Download the new LCPS app today!
Las Cruces School District has launched a new mobile app that helps students, parents, and community members know what is happening on campus, right from their phones. We know that families are using smartphones as a primary means to communicate. That’s why we’ve created an app that is custom-built for mobile. On the app, you can find documents, contact information for staff, and event information. You can download the app for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Three Main Benefits:
1) Know what’s going on at school. Ex: Find real-time updates from the website’s live feed about stories happening inside the classroom or in the art studio.
2) Connect with teachers and administrators. Ex: Learn about parent-teacher conferences, access staff contact information, and quickly find out about district news.
3) Stay up-to-date with school information. Ex: Receive updates about events occurring on campus, documents, required forms, and even emergency notifications.
Download the app on Android: https://bit.ly/3z1L88X or iPhone: https://apple.co/3BYAOAh.
Sea fresco y vacune a su hijo a tiempo para la escuela. Las inmunizaciones se llevarán a cabo en la Oficina de Salud Pública del Condado de Dona Ana 1170 N. Solano, Las Cruces NM 88001. No se necesita cita del 18 al 22 de julio. -11am y 1-3:30pm. 1, 8, 15 y 29 de julio, de 9 a 11 a. m. y de 1 a 3:30 p. m. Llame para hacer una cita los demás días (575) 528-5006. Haga clic aquí para más información: https://5il.co/1bqvc
DEPICT Summer Program for HS students starts June 6-17.
Interested in doing more with Creative Writing, Performance Arts, and Computer Science? Join the DEPICT team and be the creator of new technologies!
Applicants must be rising into 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade, submit an online application, be in good academic standing, and able to attend camp every day. Preference will be given to student who took creative writing this school year at Las Cruces and Organ Mountains High School.
This camp provides a broad foundation for computer science, to empower our area high school students in CS and computational thinking. This camp is not geared towards advanced students in computer science.
Summer stipends ($$$) will be provided to accepted participants, who attend camp every day and participate in the camp activities. Lunch and all supplies will be provided.
Camp starts June 6-17, 2022, Monday - Friday 10am-3 pm (times may change slightly). Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSde52So6Unsiki0hYB8L050lykd33_t5HBsj-k6YmdGAD86_w/viewform
i-Ready Classroom Mathematics son los materiales de instrucción para apoyar la instrucción de matemáticas en la escuela primaria. ¡Nos complace compartir que su estudiante puede continuar accediendo a los componentes en línea durante el mes de junio! ¡Hemos visto un crecimiento increíble de los estudiantes que trabajan en su pase de instrucción personalizada solo de 30 a 49 minutos por semana! ¡Su estudiante puede continuar aprendiendo durante el verano con lecciones i-Ready y juegos de aprendizaje! La instrucción personalizada de i-Ready proporciona a los estudiantes lecciones basadas en su nivel de habilidad y necesidades individuales, para que puedan aprender al ritmo que sea adecuado para ellos. Estas lecciones son divertidas e interactivas para mantener a su estudiante interesado mientras aprende. Los juegos de aprendizaje para matemáticas permiten a los estudiantes practicar matemáticas de manera divertida y atractiva, ayudándolos a desarrollar una visión positiva de las matemáticas. Haga clic aquí para más información: https://5il.co/1bf9q
i-Ready Classroom Mathematics are the instructional materials to support math instruction in elementary. We are excited to share that your student can continue to access the online components through the month of June! We’ve seen amazing growth from students who work on their Personalized Instruction pass just 30-49 minutes per week! Your student can continue learning during the summer with i-Ready lessons and Learning Games! i-Ready Personalized Instruction provides students with lessons based on their individual skill level and needs, so they can learn at a pace that is just right for them. These lessons are fun and interactive to keep your student engaged as they learn. Learning Games for Mathematics allow students to practice math in fun and engaging ways, helping them develop a positive view of math.
Click here for more information: https://5il.co/1bf9p
Trivia Night to help LCPS teachers is set for Wednesday, June 8 at the Game II beginning at 6:30 p.m. Trivia will be on the patio so dress appropriately.
Come defend your title, redeem yourselves or join in the fun for the first time!
Teams consist of 4 members for a fee of $55. You may register more than one team at a time. All team members will be registered under the name of the person who completes this process.
Register your team here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/las-cruces-public-schools-foundation/trivia-night-june-8 or text TriviaJune to 44321.
For questions, contact Michael at 575-640-1923 or send an email to lcpsfoundation2@hotmail.com.
