2025 Student Summit Registration Open- Raising Mental Health Awareness
Join us for the 2nd Annual Student Summit at DACC, Espina Campus on Tuesday Feb. 18, from 9:00am - 4:00 pm.
Students and school staff are invited to join the Las Cruces Suicide Prevention Task Force and local mental health providers for an important Mental Health Event. This gathering offers a platform for students to share their concerns and needs regarding mental health services in our community.
We will be screening My Ascension, a powerful documentary on suicide prevention, followed by afternoon workshops and facilitated discussions, led by mental health professionals, to further support and engage participants
This is a remote school day and is not an LCPS-sponsored event. Seating is limited to 150 students.
Register Here: https://forms.gle/5p7m9iyPdnY3Q8Ez7
You are cordially invited to join in celebrating our selected Las Cruces Public Schools 5th grade elementary students, their parents/guardians, and their elementary music teachers for the 2025 “LC Sings! 5th Grade Honor Choir” performance. The concert will be in the OMHS Performing Arts Center at 2:30pm. The concert is free and open to the public. #thrive575
As we recognize Black History Month, we honor the incredible contributions of African Americans who have shaped our nation's history. Today, we celebrate Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm— the first African American woman in Congress (1968) and the first woman and African American to seek the nomination for president of the United States from one of the two major political parties (1972).
This month, take the time to learn about other monumental figures like her—voices that have made a lasting impact on American history and continue to inspire us today.
Learn more about the life of Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm: https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/shirley-chisholm
Congratulations to the students who showcased their talent and determination at the NMAA 2025 State Chess Tournament held at Centennial High School! Your dedication and skill truly shined. A big thank you to LCPS Activities for organizing such a fantastic event.
Get ready to experience the thrill of strategy, skill, and competition as Centennial High School hosts NMAA Chess State Championship, streaming right here on the Las Cruces Public Schools YouTube channel!
Watch as talented students showcase their moves in intense matches that promise to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIDotW3e_PY
🌟 Thrive Thursday Spotlight: Carla Daniels! 🌟
Meet Carla Daniels, a dedicated 2nd-grade dual language teacher at Hermosa Heights Elementary with 15 years of teaching experience!
For Carla, bilingual education is more than just learning a language—it’s about embracing different cultures and instilling pride in students’ identities. She believes that speaking multiple languages opens doors to more opportunities and empowers students for the future.
What keeps her motivated? Her students. Every day, she walks into her classroom knowing it’s a safe space where they can learn, grow, and explore—and she wouldn’t have it any other way!
Help us celebrate Ms. Daniels and the impact she’s making!
February is full of excitement! With competitions, celebrations, and more, there’s a lot to look forward to this month. Best of luck to all our students competing at state!
Starting next school year, the LCPS bell schedule will accommodate for new scientific research that shows later school times correlate with more sleep, better academic performance, mental and physical health benefits and more efficient bus routes.
There will be no change for elementary bell schedules, but middle school will start 20 minutes later (the first bell is now at 9:15 a.m.) and high school will start 10 minutes later (8:35 a.m.).
Questions? Please contact your school principal.
Don't miss the Second Golden Tortilla Rolling Contest, where locals will compete to roll the best golden tortilla! Enjoy live music, a rapid raffle, and plenty of tortilla rolling fun with some of your favorite folks.
All proceeds benefit the LCPS Foundation's mission to support Las Cruces Public Schools educators!
Join us to cheer on your favorite celeb! https://lcpsf.org/golden-tortilla-rolling-contest/
Join us this Thursday and Friday at Centennial High School for the NMAA 2025 State Chess Tournament. Team play will be in the Performing Arts Lab, and individual play in the cafeteria. Don’t miss out—check the flyer for all the details.
As we recognize Black History Month, we honor the incredible contributions of African Americans who have shaped our nation's history. One such hero is Harriet Tubman, who bravely led hundreds of enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad. Tubman’s courage, resilience, and dedication to justice make her a symbol of strength and determination in the fight for freedom.
