Girls Can 2026! For 6th Grade Girls - Save the Date!
About Girls Can!
The American Association of University Women-Las Cruces Branch presents Girls Can! This is a Career Exploration Program for all Dona Ana County 6th grade girls! The program provides career exploration through three 50-minute, hands-on workshops led by local professional women. Career areas include the arts, medicine, science, business, vocational careers, and more.
• Each participant receives a backpack with a Girls Can! T-shirt and other goodies
• There is no cost to LCPS girls (the $5 tuition is covered)
• LCPS will arrange bus transportation for targeted middle schools
• Breakfast is provided for all attendees
Event Details
Saturday, March 7
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Doña Ana Community College (DACC) – East Mesa Campus
2800 Sonoma Ranch Blvd., Las Cruces, NM 88011
Registration opens February 3, 2026. Save the date and stay tuned as registration links will be shared in an upcoming communication.
It’s Take it to the Net Friday!
LCPS.TV chats with the Centennial Hawks boys’ and girls’ basketball teams.
Find out what players listen to before a big game, see how the teams get hyped, and discover who might become a coach one day.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/x_uAL8M1fGI
Tracen is a senior on the Hawks’ basketball team, averaging 12 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2 deflections, and 1 steal per game, along with a 70% free throw percentage. Known as a great teammate and leader, Tracen consistently puts his team’s success first and makes a positive impact both on and off the court.
Congratulations to Alanna Perrault, our LCPS Athlete of the Week from Centennial High School!
Alanna is a senior and standout member of the Hawks’ basketball team, averaging 10.1 points and 2.4 rebounds per game this season. Known for her strong work ethic both on and off the court, Alanna’s dedication has earned her two scholarship offers in basketball as she prepares to continue her athletic and academic career at the next level.
This Thrive Thursday, we’re shining the headlights on two behind-the-scenes heroes who keep Las Cruces Public Schools rolling smoothly every day: Ben Serrano and Jean Escobar from our Transportation team.
Together, Ben and Jean are the steady hands on the wheel, coordinating bus routes in partnership with STS New Mexico and managing the LCPS fleet to ensure students and administrators arrive safely and on time. From early morning routes to last-minute adjustments and dozens of field trips, their work is a daily puzzle of logistics, communication, and care for our school community.
Thanks to Ben and Jean, learning doesn’t miss a stop and our district keeps moving forward. 🚍💙
Join us in thanking them for the dedication and teamwork that help LCPS thrive!
The LCPS food distribution will be starting at 9am today in front of the LCPS Family Support Center at the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex
La distribución de alimentos de LCPS comenzará hoy a las 9 a. m. frente al Centro de Apoyo Familiar de LCPS, en el Complejo Administrativo Dra. Karen M. Trujillo.
The spring semester starts tomorrow 🎒✨
✔️ Regular bell schedules resume
✔️ Bus routes and school meals are back, including our Walking School Bus routes!
✔️ Please help students arrive on time and ready to learn
We’re excited to kick off a great spring semester together! 💛📚
Hear what music gets them hyped before a meet, their strongest strokes, and the goals they’re chasing.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7CHAZBUQpA
This week, we are proud to spotlight the Migrant Education Program Team, whose work truly captures the spirit of the season. Each year, their Wish Upon a Star Tree turns generosity into action—spreading joy, and holiday cheer to students and families across our district.
Through the Migrant Education Program, the team serves more than 100 families. This year alone, 303 students from the Migrant Education Program and McKinney-Vento will receive gifts through the Wish Upon a Star initiative. Thanks to the incredible generosity of LCPS employees and our community, this season shines a little brighter and reminds us of the magic that happens when we come together for our students. We are deeply thankful for the collective support that makes moments like these possible. Because of this team, and the community that stands with them, hundreds of students are supported in meaningful ways that extend beyond the classroom. Thank you for making the holidays brighter for so many of our students and families.
Scan the QR code or click the link below to complete the survey by January 9, 2026. Your voice matters!
Interested in serving on the interview committee? Contact Lily Aranda, laranda1@lcps.net for more information.
Watch here: Https://youtu.be/A4ZgXb-EjxE
Her advice: “Remember why you started and work hard even when nobody is watching.”
Congratulations to Sammy Abeyta, our LCPS Athlete of the Week! He’s a junior and Captain of the wrestling team at OMHS with a 3.6 GPA. Sammy leads with consistency, values his coaches, and puts team success first.
His advice: “Don’t get too high on the highs or too low in the lows, forward momentum is always the goal.”
UPDATE: Las Cruces Public Schools will host another food distribution on Friday, Dec. 19, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Nutrition Services warehouse next to the Field of Dreams, 2101 Tashiro Drive. Children do not need to be present to receive food boxes. Additional information will be posted soon.
This Thrive Thursday, we’re shining the spotlight on Maria Guerra, LCPS Director of Nutrition Services, and Brian Montoya, Nutrition Services Coordinator, whose leadership and heart keep our school communities nourished far beyond the cafeteria line.
This week, Maria and Brian led an incredible effort to distribute thousands of holiday meal kits, making sure students and families had access to nutritious meals throughout the holiday break. Behind every box was thoughtful planning, long hours, and the teamwork of our dedicated Nutrition Services staff and cafeteria teams, who showed up with care, efficiency, and a deep commitment to our students.
Because of their work, families can focus on rest, connection, and celebration, knowing meals are taken care of. That’s what thriving looks like: compassion in action and service that reaches every table.
Thank you, Maria, Brian, and the entire Nutrition Services team at Las Cruces Public Schools for feeding both bodies and community spirit. 💙🍎
LCPS is proud to congratulate Shawna Bailey, Director of Health Services, on receiving the New Mexico Alliance for School-Based Health Care Award.
Thank you, Shawna, for your leadership and dedication to keeping our students and staff healthy.
Visual Arts Teacher: Tara Martinez
Award presented by Picture Frame Factory Outlet & Gallery, Greg Groves, owner
Congratulations to Mia Maes from Organ Mountain High School!
Mia was recognized Tuesday night by the LCPS Board of Education for winning the 2-D Art Award for her piece, “Underworld.”
Visual Arts Teacher: Ana Iguaran
Award presented by Picture Frame Factory Outlet & Gallery, Greg Groves, owner
Watch here: https://youtu.be/2BK8_jPfEYo
