Parents, We hope you can still join us for "One Pill Can Kill", a conversation with the Drug Enforcement Administration and the New Mexico National Guard on the threat of fentanyl in our community. This event is open to the public Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex. Translation services will be available. A livestream of the meeting is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBCvAbg7imQ
almost 3 years ago, Las Cruces Public Schools
The New Mexico National Guard Joint Counter Drug Task Force in partnership with the Las Cruces Public School District are hosting the Drug Enforcement Administration “One Pill Can Kill” presentation to address fentanyl awareness.
This week on Around The District: On to the championship game! Highlights of the Las Cruces lady Bulldawgs taking on the Mayfield lady Trojans. LCPS.TV also caught up with the Organ Mountain Knights in their game against the Centennial Hawks. Razor thin wins in the 5A District 3 tournament. Click the link to access all the action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gRGmbbDPfw Produced by: LCPS.TV #nmaa #nmbaskketball #bulldawgs #knights
almost 3 years ago, Las Cruces Public Schools
On to the championship game! Highlights of Las Cruces Bulldawgs girls and Organ Mountain Knights boys razor thin wins in the 5A District 3 tournament. Produced by: LCPS.TV #nmaa #nmbaskketball #bulldawgs #knights
Thank you to the student leaders at Tombaugh Elementary for pitching in to collect items from all grade levels in order to donate to Project Link. 5th grade students at Tombaugh organized the project, and every grade level participated in collecting donations. Each grade level focused on certain items to donate, such as shoes, non-perishable food items, clothing, monetary donations, toiletry items, baby items, blankets, etc. The school filled Miss Cecilia's vehicle 2 times with all the donations. Keep up the great work, Comets! More about Project Link: Project Link Homeless Education Program works to improve the educational outcomes for homeless students by providing educational support through tutoring, basic needs such as school supplies, hygiene items, snacks and clothing. Project Link also assists families in collaborating with community, social service organizations, and with school personnel to identify and serve students in need.
almost 3 years ago, Las Cruces Public Schools
5th grade students from Tombaugh Elementary organized the project and all grade levels participated in collecting donations. Each grade level focused on certain items to donate, such as shoes, non-perishable food items, clothing, monetary donations, toiletry items, baby items, blankets, etc.
5th grade students from Tombaugh Elementary organized the project and all grade levels participated in collecting donations. Each grade level focused on certain items to donate, such as shoes, non-perishable food items, clothing, monetary donations, toiletry items, baby items, blankets, etc.
Congratulations to Valeria Garcia-Aguirre, the LCPS student athlete of the week from Mayfield High School. Valeria holds a season record of 33-2. She is the 2023 NMAA State Champion at 126 pounds. She placed first in the Bowie Invitational, and first in the Region 2 State Qualifier. Her coach says Valeria is a great role model for all of her teammates and fellow students. She is always extremely upbeat, motivated, and unselfishly helps those around her to improve their performance and achieve their goals. The ultimate leader and teammate.
almost 3 years ago, Las Cruces Public Schools
LCPS Student Athlete of the Week
Congratulations to Diego Guerra, the LCPS student athlete of the week from Mayfield High School. Diego is the team captain in wrestling; he holds a season record of 25-16. He placed second at the Region 2 State Qualifier and third at the Bowie Invitational. His coach says he is a very motivated and dedicated individual, who has demonstrated an innate ability to set and achieve very ambitious goals.
almost 3 years ago, Las Cruces Public Schools
LCPS Student Athlete of the Week
Power Outage for White Sands School Prompts Remote Learning for Monday Students at White Sands School will be working remotely from home on Monday February 26, due to a reported power outage after overnight high wind gusts. El Paso Electric is working to resolve the issue. Busing for High School students who live on the installation traveling from the White Sands area will still be available for students and will resume as normally scheduled. Parents and staff are advised to check www.lcps.net for any additional Information.
almost 3 years ago, Las Cruces Public Schools
Power Outage for White Sands School Prompts Remote Learning for Monday Students at White Sands School will be working remotely from home on Monday February 26, due to a reported power outage after overnight high wind gusts. El Paso Electric is working to resolve the issue. Busing for High School students who live on the installation traveling from the White Sands area will still be available for students and will resume as normally scheduled. Parents and staff are advised to check www.lcps.net for any additional Information.
