Las Cruces Public Schools is partnering with the Walmart pharmacy on Valley Drive to provide staff, students and their families with the flu vaccine and the Moderna COVID vaccine.
The clinic will be held at the Operations Center at 505 S. Main on Monday, November 27 from 2-6pm.
Walmart requires health insurance to receive vaccines and does not accept TriCare. For those who wish to receive vaccines and do not have insurance, please contact the New Mexico Department of Health at 575-528-5006.
Las Escuelas Públicas de Las Cruces se está asociando con la farmacia de Walmart en Valley Drive para proporcionar al personal, los estudiantes y sus familias la vacuna contra la gripe y la vacuna de Moderna contra el COVID.
La clínica se llevará a cabo en el Centro de Operaciones en 505 S. Main el lunes, 27 de noviembre de 2-6pm.
Walmart requiere seguro médico para recibir las vacunas y no acepta TriCare. Para quienes desean recibir las vacunas y no tienen seguro, por favor comuníquese con el Departamento de Salud de Nuevo México al 575-528-5006.
Join LCPS on November 30, 2023 for the first-ever eSports Showcase, hosted by Organ Mountain High School starting at 8 a.m. The LCPS eSports Showcase is presented by LCPS Roadrunner Rally.
Esports video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbsLFecKNiw
Please see flyer for details!
Today, we honor the Veterans who have bravely fought for our country. Thank you for your service!
Our family Thanksgiving dinner for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students is this upcoming Thursday, Nov. 16. See image for times.
**We will have a special family Christmas dinner for K, 1st, and 2nd in December. Due to limited space, this one is for up to 2 guests to join their 3rd, 4th, or 5th grader only. Thank you for your understanding.
Jog-a-thon was a great success, we raised $2,975. Our high earning classroom was Ms. Atteberry's 1st grade who earned $520.
If your child raised $50 or more, they will get their t-shirt in a few weeks once our order is complete. You can contact your child's teacher to see if you have any questions. Thank you everyone who was able to donate!
Today is the last day to donate to our school's jog-a-thon fundraiser. Our jog-a-thon link is still active until tonight @ 11:59 p.m. ( https://app.99pledges.com/fund/2023columb1)
If you are wanting to support our school and teachers in funding other projects, you can do so via Donors Choose (https://www.donorschoose.org/donors/search.html?school=73635) where many of our teachers have specific projects in mind that need funding.
Thank you for supporting Columbia Elementary School!
Thank you to the team members and departments at Memorial Medical Center that donated much-needed items or monetarily for this year's Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation, Inc. Care Kits For Kids Personal Hygiene Drive.
By providing items to take care of basic personal hygiene needs, we hope to see all students thrive, while building strong peer relationships and having an overall positive school experience.
It's Thanksgiving dinner time at Columbia! This year, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students can invite up to 2 guests to join them for our Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, November 16 (schedule to come later). Cost is $4 per guest and tickets can be purchased now in the office. Get yours today so that we are prepared for all of you.
**Kinder, 1st, and 2nd will have a special holiday meal to invite parents to in December. Please only come to eat with your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade children on Nov. 16. **
On Nov. 9, the district will host “High Schools’ Got Talent,” as part of the ‘Kindness in the Community” initiative. The event is free and open to the public. Just remember to bring your own chair!
The evening will include performances from each high school band beginning at 5:30p.m. at Plaza de Las Cruces located at 100 N Main St, Las Cruces, NM 88001.
Students will be accepting monetary donations to support Karina Cano Perez, an Organ Mountain High School student who is in need of both a liver and kidney transplant. To learn more about Karina’s story and how you can help, please visit www.COTAforKarina.com.
3rd Annual Vista Middle School Craft Fair
This year we are spreading the holiday cheer at
Vista Middle School. Come relax, shop & support our student organizations.
December 8th
6 - 8 PM
VMS Cafeteria & Small Gym
See image for more details.
Vista middle school student council presents:
The Great Light Car Show & Toy Drive
Friday, December 8th @ Vista Middle School parking lot.
Set up at 5:00 pm
Show from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Registration fee: please bring a new unwrapped toy worth $10.
Link to register:
https://forms.gle/jjawr3xa8pfc6mcx9
Congratulations to our first ever winner of our commemorative jog-a-thon t-shirt design contest! All students who raised $50 will receive one of the shirts after Thanksgiving break. Every penny helps us to fund all our exciting school activities this year. It's not tool late to get donations online through Thursday, Nov. 9. https://app.99pledges.com/fund/2023columb1
We have such an amazingly giving community!
The LCPS Foundation, Inc. thanks everyone who donated items for the Care Kits for Kids today and a special thanks to our Board Members who generously dedicated their Saturday morning to make a difference for our area High School students. Huge appreciation also goes to Walmart of Las Cruces for hosting the LCPS Foundation, Inc. and making donations at each location!
A couple of our student artists chosen to showcase their work at the Doña Ana County building until March. Stop by and see it if you are in the area.
Columbia's altar for Día de los muertos with ofrendas made by Mrs. Perez and Ms. Murillo's Language & Culture students with the help of Mrs. Lopez, Ms. Mary, Ms. Carrasco, and Mrs. Berry. Also, the cempasúchil flowers were made in art with Ms. Araiza and 1st grade.
Congratulations to our 1st and 2nd place decorate a pumpkin contest winners. Such a great job by all the students. Thank you again Mrs. Berry for sponsoring this event.
Had a great morning at our jog-a-thon today and it was wonderful weather for all the outdoor fun! Thank you Centennial Student Government and football team for your help! If you still have money packets, please send them as soon as possible with your child.
Our librarian, Mrs. Berry, had lots of entries for her first decorate a pumpkin with your favorite book contest. Stay tuned tomorrow to see who wins!
Last night, LCPS families were invited to the Superintendent's meet and greet to discuss his 90-day plan, educational goals, and concerns. The meeting was held in Spanish, more than 35 parents attended.
Thank you, Ruby Bada from La X 96.7 for being part of this wonderful event.
Going to be a bit chilly this week with morning temperatures in the high 30s to the low 40s. Make sure your child dresses accordingly. To avoid lost jackets, please make sure your child's name is clearly written in it.
