December is a month filled with opportunities to express love, gratitude, kindness — and if you can, help others during a time of need.
As the temperatures drop, many of our very own neighbors in the community struggle to stay warm during the winter season. That is why Las Cruces Public Schools is asking for your support to help spread kindness in community.
From Dec. 8, through Jan. 8, LCPS will be collecting new or used blankets, coats, gloves, socks, or other warm clothing to help those who need it most.
Please consider making a donation at any of our donation drop boxes located at 505 S. Main St., Suite 249 in Central Office, TLC, Operations, and the Health Services building.
Las Cruces Public Schools will host a Town Hall meeting for Spanish-speaking families to discuss the redistricting plan for LCPS.
The Town Hall meeting will be held tonight, Dec. 5 at the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex, at 5:30 p.m.
The process of redistricting is outlined in Policy JCAA, which gives the Board of Education authority to alter geographic attendance zones based on the opening of new schools or shifts in population.
For more information, please visit the district’s Redistricting Plan website: https://www.lcps.net/o/lcps/page/redistricting-lcps
El distrito de las Escuelas Públicas de Las Cruces está organizando una reunión pública para familias de habla hispana para hablar sobre el plan de reestructuración distrital de LCPS.
La reunión se llevará a cabo esta noche, 5 de diciembre, en el Complejo Administrativo Dra. Karen M. Trujillo, a las 5:30 p.m.
El proceso de reestructuración distrital está detallado en la Política JCAA, que otorga a la Mesa Directiva de Educación la autoridad para modificar las zonas geográficas de asistencia escolar en función de la apertura de nuevas escuelas o cambios en la población.
Para más información, visite el sitio web del: https://www.lcps.net/o/lcps/page/redistricting-lcps
Wish Upon A Star deadline extended to Dec. 9 to sponsor a gift for an LCPS child for Christmas
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 9, 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 and 575-997-5348 or icampos@lcps.net.
Las Escuelas Públicas de Las Cruces invitan a los miembros de la comunidad a proporcionar su valiosa opinión sobre el proceso de reestructuración distrital que se está realizando ahora a través de una encuesta pública. La encuesta estará abierta del 21 de noviembre al 10 de diciembre y el distrito anima a todas las familias y al personal de LCPS a compartir sus puntos de vista.
El proceso de reestructuración distrital aborda temas críticos como el hacinamiento en las escuelas de East Mesa, el balance de las inscripciones en las escuelas preparatorias integrales y el ajuste para los cambios demográficos en todo el distrito. El distrito se está enfocando principalmente en balancear el cupo en las escuelas, mejorar el transporte y planificar el crecimiento a largo plazo, incluida la posible construcción de nuevas escuelas en áreas en crecimiento como Redhawk y Peachtree.
Haga clic aquí para obtener más información y a proporcionar su valiosa opinión sobre el proceso de reestructuración: https://www.lcps.net/article/1889436
Las Cruces Public Schools invites community members to provide valuable input on the ongoing redistricting process through a public survey.
The survey will be open from November 21 through December 10, and the district encourages all LCPS families and staff to share their perspectives.
The redistricting process addresses critical issues such as overcrowding in East Mesa schools, balancing enrollment at comprehensive high schools, and adjusting for demographic shifts across the district. The district is particularly focused on balancing school capacities, improving transportation, and planning for long-term growth, including the potential construction of new schools in growing areas like Redhawk and Peachtree.
Please click here for more information and to take the survey: https://www.lcps.net/article/1889436
Attention LCPS families! Our friends at Casa de Peregrinos want to help families in need this holiday season, just in time for Thanksgiving.
Casa de Peregrinos teamed up with LCPS to distribute 150 turkeys and sides to families who can use the support!
Boxes filled with turkey, corn, green beans, potatoes and stuffing will be distributed to families at the LCPS Operations Complex, located at 2101 Tashiro Road at 1:30p.m. Meals will be distributed on first come, first serve basis!
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.
We are having a Scholastic Book Fair! All proceeds go directly to the Camino Real Middle School Library.
Monday, December 2 through Thursday, December 5th!
Students can shop in the morning, at lunch, or with their classroom teacher.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/caminorealmiddleschool1
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
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!
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
Coats, Comforters, and Cocoa
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
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.
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
