LCPS Activities Elementary Leadership Conference — Congratulations to our winners:
•Roll Call: Mesilla Park Elementary
•Banner: MacArthur Elementary
•Project of the Year: Hermosa Heights Elementary
We are so proud of all the students who showed leadership, spirit, and creativity today! Way to represent how we Thrive in the 575! #thrive575 #lcpsactivities #LasCrucesPublicSchools
How We Thrive in the 575: The first-ever LCPS Activities Elementary Leadership Conference was a huge success!
Held at Valley View Elementary, high school student council leaders from APECH, CHS, LCHS, MHS, and OMHS led engaging workshops, inspiring our future leaders with their energy and passion.
Huge thanks to all the participating schools, advisors, and students who made this event unforgettable—and to Mr. Jason Day for opening his campus to host us.
Way to go, LCPS! 💪 #Thrive575 #LCPSActivities #StudentLeadership #LasCrucesPublicSchools
Kindergarten Celebration
Spring pictures Tuesday May 29th
Congratulations to our 2025 District Spanish Spelling Bee Champions!
This week, the LCPS Board of Education recognized our top Spanish Spelling Bee winners before they head to Albuquerque to compete in the State Spanish Spelling Bee Championship!
Cindy Graciano, a 5th grader from Sunrise Elementary, took 1st place by confidently spelling “chándal” for the win!
Emily Esparza, 5th grader from Mesilla Elementary, earned 2nd place.
Paula Pérez, 7th grader from Picacho Middle School, took home 3rd place.
Amazing job, students! We’re so proud of your hard work and can’t wait to cheer you on at State!
It's that time! Time for Physicals for the '25-26 school year. NMAA now requires for all students in Athletics, Marching Band, ROTC, and Bowling. Here are some dates for you!
Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming students from Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin High School in Manhattan, NYC, as they traded the Big Apple for the Land of Enchantment to visit Las Cruces Public Schools.
These bright and thoughtful students joined us to explore the importance of equity in public education and engaged in meaningful dialogue about the ongoing work happening in our district.
A huge thank you to LCPS Board President Pam Cort, Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz, and Dr. Roberto Lozano, Chief of Educational Equity and Support Programs, for leading such an inspiring conversation.
And most importantly, thank you to the incredible students and advisors from LREI for making the journey to Las Cruces. Your curiosity, insight, and commitment to equity made today truly special.
#EquityInEducation #LCPS #LREI #StudentVoices #StrongerTogether
In partnership with Memorial Medical Center, Las Cruces Public Schools was proud to take part in a special day of professional development for our incredible team of school nurses.
More than 80 LCPS nurses gathered at MMC to expand their knowledge on topics ranging from general medical care and illnesses, to common school-related injuries and pediatric ENT issues. A big thank you to the outstanding presenters who shared their expertise—and to MMC for hosting and providing a delicious lunch!
Our school nurses play a vital role in keeping students healthy, safe, and ready to learn. We appreciate all you do and are grateful to count you as essential partners in student success and wellness!
This week, the City of Las Cruces and Las Cruces Public Schools continued recognizing students who show cariño and help their schools thrive! 💙✨
Big congratulations to Joslyn, Joaquin, Amarissa, and Salma! 🎉 These students were celebrated at their schools by the Mayor, Councilors, School Board Members, and administrative staff from LCPS & CLC.
Each student received a certificate, some City of Las Cruces goodies—and even a cool pair of sunglasses! 😎 Their actions remind us what it means to Thrive with Cariño. 🫶
Catch the highlights from the annual LCPS Literacy Extravaganza!
We celebrated the joy of reading, the stories that spark our imagination, and the books that inspire us every day.
This free, family-friendly event welcomed children and parents to explore interactive booths, play fun games, and take home free books!
A huge thank you to our amazing community partners and organizations for making this day so special.
Produced by LCPS.TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m05guWKpp9Y
#books #youngreaders #lifelonglearning
Smoothie power and teamwork! ELACE students at LCPS had a blast on Thursday with our friends from the Las Cruces Safe Routes to School Program! They pedaled their way to delicious smoothies using bike-powered blenders and teamed up to conquer the bike parts matching game.
