The boys and girls soccer teams are talking season goals, team chemistry, and what makes this group special. Hit play and get to know the Hawks.
Produced by LCPS.TV: https://youtu.be/9g3MYP7wp-g
October is Principal Appreciation Month!
Do you know a principal who goes above and beyond? Join us in celebrating the principals who make a difference every day!
We invite current students and staff, former students, alumni, families, and community members to record a short video message giving your favorite principal a shoutout.
Throughout October, we’ll be sharing your heartfelt messages with principals across the district as a special way to celebrate all they do for our schools and communities.
Have a principal you’d like to thank? Record your message and help us celebrate them all month long!
Record your message here!
Food Distribution This Thursday!
Las Cruces Public Schools will host a food distribution this Thursday, Oct. 1, at 9:00 a.m. outside the LCPS Family Support Center, located at 505 S. Main St., Suite 249.
Food will be available to the first 75 families on a first-come, first-served basis.
Thank you to Roadrunner Food Bank, Federal Programs, and the Bilingual Family & Community Outreach team for making this possible!
¡Distribución de Alimentos Este Jueves!
Las Escuelas Públicas de Las Cruces organizarán una distribución de alimentos este jueves, 1 de octubre, a las 9:00 a. m., afuera del Centro de Apoyo Familiar de LCPS, ubicado en 505 S. Main St., Suite 249.
Habrá alimentos disponibles para las primeras 75 familias por orden de llegada.
¡Gracias a Roadrunner Food Bank, Programas Federales y al equipo de Alcance Familiar y Comunitario Bilingüe por hacer esto posible!
Just a reminder for families and community members: The LCPS Board of Education will meet for the Work Session today at 4:00 PM. Here are some of the key topics they’ll be discussing:
• 6–12 Academy update
• Student wellness and recess policy
• Rules of Order policy
• Interscholastic sports policy
• Family Stabilization Project for the 2026–27 school year
• Partnerships and agreements with Cooperative Educational Services (CES)
• Mayfield High School capital funding update
• Discussion about joining a “Friend of the Court” brief related to school districts and social media litigation
• 2024–25 New Mexico Vistas designations update
The meeting will be livestreamed by LCPS.TV: https://www.lcps.net/page/board-agenda-livestream
District officials, in partnership with our transportation contractor, are closely monitoring weather and road conditions.
While most schools are releasing students on schedule, please be advised that some bus routes may experience delays due to shelter-in-place orders at individual schools and difficult driving conditions reported by the New Mexico Department of Transportation.
Thank you for your patience and continued partnership as we work to ensure the safety of our students and staff.
Las Cruces Public Schools
COUNT ME IN!
What is Count Me In!? It’s a chance for high school students at LCPS to win $1,000 for having good attendance by the end of the school year!
This exciting opportunity is made possible by our incredible community sponsors, who believe in our students just as much and want to see them show up, succeed, and reach their full potential.
LCPS was proud to recognize our Count Me In! community partners during Friday night’s Organ Mountain vs. Las Cruces High School football game!
⭐ Sisbarro Auto Dealerships
⭐ Pioneer Bank
⭐ Caliche’s Frozen Custard
⭐ El Paso Electric
⭐ Memorial Medical Center
Thank you for investing in our students and helping us celebrate the importance of attendance!
Attendance matters. Show up. Get counted. You could win!
#CountMeIn #AttendanceMatters #LCPS #ShowUpGetCounted #StudentSuccess
Panecito y Pláticas con el Superintendente Ruiz Las Cruces Public Schools
Acompáñenos a “Panecito y Pláticas con el Superintendente Ruiz” — una oportunidad para compartir sus ideas, hacer preguntas y tener una conversación significativa sobre las oportunidades de salud conductual en LCPS.
🗣️ Su voz importa.
💬 ¡Únase a la conversación!
📅 MARQUE LA FECHA
Miércoles, 23 de septiembre de 2026
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 Dr. Karen Trujillo Complex, 505 S. Main St., Suite 249, Salas de Conferencias de la Mesa Directiva
👶 Se proporcionará cuidado de niños.
🎉 ¡Rifa de un iPad!
¡Todas las personas que asistan al evento participarán en una rifa para ganar un iPad! 🎁
Venga a disfrutar de un poco de panecito, conéctese con nuestra comunidad, comparta sus pensamientos y sea parte de la conversación.
