"Thank you to the LCPS Foundation for hosting the Superintendent Meet & Greet on Thursday at La Posta de Mesilla! We had local dignitaries, retired educators, and former board members who joined to hear about my 90-Day plan and some takeaways from our previous Meet & Greet events." -Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz
Last Call for Camp Corazón in Las Cruces
A unique opportunity for young people who have experienced a significant death in their lives.
September 13, 2023
Dear Friends,
The Grief Center of New Mexico is pleased to announce that we are bringing our Camp Corazón Day Camp to Las Cruces for 2 one-day camps: Saturday, October 7th, or Sunday, October 8th. Each camp day will be from 9:00 am – 5 pm.
Camp Corazón 2023 will be held on the campus of New Mexico State University.
Camp Corazón offers young people ages 7 – senior in high school a day that includes camp activities such as a challenge course and fun games, as well as a unique opportunity for young people who have experienced a significant death in their lives to share feelings and memories with peers who’ve experienced something similar. Campers will also come away with coping skills that can help them manage grief in their daily lives.
Families please visit our website https://griefnm.org/event/camp/ where they will find a description and links to register for camp; or call us at (505) 323-0478.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the last day to register?
September 29th is the last day to register for camp.
How much does it cost?
Camp is provided at no cost to families.
NMSU School of Social Work is a co-sponsor for this year’s camp.
Come out and support our Las Cruces Public Schools marching bands as they compete in the Bands of America New Mexico Regional this Saturday, September 23rd, at NMSU Aggie Memorial Stadium.
10:21am - Mayfield
11:33am - Las Cruces High School Band
12:21pm - Centennial High School Band
12:33pm - Royal Knight Regiment - Organ Mountain High School
Full schedule, event, and ticket information can be found online at https://marching.musicforall.org/event/newmexico23/
— at NMSU Aggie Memorial Stadium.
It’s Community Schools Coordinator Appreciation Week! Thank you to our dedicated Community School Coordinators who do their very best to go above and beyond for students every day!
We have so many talented athletes and here at Conlee and there is an opportunity to get them to be able to participate with scholarships. If parents need help, please know that there is help available. Sports can change so many of our little ones' lives.
We are also partnered up with every kid sports. They pay registration fees (up to $150) for families that receive benefits & assistance. The flyer attached has more information.
Still don't know what to make for dinner? Skip it and order from Papa John's tonight to help support the Children's Organ Transplant Association for Karina's Fundraiser. Karina is a student at Organ Mountain High School who is living with a rare condition called Alström syndrome and is in need of a new liver and kidney.
Order from Papa John's and use promo code: 2059PN
20% of tonight's proceeds will be donated to the Children's Transplant Association for Karina!
Learn more about her story here: https://kvia.com/news/2023/09/18/organ-mountain-high-student-living-with-rare-condition-in-need-of-double-transplant/
Fall Festival will be next month in October and we need your help! Please see attached flyers for information and all the details. If you could donate candy for our fall festival, it will be greatly appreciated. Students always look forward to this event and we could use all the help we can get! Thank you for being part of our awesome Conlee Colts!
Good Afternoon Conlee Colts,
This week is International Walk to School Day, and I'd like to ask your help making it a success. International Walk to School Day is a wonderful opportunity for ALL students and staff to participate in our weekly walking school bus, even if this is the only day in the year that we all walk to school.
Please see the attached flyers for details, but just so you know, we'll meet between 7:20-7:30am at La Fonda Mini Park just at the top of Montana Ave on Thursday, September 21st. All students will receive a reflective zipper pull as a special incentive.
We've invited school board members, elected officials, the superintendent, and central office staff to join us. We hope to see you all there!
Just for reference, this has been the turnout from Conlee for International Walk to School Day in the past:
2014- 40 kids/ 15 adults
2015 - 79 kids/ 19 adults
2016 - 56 kids/16 adults
2017 - 124 kids/53 adults
2018 -92 kids/ 24 adults
2019 - 132 kids/ 42 adults
2020- Remote
2021 - 117 kids/ 25 adults
2022 - 219 kids/ 118 adults
Thank you for your continued support!
Thank you to the students, families, educators and community members for attending the series of meet-&-greets with Superintendent Ignacio Ruíz. Last night’s meet-and-greet was held at Centennial High, where students got to ask questions about strategic planning for the district.
Thank you to the students, families, educators and community members for attending the series of meet-and-greets with Superintendent Ignacio Ruíz. Last night’s meet-&-greet was held at Centennial High, where students got to ask questions about strategic planning for the district.
Parents, students and educators are invited to attend a series of meet-and-greet events to hear from Las Cruces Public Schools Superintendent Ignacio Ruíz.
Join us tonight, September 14 at the Centennial High School Performing Arts Lab from 5-7pm.
Click here for more information: https://www.lcps.net/article/1205829
On todays presentation, LC Police Department spoke about the dangers of vaping and what to do if offered. Parents, please look at some of the vape pens that students are using in our schools across the city in plain sight disguised as ordinary items. Let's all be vigilant to keep our kids safe!
Dear parents and guardians, all school at LCPS have gone into a shelter-in-place due to lightning detected within 10 miles of our schools. Upon the occurrence of lightning at dismissal time, students who drive may be released based on principal’s discretion.
All bus riders and walkers will be sheltered until the area is deemed safe.
If you are picking up your child while a school is sheltering in place due to weather, you may do so at your own risk. We apologize for the inconvenience.
*Please note that buses will be running late today.
The LCPS Bilingual Community Outreach Team is excited to announce a new offering for our Empowered Parent Language Academy in partnership with Dr. Shindi & NMSU Afghan Refugee Education Supports Program.
Scan the QR to register!
Just a reminder for all students....Join us on Thursday mornings for Walking School Bus! Meet at La Fonda park at 7:25. We walk in rain or shine. If there is lightning, there will be no walking school bus. See you there!
Picture Day! Bring your beautiful smile! Attached are the different packages available and the information to order.
Be part of a great Girl Scout Community!
Summer may be almost over, but there's always time for fun! If you were a 4th grader last year, you still have until the end of August to get your Every Kid Outdoors (Every Kid in a Park) pass and enjoy your public lands!
If you're going into 4th grade this year, you can get your passes starting in September! Don't miss out on all the fun on your public lands!
Learn more, complete a short educational activity, then download and print a paper voucher ➡️ https://ow.ly/QRpk50Pz8o4
Don't forget to bring the voucher with you when you visit public lands!
📸: BLM Photo, Bureau of Land Management - Colorado
#EveryKidOutdoors
Las Cruces Public Schools
Tonight will be the first football game at the new and improved Field of Dreams. The stadium includes a new videoboard that will give us a closer look at the action on the field.
Teams will be playing on new artificial turf featuring logos from each high school at LCPS.
A new track will be installed next!
Come join us to beautify our campus!
