
Congratulations to Organ Mountain High School – our first-ever NMAA Esports 5A State Champions in League of Legends (Varsity)!
A big shoutout to Las Cruces High School for taking 2nd place and Centennial High School for securing 4th place!
We’re incredibly grateful to all the esports coaches for their support and guidance throughout the season!
LCPS is very proud of every player from all schools represented at the 2025 NMAA State Esports Championships!
Competitions resume through Saturday, April 12. Stay tuned for state tournament results for Street Fighter 6, Splatoon, Super Smash Bros., and Mario Kart.
#LCPS #EsportsChampions #NMAA #LeagueOfLegends #StateChampions #EsportsPride



LCPS is so proud of our FFA students for their incredible performances at last week's State Competition! Huge congratulations to all the teams on their amazing results:
Dairy Cattle Evaluation: LCHS – 1st Place Individual, 3rd Place Team
Floriculture – State Champions: CHS – 1st Place Team, 3rd Place Individual
Forestry: CHS – 4th Place Team, 3rd Place Individual
Horse Evaluation – State Champions: LCHS – 1st Place Team, 2nd Place Individual
Landscape Design: LCHS – 5th Place Team
Meats Evaluation: LCHS – 3rd Place Team
Nursery Landscape: CHS – 2nd Place Team, 4th Place Individual
Wildlife: MHS – 3rd Place Team
Wool: LCHS – 4th Place Individual
Blue jackets, gold standards! Way to go LCPS!
#thrive575 #lcpsactivities #LasCrucesPublicSchools











¡Únete a nosotros para la 4ª Extravaganze Anual de Alfabetización de LCPS!
¡Sumérgete en un mundo donde la lectura florece al alcance de tus manos! Disfruta de libros gratis, explora puestos interactivos organizados por las escuelas, departamentos y organizaciones locales de LCPS. ¡Vamos a cultivar juntos el amor por la lectura!
¡El gran evento se llevará a cabo el 11 de abril, de 5 a 7 PM en el LCPS Field of Dreams, 2300 Tashiro Dr! #LCPSAlfabetización #LaLecturaEsGenial #LibrosGratis #EventoComunitario


Join us for the 4th Annual LCPS Literacy Extravaganza!
Dive into a world where reading blooms at your fingertips! Enjoy free books, explore interactive booths hosted by LCPS schools, departments, & local organizations! Let’s grow a love for reading together!
The big event will be happening on April 11, from 5-7 PM at the LCPS Field of Dreams, 2300 Tashiro Dr. #LCPSLiteracy #ReadingRocks #FreeBooks #CommunityEvent


Huge congratulations to Michael Montoya, our LCPS Athlete of the Week from Mayfield High School! Michael is a standout shortstop for the Trojans baseball team. In a recent game against Hobbs, he went 4 for 6 at the plate, with 3 home runs, 9 RBIs, 2 walks, 2 stolen bases, and scored 6 runs. Defensively, he added 3 putouts to his impressive performance.
Coach Rick Montoya praises Michael for his outstanding work ethic, attention to detail, and leadership both in the classroom and on the field. He’s known for putting in countless extra hours on the field beyond regular practice, constantly striving to make the team and program better.


Congratulations to Angelina Ramirez, our LCPS Student Athlete of the Week from Mayfield High School! Angelina is a standout pitcher and outfielder for the Trojans softball team. In a recent game against Belen, she delivered an incredible performance with 5 IP, 13 strikeouts, 2 hits allowed, and a 0.0 ERA.
Known for her respect toward teachers and coaches, Angelina continues to impress both on and off the field.
Coach Daniel Dominguez says, "Lina is one of the top pitchers in our district and will not hesitate to put her team on her back! She leads by example and always prepares for tough challenges with enthusiasm."


Valley View Elementary knows how to celebrate bilingualism! On Friday, eight incredible students earned their Elementary Bilingual Seal.
The celebration was filled with amazing performances by NMSU’s Ballet Folklorico and Mariachi Jalisciense (shoutout to one of LCPS Board President Cort’s former students!), plus a look at the students' portfolios.
The night ended with food, fun, and games! Bilingualism truly is a superpower!











