
Next Wednesday (5/17) is the day for our senior walk. Let us know you are coming so that we can be ready for you. See flier for details!
https://forms.gle/TqgbQ9izEwgrtQNg7


Las Cruces Public Schools will be hosting a STEM Innovation Camp for incoming 6th graders from June 12-15. The STEM camp is in partnership with Asombro Institute for Science, Cruces Creatives, The Museum of Nature and Science, and NMSU.
Students will receive STEM activities to take home, attend a field trip to the newly completed Organ Mountain High School Planetarium, visit multiple departments at NMSU, and more!
Click the link to download the flyer: https://5il.co/1tzyg
Click this link or scan QR Code to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiwuCsHnfCe9XRCHNUmFEIVO0Yrituhe8PhebJl8EsHYCTeQ/viewform



Yearbooks have arrived. If you per-ordered a book, your child should be bringing it home today or tomorrow.
If you didn't get a chance to order one online, we have extra copies to sell. They are $20 CASH only and can be purchased before school from Mrs. Cutting starting tomorrow, 5/9, until all the books are sold!



Thank you Centennial Orchestra for playing for our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students today. You sounded wonderful!



Columbia 5th graders had a great time at this year's LCPS elementary track meet. Our special May the 4th shirts were designed by our former Colombian and looked awesome!







Tomorrow, Friday, May 5th is our 3rd-4th-5th grade VIP pastry event at 7:30 a.m. in the Columbia Cafeteria. Each 3rd-4th-5th grade student is allowed to bring ONE very important person with them for a sweet treat and coffee. This is only for 3rd-4th-5th grade students and their one VIP. All other grades had their event last semester.
Hope to see you here tomorrow!!



4th graders had a great time learning at the Water Festival yesterday.











Free community summer camps. See flier for more details and registration link.



Around The District: The weekend, the LCPS Safe Routes to School program hosted the 2023 Family Bike Fiesta. From bike repair to safety gear, riders of all ages were invited for some family fun in the sun.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQWl8I5UCQc
Produced by LCPS.TV


#ThankAPrincipal is the national hashtag for honoring principals everywhere! Share a thoughtful message or photo of your principal and post it to social media with the hashtag #ThankAPrincipal. Las Cruces Public Schools #NM #LasCruces #WeLoveOurPrincipals


For our wonderful educators, Interim Superintendent O'Brien wanted to share some heartfelt words with you.
Please click the link below for more:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLZAT56EMpM
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!


Spring Picture Day is Tuesday, May 2.


NMSU & MIT present Everyday Artificial Intelligence Camp



Free STEM Outreach Center 2023 Summer Camps



Las Cruces Public Schools is accepting applications for advanced Pre-K! Students must turn 5 between September 1, and November 30, 2023. LCPS will be accepting applications until May 31, 2023. Sign up today!



This Saturday, Las Cruces Public Schools will be celebrating early childhood health! Join us on April 29, from 10a.m.-2p.m. at Las Cruces High School for a day of FREE wellness, fun, exercise, health screenings, food trucks, preschool resources, & much more! This event is free.



Join us for the Family Bike Fiesta on Saturday April 29th from 9am - noon at Lynn Community Middle School. Find us on the basketball courts west of the gym off Nevada Ave. This event is brought to you by the LCPS Safe Routes To School Program.
Kids, bring your bikes! (If you don't have a bike, borrow one from us.) Adults, bring your bikes and helmets for the community ride. Please note, all the stations are for the students, but adults, we want you to learn and enjoy with your kids. Everything is first come, first served and while supplies last.



Join us tomorrow, April 20, for our PTO meeting via Zoom 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Link should have gone home. If you need the link, please contact your child's teacher.


Join us for our Family Engagement Festival happening on Friday April 28, from 6p.m.-8p.m. at Desert Hills Elementary School located at 280 N. Roadrunner Pkwy, Las Cruces, NM 88011. You must register for the event before the deadline on Monday, April 21, 2023. For more information, contact Kimberly: York-kimberly.york@ped.nm.gov


Friday, April 21 is our Track and Field Health Enrichment Day. We will be outside for much of the day so please have your child dress appropriately with tennis shoes, hat, and sunscreen. Also, please make sure they bring their water bottle with them.
