Be there for the 1st round of the 2024 Nusenda Credit Union State Football Championships
The NMAA Class 5A matchup will be between Belen Eagles vs. Mayfield Trojans this Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Field of Dreams Football Stadium at 1:00pm.
Please remember, tickets can only be purchased online, no cash will be accepted at the gate. The district’s Clear Bag Policy will be in effect.
Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/2140754?schoolId=NM8120
Livestream brought to you by LCPS-TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZS5oHLgRbk
It’s time for the 2024 Nusenda Credit Union 6A State Football Championships!
In the first round, the Las Cruces Bulldawgs will take on the West Mesa Mustangs on Friday, Nov. 8, at the Field of Dreams. Kickoff is at 7pm.
Adult tickets are $12*. Ticket prices for students (K-12), seniors (65+) and military are $7*. Please remember, tickets can only be purchased online, no cash will be accepted at the gate. The district’s Clear Bag Policy will be in effect.
Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/2140757?schoolId=NMAA
Livestream brought to you by LCPS-TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLJaWi_vEm8
Reminder: Tonight is the first of several Budget Town Hall meetings, starting at 5:30 p.m. in the boardroom at the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex. Learn about our upcoming budget process, funding priorities and how we gather public feedback.
Can't make it? Watch it here live: https://www.youtube.com/live/Ucf8rVRE48w
Here's a glance at all of the wonderful activities happening at Las Cruces Public Schools for the month of November. #Thrive575 #LCPSActivities #Events
On Friday, LCPS hosted the Energy Expo and Career Symposium at NMSU. It was a day of thriving activity as over 3,000 students learned about opportunities in the drone and energy industry, including careers in agriculture, economics, solar, wind & more!
Photo credit: Bill Fox
Calling all football fans to come show support this Friday night at the Field of Dreams as the Bulldawgs take on the Hawks. Kickoff is at 7pm.
Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/1548067?schoolId=NM8116
Livestream brought to you by LCPS-TV: https://www.youtube.com/live/EsfFagdDIe8
*Before you head to the game, be sure to stop by the baseball complex for The Grill and Thrill BBQ competition.
Click here for details: https://www.lcps.net/article/1835238
If you love BBQ, you won’t want to miss the Grill and Thrill BBQ Competition happening at the Field of Dreams Baseball Complex at 4pm.
The event brings together all of our high schools for a team competition to see who can take home bragging rights for the best BBQ!
The event is free to the public, so come out and bring your family and friends to sample some of the most flavorful BBQ in the Southwest! We’ll see you there!
Event details: https://www.lcps.net/article/1854134
Thank you to the LCPS Bilingual Community Outreach team for decorating an ofrenda for Día de Los Muertos. The multi-day holiday involves family and friends gathering to pay respects in remembrance of friends and family members who have passed on.
Happy Halloween from the staff at Las Cruces Public Schools!
On Nov. 1, more than 3,000 middle, high school and college students will travel to NMSU for the Energy Expo & Career Symposium. The event encourages students to explore careers in the energy sector, linking them with local companies to reach a larger workforce in our community.
Calling all football fans to come show support this Friday night at the Field of Dreams as the Bulldawgs take on the Hawks. Kickoff is at 7pm.
Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/1548067?schoolId=NM8116
Livestream brought to you by LCPS-TV: https://www.youtube.com/live/EsfFagdDIe8
Before you head to the game, be sure to stop by the baseball complex for The Grill and Thrill BBQ competition. Click here for details: https://www.lcps.net/article/1835238
Join us at the Field of Dreams on Wednesday, October 30th, 7:15pm for the Las Cruces Public Schools Marching Band Exhibition! This event is free and open to the public. Clear bag policy in effect. #thrive575
Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation, Inc. continually supports outstanding education professions in the tireless pursuit of excellence in our Las Cruces Public Schools classrooms.
Congratulations goes out to our next Innovative Teaching Grant recipients at @Tombaugh Elementary School! Thanks to dedicated educators Amber Gonzales and Lisa Manes, students will be able to experience the La Nube Discovery Center in El Paso Texas!
Kudos to you educators who chose to go above and beyond for our Las Cruces Public Schools students! Enjoy your field trip!
