Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation, Inc. proudly supports outstanding educators in the pursuit of excellence in our Las Cruces Public Schools classrooms.
Through Innovative Teaching Grants, the LCPS Foundation supports educators to invent innovative and exciting educational programs that inspire learning and success. Teachers, principals, school administrators, social workers, counselors, ancillary staff can apply for grants (through an on-line portal) that benefit individual classrooms, or their entire school community.
Cheers to our 2024 Innovative Grant Recipients!
Thanks to the efforts and submission by Jamie Foy and Jennifer Martin, @Hillrise Elementary School will be having some Fun in the Zen Zone with their Innovative Grant Award!
Join us for Las Cruces Movie Night on Saturday, October 19, at New Mexico State University! Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a fun night of nostalgia hosted by the NMSU Foundation.
NMSU will be screening the 2017 hit film Coco, the enchanting story of young musician Miguel and his extraordinary journey to the Land of the Dead, where he discovers the true meaning of family.
The movie starts at 7:30 p.m. at Pat and Lou Sisbarro Community Park, with local food trucks serving snacks and drinks starting at 6:00 p.m.
Learn more: https://www.nmsualumni.org/movie-night
Congratulations to this year's LCPS All City Dance Ensemble dancers! These dancers auditioned on Oct 12 and were selected to work with professional choreographer Michelle Urban from Urban Movement Dance Academy. They will be performing in the 2024 Dance for All, All for Dance collaborative show!
Pictured from left to right: Jimena Gomez (LCHS), Ruby Pinto (LCHS), Sky McCabe (LCHS), Marielena Simental (LCHS), Chloe Dutton (LCHS), Mia Estrada (LCHS), Sophia Best (LCHS), Layla Gonzales (MHS), Violet Montoya (LCHS), Nika Pivkina (LCHS), Imani Price (PMS) and Emily Ruis (PMS). Front: Michelle Urban, choreographer.
Today the Las Cruces Home Builders Association hosted the fifth annual Build My Future Skilled Trades Expo event at the Field of Dreams.
Hundreds of LCPS students in middle and high school attended the event to learn more about the skilled trades industry.
Local contractors and skilled trades industry partners joined forces to help answer questions and provide hand-on learning for many jobs in the construction industry.
Love robotics? Join us on Oct. 16, at 6pm for the Project NEO Robotics Open House happening at Arrowhead Park Early College High School in building 5. This event is open to all high school students.
See flyer for details!
October is National Principals Month! To highlight a few of our building leaders, LCPS-TV put together a welcome back message for students. We hope you had a great fall break and are ready to finish the fall semester strong!
Principals' message: https://youtu.be/F2YmrKoPZI8
A big round of applause to our winners of the 2024 Veterans Parade Poster Contest! The five top artists were recognized by Mayor Eric Enriquez and city leaders during a city council meeting this afternoon.
Congratulations to Jaslene Horvath, 1st place winner of the 2024 Veterans Parade Poster Contest from Mesa Middle School.
Please see list of top finalists in alphabetical order:
Samantha Carrillo, Lynn Community Middle School
Jaslene Horvath, Mesa Middle School
Eli Ochoa, Zia Middle School
Emma Ramos, Mesa Middle School
Enqi Zheng, Mesa Middle School
Congratulations to Luke Linnan, our LCPS student athlete of the week from MHS. Luke is quarterback for the Trojans; he is 34/65 with 540 passing yards, 5 TD’s, 340 yards rushing & 4 TD’s. Coach says he’s a great leader who motivates those around him with a champion's attitude.
Hats off to Charlotte Dennis, our LCPS student athlete of the week from Mayfield High School. Charlotte is on the varsity cross country team with a 5k PR: 23:46. She participates in HOSA, STEM and theatre. Her coach says she is responsible, trustworthy, and has strong integrity.
The ENLACE family of Southern NM and LCPS congratulates David Morales from Mayfield High School on receiving his award this past weekend from the Golden Apple Foundation of New Mexico for Teaching Excellence!
His dedication, passion, and creativity in the classroom inspire both students and fellow educators everyday. You're a role model to all who know you, Mr. Morales!
Thank you for making a difference! #TeacherOfTheYear #Inspiration #Congratulations #LasCrucesPublicSchools #Mayfield
Parents and family, join us for Thanksgiving lunch at your student's school on Nov. 15! Ticket sales will run Monday, Oct. 7 through Friday, Nov. 1 and are $5 each (cash or check). No tickets will be sold the day of the event. To purchase, check in at your school office.
