
Calling all young leaders!
Do you have an interest in learning more about our city and how it functions? Join the 2024 Developing Youth Leaders Academy hosted by the City of Las Cruces!
Contact Catrina Godinez at 575-541-2100 to reserve your spot today or scan the QR code.


Zia middle School is looking to fill in a teaching position for hearing impaired students. For questions, please email aschomburg@lcps.net


UPDATED: Parents, schools throughout the district will be hosting an open house to kick off the new school year. Please find the attached open house schedule for feeder pattern schools.









Vista Families! We invite all to visit our amazing staff and campus on July 29th! Check out the flyer for more information.


Join the Girl Scouts on the Plaza de Las Cruces to discover what Girl Scouting is all about! We will have a variety of engaging activities, including:
Interactive Displays with
Animal Services Center
• Basic First Aid Skills
• S'More STEM Mobile
• Outdoor Skills
• Flag Retirement
• Sports
• And Much More!
Girl Scouts on the Plaza de Las Cruces Saturday, July 27, 2024, 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM


As we anticipate the start of a wonderful new school year, LCPS is asking for back to school photos. The comms team will be gathering back to school photos of students and will feature them on Super News, the newscast for LCPS.
Parents, please post photos in the comments.


Today, LCPS Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz joined the KFOX14 Morning News team to discuss the excitement of a new school year and some of the initiatives the district will focus on regarding the instructional framework and strategic planning. Superintendent Ruiz also highlights the addition of electric school buses.
Learn more: https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/community-conversations-superintendent-outlines-new-initiatives-for-lcps-this-school-year


Student schedules will be ready for pickup this week!
Wednesday, July 10th - 6th Grade: 8:00 am - 12 Noon
Thursday, July 11th - 7th and 8th Grade: 8:00 am - 12 Noon
**Parent/Guardian MUST attend to fill out documents on-site**

Congratulations to our TOP 10 finalists from Arrowhead Park & Centennial at this year’s HOSA International Competition, and a shout-out to all the students who represented LCPS this week. Way to go!! #thrive575 #lcpsactivities2024
Photos provided by Marissa Prentice









What stands 44 feet long, shines like the moon and is full of FUN? Come on Kids: Play to Learn! Check out Dona Ana County's first mobile children's museum in the City of Las Cruces Electric Light Parade on July 3rd! The parade will begin at Apodaca Park at 9pm. See you there. Beep beep!
What’s 44 feet long, bright as the moon, and packed full of FUN?! Vamos Niños: Play to Learn! Catch a dazzling glimpse of Doña Ana County’s premier mobile children’s museum in the City of Las Cruces Electric Light Parade July 3rd! Parade departs from Apodaca Park at 9pm. See ya there… Beep beep!
#SNMKids #VamosNinos #LightParade #LasCruces #FamilyFun
#NgageNewMexicoSuccessPartnership #LCPS




Las Cruces Public Schools would like to thank Nothing Bundt Cakes for visiting Central Office this week and delivering a variety of sweet surprises for staff working hard throughout the summer. Thank you for your generosity and continued support! We love Nothing Bundt Cakes!


Do you enjoy trivia? Join the LCPS Foundation this Wednesday, June 12 for Trivia Night at the Game II, 4131 Northrise from 6:30p.m.- 8:00p.m. Join us for a night of fun and to show off your smarts while supporting LCPS teachers! All proceeds support innovative classroom teaching grants and mini-grants to purchase classroom supplies for LCPS educators.
Scan the QR Code or visit: lcpsf.org for more information.
The LCPS Foundation has awarded more than $370,000 in competitive grants, with individual grants up to $5,000, to teachers, counselors and other school staff to help fund innovate classroom projects to enhance student learning literacy, math, science, technology, and the arts.
The LCPS Foundation awarded $27,000 during the 22-23 School Year and has allocated $30,000 for the 23-24 school year, supporting the outstanding LCPS educators in the quest for excellence in our classrooms. With the help of generous donors, the Foundation provided $100 vouchers to Alpha Teaching Tools for classroom supplies.