Learning + fun + healthy habits = a perfect day! #ELACE #SafeRoutesToSchool #SmoothiePower #TeamworkInAction #LasCrucesPublicSchools
Hats off to our NMAA Esports 5A State Champions in Rocket League — Centennial High School! The Hawks clinched the title on Thursday and are back in action today, facing off against Organ Mountain in Street Fighter. Best of luck to both teams!
Tournament Highlights:
League of Legends
State Champions: Organ Mountain HS
2nd Place: Las Cruces HS
4th Place: Centennial HS
Hearthstone
4th Place: Las Cruces HS
Rocket League
State Champions: Centennial HS
Day 1 and 2 was a blast at the 2025 NMAA Esports State Tournament! We're proud to be bringing home two state championships along with several strong finishes. Huge congratulations to all our teams who represented with skill and spirit!
Shoutout to CHS student Andres, who was invited to shoutcast the Rocket League championship round — proving that talent shines both in and out of the game.
We’re so proud of our players, coaches, and student leaders for making this such a fun and exciting event. Let’s keep the momentum going!
🌟 Thrive Thursday Spotlight 🌟
Meet Patricia Guerra, a 5th grade dual language teacher at Doña Ana Community Elementary School who brings big joy in a petite package!
With 23 years of teaching experience—17 of those at Doña Ana—Mrs. Guerra is a beloved fixture on campus. Known for her contagious laughter and sunny personality, she lights up her classroom with both knowledge and kindness. Her passion for teaching is as boundless as her smile, and she pours her heart into helping students grow in two languages. Small in stature, but mighty in love for teaching, Mrs. Guerra truly represents what it means to Thrive in education.
Gracias, Mrs. Guerra, for your commitment to bilingual education and for being a beacon of positivity and excellence!
¡Únete a nosotros para la 4ª Extravaganze Anual de Alfabetización de LCPS!
¡Sumérgete en un mundo donde la lectura florece al alcance de tus manos! Disfruta de libros gratis, explora puestos interactivos organizados por las escuelas, departamentos y organizaciones locales de LCPS. ¡Vamos a cultivar juntos el amor por la lectura!
¡El gran evento se llevará a cabo el 11 de abril, de 5 a 7 PM en el LCPS Field of Dreams, 2300 Tashiro Dr! #LCPSAlfabetización #LaLecturaEsGenial #LibrosGratis #EventoComunitario
Join us for the 4th Annual LCPS Literacy Extravaganza!
Dive into a world where reading blooms at your fingertips! Enjoy free books, explore interactive booths hosted by LCPS schools, departments, & local organizations! Let’s grow a love for reading together!
The big event will be happening on April 11, from 5-7 PM at the LCPS Field of Dreams, 2300 Tashiro Dr. #LCPSLiteracy #ReadingRocks #FreeBooks #CommunityEvent
Mesilla Cheer Team took 2nd place at the Picacho Competition
Valley View Elementary knows how to celebrate bilingualism! On Friday, eight incredible students earned their Elementary Bilingual Seal.
The celebration was filled with amazing performances by NMSU’s Ballet Folklorico and Mariachi Jalisciense (shoutout to one of LCPS Board President Cort’s former students!), plus a look at the students' portfolios.
The night ended with food, fun, and games! Bilingualism truly is a superpower!
Stay in the Know! Don’t miss out on this month’s events—mark your calendars for all the exciting happenings ahead! Wishing the best of luck to all our teams this April! #thrive575 #lcpsactivities #LasCrucesPublicSchools
Click on this link to go to the scholastic ewallet website.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/mesillaelementaryschool
Night 2 of the Tell the Story LCPS Film Showcase was a hit at Cineport 10 – Allen Theatres! Congratulations to all of our winners in the competitive film challenge. Check out all the behind-the-scenes action and unforgettable moments here.
The 2025 Tell the Story LCPS Film Showcase winners are:
• 168-hour competition: Sonoma Elementary – "Learn-a West"
• 98-hour competition: Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy – "Stage Fright"
• 48-hour competition: Las Cruces High School – "The Magician’s Bluff"
Watch all the student-produced films and broadcasts on KREN Studios' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KRENStudios
