We still have some spaces left in our after school programs and a change in one of our classes. If you haven't already signed your child up, please do so as soon as possible. Programming begins on Tuesday, January 21.
Dear Parents and Families,
We are thrilled to announce that this summer, we are partnering once again with NM PED to bring back the Literacy Summer Institute! This program is designed to help Kinder through 8th-grade students strengthen their reading skills through intensive, focused instruction.
If you are interested in this opportunity for your child, please visit the Literacy.NM.Gov link on the flyer for more information and to register.
Here are some key details:
Dates: June 2 – June 27, 2025
Days and Times: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM (4 hours/day)
Student-to-Teacher Ratio: Approximately 1:4
Sites: Six locations in our district (4 elementary schools and 2 middle schools, specific sites TBD)
Meals: Will be provided at the sites
Transportation: TBD
We look forward to another impactful summer of learning! Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Esther Peterson at epeterso@lcps.net with any questions, and don’t forget to check out the flyer for more details.
Thank you for supporting your child’s growth and success!
Las Cruces Public Schools is seeking feedback from families regarding calendar options for the 2025-26 school year. Three calendar options are currently under consideration, and drafts for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years will follow similar structures to the proposed options (A, B, and C).
Learn more: https://www.lcps.net/article/1969982
Every day, we are surrounded by extraordinary educators who ignite passion, empower students, and shape the leaders of tomorrow. Their dedication and tireless efforts create a lasting impact on our schools and communities, and it is time to honor their unwavering commitment.
If you know a teacher who consistently goes above and beyond to make a difference, take a moment to nominate them for Teacher of the Year. Your nomination not only recognizes their hard work but also shines a spotlight on the excellence that thrives in our classrooms. Together, let's celebrate the educators who inspire greatness and build a brighter future for all!
To nominate a teacher, visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/62CJ8X7 or scan the QR code on the flyer. The deadline to submit nominations is Monday, January 20.
See flier for information about free bicycle clinic this Saturday held at Jornada Elementary School.
January is here, and it's bursting with excitement as we kick off 2025 with epic LCPS activities! The competition season is in full swing, and we're cheering on our incredible students and teams as they gear up for unforgettable challenges. Best of luck to all our competitors!
It's group picture time this Friday. See flier for more details.
The NMSU STEM Outreach Center is excited to partner with Columbia Elementary for our Out of School Time Programs! Below you will find a schedule of the programs offered at your school and what days they will be held. All programs are free!
If you have any questions please contact your school site facilitator Brittany Atteberry
batteberry@lcps.net or Gloria Lucero-Ratcliff at glucero-ratliff@lcps.net
LCPS remains on a two-hour delay today. Roads are clear and buses are moving. Pickup times and start times are two hours later than usual.
ALERT: Our LCPS website and all school sites are down, and the outage appears to be external. We are working diligently to get it back up and running, but in the meantime please monitor LCPS social media pages for weather-related updates. Parents, we will continue to communicate using email and text message notifications. Thank you in advance for your patience.
A medida que llegan las temperaturas más frías, ¡no olvides vestirte acorde al clima! Abrígate para mantenerte cómodo todo el día. Consulte el gráfico a continuación para obtener consejos sobre cómo abrigarse. ¡Manténgase abrigado!
As cooler temps roll in, don’t forget to dress for the weather! Layer up to stay cozy all day long. Check out the graphic below for tips on bundling up. Stay warm! ❄️🧣 #WinterReady #StayWarm
Calling all education supporters! 🎉 Join the LCPS Foundation on Feb. 7th at 6pm at the Las Cruces Convention Center for a fun-filled evening! Enjoy live mariachi, folklórico dance, great food, and exciting raffle prizes. 🌮 Plus, local celebrities will judge a tortilla-rolling contest! All proceeds support LCPS educators. #SupportEducation #LCPSF
Learn more: https://lcpsf.org/golden-tortilla-rolling-contest/
Thanks to Cruces Creatives for the Community Share Program that supports teachers and provides students with hands-on learning with STEAM projects!
The team had a blast at Sunrise Elementary, where students used a mini grant from Cruces Creatives to create moving bristle bots.
To join the Community Share network, contact: Cheryl Carreon, Education Coordinator at c.carreon@crucescreatives.org or Abby Nayra, Community Outreach Coordinator at a.nayra@crucescreatives.org
Thanks to Cruces Creatives for supporting teachers and students with hands-on learning!
The team had a blast at Sunrise Elementary, where students used a mini-grant from Cruces Creatives to create moving bristle bots.
To join the Community Share network, contact: Cheryl Carreon, Education Coordinator at c.carreon@crucescreatives.org or Abby Nayra, Community Outreach Coordinator at a.nayra@crucescreatives.org
Classes start for students on Tuesday, January 7 @ 8:00 a.m. We are excited to get this next semester started! Make sure to dress for the cooler weather we are expecting this week!!
Special guest showed up today at Columbia!!
REMINDER: Tomorrow is a half day. If your child is pick up, please be here promptly at 11:00 a.m. to get them. Thank you!
Congratulations to all the spelling bee participants. You did a great job!
Watch the Spelling Bee Live on our Space TV channel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9qoP57j0z8
Columbia Papa Johns' Night is Thursday, Dec. 12. Make it a pizza night and support our school! Tell your friends and family to use code 2660PN on 12/12 and we earn 20% of their order total!