*Please see the following updated advisory, which corrects the middle school game to Sierra Middle School v. White Sands. Wednesday's weather forced the cancellation of three scheduled games for Las Cruces Public Schools: Sierra Middle School v. White Sands (boys basketball) and the District 3-5A Boys Basketball Tournament between Alamogordo and Las Cruces High and Organ Mountain versus Centennial High School. The district games have been rescheduled as follows: Alamogordo v. LCHS - Thursday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. OMHS v. Centennial - Thursday, Feb. 23 at 5 p.m. To accommodate the rescheduled games, start times for the District 3-5A Girls Basketball Tournament had to be adjusted. Please see attached brackets for additional information.
almost 3 years ago, Las Cruces Public Schools
Basketball
Basketball
Due to extremely high winds forecasted near San Augustin Pass, students who live at White Sands Missile Range will be bussed home from school early today. Post officials at WSMR have advised the installation will close today at 11, so students at White Sands School will be bussed home at that time. Students will be transported according to the following schedule: 10:00 a.m. - Arrowhead Park Early College High School 10:20 a.m. - Organ Mountain High School
almost 3 years ago, Kelly Jameson
Tonight, Chloe Morris was recognized by the LCPS Board of Education for her achievements. After a two year hiatus, the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras - EPSYO held its annual Concerto Competition on January 16, 2023. Las Cruces HS sophomore violinist, Chloe Morris, has won this year’s competition. As grand prize winner, she will be performing the 1st movement of Édouard Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole on March 26 at the EPSYO Side by Side concert with the El Paso Symphony Orchestra. The competition was open to all musicians under the age of 23. BRAVA, CHLOE!!! Las Cruces Public Schools is so very proud of you! #wearelcps p/c: Lauren Morris We are so proud of you, Chloe!!
almost 3 years ago, Las Cruces Public Schools
Tonight, Chloe Morris was recognized by the LCPS Board of Education for her achievements.
Tonight, Chloe Morris was recognized by the LCPS Board of Education for her achievements.
Tonight, Chloe Morris was recognized by the LCPS Board of Education for her achievements.
Congratulations to the Mock Trial team from Centennial High School! You are going to State! Congratulations Mr. Sanchez and all of our students!
almost 3 years ago, Las Cruces Public Schools
Congratulations to the Mock Trial team from Centennial High School! You are going to State! Congratulations Mr. Sanchez and all of our students!
Congratulations to the Mock Trial team from Centennial High School! You are going to State! Congratulations Mr. Sanchez and all of our students!
It was a great day in Santa Fe for FFA Day! Las Cruces High School had four senior members represent their chapter last week and were guests of Senator Crystal Diamond on the legislative floor. Go Dawgs!
almost 3 years ago, Las Cruces Public Schools
It was a great day in Santa Fe for FFA Day! Las Cruces High School had four senior members represent their chapter last week and were guests of Senator Crystal Diamond on the legislative floor. Go Dawgs
It was a great day in Santa Fe for FFA Day! Las Cruces High School had four senior members represent their chapter last week and were guests of Senator Crystal Diamond on the legislative floor. Go Dawgs
It was a great day in Santa Fe for FFA Day! Las Cruces High School had four senior members represent their chapter last week and were guests of Senator Crystal Diamond on the legislative floor. Go Dawgs
It was a great day in Santa Fe for FFA Day! Las Cruces High School had four senior members represent their chapter last week and were guests of Senator Crystal Diamond on the legislative floor. Go Dawgs
It was a great day in Santa Fe for FFA Day! Las Cruces High School had four senior members represent their chapter last week and were guests of Senator Crystal Diamond on the legislative floor. Go Dawgs
The Las Cruces Challenger Learning Center's first "Forward to the Moon" day camp for K-2 students was a smashing success. The Artemis generation is set and ready for space travel! #LasCrucesPublicSchools #NM #LasCruces #ForwardToTheMoon #SpaceTravel
almost 3 years ago, Las Cruces Public Schools
Our first "Forward to the Moon" day camp for K-2 students was a smashing success. The Artemis generation is set and ready for space travel!
Our first "Forward to the Moon" day camp for K-2 students was a smashing success. The Artemis generation is set and ready for space travel!
Our first "Forward to the Moon" day camp for K-2 students was a smashing success. The Artemis generation is set and ready for space travel!
Our first "Forward to the Moon" day camp for K-2 students was a smashing success. The Artemis generation is set and ready for space travel!
Our first "Forward to the Moon" day camp for K-2 students was a smashing success. The Artemis generation is set and ready for space travel!
Our first "Forward to the Moon" day camp for K-2 students was a smashing success. The Artemis generation is set and ready for space travel!
Our first "Forward to the Moon" day camp for K-2 students was a smashing success. The Artemis generation is set and ready for space travel!
Our first "Forward to the Moon" day camp for K-2 students was a smashing success. The Artemis generation is set and ready for space travel!
Our first "Forward to the Moon" day camp for K-2 students was a smashing success. The Artemis generation is set and ready for space travel!
Our first "Forward to the Moon" day camp for K-2 students was a smashing success. The Artemis generation is set and ready for space travel!
