
Dear Friends of Las Cruces Public Schools,
Together we can help make the season bright by sponsoring an LCPS student in the Migrant Education Program. With your support, we can make this holiday a truly special one for them.
A Star Tree has been set up in the front lobby of the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex, 505 S. Main, Suite 249. The tree has star ornaments with the names of students along with their clothing sizes and Christmas wish.
If you would like to participate, please select a star(s) and bring it to the front desk receptionist, Melinda Sanchez, or to the Federal Programs Department to register your star(s). Gifts will need to be wrapped and returned to the Federal Programs Department by 5:00p.m., Thursday, December 5, 2024.
We appreciate your interest and support in participating in the 2024 Migrant Education “Wish Upon a Star” gift-giving project. To learn more or to refer others to join our efforts, please contact Dr. Iggy Campos in the Department of Federal Programs at 575-527-6643; 575-997-5348 or icampos@lcps.net.


Attention LCPS families: Next week, we'll be hosting our first informational session for the Virtual Learning Academy for new students in grades 3rd-12th. If your child is interested in online learning, please join us at our VLA meetings.


It’s American Education Week! 📚All staff from Las Cruces Public Schools can get a ticket to tonight's game for just $5! #AggieUp | #BigBELIEF#LCPS


Let's give it up for our 2024 Rudy's Real Texas Bar-B-Q State Volleyball Championships! Congratulations to the Lady Bulldawgs for your back to back State Championships!
Volleyball Class 5A Results:
Las Cruces 3 (25-14, 25-23, 25-11)
La Cueva 0
@rudysbbq



Congratulations to the Chess Blitz Tournament Champions! More than 95 participants from Elementary, Middle and High School competed over the weekend at the Blitz Tournament at Organ Mountain High School.
A big thank you to the coaches, parents, families, and friends who came out to support and cheer on our talented players from Las Cruces and El Paso.
High School Winner: Nahum Guzman – El Paso, TX
Middle School Winner: Manny Castillo - Mesa Middle School
Elementary School Winner, Collin Crawford - El Paso, TX
Special shoutout to OMHS and Coach Michael Soffera for hosting our first showcase and congratulations to all of the chess winners!








Esports teams from Las Cruces and Organ Mountain High School were invited to compete at the 2024 New Mexico Technology in Education (NMTIE) Esports Invitational in Albuquerque.
Great job to our Bulldawgs and Knights for representing Las Cruces Public Schools during the Rocket League competition. #Thrive575 #LCPSActivities








It was a wonderful day at Las Cruces Public Schools as families joined their children for a special Thanksgiving meal prepared by our amazing nutrition services team. Families, thank you for making this day extra special for students! Here’s what we captured at Zia Middle School.



The #ArrowheadCenter located on the NMSU campus, works alongside organizations like the Las Cruces Public Schools to drive economic growth in the region. Together, we create pathways for students to gain the skills and knowledge needed to position the region’s economy for growth.


The public is invited to attend the first Town Hall meeting today to discuss redistricting at LCPS.
The first town hall meeting will be hosted in the Commons area at Organ Mountain High School (5700 Mesa Grande Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88011) today, Nov. 14 at 5:30 p.m.
The meeting will cover proposed zone options for elementary, middle and high school and will provide an opportunity for feedback on zone preferences.
*The second town hall will be at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20 in the Mayfield High School cafeteria (1955 N Valley Dr #5154, Las Cruces, NM 88007.)
More information: https://www.lcps.net/article/1867215


Here are all the exciting activities happening this week for Las Cruces Public Schools.
Good luck to the High School teams from LCHS and OMHS competing at the NMTIE Rocket League Invitational today in Albuquerque.
Best of luck to the teams competing at the LCPS Blitz Tournament on Friday.
Don't forget, the LCPS Elementary Esports Tournament is happening over the weekend on Nov. 16 at Jornada Elementary.
Hatch High School will host CHS, LCHS, MHS, and OMHS for the FFA Leadership Development Event on Nov. 22. #Thrive575 #Activities #NM #LCPS


Join us this Friday night at 6 PM at the OMHS gym for the LCPS Activities Chess Blitz! All K-12 students are welcome to compete in this individual speed chess tournament. No need to be on a chess team—just come ready to play! Email msoffera@lcps.net to sign up. Bring your friends and family for a fun night of fast-paced chess! ♟️ #thrive575 #lcpsactivities #LasCrucesPublicSchools


The Las Cruces High School girls’ soccer team put up a good match against La Cueva during the 2024 State Soccer Championships. Congratulations to our State Runners-Up from LCHS.
GIRLS
Las Cruces HS v. La Cueva
State Runners Up - Las Cruces HS
Final Score: 3-0
NMAA highlights: https://youtu.be/koDrOe9L9b4


Superintendent Ruiz joined Ruby Bada on "Al Aire" Podcast this morning to discuss the importance of reaching our Spanish-speaking community, redistricting process and the district calendar. LCPS is looking for family feedback to ensure decisions reflect our community's needs.


Congratulations to the Cross Country runners from CHS, LCHS, MHS and OMHS who competed at the 2024 Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico State Cross Country Championships.
Results:
Cross Country
CHS 16 runners
LCHS 3 runners
MHS 9 runners
OMHS 16 runners
BOYS
1st place Boys: Corbin Coombs, 14:49.0
4th place Boys: Jeron Wisner, 15:08.9
2nd place Team: OMHS
GIRLS
10th place Girls: Ashley Galaz, 19:33.4







Thank you, Veterans, for your service to our country. Today we honor you!


Congratulations to our Middle and High School Honor Ensembles for a beautiful performance over the weekend at the the Las Cruces Public Schools & String Factory 2024 Regional Honor Orchestra Concert. Students performed on Nov. 9 at the NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall #thrive575









Good luck to all of our high school swimmers today as they head to Hobbs for their first meet! #thrive575 @LCPSnet @Cen10Hawks @LasCrucesDawgs @MayfieldTrojans @OrganMountainHS


Come join us for Trivia Night!
Wednesday, November 13 at the Game II from 6:30pm-8:00pm.
Get ready for an exhilarating evening of trivia that brings our community together in support of the Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation's mission!
This fantastic event promises not only fun and friendly competition but also the chance to directly support our Teacher Supply Mini-Grant program with a modest entry fee of just $55 for a team of 3-5 participants.
Whether you're a trivia master, a casual player, or just looking to enjoy a night out with friends, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your knowledge, forge new connections, and contribute to a cause that truly matters. This school year alone, we have already awarded 132 mini-grants - that's $13,200 in supplies!
Visit www.lcpsf.org to register. We look forward to seeing you there!


It’s time for the 2024 Nusenda Credit Union 6A State Football Championships!
In the first round, the Las Cruces Bulldawgs will take on the West Mesa Mustangs on Friday, Nov. 8, at the Field of Dreams. Kickoff is at 7pm.
Adult tickets are $12*. Ticket prices for students (K-12), seniors (65+) and military are $7*. Please remember, tickets can only be purchased online, no cash will be accepted at the gate. The district’s Clear Bag Policy will be in effect.
Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/2140757?schoolId=NMAA
Livestream brought to you by LCPS-TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLJaWi_vEm8


Reminder: Tonight is the first of several Budget Town Hall meetings, starting at 5:30 p.m. in the boardroom at the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex. Learn about our upcoming budget process, funding priorities and how we gather public feedback.
Can't make it? Watch it here live: https://www.youtube.com/live/Ucf8rVRE48w