Thank you to our community partners from the Kiwanis Club of Las Cruces. Today club members presented a check for $1,000 to the LCPS Foundation for their hygiene drive and to purchase school supplies for LCPS students.
The Mayfield Trojans host the Deming Wildcats on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 10:00 AM. Gates will open at 8:30 AM. It's a great way to spend a Fall Break Saturday morning!
Tickets can be purchased at: https://lcps.net/page/athletics
Congratulations to Las Cruces Public Schools 4th place OMHS, 5th place CHS, 9th place LCHS, and all finalist bands at the Bands of America New Mexico Regional! #Thrive575 @lcps.activities @lcps.athletics @LCPS
Finals Results
75.55 – Fossil Ridge HS
73.70 – Loveland HS
71.90 – Eastlake HS
69.90 – Royal Knight Regiment - Organ Mountain
69.55 – Centennial High School Band
69.40 – Pecos HS
68.45 – Andress HS
67.90 – Volcano Vista HS
66.20 – Las Cruces High School Band
65.60 – Del Valle HS
64.30 – Bel Air HS
63.10 – Americas HS
Outstanding Music Performance – Fossil Ridge HS
Outstanding Visual Performance – Fossil Ridge HS
Outstanding General Effect – Fossil Ridge HS
Come out and support our Las Cruces Public Schools marching bands as they compete in the Bands of America New Mexico Regional Saturday, September 21st, at NMSU Aggie Memorial Stadium. #thrive575
10:12am @mayfieldband575
12:48pm Las Cruces High School Band
1:36pm Royal Knight Regiment - Organ Mountain High School
2:00pm Centennial High School Band
Full schedule, event, and ticket information can be found online at @officialmusicforall
Football fans, be sure to catch the game between Centennial vs Rio Rancho happening tonight at 7:00pm at the Field of Dreams. #highschoolfootball
The game will be livestreamed only on LCPS.TV: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTXSxDBy2MvwZ2sdDC9rOsA
LCPS parents,
The district is closely monitoring a social media rumor related to school violence. We want to reassure you that threats made towards our students are taken seriously, and that recent national events are likely contributing to these social media posts.
LCPS is currently working with school resource officers on campus and with local law enforcement, who have determined these threats to be unsubstantiated.
Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our schools safe.
Las Cruces Public Schools
Padres de LCPS,
El distrito está monitoreando de cerca un rumor en los medios sociales relacionado con la violencia escolar. Queremos asegurarles que las amenazas dirigidas a nuestros estudiantes se toman en serio, y que los recientes acontecimientos nacionales probablemente contribuyen a dichas publicaciones en los medios sociales.
LCPS está trabajando actualmente con agentes de seguridad escolar y con la policía local, quienes han determinado que estas amenazas no tienen fundamento.
Gracias por trabajar en permanente colaboración para mantener nuestras escuelas seguras.
Escuelas Públicas de Las Cruces
Thank you to our community partners from the Sprouts Foundation! The Las Cruces Public Schools Nutrition Services Department was awarded $10,000 from the Sprouts Foundation for child nutrition.
The money will be used to revive the school garden at Valley View Elementary and help children learn the importance of healthy eating habits. Students along with teacher participation will learn to harvest fruits and vegetables.
Students will learn about sustainable agriculture and the importance of nature. Social and emotional development will be promoted by helping students recognize a sense of place and belonging. #SproutingHealthyCommunitiesDay
Today, Mayfield High School hosted the AFJROTC 9/11 Memorial Ceremony. Community members and law enforcement agencies gathered to honor the men and women who lost their lives on that tragic day.
During the ceremony, the National Flag was presented to the MHS AFJROTC Honor Guard from Officer David Perez, ret. NYPD Officer assigned to NYPD during the attacks. Araelia Aizpuru, AFJROTC Cadet Captain spoke at the podium and Cadet 1Lt Riley Bowen led the Chaplin prayer.
Also in attendance, the LCPD Honor Guard, Las Cruces Fire Department, and the United States Army Herald Trumpets, Washington D.C. Sergeant Major Mike Cano.
“Bless the families of the lives that were lost and the heroes that answered the call.” - Araelia Aizpuru, AFJROTC Cadet Captain
September is "Be Bold Go Gold" Awareness Month, and we are honored to partner with SNM Families Fighting Childhood Cancer in supporting our LCPS students and families affected by childhood cancer.
To show our solidarity, we will be observing the LCPS Gold Out Week from September 3 - 6, 2024. The community is invited to attend the MHS vs OMHS football game at the Field of Dreams on Sept 6. Don't forget to be bold and wear gold on Friday!
