Whether you're driving, walking, or biking, everyone plays a role in protecting our students.
🚸 Slow down and follow posted school zone speed limits.
🛑 Never pass a school bus with flashing red lights.
✋ Obey crossing guards and always yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
👀 Stay alert—children can be unpredictable, especially near buses and parked cars.
🚶 Walk on sidewalks when available, use marked crosswalks, and look both ways before crossing.
A few extra moments of caution can make all the difference. Thank you for helping keep our students, staff, and families safe as we kick off a great school year!
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The 2026–2027 bell schedule is listed in the graphic below. Please take a moment to review your student's school start and dismissal times, including alternate schedules for Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy, Rio Grande Preparatory Institute, and Arrowhead Park Early College High School.
We'll see everyone back in the building on Monday morning! We can't wait to welcome our students and staff for another great school year.
The Walking School Buses will be up and at 'em during the very first week of school, and we hope you'll join the fun!
Walking to school is a great way to:
• Get active and start your day with exercise.
• Make new friends and enjoy the walk together.
• Collect fun charms and earn prizes throughout the year.
• Walk safely with the support of our amazing Safe Routes to School staff and local safety teams, who are there to walk alongside students and help everyone get to school safely.
Whether you're joining for the first time or returning for another year, everyone is welcome.
We can't wait to see you walking with us during the first week of school!
See you on the route!
Learn more: https://www.lcps.net/page/safe-routes-to-school-lcps
We value your feedback! Your input is important as we continue improving our Family Support Center and ensuring we provide programs and resources that best meet the needs of our families.
Please take a few minutes to complete our Parent Feedback Survey. Your responses will help guide future programs, services, and resources for our Family Support Center.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We truly appreciate your partnership and support.
To complete the survey, please scan the QR code on the attached flyer or click the link below:
Link to survey
Las Cruces Public Schools proudly welcomed our newest educators and staff members during the 2026–2027 LCPS New Employee Breakfast. We had the opportunity to meet the talented individuals who will help our students learn, grow, and thrive this school year.
Guests heard welcoming remarks from district leaders, employee association representatives, and honorees, and learned more about the many resources and partnerships available to support them throughout the year.
A special thank-you to our sponsor, Citizens Bank, and to our partners at NMSU Global for joining us and sharing valuable information with our newest team members.
Here's to an amazing 2026–2027 school year!
It’s almost time to kick off a new school year! We are excited to invite you to our Back-to-School Informational Meeting on Tuesday, July 14, at 5:30 PM.
This meeting will be held virtually. Please use the link below to join us at the scheduled time.
Please note: This is not our Meet the Teacher event. Meet the Teacher will take place at a later date, and we will share those details at the meeting.
We look forward to sharing important information about the upcoming school year and hope to see you there!
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Your generosity and support make a meaningful difference, helping students start the school year with the tools they need to succeed.
We wish all students, teachers, and families a safe, healthy, and successful school year!
A special thank you to Bravo Mic Communications and Nusenda Credit Union for going above and beyond to bring our community together in support of local students. Your partnership helped make this year's Stuff the Bus a tremendous success!
Photos: Courtesy of Memorial Medical Center
This Saturday, our community comes together to help students start the school year ready to learn!
Join our friends at Bravo Mic Communications for Stuff the Bus 2026, proudly presented by Nusenda Credit Union. We're incredibly grateful to Bravo Mic, Nusenda Credit Union, and all of the sponsors and community partners who make this event possible in support of students at Las Cruces Public Schools.
📅 Saturday, July 11
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 DACC East Mesa Campus
Bring school supply donations to help local students, and enjoy free backpacks (while supplies last), free haircuts, first-day-of-school photos, family activities, games, vendors, a foam party, and more!
Every donation, big or small, helps set our students up for a successful school year. We hope to see you there!
The event will take place at Mesilla Valley Mall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is open to students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
Bring the whole family to meet the KFOX14 and CBS4 Local team and pick up school supplies ahead of the 2026–2027 school year.
The event is sponsored by Household Furniture Las Cruces. Flores & Mendes Law Firm will provide free backpacks to the first 500 students, and GECU will help fill those backpacks with free school supplies.
A special thank-you to the amazing team at KFOX14 and CBS4 Local for supporting the students of Las Cruces Public Schools!
Click the link to learn more: https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/kfox14cbs4-to-host-stronger-communities-back-to-school-fair-in-las-cruces
LCPS Food Distribution on Thursday, July 2
LCPS will host a drive-thru food distribution on Thursday, July 2, beginning at 9:00 a.m. in front of the LCPS Family Support Center, located at 505 S. Main St., Suite 249.
Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to the first 75 families. A line begins forming a couple of hours before the scheduled start time, so families are encouraged to arrive before 9:00 a.m.
Families are asked to remain in their vehicles throughout the distribution.
Distribución de alimentos de LCPS el jueves 2 de julio
LCPS llevará a cabo una distribución de alimentos en modalidad de autoservicio (drive-thru) el jueves 2 de julio, a partir de las 9:00 a. m., frente al Centro de Apoyo Familiar de LCPS, ubicado en 505 S. Main St., Suite 249.
Los alimentos se distribuirán por orden de llegada a las primeras 75 familias. La fila suele comenzar a formarse un par de horas antes del horario programado, por lo que se recomienda a las familias llegar antes de las 9:00 a. m.
Se les pide a las familias que permanezcan en sus vehículos durante toda la distribución.
The New Mexico Public Education Department's Black Education Act Bureau is hosting a Backpack Giveaway and Resource Fair on Saturday, July 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Booker T. Washington Community Elementary School, 755 E. Chestnut Ave.
All students enrolled in Las Cruces Public Schools are welcome to attend. Backpacks will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. See flyer for details.
For questions, please contact Bianca Jones at bianca.jones@ped.nm.gov.
¡Atención, padres de familia!
La Oficina de la Ley de Educación para Estudiantes Negros del Departamento de Educación Pública de Nuevo México organizará una entrega gratuita de mochilas y una feria de recursos el sábado 11 de julio, de 11:00 a. m. a 2:00 p. m., en Booker T. Washington Community Elementary School, 755 E. Chestnut Ave.ubicada en 755 E. Chestnut Ave.
Todos los estudiantes inscritos en las Escuelas Públicas de Las Cruces están invitados a asistir. Las mochilas se entregarán por orden de llegada y hasta agotar existencias. Consulte el volante para más información.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con Bianca Jones al correo electrónico bianca.jones@ped.nm.gov.
At this camp, you'll get the full enchilada! Learn fielding, pitching, hitting, conditioning, and skill development while building confidence both on and off the field.
Ages: 11–13
Dates: June 22–25, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: Destination Sports & Arts Complex
Learn more: www.destinationlc.com
Have you ever dreamed of performing on stage? Become an actor this summer at Theatre Camp 2026, brought to you by the Destination Sports & Arts Complex!
Build confidence, explore your creativity, and learn the fundamentals of acting in a fun and supportive environment.
Dates: July 13–16, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: Destination Sports & Arts Complex
Learn more: www.destinationlc.com
Summer Pitching Clinic 2026
Improve your skills on the mound at the Summer Pitching Clinic, led by Dakota College pitcher Alonso Rodriguez.
Build strength, refine your mechanics, learn new pitching techniques, and gain valuable insights to take your game to the next level!
Ages: 8-12
Date: June 20, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: Destination Sports & Arts Complex
Learn more: www.destinationlc.com
Calling all baseball and softball athletes! Want to improve your performance on the diamond?
This clinic will teach athletes the fundamentals of proper warm-up and cool-down routines, breathing techniques, posture, basic strength training, and more!
Ages: 7-13 & 11-13
Date: July 8, 2026
Time: 8:00AM-12:00PM
Location: Destination Sports and Art Complex
Learn more: www.destinationlc.com
It's summertime, and the Destination Sports & Arts Complex invites you to join the adventure at Summer Fun Day 2026!
Enjoy baseball challenges, indoor pickleball, arts and crafts, and the opportunity to learn a new instrument.
It will be a day filled with fun, learning, and exploration!
Dates: June 26, 2026
Time: 8:00AM-12:00PM
Cost: $40 per session
Learn more: www.destinationlc.com
SUMMER 2026 CATCHING CLINIC
Baseball and softball athletes ages 8–16, ready to take your game to the next level? Join Highland University catcher Anthony Carillo for a hands-on catching clinic focused on:
• Improving pop time through targeted throwing progressions
• Building lower-body strength
• Learning arm care and injury prevention techniques
• Developing the skills needed to become a more complete catcher
Date: June 29, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: The Destination: Sports and Arts Complex 1103 E. Lohman Ave. Las Cruces, NM 88001
Cost: $40 per athlete
Limited spots available. Register today and elevate your game this summer!
Learn more: www.destinationlc.com