Congratulations to our Las Cruces Public Schools choirs who traveled and competed at the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) State Choir Contest! Special congratulations to Centennial HS, 5A State Champions! #Thrive575







Congratulations to the Arrowhead Park Early College High School Mock Trial Red & Black Teams for their achievements this past weekend representing LCPS at the NMAA state competition.
Outstanding Witness: Calvin Chastain
MOST Outstanding Witness: Ainsley Smith
Michelle Giger Civility and Professionalism Award: APECHS Black Teams
Overall - 4th place: Arrowhead Park ECHS Red Team
Way to Go Trailblazers! #thrive575 #lcpsactivities #LasCrucesPublicSchools




Outstanding performance at Atkinson Recital Hall by the 2025 LCPS & NMSU Bands Dr. William D. Clark All-City Middle School Honor Band, directed by Jon Gomez!
Congrats to Chase Danielson, 8th grade Camino Real MS, on earning this year’s $1,000 NMSU scholarship!









Thrive with Cariño: Celebrating our Bullpup Leaders at Valley View Elementary!
We’re excited to share that Thrive with Cariño—a partnership between LCPS’s Vision Thrive Las Cruces Public Schools and the City of Las Cruces’s Cariño Initiative—is recognizing students who make a difference in their schools and communities!
This month, our very own Bullpup scholar Zy'aiere was chosen as the Thrive with Cariño Student! Zy'aiere leads by example, showing respect, responsibility, and kindness every day. Great student leaders like him inspire others, stay positive, and work hard to make their school a better place. Whether helping classmates, showing perseverance, or bringing great ideas to the table, Zy'aiere represents what it means to be a true Bullpup leader!





Stay in the Know! Don’t miss out on this month’s events—mark your calendars for all the exciting happenings ahead! Wishing the best of luck to all our teams this April! #thrive575 #lcpsactivities #LasCrucesPublicSchools



Best wishes to our Las Cruces Public Schools choirs traveling to compete in the 2025 New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) State Choir Contest! The competition will be held today, April 4 and tomorrow April 5 at the V. Sue Cleveland HS Performing Arts Center in Rio Rancho. Admission is free and open to the public. #thrive575


The Sonoma Elementary Lemonade Stand students got a special treat with a guest speaker! Thank you, Citizens Bank of Las Cruces for helping them start thinking about finances in a way that was fun and engaging!
Ms. Corina has a GREAT group of kids there! Keep an eye out for the announcements of their upcoming lemonade stands and stop by and support them if you can!
#dreamBIG #Lemonadestand #kidscan #entrepreneur #afterschoolprogram
#CommunityActionAgencyofSouthernNewMexico #PasodelNorteHealthFoundation #LasCrucesPublicSchools






Join us for STEAM Night at Hermosa Heights on April 10, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for a fun-filled evening of STEAM activities and outreach!


Current 6th and 7th graders are invited to apply for the 2025 Summer Law Camp, July 6-11 at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. This free opportunity is open to all New Mexico students interested in developing complex skills in research, debate and conducting a trial. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, May 2. Click on the link for more: https://forms.unm.edu/forms/summer_law_camp_application_2025?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0Yd90IYriAK3naLs_sFKfdZ3MYYCFdBSsds6ISpa1F0vHS5WK0o5sD9X8_aem_tA7jqY0Odc7n-ZyTgiZxdQ


HAPPENING NOW: The LCPS Board of Education is meeting for a regularly scheduled work session. You can watch it here live: https://www.youtube.com/live/UmNyhhxVWFc?si=2R_GbWI0KgdsOhKI


Night 2 of the Tell the Story LCPS Film Showcase was a hit at Cineport 10 – Allen Theatres! Congratulations to all of our winners in the competitive film challenge. Check out all the behind-the-scenes action and unforgettable moments here.
The 2025 Tell the Story LCPS Film Showcase winners are:
• 168-hour competition: Sonoma Elementary – "Learn-a West"
• 98-hour competition: Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy – "Stage Fright"
• 48-hour competition: Las Cruces High School – "The Magician’s Bluff"
Watch all the student-produced films and broadcasts on KREN Studios' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KRENStudios


Congratulations to the cast and crew of LCPS United, Les Misérables!
What an outstanding run! For three unforgettable nights, our talented high school performers came together as LCPS United to present the iconic Les Misérables - School Edition. Under the incredible direction of Knut Brekke, this musically theatrical masterpiece was brought to life.
Thank you to everyone involved—your hard work, dedication, and passion shined through in every scene, note, and moment of the production.


A huge thank you to the Las Cruces High School Orchestra, OMHS Culinary Arts Program, and ENLACE students from Mayfield and Organ Mountain for your incredible help at Impact 25 & Sabado Gigante this weekend! Your hard work and dedication made this event a success. #Community



