partnering with Friends of the Organ Mountains and Southern NM Mountain Biking to put on monthly bike clinics for students.
We encourage middle school students (6th-8th) to join us for a bike clinic this Saturday (11-11-23) from 10am-2pm at Sierra Middle. Please see flyer for details.

Tonight, Las Cruces High School will take on Los Lunas for the 1st round of playoffs for the 2023 Nusenda Credit Union State Football Championships 6A. Kickoff is at 7pm at the Field of Dreams.
Tickets are $12 for adults and $7 for students. Since this is an NMAA sanctioned event, tickets can only be purchased online by scanning the QR Code or by visiting: https://gofan.co/event/1199516?schoolId=N

Last night, LCPS families were invited to the Superintendent's meet and greet to discuss his 90-day plan, educational goals, and concerns. The meeting was held in Spanish, more than 35 parents attended.
Thank you, Ruby Bada from La X 96.7 for being part of this wonderful event.



Las Cruces Public Schools will host the Challenger Fall Day Camp on Friday, Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for 3rd through 5th grade students. Space is limited. Please see our flyer for more information or visit our registration page, https://www.lcps.net/page/camps

Catch the highlights from the 6A District 3/4 Championship game. The Hawks prevailed over the Bulldawgs 30 - 23.
Congrats to both teams for qualifying for the NM 6A State Championships!
Around the District is produced by LCPS.TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74UwUsxuaKQ

The 1st round of the Boys' 5A State Soccer Tournament starts tomorrow. Be there to cheer on Organ Mountain High School as they take on Rio Grande High School at 5pm at the Field of Dreams Soccer Complex. This is an NMAA sanctioned event. Tickets are $5, cash only at the gate.

Last week, all four comprehensive high schools did a wonderful job dazzling the crowd with their field show performances during the 2023 Marching Band Exhibition at the Field of Dreams. After the last performance, the seniors for the class of 2024 were recognized.









Congratulations to everyone for fantastic exhibition and finals performances at the NMSU Tournament of Bands, especially our Las Cruces Public Schools bands!!!
Finals Competition Results:
Music: Eastlake HS
Percussion: Hanks HS
Colorguard: Hanks HS
1 89.700 Hanks HS
2 88.100 Eastlake HS
3 87.300 V. Sue Cleveland HS
4 83.500 Montwood HS
5 83.300 Franklin HS
6 79.200 Royal Knight Regiment - Organ Mountain High School
7 78.400 Horizon HS
8 77.400 Centennial High School Band
9 77.300 Socorro HS
10 76.850 Las Cruces High School Band
Exhibition Bands of Distinction
Class B 1st place Mayfield HS
Class C 1st place Silver HS

Friendly reminder, this evening is Lynn CMS’s Trunk or Treat. The festivities begin at 5 pm in the Cafeteria parking lot. Please park on Nevada Ave.
Secondly, please dress warm. The expected high is 48 degree.

This week only: Organ Mountain High School Knights of the Stage presents Disney's Descendants the musical! Show times are Nov. 2nd and 3rd at 7 p.m. and Nov. 4 at noon. Get your presale tickets for $5 at OMHS or pay $10 at the door. We hope to see you there!

You won't want to miss the District Championship game tonight between Centennial vs Las Cruces High School. Kickoff is at 7p.m. at the Field of Dreams.
Tickets sold at the game, $2 students $5 adults.
LCPS.TV game coverage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBnLF1Ny7Ms

Congratulations to Layla Lazarin, our LCPS Student Athlete of the Week from MHS. Layla is on the Mayfield Cross Country team. Her best time in a 5k is 20:03, best time in 1 mile at 6:03.55. Layla is a great leader, she encourages her teammates, and is positive every day.

Congratulations to Alena Castillo, our LCPS Student Athlete of the Week from MHS. Alena is on the Mayfield Cross-Country team. Her best time in a 5k is 20:43, best time in 1 mile 6:27.68. Alena is hard working, knows when to focus, and is a great team leader!

Thank you to the Las Cruces High School Chamber Orchestra for putting on an incredible performance of “Ghosts of Brandenburg” by Richard Meyer during the school board meeting last night.
Hats off to the LCHS Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Jennifer Rogers!