Click here to download flyer and register: https://5il.co/1b2of.
All proceeds support $100 to supply mini-grants for LCPS teachers.
PMG Summer Hours and Test to Stay - Beginning Thursday, May 26th, PMG will be operating drive through locations at LCHS, MHS and OMHS from 7a-6p. They will be open May 26th and 27th, closed 30th and 31st for Memorial Day and open back up for students and staff and those participating in ELT, ESY and High School Summer School at LCHS, MHS, OMHS from June 1-30th.
There will be NO TEST TO STAY the last day of school, Wednesday, May 25th. There WILL BE Test to Stay available during ELT, ESY and High School Summer School.
NMSU Verizon Summer Camp - Every student deserves access to a better future. That’s why we’ve launched the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program– an engaging, hands-on program developed to enrich learning through design thinking, 3D printing, augmented reality, social entrepreneurship and mentorship. This program creates a more diverse pipeline for future careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields; no prior knowledge or experience is required. The program takes place over the course of two 3-week sessions. June 27 - July 15, 2022 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Session 1: Boys | Session 2: Girls. • The program will take place in person. Registrants will be notified by the program director regarding the specific details of the program. • Lunch will be provided (if in person). • The program is inclusive and welcomes all genders and nonbinary youth. • Free for students. •Transportation will be provided in varying locations. Click the link to download this flyer: https://5il.co/1ajw4. To register, visit https://bit.ly/STEMAchievers
Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Poetry Contest Award Ceremony - Did you know that the late LCPS Superintendent, Dr. Karen Trujillo, was a poet? In order to honor her legacy, there will be an award ceremony for the best poem held on May 12, 2022, arrival for guests will be at 2:15 p.m. in the Commons area at Organ Mountain High School, located at 5700 Mesa Grande Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88011. The top three student winners will be reading aloud their winning poems. Ben Trujillo from the Dr. Karen M Trujillo Memorial Foundation will be there to hand the students their cash prizes. A jury of five area English teachers chose the following winners: $500 First Place goes to Mariana Tablon for her poem “Self-Sabotage”, $250 Second Place goes to Delilah Garcia for her poem “Overwhelmed”, and $100 Third Place goes to Melaina Mittel for her poem “The Lies Are Before the Foothill.” For questions, please contact Tim Staley, area poet and educator, who oversaw this inaugural contest.
Las Cruces Public Schools will be hosting a job fair for educational assistants on May 19, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the TLC Learning Center located at 505 S. Main Street, Suite 400, Las Cruces, NM in the Doña Ana Room. To schedule an interview, contact Anisa Schomburg at aschomburg@lcps.net.
In collaboration with our community partners, the Southwest School to Work Transition Team will be hosting this year’s 2022 Transition Fair on May 10, from 10am-5pm in front of the LCPS Administration building: Dr. Karen Trujillo Complex (505 S. Main St., LC, NM 88001). During the event, we hope to be able to connect students with benefits, resources, and supports, as well as training and employment opportunities. The event will take place outdoors to allow plenty of room to interact safely and comfortably. We’re excited to be returning to an in-person format and expect to reach individuals from LCPS, HVPS, GISD, and surrounding areas. I am cordially inviting you to come, join us, and meet the different agencies in our community.
About the Southwest School to Work Transition Team:
The Southwest School to Work Transition Team is made up of partners from various state agencies, school districts, non-profits, and other agencies/organizations with an interest in serving youth enrolled with local school districts, colleges, trade schools and more.
If you would like to register to present information at this event, please scan the QR Code or visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHbgj53c4tSgCFYijXoN6tNFpjMNc3_oYAuZu30JZMydNFqA/viewform
Come out and enjoy some music provided by the Zia and Las Cruces High Orchestra's. The concert will be held at NMSU's Atkinson Recital Hall at 6 pm on Thursday, May 12, 2022. Admission is free.
Happy Cinco de Mayo! The fifth day in May, known as Cinco de Mayo, is a day that celebrates the Mexican army’s victory over France during the Battle of Puebla in 1862. A year before the Battle of Puebla, Mexican President Benito Juarez suspended payment of all foreign debts. In retaliation, France invaded Mexico. Although a better-equipped French army outnumbered Mexican troops, Mexican soldiers in the town of Puebla prevailed victorious. It is important to remember that Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day, a popular misconception, but a day that commemorates a single battle fought during the Franco-Mexican War. The Battle of Puebla on May 5, represented a great symbolic victory for the Mexican government and reinforced the resistance movement. Over time, the day evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage celebrated particularly in Mexico and the United States. In celebration of this national holiday, traditions include military parades, recreations of the Battle of Puebla, parties, mariachi music, Mexican folk dancing, and other festive events. To learn more about the history behind Cinco de Mayo, visit https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/cinco-de-mayo.