Las Escuelas Públicas de Las Cruces ofrecen interpretación en cualquier idioma durante las reuniones de la Mesa Directiva de Educación, escanee el código QR para más información.


Las Cruces Public Schools is providing interpretation in any language during Board of Education meetings, please scan the QR code to learn more to learn more.


Congratulations to our HOSA State winners for middle school!! Camino Real Middle School, Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy, and Vista Middle School
HOSA, which stands for Health Occupations Students of America, students from middle schools and high schools showcased their skills and knowledge in various healthcare-related fields last month at the State Leadership Conference and competition. The competitions included events such as medical knowledge tests, hands-on clinical skill demonstrations, research presentations, and public health initiatives. Participants competed individually and as part of a team, aiming to demonstrate their proficiency in areas such as first aid, nursing, medical terminology, biomedical sciences, and more. Winners at the state level will now advance to national competitions, where they will have the opportunity to further showcase their talents and compete against students from across the country.
CAMINO REAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
•Dynamic Decisions: Hammam Alshayef, Alexander Tellez, Santiago Horton, Jacob Clemons, Abdulwahab Al-Nouman
•Exploring Medical Innovations: Makena Apodaca, Madisynn Gregory, Noah Zubiate, Luis Mejia
•Extemporaneous Health Poster: Isla Parisi
•HOSA Bowl: Jumana Abdulsattar, Isla Parisi, Raelyn Galaz, Isabel Robles Hernandez
•Foundations of Medical Terminology: Olivia Rodriguez
•Public Health: Jumana Abdulsattar, Raelyn Galaz, Isabel Robles Hernandez
•Advisor: Dora Kohler
MESILLA VALLEY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
•Healthy Living: Parker Gustine
•Advisor: Kristin Gustine
VISTA MIDDLE SCHOOL
•Health Care Preparation: Aileen Hernandez
•Health Education: Latonya Bailey-Brown, Emily Contreras, Giselle Hernandez, Abigail Pizana, Carson Bonney
•Advisor: Marci Behrens


Check out the sights and sounds from the 5A District 3 Track and Field meet held on May 10. Congratulations to all of the student athletes who qualified to compete at the State Championships!
Team champions: Centennial - Girls and Organ Mountain - Boys
Produced by LCPS.TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIurQQDBvCQ


The LCPS Community Outreach Team and MacArthur Community School are partnering to provide the community a great opportunity! This workshop will help you prepare/develop test taking skills for the ParaPro exam. Please register by calling 575-202-0802 Limited space available.


Greek Day - Vista Middle School 6th grade
This month, 6th graders at Vista Middle School learned about Greek mythology by researching characters, places, and acting out important events.
Coverage brought to you by LCPS.TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmYhQoFAVho


Shout-out from Vista Middle School: Students in their Family & Consumer Science class (FACS) making their first batch of cookies with the guidance of their teacher Ms. Cardona.
"We are super appreciative and thankful for Mrs. Ronga and her CTE team as well as Mr. Montalvo and Las Cruces Public Schools Physical Plant for all of your work in making sure Vista’s FACS kitchen was built for our students. Thank you to our VMS custodial staff for all of your help. More yummy treats to come!" -VMS Staff








Please join us in congratulating all of the nominees from every campus at LCPS, up for the Teacher of the Year and Educational Support Personnel of the Year award!
Earlier this month, district leaders recognized each employee nominated from their school during the celebration for campus employees of the year. Please see the list of campus employees of the year in alphabetical order by school in the link below.
Congratulations to the top ten finalists in the district who were nominated for LCPS Teacher of the Year and Educational Support Personnel of the Year!
Nominees from each campus: https://lcpssrts.my.canva.site/lcps-campus-employees-of-the-year

