• Shout out to our Student Advisor, Alexa of Organ Mountain High School, for her outstanding leadership and her work with the Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education as a student representative for our high schools at LCPS!
• Thank you to Aiden from Tombaugh Elementary for leading the Pledge of Allegiance and the Salute to the State Flag in both English and Spanish during the School Board of Education meeting this week.
• Thank you to the Centennial Chamber Choir, under the direction of Jenna Batista, for their wonderful performance Tuesday night of a Canadian folk song from Quebec, arranged by Donald Patriquin.
• Congratulations to Karin Hite, Principal of Sonoma Elementary, on being recognized as the 2025 National Education Association New Mexico Administrator of the Year. This honor reflects decades of leadership, dedication, and heart. Principal Hite was proudly nominated by Irma Valdespino, President of CSEC-LC. Thank you for more than 30 years of service. Your leadership continues to inspire the staff, students, and families you serve.
• We’d like to wish a happy retirement to Cynthia Donnelly, Chief of Human Resources at Las Cruces Public Schools, and thank her for her dedication and leadership from 2020–2026. Jesse Perrio, who has stepped in to lead HR on an interim basis, shared that since joining the team five years ago, Cindy has been his colleague, role model, leader, and greatest supporter.
You’re invited to Impact 2026, a FREE educator conference happening February 21, 2026, at Arrowhead Park Early College High School.
From PreK–12 and across all content areas, Impact 2026 brings educators together to share real classroom practices, collaborate, and elevate instruction rooted in Challenge, Support, and Equity.
Impact26 highlights sessions that center on:
• Practical strategies that challenge students academically
• Systems of support that meet diverse learner needs
• Equity-centered approaches that uplift every student and community
Together, we can amplify what works, strengthen our practice, and create a lasting impact for LCPS students and their families.
Click here to learn more and reserve your free ticket:
https://impact26amplifyingbestpract.sched.com/about
Girls Can 2026! For 6th Grade Girls - Save the Date!
About Girls Can!
The American Association of University Women-Las Cruces Branch presents Girls Can! This is a Career Exploration Program for all Dona Ana County 6th grade girls! The program provides career exploration through three 50-minute, hands-on workshops led by local professional women. Career areas include the arts, medicine, science, business, vocational careers, and more.
• Each participant receives a backpack with a Girls Can! T-shirt and other goodies
• There is no cost to LCPS girls (the $5 tuition is covered)
• LCPS will arrange bus transportation for targeted middle schools
• Breakfast is provided for all attendees
Event Details
Saturday, March 7
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Doña Ana Community College (DACC) – East Mesa Campus
2800 Sonoma Ranch Blvd., Las Cruces, NM 88011
Registration opens February 3, 2026. Save the date and stay tuned as registration links will be shared in an upcoming communication.
The LCPS food distribution will be starting at 9am today in front of the LCPS Family Support Center at the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex
La distribución de alimentos de LCPS comenzará hoy a las 9 a. m. frente al Centro de Apoyo Familiar de LCPS, en el Complejo Administrativo Dra. Karen M. Trujillo.
UPDATE: Las Cruces Public Schools will host another food distribution on Friday, Dec. 19, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Nutrition Services warehouse next to the Field of Dreams, 2101 Tashiro Drive. Children do not need to be present to receive food boxes. Additional information will be posted soon.
LCPS is proud to congratulate Shawna Bailey, Director of Health Services, on receiving the New Mexico Alliance for School-Based Health Care Award.
Thank you, Shawna, for your leadership and dedication to keeping our students and staff healthy.
Congratulations to the team at the Challenger Learning Center of Las Cruces!
Time to celebrate some milestones! Today, Commander Jensen flew his 1000th mission. Commander Switzer hit that mark just last month. Commander Guitar has now surpassed 1250 missions and is looking forward to 1500. Help us in congratulating our flight directors for their work with Las Cruces youth. Their mission is to inspire students to pursue STEM related careers.
Final Countdown!
As the holiday season approaches, we invite you to join our friends in Federal Programs in spreading a little extra joy to our students. Many children in our district are hoping for a gift this Christmas, and with your support, we can help make their wish come true.
In the lobby of the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex (505 S. Main St., Suite 249), you’ll find the Wish Upon a Star Tree, each star representing an LCPS student. Every star includes a child’s name, grade level, clothing size, and a heartfelt Christmas wish.
There are still 90 stars waiting to be chosen. If you feel called to brighten a child’s holiday, please select one (or more) and bring it to the receptionist or to the Federal Programs Department so we can register your gift.
Extended deadline: Wrapped gifts may be returned to the Federal Programs Department through Wednesday, Dec. 10, by 5:00 p.m.
