Please join us on Dec. 3 at 6pm for an evening of celebration as we recognize our Activities, Athletics, and Fine Arts students for outstanding achievement during the Fall 2024 semester. The Ceremony of Champions will be held at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) at OMHS.
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.
Congratulations to Madison Gregory, our LCPS student athlete of the week from Centennial High School. Madison is a dedicated and highly accomplished cheerleader for the Hawks, having achieved a Varsity Letter for four consecutive years and being recognized as an All-American cheerleader, signifying her exceptional skills and performance at the national level. Coach Zamora says she is a dedicated team member who plays a pivotal role on the varsity team.
Congratulations to Juliana Garcia, our LCPS student athlete of the week from Centennial High School. Juliana is a high achieving 4.0 student-athlete involved in Poms. She dances for the Censations and has been mastering her craft since she started dancing at 4-years-old. Coach Hendricks says she is kind, caring, responsible, positive and hard working.
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!
Link to purchase tickets for Friday Nights game!
https://gofan.co/event/2278951?schoolId=NMAA
Go Hawks!!
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.
Watch as the #2 ranked Centennial Hawks prepare for quarterfinals round football playoff game in the 2024 Nusenda Credit Union 6A Football State Championships.
Coach Ocampo discusses points against the #7 ranked Rio Rancho Rams. It promises to be a tough hitting, high scoring game.
Brought to you by LCPS-TV: https://youtu.be/4pKlYZXAaWU
#highschoolfootball
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
Friday is the 2024 Nusenda Credit Union State Football Championships - 6A Quarterfinals.
Your Centennial Hawks will take on the Rio Rancho Rams at the Field of Dreams Football Stadium. Kick-off at 7:00 pm
Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/2223591?schoolId=NM70483
Livestream brought to you by LCPS-TV: https://www.youtube.com/live/PKCYocUGJwA
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.
Congratulations to the Cross Country runners from CHS, LCHS, MHS and OMHS who competed at the 2024 Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico State Cross Country Championships.
Results:
Cross Country
CHS 16 runners
LCHS 3 runners
MHS 9 runners
OMHS 16 runners
BOYS
1st place Boys: Corbin Coombs, 14:49.0
4th place Boys: Jeron Wisner, 15:08.9
2nd place Team: OMHS
GIRLS
10th place Girls: Ashley Galaz, 19:33.4
Thank you, Veterans, for your service to our country. Today we honor you!
Congratulations to our NMAA 5A Boys State Soccer Champions from Centennial High School! The Hawks defeated La Cueva 2-1 for the win. Way to bring home the gold, Hawks! #LCPS #NM #LasCruces #StateChampions #Soccer