We’re back with Nourishing Our Future with School Meals, an exclusive LCPS.TV series highlighting the people and programs behind school meals at Las Cruces Public Schools.
Food is fuel, especially for growing minds! In this episode, LCPS Nutrition Coordinator Erika Armendariz shares why eating during the school day plays an important role in helping students learn, concentrate, stay energized, and feel their best throughout the day.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I7ABnhqyU8
#NourishingOurFuture #SchoolMealsMatter #LCPS #LCPSNutrition #FuelingOurFuture #StudentWellness
Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation is proud to support outstanding educators in the quest for excellence in our classrooms.
Through Teacher/Classroom Grants, the Foundation is encouraging educators to devise innovative and exciting educational programs for their students that enhance the learning environment and inspire students to achieve greater success.
Teachers, principals, school administrators, social workers, counselors, and ancillary staff can apply for grants (using the link below) that benefit individual classrooms, or their entire school community.
Grants range from $200 – $4,999 and fall under many categories such as Agriculture/Horticulture, the Arts, Literacy, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), Student-centered technology and Educational Field Trips. In the fall of 2025, 11 Innovative Grants were awarded totaling $28,072.33. The deadline to apply is Oct. 2, 2026
Link: https://tinyurl.com/bdzhf7ff
Additional information: Innovative Teaching Grant flyer
Contact Person: Gena Bermudez, (575) 649-3563, director@lcpsf.org
We’re proud to celebrate these outstanding young leaders and the positive impact they’re making in our schools and communities!
The Centennial High School Sensations Pom Team is hosting a Kids Dance Camp for dancers ages 4–12!
📅 Friday, Oct. 9
⏰ 8:30 a.m.–noon
📍 Centennial High School Auxiliary Gym
💲 $60 prepaid via Cash App or $75 cash/check at arrival
✨ $10 discount for each additional child
Campers will enjoy dance instruction, a T-shirt, bow, poms and snacks — and then get the chance to dance on the sidelines during the first half of the Centennial Hawks vs. Organ Mountain rivalry football game! 🏈💃
Registration also includes free entry to the game for the camper only.
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!
Important: A parent or guardian must be present at drop-off to sign the required consent form/waiver.
Come dance, cheer and show your Hawk pride! 🦅💕
Join us tonight, September 15, for the Board of Education meeting as we welcome our Student Advisor, Soraya from Arrowhead Park Early College High School, hear from student and community representatives, enjoy a performance by the Mayfield High School Jazzers, and receive updates from Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz.
The Board will also consider important policy, budget, property, Head Start, and student wellness/recess items.
The Board meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex.
The meeting will be livestreamed here: https://www.lcps.net/page/board-agenda-livestream
We hope to see you there!
Bring your family and friends and cheer on the Hawks, and let’s make it a great night for competition, community, and sportsmanship.
The game kicks off at 7:00 PM at the Field of Dreams!
Get your tickets online today: https://gofan.co/event/6722184?schoolId=NM70483
Can’t make it to the stadium? The game will be livestreamed on LCPS.TV: https://youtube.com/live/bR39mFXxVRk?feature=share
Let’s pack the stands and make some noise! Go Hawks!
Here is the link to live stream Fridays football game! Go Hawks
https://youtube.com/live/bR39mFXxVRk?feature=share
LCPS Families,
Due to inclement weather in the area, Las Cruces Public Schools implemented its lightning safety protocol this afternoon at Centennial High School, which required students and staff to shelter in place until conditions were safe. (A copy of the lightning protocol in Spanish is linked here.)
As a result of the weather delay, middle and high school bus transportation will be delayed this afternoon.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
LCPS Families,
Due to inclement weather in the area, Las Cruces Public Schools implemented its lightning safety protocol this afternoon, which required students and staff to shelter in place until conditions were safe. (A copy of the lightning protocol in Spanish is linked here.)
All elementary students have now been dismissed for the day. As a result of the weather delay, middle and high school bus transportation will be delayed this afternoon.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDXDdNXq5jw
Both teams enter the night at 0-2, hungry for their first win of the season. Who will come out on top?
Catch Centennial vs. Artesia tonight, Sept 3, at 7:00P.M. at the Field of Dreams Stadium.
Be sure to get your tickets early! Click the link to get your tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6722185?schoolId=NM70483
The livestream will be exclusively on LCPS.TV’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/YcF06xNB4ZY
