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Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming students from Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin High School in Manhattan, NYC, as they traded the Big Apple for the Land of Enchantment to visit Las Cruces Public Schools.
These bright and thoughtful students joined us to explore the importance of equity in public education and engaged in meaningful dialogue about the ongoing work happening in our district.
A huge thank you to LCPS Board President Pam Cort, Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz, and Dr. Roberto Lozano, Chief of Educational Equity and Support Programs, for leading such an inspiring conversation.
And most importantly, thank you to the incredible students and advisors from LREI for making the journey to Las Cruces. Your curiosity, insight, and commitment to equity made today truly special.
#EquityInEducation #LCPS #LREI #StudentVoices #StrongerTogether
In partnership with Memorial Medical Center, Las Cruces Public Schools was proud to take part in a special day of professional development for our incredible team of school nurses.
More than 80 LCPS nurses gathered at MMC to expand their knowledge on topics ranging from general medical care and illnesses, to common school-related injuries and pediatric ENT issues. A big thank you to the outstanding presenters who shared their expertise—and to MMC for hosting and providing a delicious lunch!
Our school nurses play a vital role in keeping students healthy, safe, and ready to learn. We appreciate all you do and are grateful to count you as essential partners in student success and wellness!
This week, the City of Las Cruces and Las Cruces Public Schools continued recognizing students who show cariño and help their schools thrive! 💙✨
Big congratulations to Joslyn, Joaquin, Amarissa, and Salma! 🎉 These students were celebrated at their schools by the Mayor, Councilors, School Board Members, and administrative staff from LCPS & CLC.
Each student received a certificate, some City of Las Cruces goodies—and even a cool pair of sunglasses! 😎 Their actions remind us what it means to Thrive with Cariño. 🫶
Catch the highlights from the annual LCPS Literacy Extravaganza!
We celebrated the joy of reading, the stories that spark our imagination, and the books that inspire us every day.
This free, family-friendly event welcomed children and parents to explore interactive booths, play fun games, and take home free books!
A huge thank you to our amazing community partners and organizations for making this day so special.
Produced by LCPS.TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m05guWKpp9Y
#books #youngreaders #lifelonglearning
Congratulations!
Smoothie power and teamwork! ELACE students at LCPS had a blast on Thursday with our friends from the Las Cruces Safe Routes to School Program! They pedaled their way to delicious smoothies using bike-powered blenders and teamed up to conquer the bike parts matching game.
Learning + fun + healthy habits = a perfect day! #ELACE #SafeRoutesToSchool #SmoothiePower #TeamworkInAction #LasCrucesPublicSchools
Hats off to our NMAA Esports 5A State Champions in Rocket League — Centennial High School! The Hawks clinched the title on Thursday and are back in action today, facing off against Organ Mountain in Street Fighter. Best of luck to both teams!
Tournament Highlights:
League of Legends
State Champions: Organ Mountain HS
2nd Place: Las Cruces HS
4th Place: Centennial HS
Hearthstone
4th Place: Las Cruces HS
Rocket League
State Champions: Centennial HS
Day 1 and 2 was a blast at the 2025 NMAA Esports State Tournament! We're proud to be bringing home two state championships along with several strong finishes. Huge congratulations to all our teams who represented with skill and spirit!
Shoutout to CHS student Andres, who was invited to shoutcast the Rocket League championship round — proving that talent shines both in and out of the game.
We’re so proud of our players, coaches, and student leaders for making this such a fun and exciting event. Let’s keep the momentum going!
🌟 Thrive Thursday Spotlight 🌟
Meet Patricia Guerra, a 5th grade dual language teacher at Doña Ana Community Elementary School who brings big joy in a petite package!
With 23 years of teaching experience—17 of those at Doña Ana—Mrs. Guerra is a beloved fixture on campus. Known for her contagious laughter and sunny personality, she lights up her classroom with both knowledge and kindness. Her passion for teaching is as boundless as her smile, and she pours her heart into helping students grow in two languages. Small in stature, but mighty in love for teaching, Mrs. Guerra truly represents what it means to Thrive in education.
Gracias, Mrs. Guerra, for your commitment to bilingual education and for being a beacon of positivity and excellence!
