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LCPS Parents,
We are experiencing a districtwide outage with our phone lines. This means phone calls to your child's school are not going through. We have service providers looking into the issue and we will update you as soon as possible.
Padres de LCPS,
Estamos experimentando una interrupción en el servicio telefónico en todo el distrito. Esto significa que no se pueden recibir ni hacer llamadas telefónicas en la escuela de su hijo. Tenemos proveedores del servicio tratando de resolver dicho problema le tendremos al tanto de lo que ocurra tan pronto como nos sea posible.

The whole school field trip to the movies to watch Our Columbia Story was awesome. Such a great way to sum up our enriched year!



Thank you Centennial brand for playing for us today. You were awesome as always! It was great to hear one of our former Columbia student play fantastically as well!




Thank you Centennial Choir for singing for and with us today. You were amazing!






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!


