Centennial High School

First Day Magic Across LCPS!

From kindergarten hugs to high school high-fives, the first day of school was filled with excitement, smiles, and new beginnings. LCPS.TV takes you behind the scenes—from parent drop-offs to students reuniting with friends and meeting their new teachers.

Let the 2025 school year begin!

Video: https://youtu.be/pw5reMUvEKo

Educating Young Drivers is the Key to Safer Roadways

Vulnerable Road Users NM (VRUnm), a local nonprofit organization, is leading the charge to educate and empower young drivers. With a mission to “educate and advocate so that all who use our roads are respected, safe, and accountable,” VRUnm focuses on equipping the next generation with tools and knowledge to make safer driving decisions.

At the heart of their outreach is the VRU Safe Driving Pledge (https://www.vrunm.org/vru-safe-driving-pledge), which encourages teens to commit to distraction-free, respectful, and attentive driving. Since the initiative launched late last year, a significant number of students have taken the pledge on the spot.

To further drive home the message, VRUnm incorporates hands-on experiences using virtual-reality driving simulators. These cutting-edge tools replicate real-world hazards and demonstrate how split-second decisions can lead to tragedy.

Local teens will have the chance to experience this firsthand at the upcoming DRIVE Back-to-School SAFE event, happening August 2–3, 2025, from 9 AM to 5 PM at Mayfield High School in Las Cruces.

Teens aged 15 and older are invited to test their skills in the simulator at no cost. The interactive experience offers personalized feedback and introduces real-life driving challenges to reinforce the importance of safe habits.

The event is made possible through the support of community partners who are committed to making New Mexico’s roads safer, including: Citizen’s Bank, Home Pros Remodeling, Las Cruces Homebuilders Association “Casa For a Cause,” Mayfield High School, Mesilla Driving Academy, Optimist Club of Las Cruces, and Prosper Real Estate.

To learn more about VRUnm’s mission, values, and ongoing projects, visit VRUnm.org.

LCPS.TV Crew Call!
Are you a student interested in broadcast media? We're looking to grow our team with passionate, creative talent like YOU!

Join us for an exciting Media Day on Aug. 16, at 9am at the Field of Dreams to get a look behind the scenes! We’ll be covering the student athletes’ press conference, where we hear players from each high school talk about the athletic season ahead.

With LCPS.TV, you’ll get hands-on experience in:
• Interviewing
• Photography
• Videography & Editing
• Lighting
• Livestreaming
• Reporting & Writing

Whether you're experienced or just curious, LCPS.TV is the place to learn, grow, and create.

Welcome Back! A Message from Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz

Superintendent Ruiz shares important updates for the new school year, including safety measures, a new two-way communication tool for families, bell schedule changes, Transition Day info, and more. Let’s make it a great year!

Video: https://youtu.be/65LZHI3-6eI

Reminder: New Mexico Department of Health Offers Free Back-to-School Vaccinations

As schools prepare to welcome students back for the upcoming academic year, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH), will host free vaccination clinics in July to ensure all students meet state immunization requirements.

New Mexico law requires that all students enrolled in school be up-to-date on immunizations unless legally exempted. To help families meet these requirements, NMDOH will offer free vaccinations for all children ages 18 and younger, regardless of insurance status or whether they are established patients.

NMDOH will host walk-in vaccination clinics on July 23, 24, 25, 28, and 29, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Las Cruces Public Health Office, located at 1170 N. Solano, Suite A, Las Cruces, NM 88011.

Vaccines offered include all those required for school attendance:
• DTaP/Tdap (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis)
• Polio
• MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella)
• Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b)
• Hepatitis A and B
• PCV (pneumococcal conjugate)
• Varicella (chickenpox)
• Meningococcal ACWY

Coming This August – It’s Media Day Like You’ve Never Seen Before!

LCPS.TV proudly presents an exclusive Media Day event, a unique one-on-one opportunity for student athletes to be interviewed on camera and talk about their upcoming athletic season.
Media Day will be on Saturday, Aug. 16, at 9:00 AM at The Field of Dreams, 2300 Tashiro Dr.
From every school. On every team. All in one place. The event will be documented by

LCPS.TV. It’s a great way to launch a new school year, and a great competitive season!

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAQZrQFRPxY

Happy Independence Day!

