Congratulations to New Mexico’s Finalists in the 2026 National Civics Bee!
A round of applause to Marcus L. from Camino Real Middle School, selected as the 2026 winner! He will represent New Mexico at the national competition.
The National Civics Bee, sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is an annual, nonpartisan competition that inspires young people to engage in civics, strengthen civic literacy and skills, and make a positive impact in their communities.
Please join us in celebrating these outstanding New Mexico students:
Elizabeth B. — Intermediate Preparatory Academy (Roswell)
Anton C. — Truth or Consequences Middle School
Kyle I. — Albuquerque School of Excellence
Sheryl L. — Albuquerque Academy
Marcus L. — Camino Real Middle School (Las Cruces)
Jacob M. — Highland Middle School (Hobbs)
Levi N. — Truth or Consequences Middle School
Eliza S. — Eisenhower Middle School (Albuquerque)
Sophia V. — Intermediate Preparatory Academy (Roswell)
Your commitment to civic engagement and leadership is inspiring. We are proud to see you representing New Mexico!
At this camp, you'll get the full enchilada! Learn fielding, pitching, hitting, conditioning, and skill development while building confidence both on and off the field.
Ages: 11–13
Dates: June 22–25, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: Destination Sports & Arts Complex
Learn more: www.destinationlc.com
Have you ever dreamed of performing on stage? Become an actor this summer at Theatre Camp 2026, brought to you by the Destination Sports & Arts Complex!
Build confidence, explore your creativity, and learn the fundamentals of acting in a fun and supportive environment.
Dates: July 13–16, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: Destination Sports & Arts Complex
Learn more: www.destinationlc.com
Summer Pitching Clinic 2026
Improve your skills on the mound at the Summer Pitching Clinic, led by Dakota College pitcher Alonso Rodriguez.
Build strength, refine your mechanics, learn new pitching techniques, and gain valuable insights to take your game to the next level!
Ages: 8-12
Date: June 20, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: Destination Sports & Arts Complex
Learn more: www.destinationlc.com
Calling all baseball and softball athletes! Want to improve your performance on the diamond?
This clinic will teach athletes the fundamentals of proper warm-up and cool-down routines, breathing techniques, posture, basic strength training, and more!
Ages: 7-13 & 11-13
Date: July 8, 2026
Time: 8:00AM-12:00PM
Location: Destination Sports and Art Complex
Learn more: www.destinationlc.com
It's summertime, and the Destination Sports & Arts Complex invites you to join the adventure at Summer Fun Day 2026!
Enjoy baseball challenges, indoor pickleball, arts and crafts, and the opportunity to learn a new instrument.
It will be a day filled with fun, learning, and exploration!
Dates: June 26, 2026
Time: 8:00AM-12:00PM
Cost: $40 per session
Learn more: www.destinationlc.com
SUMMER 2026 CATCHING CLINIC
Baseball and softball athletes ages 8–16, ready to take your game to the next level? Join Highland University catcher Anthony Carillo for a hands-on catching clinic focused on:
• Improving pop time through targeted throwing progressions
• Building lower-body strength
• Learning arm care and injury prevention techniques
• Developing the skills needed to become a more complete catcher
Date: June 29, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: The Destination: Sports and Arts Complex 1103 E. Lohman Ave. Las Cruces, NM 88001
Cost: $40 per athlete
Limited spots available. Register today and elevate your game this summer!
Learn more: www.destinationlc.com
Kids Eat FREE This Summer!
Did you know that Las Cruces Public Schools, in partnership with the City of Las Cruces, is providing FREE breakfast and lunch to all children ages 1–18 this summer?
From May 27 through July 10, nutritious meals will be available at designated schools and community centers in Las Cruces. The effort helps to ensure children have access to healthy food throughout the summer break.
To learn more about the program and how families can access free meals, watch Episode 3 Summer Feeding Program, part of the Nourishing Our Future with School Meals series, produced by LCPS.TV’s Michael Rodriguez.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WKJlXl44oY
For meal site locations, schedules, and additional information, visit:
https://www.lcps.net/article/2960239
LCPS realizará una distribución de alimentos tipo autoservicio (drive-thru) el jueves 4 de junio, a partir de las 9:00 a.m., frente al Centro de Apoyo Familiar de LCPS, ubicado en 505 S. Main St., Suite 249.
Los alimentos se distribuirán por orden de llegada a las primeras 75 familias. La fila comienza a formarse un par de horas antes de la hora programada de inicio, por lo que se recomienda a las familias llegar antes de las 9:00 a.m.
Se solicita a las familias permanecer en sus vehículos durante toda la distribución.
LCPS will host a drive-thru food distribution on Thursday, June 4, beginning at 9:00 a.m. in front of the LCPS Family Support Center, located at 505 S. Main St., Suite 249.
Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to the first 75 families. A line begins forming a couple of hours before the scheduled start time, so families are encouraged to arrive before 9:00 a.m.
Families are asked to remain in their vehicles throughout the distribution.
This message comes from Brooklyn Edmonson as she reflects on a special teacher from Sonoma Elementary.
Video: https://vocalvideo.com/embed/v1/slots/16423?shadow=large
This special message comes from Olive J. from Organ Mountain High School.
Video: https://vocalvideo.com/embed/v1/slots/16360?shadow=large
This shoutout comes from Raegan M. to Ms. Teague at Organ Mountain High School.
Video: https://vocalvideo.com/embed/v1/slots/16357?shadow=large
Part of the outage is impacting absence notifications and other district communications. We will share more information as soon as it becomes available.
Today’s video comes from Shelby, sharing her gratitude for Ms. Hamilton — aka “THE GOAT” at Organ Mountain High School.
Video: https://vocalvideo.com/embed/v1/slots/16358?shadow=large
All month long, we’re sharing teacher appreciation stories.
This one comes from Maddison as she reflects on her time in 6th grade social studies with Ms. Nevarez at Sierra Middle School.
Video: https://vocalvideo.com/embed/v1/slots/16316?shadow=large
Join LCPS.TV for an inside look at how our incredible School Nutrition Teams work behind the scenes to support student health and nutrition.
Host Erika Armendariz and Lynn Middle School Kitchen Manager Adela head into the test kitchen to bake gluten-free muffins, then you’ll see how school nutrition professionals become true school lunch heroes every day.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvrySZ8weqM
#nutrition #schoollunch #specialdiets #cafeteria #glutenfree #foodfromscratch #LCPS #LCPSTV
Students, staff, and community members from across the district are taking the time to share messages of appreciation for all that YOU do each day.
This message comes from the support team for the Las Cruces High School feeder pattern.
Video: https://vocalvideo.com/embed/v1/slots/16311?shadow=large