LCPS is so proud of our FFA students for their incredible performances at last week's State Competition! Huge congratulations to all the teams on their amazing results:
Dairy Cattle Evaluation: LCHS – 1st Place Individual, 3rd Place Team
Floriculture – State Champions: CHS – 1st Place Team, 3rd Place Individual
Forestry: CHS – 4th Place Team, 3rd Place Individual
Horse Evaluation – State Champions: LCHS – 1st Place Team, 2nd Place Individual
Landscape Design: LCHS – 5th Place Team
Meats Evaluation: LCHS – 3rd Place Team
Nursery Landscape: CHS – 2nd Place Team, 4th Place Individual
Wildlife: MHS – 3rd Place Team
Wool: LCHS – 4th Place Individual
Blue jackets, gold standards! Way to go LCPS!
#thrive575 #lcpsactivities #LasCrucesPublicSchools
¡Únete a nosotros para la 4ª Extravaganze Anual de Alfabetización de LCPS!
¡Sumérgete en un mundo donde la lectura florece al alcance de tus manos! Disfruta de libros gratis, explora puestos interactivos organizados por las escuelas, departamentos y organizaciones locales de LCPS. ¡Vamos a cultivar juntos el amor por la lectura!
¡El gran evento se llevará a cabo el 11 de abril, de 5 a 7 PM en el LCPS Field of Dreams, 2300 Tashiro Dr! #LCPSAlfabetización #LaLecturaEsGenial #LibrosGratis #EventoComunitario
Join us for the 4th Annual LCPS Literacy Extravaganza!
Dive into a world where reading blooms at your fingertips! Enjoy free books, explore interactive booths hosted by LCPS schools, departments, & local organizations! Let’s grow a love for reading together!
The big event will be happening on April 11, from 5-7 PM at the LCPS Field of Dreams, 2300 Tashiro Dr. #LCPSLiteracy #ReadingRocks #FreeBooks #CommunityEvent
Valley View Elementary knows how to celebrate bilingualism! On Friday, eight incredible students earned their Elementary Bilingual Seal.
The celebration was filled with amazing performances by NMSU’s Ballet Folklorico and Mariachi Jalisciense (shoutout to one of LCPS Board President Cort’s former students!), plus a look at the students' portfolios.
The night ended with food, fun, and games! Bilingualism truly is a superpower!
Congratulations to our Las Cruces Public Schools choirs who traveled and competed at the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) State Choir Contest! Special congratulations to Centennial HS, 5A State Champions! #Thrive575
Outstanding performance at Atkinson Recital Hall by the 2025 LCPS & NMSU Bands Dr. William D. Clark All-City Middle School Honor Band, directed by Jon Gomez!
Congrats to Chase Danielson, 8th grade Camino Real MS, on earning this year’s $1,000 NMSU scholarship!
Stay in the Know! Don’t miss out on this month’s events—mark your calendars for all the exciting happenings ahead! Wishing the best of luck to all our teams this April! #thrive575 #lcpsactivities #LasCrucesPublicSchools
Best wishes to our Las Cruces Public Schools choirs traveling to compete in the 2025 New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) State Choir Contest! The competition will be held today, April 4 and tomorrow April 5 at the V. Sue Cleveland HS Performing Arts Center in Rio Rancho. Admission is free and open to the public. #thrive575
Current 6th and 7th graders are invited to apply for the 2025 Summer Law Camp, July 6-11 at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. This free opportunity is open to all New Mexico students interested in developing complex skills in research, debate and conducting a trial. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, May 2. Click on the link for more: https://forms.unm.edu/forms/summer_law_camp_application_2025?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0Yd90IYriAK3naLs_sFKfdZ3MYYCFdBSsds6ISpa1F0vHS5WK0o5sD9X8_aem_tA7jqY0Odc7n-ZyTgiZxdQ
Night 2 of the Tell the Story LCPS Film Showcase was a hit at Cineport 10 – Allen Theatres! Congratulations to all of our winners in the competitive film challenge. Check out all the behind-the-scenes action and unforgettable moments here.
The 2025 Tell the Story LCPS Film Showcase winners are:
• 168-hour competition: Sonoma Elementary – "Learn-a West"
• 98-hour competition: Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy – "Stage Fright"
• 48-hour competition: Las Cruces High School – "The Magician’s Bluff"
Watch all the student-produced films and broadcasts on KREN Studios' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KRENStudios