If you have questions or would like to help spread the word, please contact Iggy Campos in the Department of Federal Programs at 575-527-6643 or icampos@lcps.net.
Thank you for helping us share warmth, kindness, and holiday cheer with our students. Your generosity truly makes a difference.
Meet the movers and shakers of the Las Margaritas Golf Club in Las Cruces!
Each year, this incredible group of women host the Las Margaritas Golf Tournament and other community events to raise funds for the Project Link Homeless Education Program (McKinney-Vento), supporting students in Las Cruces Public Schools.
Today, these remarkable women met with our Federal Programs team and presented a check for $7,347 to help ensure students experiencing homelessness have the resources they need to succeed.
Project Link works to improve educational outcomes by providing tutoring, school supplies, hygiene essentials, snacks, clothing and other critical supports that help students stay engaged and thrive in school.
Thank you, Las Margaritas Golf Club, for your unwavering generosity and dedication to our students!
Special thanks to Linda Peterson, Genevieve Trujillo, Cecile Sayah, Kathrine Natzke and Ana De Coste.
Check out our December LCPS Activities events!
Join us as we celebrate our fall state champs at the Ceremony of Champions this Wednesday night, and come cheer on our LCPS esports teams at the LCPS Showcase this Saturday!
La distribución se llevará a cabo en el Centro de Apoyo Familiar de LCPS, ubicado en el Complejo Administrativo Dr. Karen M. Trujillo, 505 S. Main St., Suite 249.
La distribución de alimentos comenzará a las 9:00 a.m. y se realizará en orden de llegada, hasta agotar existencias. Se servirá aproximadamente a 75 familias.
No se requiere documentación. Varios hogares pueden llegar juntos en uno o más vehículos, pero un representante de cada hogar debe estar físicamente presente para recibir alimentos.
LCPS y Roadrunner Food Bank expresan su sincero agradecimiento a todos los voluntarios y miembros de la comunidad que hacen posible este esfuerzo.
Para más información, por favor comuníquese con el equipo de Alcance Comunitario Bilingüe de LCPS en bsantome@lcps.net.
The distribution will take place at the LCPS Family Support Center, located in the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex, 505 S. Main St., Suite 249.
Food distribution begins at 9:00 a.m. and will operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Approximately 75 families will be served.
No documentation is required. Multiple households may arrive together in one or more vehicles, but one representative from each household must be physically present to receive food.
LCPS and Roadrunner Food Bank extend their sincere appreciation to all volunteers and community members who make this effort possible.
For more information, please contact the LCPS Bilingual Community Outreach team at bsantome@lcps.net.
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, but our schools have been celebrating the season of gratitude all month long. Families were welcomed at their child’s school for a special tradition of love and togetherness.
A heartfelt thank-you to our Nutrition Services staff for preparing Thanksgiving meals with such care. Our appreciation also goes to the teachers and staff who make these celebrations possible and to the families who gathered with us to share in the spirit of gratitude.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Parents and students, did you know that taking the school bus is one of the safest, most reliable, and earth-friendly ways to get to school? It’s a stress-free ride that helps students arrive on time and ready to learn every single day.
To celebrate the importance of bus ridership, our transportation partners at STS are hosting a special Golden Ticket Giveaway!
Every student who rides the bus on Monday, Dec. 2 will be entered to win prizes, including the Golden Ticket Grand Prize. One Golden Ticket winner will be announced for each level: Elementary, Middle, and High School.
Let’s fill those buses and show our drivers some love. Ride on Dec. 2 for your chance to win!
¡Viaja en el autobús el 2 de diciembre y podrías ganar EN GRANDE!
Padres y estudiantes, ¿sabían que tomar el autobús escolar es una de las formas más seguras, confiables y ecológicas de llegar a la escuela? Es un viaje sin estrés que ayuda a los estudiantes a llegar a tiempo y listos para aprender cada día.
¡Para celebrar la importancia de usar el autobús, nuestros socios de transporte en STS están organizando un Sorteo del Boleto Dorado!
Cada estudiante que viaje en el autobús el lunes 2 de diciembre participará para ganar premios — incluido el Gran Premio del Boleto Dorado. Se anunciará un ganador del Boleto Dorado para cada nivel: Primaria, Secundaria y Preparatoria.
Llenemos esos autobuses y demostremos nuestro agradecimiento a los conductores. ¡Viaja el 2 de diciembre para tu oportunidad de ganar!
Our Parent information night is for families who are interested in the 26-27 School year only. Current families need not attend.
If you're planning to attend our parent information night, please preregister here to make our sign in process quicker:
Preregister Link
Free Food Distributions:
• Available throughout Las Cruces and Doña Ana County
• Nutritious groceries at no cost — everyone is welcome!
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD-MHNKCotY
Find the next distribution date or a location near you:
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