(Updated) The Class of 2022 Senior Walks at Elementary Schools!
The goal of a Senior Walk is to give each senior a unique opportunity to physically walk back through the school that they attended (or may not have) during their elementary years.
Seniors will be able to see former teachers, classmates, administrators that played a vital role in their elementary years. It will allow them to recall fond memories that they had within the school walls. Even more so, it will allow elementary students to see what their future has in store for them, have something to look forward to, and a chance to celebrate and cheer on the Seniors.
Any Senior at any High School may attend these events; you do NOT have to have been a former student. Please plan to arrive 10-15 early to be lined up. You are more than welcome to participate in more than one walk to celebrate your accomplishments with elementary children. Seniors, please wear your Cap and Gown.
Please see Ms. Saige at Organ Mountain High School for more information msaige@lcps.net - 575-527-9430.
The Class of 2022 Senior Walks at Elementary Schools
The goal of a Senior Walk is to give each senior a unique opportunity to physically walk back through the school that they attended (or may not have) during their elementary years. Seniors will be able to see former teachers, classmates, administrators that played a vital role in their elementary years. It will allow them to recall fond memories that they had within the school walls. Even more so, it will allow elementary students to see what their future has in store for them, have something to look forward to, and a chance to celebrate and cheer on the Seniors.
Any Senior at any High School may attend these events; you do NOT have to have been a former student. Please plan to arrive 10-15 early to be lined up. You are more than welcome to participate in more than one walk to celebrate your accomplishments with elementary children. Seniors, please wear your Cap and Gown.
Please see Ms. Saige at Organ Mountain High School for more information msaige@lcps.net - 575-527-9430.
Come out and support the Zia Mesa/Lego League at Peter Piper on 507 N. Main!
Las Cruces Public Schools is working with the New Mexico Public Education Department to host a Job Fair on May 6, from 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. Please email Cindy Donnelly to schedule an interview cdonnelly@lcps.net
Registration is now open for Advanced Pre-K!
The Las Cruces Public Schools Advanced Pre-K classroom is designed to serve students who do not meet the age requirements to start kindergarten and exhibit characteristics of advanced learning, as measured by screenings. The program is a collaboration between New Mexico State University (NMSU) and Las Cruces Public School (LCPS) and serves as a lab school for NMSU early childhood programs. The program is a collaboration between New Mexico State University (NMSU) and Las Cruces Public School (LCPS) and serves as a lab school for NMSU early childhood programs. Six slots in the program are reserved for children of NMSU students and staff.
Registration: https://forms.gle/RMux1u7pY2ubVGDL9
Learn more: https://www.lcps.net/page/advanced-prek
Did you know that the late LCPS Superintendent, Dr. Karen Trujillo, was a poet? In order to honor her legacy, there will be an award ceremony for the best poem held on May 12, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. in the Commons area at Organ Mountain High School, located at 5700 Mesa Grande Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88011.
The top three student winners will be reading aloud their winning poems. Ben Trujillo from the Dr. Karen M Trujillo Memorial Foundation will be there to hand the students their cash prizes.
A jury of five area English teachers chose the following winners: $500 First Place goes to Mariana Tablon for her poem “Self-Sabotage”, $250 Second Place goes to Delilah Garcia for her poem “Overwhelmed”, and $100 Third Place goes to Melaina Mittel for her poem “The Lies Are Before the Foothill.”
For questions, please contact Tim Staley, area poet and educator, who oversaw this inaugural contest.
The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department is gearing up for the summer months and would like to extend an invitation to students in grades, K-5 to join us for our Summer Recreation Program. A six-week Program will begin on Tuesday, May 31 for students that are currently enrolled in grades K-5, and end on Wednesday, July 13. Register here at: www.las-cruces.org/play
Important details are listed below:
● Program time is 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday
● Dates: Tuesday, May 31 – Wednesday, July 13
● No Program Monday, June 20 or Monday, July 4
● Programming will be held at: Camino Real, Picacho, & Sierra Middle schools
● Breakfast and Lunch will be provided at no cost for all participants