Good luck to our Las Cruces Public Schools marching bands as they compete this Saturday, November 2nd, at the NMSU Bands Tournament of Bands (TOB) at Aggie Memorial Stadium!
#thrive575
11:30am Mayfield High School
2:15pm Centennial High School Band
3:30pm Las Cruces High School Band
4:00pm Royal Knight Regiment - Organ Mountain High School
Be sure to check out the TOB website for more information - tickets, message grams, and clear bag policy. https://nmtob.nmsu.edu/
All day tickets: $25 Adults, $12 Children/Seniors
Congratulations to Henry Jasso, ENLACE teacher at University Hills Elementary. Mr. Jasso was awarded the NEA New Mexico State Award for Human and Civil Rights. This award recognizes members who advocate for equal opportunities for all students.
It is a testament to his dedication, passion, and the positive impact he has on his students and the ENLACE program each and every day.
"Thank you, Henry, for inspiring us every day and for making learning a truly wonderful experience. Congratulations, you truly deserve this award," -ENLACE Southern New Mexico.
"We celebrate the addition of 3 new school-based health centers in our Middle Schools, joining our existing centers at all 6 high schools! Thank you to LA CLINICA DE FAMILIA for their vital partnership. This is a major step forward for our entire community!"
-Superintendent Ruiz
Be sure to cheer on your Las Cruces Bulldawgs as they take on the Carlsbad Cavemen tonight at 7pm at the Field of Dreams. LCPS.TV will be live streaming the game.
Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/1548072?schoolId=NM8116
Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf3ojt3HbC8
Join LCPS tonight at 5:00pm as we celebrate the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of our new School Base Health Center!! The event will take place at Picacho Middle School 1040 N, Motel Blvd., Las Cruces
Students benefit when community partners share their gifts, talents and skills to provide hands-on learning in an impactful way.
Are you an educator in Las Cruces? Join the Cruces Creatives Community Share network and learn more! If you are interested in sharing your career, skills & talents with K-12 students, join Cruces Creatives as a local individual, business or organization they need your expertise!
Instructor Analinda joined several sessions with Ms Shoberg’s students at Rio Grande Prep Institute creating these beautiful resin cells! Science + Art = engagement!
Reach out to Cheryl Carreon, Education Coordinator @c.carreon@crucescreatives.org or Abby Nayra, Community Outreach Coordinator @a.nayra@crucescreatives.org
The 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 greater achievement and success. Teachers, principals, school administrators, social workers, counselors, ancillary staff can apply for grants (through an on-line portal) that benefit individual classrooms, or their entire school community. Grants range from $200 – $4,999. Grants 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 2023 Ten Innovative Grants were awarded totaling $35,424.32.
The LCPS Foundation proudly recognizes the recipients for the 2024 Innovative Classroom Teaching Grants:
•Hillrise Elementary was awarded $480.93 to fund their Zen Zone, adding comfortable seating to a recently created self-regulation area for students. This grant helps 450 students at Hillrise Elementary.
•Zia Middle School was awarded $4,750 to start up a culinary program, benefitting over 160 students.
•Tombaugh Elementary was awarded $3,000 for a STEM field trip to EL Paso to visit the La Nube Discovery Center in El Paso. This award helps open up opportunities for 87 students interested in STEM.
•Monte Vista Elementary was awarded $3,053 for mindfulness items to promote self-regulation to help impact more than 700 students.
•Hillrise Elementary was awarded $1,500 in grant funding to support the morning running club at the school.
•Conlee Elementary was granted $1,420 in grant funding for an initiative to help encourage students to to strive for perfect attendance at their school. The funding will help sponsor simple awards for students with good attendance.
•Lynn Community Middle School will receive $4,900 in grant funding to purchase 14 violins to help support their violin acquisition for their mariachi program.
•Mayfield High School will be awarded $3,819 to help purchase flight simulator hardware and software upgrades for their pilot training program.
•The LCPS Tell The Story Film Showcase was awarded $4,800 to fund materials to enhance the red carpet experience for young student filmmakers. This grant will benefit more than 400 students who compete in the LCPS Tell The Story Film Showcase.