Join us in celebrating the Class of 2025! The 2025 Summer High School graduates will take stage at 6p.m. in the gym at Mayfield High School. Can’t make it in person? Watch the ceremony live on LCPS.TV! Tune in here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bj56I6egn4c Let’s honor our amazing graduates as they take the stage! #LCPSGrad2025 #ClassOf2025

Job Fair Announcement – Las Cruces Public Schools Nutrition Services Las Cruces Public Schools will be hosting a Nutrition Services Job Fair on Wednesday, July 2nd, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. On-site interviews will be conducted! 400 Bell Ave Las Cruces, NM Don’t miss this opportunity to join the LCPS Nutrition Services team. For more details, please see the flyer.

On June 24, Doña Ana County proudly recognized the Centennial Girls Softball team for their historic achievement in winning the 2025 5A State Championship. The Hawks completed an undefeated season, finishing with a remarkable 30-0 record! This marks Centennial’s third state championship in school history and their second consecutive 5A state title, a feat unmatched in the state for the past 10 years. The Hawks' incredible accomplishment also makes them the first unbeaten state champions in New Mexico since 2017. With a 33-game winning streak dating back to 2024, Centennial has cemented its place in New Mexico softball history. Congratulations on your outstanding performance and commitment to excellence!

Parents, are you ready for the next school year? LCPS is partnering with the New Mexico Department of Health to offer free back-to-school vaccinations. Join us Friday, June 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the LCPS Operations Department at 505 S. Main Street.

Countdown to Nationals: Stay on Track with June & July’s LCPS Activities Roadmap to Success! Good luck to all our students competing this summer. Go LCPS! #thrive575 #lcpsactivities ⭐️ #HOSA #SkillsUSA #EdRising #TSA #FCCLA #LasCrucesPublicSchools

¡Alerta de Distribución de Alimentos! ¡El equipo de Alcance Comunitario Bilingüe de LCPS se ha asociado con el Banco de Alimentos Roadrunner de Nuevo México para organizar un evento de distribución de alimentos en formato drive-thru! Complejo de Béisbol Field of Dreams, 2300 Tashiro Dr. 20 de junio Comienza a las 9:30 AM — hasta agotar existencias ¡Servicio por orden de llegada! Habrá voluntarios en el lugar para ayudar. ¡Vea el volante para más detalles!

Food Drive Alert! The LCPS Bilingual Community Outreach team is partnering with Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico to host a drive-thru food distribution event! Field of Dreams Baseball Complex, 2300 Tashiro Dr. June 20 Starts at 9:30 AM — until supplies last First come, first served! Volunteers will be on-site to assist. See flyer for more details!

Thrive Thursday This week, we’re excited to spotlight Breanna Santome, the Family and Community Outreach Facilitator for the LCPS Bilingual Community Outreach team! Breanna has been instrumental in supporting LCPS families, building strong bridges between the district and community partners to sponsor food drives, hygiene drives, and more. She's known for her creative, outside-the-box thinking and tireless dedication to making a difference. Through her leadership, LCPS partners with organizations like Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico, Walmart (Walton & Valley), Albertsons, Sprouts, Tresco Inc., Fiesta Foods, Las Cruces First, and SaveMart just to name a few. Today LCPS hosted its first drive-thru food distribution event at Central Office in partnership with Roadrunner Food Bank, an initiative Breanna helped bring to life! Starting today, these events will take place every first Thursday of the month at the LCPS Family Support Center (9:30 AM until supplies last). Thank you, Breanna, for keeping our students and their families at the heart of everything you do. Your work inspires us all. #ThriveThursday #LCPSCommunity #FamilySupport #StrongerTogether

This morning, the LCPS Bilingual Community Outreach team partnered with Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico to host a drive-thru food distribution at the LCPS Family Support Center. Thanks to the incredible support from Roadrunner Food Bank, the LCPS Bilingual Community Outreach team, LCPS Safety and Operations teams, Community School Coordinators, students from Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, and our dedicated community volunteers, the event was a big success. The next drive-thru food distribution will happen at the Field of Dreams Baseball Complex on June 20 at 9:30 a.m. Food will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until we run out.

Cruces Creatives is Making Summer more fun! They are collaborating with Las Cruces Public Schools and City of Las Cruces with Munch and Make Activity Kits at Jornada, Loma Heights & Monte Vista each week! This week’s fun is Loom Weaving! Thank you, Food Services Crew (Jornada staff pictured), for feeding kids this summer! Summertime is here! Don't forget LCPS will be serving free breakfast and lunch for kids ages one to 18 from June 3 to July 11 @ Centennial, Las Cruces High, Mayfield, Jornada, Loma Heights, Monte Vista or Mesa Middle!