A big thanks to the women's volleyball team from New Mexico State University for visiting our students at Mesa Middle School for their Enrichment Day.
almost 3 years ago, Las Cruces Public Schools
A big thanks to the women's volleyball team from New Mexico State University for visiting our students at Mesa Middle School for their Enrichment Day.
A big thanks to the women's volleyball team from New Mexico State University for visiting our students at Mesa Middle School for their Enrichment Day.
A big thanks to the women's volleyball team from New Mexico State University for visiting our students at Mesa Middle School for their Enrichment Day.
A big thanks to the women's volleyball team from New Mexico State University for visiting our students at Mesa Middle School for their Enrichment Day.
This week, on Around The District, LCPS .TV takes you to the mat for some wrestling. New Mexico boys 5A - Region 2, state qualifying tournament held at Las Cruces High School. #nmaa #nmhighschoolwrestling State qualifiers listed by school: Las Cruces - 13 Centennial - 7 Mayfield - 3 Organ Mountain - 1 Photography credit: Paul Baugh Around The District: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bMmRyDKmeg
almost 3 years ago, Las Cruces Public Schools
5A boys wrestling - region 2 tournament. 2/11/23
This week, on Around The District, LCPS.TV shows you scenes from the Middle School Boys basketball game Camino Real vs Zia. Photography credit: Paul Baugh, Centennial HS Around The District: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg_vxjExZqE
almost 3 years ago, Las Cruces Public Schools
Around The District
New Mexico State University's Physics Graduate Student Organization (PGSO) will host their annual Physics Fun Day on March 24, Friday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at Gardiner Hall, NMSU. This popular event, which has been taking place since 2009 obviously last couple of years has been difficult to organize because of COVID-19, is designed to introduce the public to the exciting world of physics. With hands-on demonstrations and some poster presentations, participants will get a glimpse into the cool physics demos. The experiment will be set-up outdoor and indoor of Gardiner Hall. PGSO's commitment to diversity and inclusion within STEM fields is evident through the event's aim to attract a diversified audience, including high school students, college students, and members of the NMSU community. The experiments will be presented in multiple languages, including Spanish, to ensure that everyone can participate and engage with the demonstrations. The goal of the event is not only to generate excitement for physics but to showcase the kind of work and research that takes place at NMSU's Physics department. The demonstrations will cover basic physics concepts such as conservation of energy and angular momentum, as well as more advanced topics like optics and space-time curvature. Additionally, attendees will get to see and taste ice cream made with liquid nitrogen. President of PGSO, Krishna Acharya said that Physics Fun Day is not just about fun; it's about inspiring the next generation of scientists and showcasing the importance of physics dissemination. PGSO believes that diversifying the field of physics is crucial for the advancement of science and society as a whole. Any questions, you may contact Krishna Acharya kacharya@nmsu.edu or Marisela Chavez marisech@nmsu.edu
almost 3 years ago, Las Cruces Public Schools
New Mexico State University's Physics Graduate Student Organization (PGSO) will host their annual Physics Fun Day on March 24, Friday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at Gardiner Hall, NMSU.
The Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation will be hosting Trivia Night on Wednesday, February 15 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on the patio at the Game II, located at 4131 Northrise Dr. Register your teams of 3-5 participants, test your knowledge, have fun, win cash prizes, and support our Supply Mini-Grant program. Register here: https://lcpsf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=1331. The LCPS Foundation awarded $40,000 during the 21-22 School Year, supporting all of our outstanding LCPS educators in the quest for excellence in our classrooms. With the help of generous donors, the Foundation provided $100 vouchers to Alpha Teaching Tools for classroom supplies. *See the attached flyer for more information. If you have questions, contact Michael at 575-640-1923 or email: director@lcpsf.org
almost 3 years ago, Las Cruces Public Schools
LCPS Foundation Trivia Night
Happy Valentine's Day! Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and loved more than you know. – Robin, Winnie the Pooh
about 3 years ago, Las Cruces Public Schools
Happy Valentine's Day!
Zia Middle School First Lego League is off to State! Good luck students!! #NM #LasCruces #LegoLeague
about 3 years ago, Las Cruces Public Schools
Zia Middle School First Lego League is off to State! Good luck students!! @LCPSnet #NM #LasCruces #LegoLeague
This week, on Around the District, chess teams depart from LCPS central office to head to their state competition! We wish all of our students the best of luck at state! Las Cruces Public Schools #NM #LasCruces #Chess #Activities #State #WeAreLCPS Photography credit: Sebastian Garcia, OMHS Video credit: LCPS.TV Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVC0oj7oGwY
about 3 years ago, Las Cruces Public Schools
This week, on Around the District, chess teams depart from LCPS central office to head to their state competition! We wish all of our students the best of luck at state!