LCPS Moves Graduation Ceremonies to the Pan American Center
Commencement returns to NMSU for the first time since 2019
Graduating seniors at Las Cruces Public Schools will experience commencement at the Pan American Center next spring. The district made the announcement Friday, following a survey of seniors and their families.
In 2020, commencement had moved to the Field of Dreams in a drive-through ceremony, a plan made possible following the current health guidelines during the pandemic. Because of costs related to renting the Pan Am, LCPS decided to keep graduation at the Field of Dreams – a property owned by the district.
Parents and seniors overwhelmingly voted to return to the Pan Am for the Class of 2024. The district hopes to recover some of the costs – which were negotiated at a lower rate with New Mexico State University – through sponsorships.
Dates and times for commencement ceremonies will not change and are as follows:
| Thursday, May 23 | |
| Arrowhead Park Early College High School | 9 a.m. |
| Organ Mountain High School | 6 p.m. |
| Friday, May 24 | |
| Rio Grande Preparatory Institute | 9 a.m. |
| Las Cruces High School | 6 p.m. |
| Saturday, May 25 | |
| Mayfield High School | 9 a.m. |
| Centennial High School | 6 p.m. |
New Mexico State University's clear bag policy will be in effect for all ceremonies. Additional restrictions will be announced at a later date.