Congratulations to Las Cruces Public Schools for again being selected as one of the NAMM Foundation Best Communities for Music Education!
LCPS parents, a police investigation with the Mesilla Marshal's Office will close a portion of University Ave. between Stanford St. and Old Farm Rd. The closure could impact traffic near Zia Middle School, Mesilla Park Elementary, Mesilla Elementary and Rio Grande Preparatory Institute. Please expect possible delays with buses and plan an alternate route if you are picking up students in the area.
Padres de LCPS, debido a una investigación policial por parte de la Oficina del Marshal de Mesilla, estará cerrada una porción de University Ave. entre Stanford St. y Old Farm Rd. El cierre podría afectar el tráfico cerca de Zia Middle School, Mesilla Park Elementary, Mesilla Elementary y Rio Grande Preparatory Institute. Por favor espere posibles retrasos con los camiones y planee una ruta alterna si va a recoger estudiantes en el área.
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation hosted an information session in Las Cruces, New Mexico, for nonprofit organizations in Doña Ana, Luna, and Otero Counties on Friday, March 22, 2024. The organizations who attended learned about the initiatives of the Health Foundation and how we are #InvestingInHealth in our region. Learn more about the Health Foundation at pdnhf.org.
Congratulations to Nye Hanan, the LCPS Student Athlete of the Week from Las Cruces High School. Nye is the captain of the swim team for the Bulldawgs. He is an eight time state qualifier in club swimming, multi-time state finalist, state runner-up, Futures qualifier, and made the LCAT National Team. Coach Pamela Quinones says Nye is a true talented leader who is always capable of instilling confidence and success in others.
Interests outside of sports include: Chess, music, cello, math, physics, volunteering, and games.
Congratulations to Bailey Brooks, the LCPS Student Athlete of the Week from Las Cruces High School. Bailey competes in basketball, swimming, and tennis for the Bulldawgs. Coach Lori Shelby says Bailey has a positive attitude, great work ethic, and is an all-around amazing person with the respect of her teammates and coaches.
Interests outside of sports include: Chess Club, HOSA, MESA, Students for Sustainability, Science Olympiad, National Honors Society, and Enlace.
Join student filmmakers from Las Cruces Public Schools tonight and tomorrow night as they unveil their own movies for the first time on the big screen! The event is free to the public!
The red carpet event will begin at 5p.m. in the lobby at Cineport 10 on March 20-21. The showing for student-produced films will begin at 6p.m. and at 7:15p.m.on both nights.
The student-produced submissions for the 168 and 48-hour film competition will be showing at 7:15p.m. on March 21 only.
Learn more: https://www.lcps.net/article/1514187
The 2nd annual Tell the Story LCPS Film Showcase will be on March 20-21 at Cineport 10, Allen Theatres. LCPS will be rolling out the red carpet for student filmmakers, families, and the community as we celebrate a night of cinema.
Learn more: https://www.lcps.net/article/1514187
The Second Annual Tell the Story LCPS Film Showcase — Motion Picture Roundup
Join student filmmakers from Las Cruces Public Schools as they unveil their own movies for the first time on the big screen. This year, more than 200 student produced films and broadcast videos were submitted for the Tell the Story LCPS Film Showcase. The theme for this year is Motion Picture Roundup.
The second annual Tell the Story LCPS Film Showcase will be held on March 20-21 at Cineport 10, Allen Theatres. LCPS will be rolling out the red carpet for student filmmakers, families, and the community as we celebrate a night of cinema.
Click here to learn more: https://www.lcps.net/article/1514187
Acompáñenos esta noche, por la tarde, a la reunión pública sobre el presupuesto de LCPS que se llevará a cabo en la sala de juntas del Complejo Administrativo Dr. Karen M. Trujillo a las 5:30 p.m.
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Join us tonight for the LCPS Budget Town Hall meeting happening in the board room of the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex at 5:30p.m.
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Calm & Breathe: Teen Yoga for Stress Relief - This week, Downtown Desert Yoga will be offering middle and high school students free yoga classes at Downtown Desert Yoga, 303 S Alameda Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88001.
Classes will be held at 1:30p.m. on March 11 - March 15.
Students can register by phone: 575-805-3262 (ask for Javier) or sign up online on the downtown desert yoga webpage https://downtowndesertyoga.com/
Congratulations to all our Educators Rising State winners and participants from Centennial, Organ Mountain and Las Cruces High Schools this year! Also a huge shoutout to Jolyssa from CHS who is the new Ed Rising State Vice President. Way to go LCPS!!
Organ Mountain Lady Knights (19-7) battle the Mayfield Trojans for district supremacy. The game is also important for key seeding in the 2024 class 5A NM State Girls Basketball Championships. These teams know each other well and hope to execute when it matters most.
Tune in to all the action only on LCPS.TV: https://www.youtube.com/@LCPSTV
It was a fantastic day at the Field of Dreams for the 2nd Annual Plan My Future event. It was a hands-on career day for over 1,300 students in middle & high school as they explored options and different career paths from a variety of industry partners in Las Cruces. LCPS would like to thank each sponsor that came out to support students today! #TheFutureIsBright
Interviews with 3x girls NM State Wrestling champion in 100 lb weight class, LCHS Alyssa Sedillo and Centennial HS Emely Gilcrease, 4th place in 114 lb weight class. Plus sights and sounds from other local wrestlers.
Produced by LCPS.TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djTZcuGSJnc
Additional support and photography by Tim Archuleta.
Get your popcorn ready for the 2nd Annual Tell the Story LCPS Film Showcase happening on March 20-21. The red carpet will be rolled out for all of our student filmmakers and their families at 5pm on each night. The Showing of the films will begin at 6p.m. at Cineport 10 Allen Theatres.
Last year, Students took on the challenge of coming up with a storyline for their film, adapting it to a script, then filming, acting, directing, producing, and editing it all together within the 48 hour and 168 hour film competition deadline.
More than 200 student filmmakers participated in the film showcase last year. There were 59 non-competitive films and 7 competitive films submitted. Each student produced movie included elements that students had to incorporate in their film as part of the competition.
Parents get ready, online registration for the 2024-2025 school year will open on March 18, for incoming kindergarten students, returning students for grades 1st-12th, and new students K-12. Please see flyer for more information. Scan the QR Code to get started.
Las Cruces Public Schools congratulates Alyssa Sedillo, a junior from Las Cruces High School for earning the title of 3x State Champion in wrestling. Alyssa pinned her final opponent from Artesia in (3:13). Her final 23-24 season record was 29 – 1.
Photo credit: Tim Archuleta
Attention sports fans: Tickets for the Boys/Girls District Basketball Tournament can only be purchased through Go Fan. Cash will not be accepted but each school that is hosting a game in town will have a card reader for spectators to purchase tickets at at the door with a credit/debit card.
Click the link for QR Codes: https://www.lcps.net/page/athletics
Don't miss out on the 2024 Golden Tortilla Contest happening tonight at 6:00p.m. at the Las Cruces Convention Center!
We must give thanks to those who have gone the extra mile in support of our Las Cruces Public Schools educators and education professionals.
Huge thanks to our Event Sponsors for the 1st Annual Golden Tortilla Rolling Contest! Your support makes the essential excitement of learning in the classrooms of Las Cruces happen!
Masa Sponsors:
Graduation Alliance Amy’s Cookies and Creations Adams Radio Group Pioneer Bank First American Bank NM El Sombrero Patio Cafe American Document Services
Comal Sponsors:
First Financial Credit Union Andele Restaurant Christine Cantrel
Placa Sponsors:
Select Realty A Bite of Belgium Edward Jones: Christopher Dulany