Throughout this month, take time to learn about other monumental figures like her—voices that have made a lasting impact on American history and continue to inspire us today.
Learn more about the life of Harriet Tubman: https://edsitement.neh.gov/lesson-plans/harriet-tubman-and-underground-railroad
The LCPS HOSA Regional Competition was a Success! Day 1 featured Leadership Events, while Day 2 showcased Skills Events. A huge shoutout to Arrowhead Park Early College High School for hosting! Thank you to all our incredible volunteer judges from LCPS, Burrell, NMSU, and the many dedicated community professionals. Special appreciation to the APECHS National Honor Society students for their invaluable assistance. And of course, a heartfelt thank you to all our HOSA advisors for everything you do! #thrive575 #lcpsactivities #LasCrucesPublicSchools
This week’s #ThriveThursday spotlight honors Lupe Lujan, a true pillar of LCPS! For over 42 years, she has served in various schools and administrative offices, bringing dedication, kindness, and expertise to every role. Now, as the Office Manager for our Materials Management Department, she continues to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.
And here’s something extra special—she’s celebrating her 85th birthday in March! Her commitment to LCPS is nothing short of inspiring, and we are beyond grateful for her years of service.
Please join us in thanking Lupe for her incredible contributions! Drop your well wishes in the comments below!
Check out this awesome video feature capturing last week’s chess tournament, created by the LCPS Comms Department. Don't miss the NMAA State Chess Tournament happening on Feb. 6th & 7th. #thrive575 #lcpsactivities
Produced by LCPS.TV: https://youtu.be/Wd3AZyue72A?feature=shared
Let’s get kids connected to careers & community!
CommunityShare connects PreK-12 educators with community partners to create real-world learning experiences for your students. 🤝 Find mentors, internship hosts, guest speakers, and more. Bring their skills, knowledge, and experience to your students.
Learn more about how to make the most of CommunityShare's digital matching platform on February 4 at 4 p.m. MT / 6 p.m. ET
Sign up now at bit.ly/orientationcs
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We want to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to participate in the budget survey for the 2025-2026 school year for 6th-12th grade students. Complete the survey for a chance to win a $10.00 gift card. The survey will be remain open until Jan. 31.
Catch the action in this crucial 5A District 3 wrestling dual as LCHS Bulldawgs face off against CHS Hawks! Boys and girls hit the mats, both teams fine-tuning their strategies for the upcoming district & state championships.
LCPS.TV: https://www.youtube.com/live/RmO0dMnfUMI
Friday marked the end of the regular Chess season with the District Championship, hosted at Mayfield High School. Here are the winners:
Middle School: 1st Place = Mesa, 2nd Place = Camino, 3rd Place = MVLA;
High School JV: 1st Place = Centennial, 2nd Place = Organ Mountain, 3rd Place = Arrowhead Park; High School Varsity: 1st Place = Centennial, 2nd Place = Organ Mountain, 3rd Place = Arrowhead Park.
Congratulations to all the players and teams for a fantastic season! Looking forward to hosting the NMAA State Chess Championships in 2 weeks. #thrive575 #lcpsactivities
CTSO student officers proudly represented their schools and organizations at the New Mexico Roundhouse for CTSO Day, engaging with legislators to advocate for the future of Career and Technical Education. Representing LCPS were Centennial HOSA & FCCLA, Las Cruces HOSA, Mayfield HOSA, and Organ Mountain FFA, HOSA, & TSA. Way to go, future leaders!
Introducing Thrive Thursday!
Every Thursday, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible individuals who make our LCPS team thrive!
This week, we’re kicking off Thrive Thursday with a spotlight on staff members -Sean Barham, Matt Dawkins and Carrie Hale—who over the weekend played a critical role in a successful search and rescue mission to locate a pair of hikers lost in the Organ Mountains during dangerous cold temperatures. In addition to their roles with the district, these individuals volunteer their time as part of a local search and rescue team, demonstrating their commitment to making our schools and our community a place where all learners thrive. Their efforts remind us that the spirit of teamwork thrives not only in our schools but also in every corner of our community.
