A LCPS vaccine clinic for students, staff and families is scheduled on Wed, April 30, 8AM–7PM at Mesilla Valley Pharmacy, 4119 White Sage Arc, Ste E. Bring insurance info. No insurance? Call NM Dept. of Health at (575) 528-5001 or visit https://vaccine.doh.nm.gov for MMR appt.
Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming students from Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin High School in Manhattan, NYC, as they traded the Big Apple for the Land of Enchantment to visit Las Cruces Public Schools.
These bright and thoughtful students joined us to explore the importance of equity in public education and engaged in meaningful dialogue about the ongoing work happening in our district.
A huge thank you to LCPS Board President Pam Cort, Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz, and Dr. Roberto Lozano, Chief of Educational Equity and Support Programs, for leading such an inspiring conversation.
And most importantly, thank you to the incredible students and advisors from LREI for making the journey to Las Cruces. Your curiosity, insight, and commitment to equity made today truly special.
#EquityInEducation #LCPS #LREI #StudentVoices #StrongerTogether
Check out the Organ Mountain Jazz Festival this week, April 24-25! #Thrive575
In partnership with Memorial Medical Center, Las Cruces Public Schools was proud to take part in a special day of professional development for our incredible team of school nurses.
More than 80 LCPS nurses gathered at MMC to expand their knowledge on topics ranging from general medical care and illnesses, to common school-related injuries and pediatric ENT issues. A big thank you to the outstanding presenters who shared their expertise—and to MMC for hosting and providing a delicious lunch!
Our school nurses play a vital role in keeping students healthy, safe, and ready to learn. We appreciate all you do and are grateful to count you as essential partners in student success and wellness!
Today marks a historic moment at Organ Mountain High School as the track was officially renamed in honor of Coach David Nuñez.
A true Knight through and through, Coach Nuñez’s legacy of dedication, leadership, and inspiration will now live on for generations to come.
Once a Knight, always a Knight!
Congratulations, Coach Nuñez, on this well-deserved recognition.
This week, the City of Las Cruces and Las Cruces Public Schools continued recognizing students who show cariño and help their schools thrive! 💙✨
Big congratulations to Joslyn, Joaquin, Amarissa, and Salma! 🎉 These students were celebrated at their schools by the Mayor, Councilors, School Board Members, and administrative staff from LCPS & CLC.
Each student received a certificate, some City of Las Cruces goodies—and even a cool pair of sunglasses! 😎 Their actions remind us what it means to Thrive with Cariño. 🫶
What an incredible day celebrating “Thrive with Cariño” in our schools!
A heartfelt congratulations to Salma from MacArthur Elementary—a shining example of what it means to lead with care, consistency, and compassion. This week, she earned the “Thrive with Cariño” Award for her unwavering dedication to her school and community.
Salma, your kindness, spirit, and commitment inspire us all. Keep thriving!
Don't miss The Final Jam, hosted by the Las Cruces High School dance program on April 23-25. Shows start at 7, doors open at 6 at the LCHS Performing Arts Lab. Concessions will be available and tickets are only $5 for students and seniors and $10 for adults. See you there!
We’re so proud to celebrate Joslyn Perez from Mayfield High School for being selected as a “Thrive with Cariño” awardee—a new honor from the City of Las Cruces and LCPS recognizing students who lead with heart, character, and compassion.
Joslyn truly lives out the spirit of ENLACE—lifting others, excelling in school, and showing cariño in everything she does.
Way to go, Joslyn! You make the Trojan and ENLACE familia proud! #ThriveWithCariño #MHSEnlace #TrojanPride
Catch the highlights from the annual LCPS Literacy Extravaganza!
We celebrated the joy of reading, the stories that spark our imagination, and the books that inspire us every day.
This free, family-friendly event welcomed children and parents to explore interactive booths, play fun games, and take home free books!
A huge thank you to our amazing community partners and organizations for making this day so special.
Produced by LCPS.TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m05guWKpp9Y
#books #youngreaders #lifelonglearning
Smoothie power and teamwork! ELACE students at LCPS had a blast on Thursday with our friends from the Las Cruces Safe Routes to School Program! They pedaled their way to delicious smoothies using bike-powered blenders and teamed up to conquer the bike parts matching game.
Learning + fun + healthy habits = a perfect day! #ELACE #SafeRoutesToSchool #SmoothiePower #TeamworkInAction #LasCrucesPublicSchools
Hats off to our NMAA Esports 5A State Champions in Rocket League — Centennial High School! The Hawks clinched the title on Thursday and are back in action today, facing off against Organ Mountain in Street Fighter. Best of luck to both teams!
Tournament Highlights:
League of Legends
State Champions: Organ Mountain HS
2nd Place: Las Cruces HS
4th Place: Centennial HS
Hearthstone
4th Place: Las Cruces HS
Rocket League
State Champions: Centennial HS
Day 1 and 2 was a blast at the 2025 NMAA Esports State Tournament! We're proud to be bringing home two state championships along with several strong finishes. Huge congratulations to all our teams who represented with skill and spirit!
