Columbia Elementary School

Snow cones for water day are on sale now. Don't delay, they won't be sold on water days.

We would love to celebrate all our former Columbia kids by hosting a senior walk for you on Tuesday, May 20th at 11:00 am. Please be here by 10:45am. It will be at our current location at Centennial High School, Cluster C. (Go in through student parking lot, we are first building on left side.) Please RSVP by scanning the QR code, or clicking on link so we have an idea of how many seniors can make it! We will also be having our annual kickball game on May 27th at 9:00am if you can make it! Can't wait to see you all in your caps and gowns! RSVP HERE https://bit.ly/2025Columbia

Yearbooks have arrived. If you pre-ordered a book online, your child should have received theirs today. If you didn't pre-order one, we have extra copies to sell for $25. Don't delay. Once they are all gone, that's it.

Tune in virtually for the 2025 LCPS State of the District Address! Hosted by Las Cruces Public Schools, this livestreamed event will take place today, May 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Las Cruces Convention Center. Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz will share key updates on student performance, district budgeting, and strategic plans for the 2025–2026 school year. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the future of LCPS! *We have reached capacity at the Las Cruces Convention Center for the State of the District Address. We welcome you to tune in via livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/iZ8zBG6gDQc

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Every day, our teachers inspire, encourage, and guide students—shaping the minds and futures of the next generation of leaders. Your dedication, compassion, and commitment to education leave a lasting impact on our students, their families, and our entire community. Thank you for choosing to teach and lead at Las Cruces Public Schools. We’re proud of you! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #LCPSProud

Columbia Papa Johns Night this Friday, May 9. Use code RAISEFUNDS when you order and we earn money for our school.

Las Cruces Public Schools is Hiring! Are you passionate about making a difference in students' lives? We're looking for: • Special Education Teachers • Occupational Therapists • Speech Language Pathologists • Sign Language Interpreters Join our Virtual Hiring Fair Thursday, May 29 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM To schedule your interview, email Sherley O’Brien at sobrien@lcps.net Please include: • Full Name • Cell Phone Number • Desired Position • Preferred Interview Time Come build a rewarding career with LCPS—we’d love to meet you!

You are invited to the 2025 Columbia Elementary Piano Recital! K-2: Thursday, May 8th at 5:30pm, Mayfield High School Theater (to the left of the auxiliary gym) 3-5: Thursday, May 8th at 6:30pm, Mayfield High School Theater (to the left of the auxiliary gym) If your child cannot attend, please send me a message via Canvas or email me at lrasmussen@lcps.net Otherwise, your child will be listed in the program to play. We are excited to play for you! ¡Estás invitado al Recital de piano de la escuela primaria Columbia para 2025! K-2: jueves, 8 de mayo a las 5:30pm, Mayfield High School Teatro (a la izquierda del gimnasio auxiliar) 3-5: jueves, 8 de mayo a las 6:30pm, Mayfield High School Teatro (a la izquierda del gimnasio auxiliar) Si su hijo/a no puede asistir, por favor envíame un mensaje de email a lrasmussen@lcps.net. Si no me envía, su hijo/a aparecerá en el programa. ¡Estamos emocionados de tocar el piano para usted!

A huge thank-you to the BLM Las Cruces District! Last week, their amazing team, alongside special guests Smokey Bear and Seymour the Antelope, helped educate thousands of fourth graders from across Doña Ana County at the 11th Annual Children's Water Festival! This hands-on outreach event, sponsored by the City of Las Cruces Utilities Water Conservation Program, focused on fun and interactive ways to teach students about conserving our precious natural resources. We’re grateful for the continued partnership and commitment to inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards! #LasCrucesPublicSchools #CityofLasCruces #BureauofLandManagement #NM #BureauofLandManagementFire

Shoutout to our amazing 5th Grade Track Stars! 🏃‍♀️🎉 Our students lit up the Field of Dreams this week at the 5th Grade Track Meet – and wow, did they bring the energy! From the starting line to drone shots in the sky, LCPS.TV captured every thrilling moment. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYtxADIvNPA Don’t miss the action — tune in and relive the excitement! #FieldOfDreams #5thGradeTrackMeet #FutureChampions #LCPSTV

NFS STEM Day

🍎💪 Happy Lunch Hero Day! 💪🍎 Today we celebrate the incredible cafeteria staff at Las Cruces Public Schools — the heart and soul of our school meals. From early mornings to warm smiles, they serve up more than just food — they nourish minds, bodies and hearts every single day. 🧡 To all of our LCPS Nutrition Services staff, thank you for your dedication, kindness and the love you put into every tray. You are true heroes in aprons, and we appreciate you more than words can say! 👏🍽️ #LunchHeroDay #LCPSProud #ThankYouCafeteriaHeroes

Huge shoutout to our amazing 5th grade students who participated in the 5th Grade Track Meet this week! Your sportsmanship, teamwork, and school pride made this event truly special. We are all so proud of you! #LasCrucesPublicSchools #TrackStars #FutureChampions

Today, on National Principals' Day, we extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible principals across Las Cruces Public Schools. Your unwavering dedication, compassionate leadership, and tireless commitment to our students, parents, staff, and schools make a lasting difference every single day. Thank you for being the heart of our schools! 💜#NationalPrincipalsDay #ThankAPrincipal #LeadershipMatters

Here is another opportunity for LCPS students to get their physicals! All students participating in athletics, marching band, ROTC and bowling must upload their physicals in Rank One before they start summer participation.

The Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation would like to send a huge thanks to HB Construction for their recent support. We could not do what we do without support from the community and your generous contribution is appreciated. We thank YOU for being part of what we do for the educators of Las Cruces Public Schools. THANK YOU!!

LCPS Activities Elementary Leadership Conference — Congratulations to our winners: •Roll Call: Mesilla Park Elementary •Banner: MacArthur Elementary •Project of the Year: Hermosa Heights Elementary We are so proud of all the students who showed leadership, spirit, and creativity today! Way to represent how we Thrive in the 575! #thrive575 #lcpsactivities #LasCrucesPublicSchools

How We Thrive in the 575: The first-ever LCPS Activities Elementary Leadership Conference was a huge success! Held at Valley View Elementary, high school student council leaders from APECH, CHS, LCHS, MHS, and OMHS led engaging workshops, inspiring our future leaders with their energy and passion. Huge thanks to all the participating schools, advisors, and students who made this event unforgettable—and to Mr. Jason Day for opening his campus to host us. Way to go, LCPS! 💪 #Thrive575 #LCPSActivities #StudentLeadership #LasCrucesPublicSchools

Thank you to our former students for attending our leadership luncheon today. Always great to see familiar faces come back to us for a visit.

It's that time! Time for Physicals for the '25-26 school year. NMAA now requires for all students in Athletics, Marching Band, ROTC, and Bowling. Here are some dates for you!