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Student Advisory Council Reflects on Productive Year
3 days ago
In a video presented at Tuesday evening’s meeting of the Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education, officers and members of the Student Advisory Council highlighted the council’s achievements during the 2017-18 school year.
Chairman Cameron Castillo, a junior at Centennial High School, discussed ... read more.
Nutrition Lessons Earn Highland Students A Community Farm Field Trip
4 days ago
One third-grade class at Highland Elementary School recently won a drawing for an all-expenses-paid field trip to La Semilla Community Farm in Anthony, TX, after the vast majority of the class completed a series of interactive nutrition worksheets through the Cooking with Kids Supplemental ... read more.
Zia Middle Students Bring STEM Concepts to Life with 3D Printers
1 week ago
Students at Zia Middle School (ZMS) have begun bringing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) concepts to life by designing and creating 3D-printed objects using the school’s newly-installed 3D printers. The printers are part of a Project Lead the Way (PLTW) program, a ... read more.
Educators Host Workshops at National Convention
2 weeks ago
Earlier this year, three Las Cruces Public Schools Educators shared their expertise about integrating art with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) by hosting two separate workshops at the 2018 National Art Education Association (NAEA) National Convention in Seattle, WA.
“To have ... read more.
LCPS Board of Education Approves 2018-19 Budget
2 weeks ago
The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve the district’s 2018-19 operating budget. The budget — which is just more than $348 million dollars — was developed through a transparent and collaborative approach based on recommendations from staff, students, ... read more.
Budget Town Hall Questions and Answers
2 weeks ago
Click here to view the questions and answers from the May 31 Budget Town Hall.
Student Claim Top Spots in Regional Stock Market Game
2 weeks ago
Based on their ability to maintain the top-performing, hypothetical stock portfolios during the spring semester of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Foundation Stock Market Game, one team from Centennial High School earned first place in the high school category and ... read more.
Mayfield Team Earns High Marks in NASA Rover Challenge
2 weeks ago
Earlier this year, a team of students from Mayfield High School ranked among the top high schools from across the globe in the 24th Annual National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Human Exploration Rover Challenge, April 13-14, at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. ... read more.
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