Shoutout to CHS student Andres, who was invited to shoutcast the Rocket League championship round — proving that talent shines both in and out of the game.
We’re so proud of our players, coaches, and student leaders for making this such a fun and exciting event. Let’s keep the momentum going!
🌟 Thrive Thursday Spotlight 🌟
Meet Patricia Guerra, a 5th grade dual language teacher at Doña Ana Community Elementary School who brings big joy in a petite package!
With 23 years of teaching experience—17 of those at Doña Ana—Mrs. Guerra is a beloved fixture on campus. Known for her contagious laughter and sunny personality, she lights up her classroom with both knowledge and kindness. Her passion for teaching is as boundless as her smile, and she pours her heart into helping students grow in two languages. Small in stature, but mighty in love for teaching, Mrs. Guerra truly represents what it means to Thrive in education.
Gracias, Mrs. Guerra, for your commitment to bilingual education and for being a beacon of positivity and excellence!
Announcing the Classified School Employee's Council – Las Cruces (CSEC-LC) Emilio J. Valdespino Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship applications are now available for any CSEC-LC member’s child or grandchild who will be a 2025 high school graduate and will be attending an institution of higher education in the summer/fall of 2025 or spring of 2026.
The scholarship is also for a CSEC-LC member who is or will be attending an institution of higher education in the summer or fall of 2025 or spring of 2026.
Click here for more information: https://www.lcps.net/article/2131133
Congratulations to Organ Mountain High School – our first-ever NMAA Esports 5A State Champions in League of Legends (Varsity)!
A big shoutout to Las Cruces High School for taking 2nd place and Centennial High School for securing 4th place!
We’re incredibly grateful to all the esports coaches for their support and guidance throughout the season!
LCPS is very proud of every player from all schools represented at the 2025 NMAA State Esports Championships!
Competitions resume through Saturday, April 12. Stay tuned for state tournament results for Street Fighter 6, Splatoon, Super Smash Bros., and Mario Kart.
#LCPS #EsportsChampions #NMAA #LeagueOfLegends #StateChampions #EsportsPride
LCPS is so proud of our FFA students for their incredible performances at last week's State Competition! Huge congratulations to all the teams on their amazing results:
Dairy Cattle Evaluation: LCHS – 1st Place Individual, 3rd Place Team
Floriculture – State Champions: CHS – 1st Place Team, 3rd Place Individual
Forestry: CHS – 4th Place Team, 3rd Place Individual
Horse Evaluation – State Champions: LCHS – 1st Place Team, 2nd Place Individual
Landscape Design: LCHS – 5th Place Team
Meats Evaluation: LCHS – 3rd Place Team
Nursery Landscape: CHS – 2nd Place Team, 4th Place Individual
Wildlife: MHS – 3rd Place Team
Wool: LCHS – 4th Place Individual
Blue jackets, gold standards! Way to go LCPS!
#thrive575 #lcpsactivities #LasCrucesPublicSchools
¡Únete a nosotros para la 4ª Extravaganze Anual de Alfabetización de LCPS!
¡Sumérgete en un mundo donde la lectura florece al alcance de tus manos! Disfruta de libros gratis, explora puestos interactivos organizados por las escuelas, departamentos y organizaciones locales de LCPS. ¡Vamos a cultivar juntos el amor por la lectura!
¡El gran evento se llevará a cabo el 11 de abril, de 5 a 7 PM en el LCPS Field of Dreams, 2300 Tashiro Dr! #LCPSAlfabetización #LaLecturaEsGenial #LibrosGratis #EventoComunitario
Join us for the 4th Annual LCPS Literacy Extravaganza!
Dive into a world where reading blooms at your fingertips! Enjoy free books, explore interactive booths hosted by LCPS schools, departments, & local organizations! Let’s grow a love for reading together!
The big event will be happening on April 11, from 5-7 PM at the LCPS Field of Dreams, 2300 Tashiro Dr. #LCPSLiteracy #ReadingRocks #FreeBooks #CommunityEvent
Huge congratulations to Michael Montoya, our LCPS Athlete of the Week from Mayfield High School! Michael is a standout shortstop for the Trojans baseball team. In a recent game against Hobbs, he went 4 for 6 at the plate, with 3 home runs, 9 RBIs, 2 walks, 2 stolen bases, and scored 6 runs. Defensively, he added 3 putouts to his impressive performance.
Coach Rick Montoya praises Michael for his outstanding work ethic, attention to detail, and leadership both in the classroom and on the field. He’s known for putting in countless extra hours on the field beyond regular practice, constantly striving to make the team and program better.
Congratulations to Angelina Ramirez, our LCPS Student Athlete of the Week from Mayfield High School! Angelina is a standout pitcher and outfielder for the Trojans softball team. In a recent game against Belen, she delivered an incredible performance with 5 IP, 13 strikeouts, 2 hits allowed, and a 0.0 ERA.
Known for her respect toward teachers and coaches, Angelina continues to impress both on and off the field.
Coach Daniel Dominguez says, "Lina is one of the top pitchers in our district and will not hesitate to put her team on her back! She leads by example and always prepares for tough challenges with enthusiasm."
