Organ Mountain High School

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 achieve greater success.

Teachers, principals, school administrators, social workers, counselors, and ancillary staff can apply for grants (using the link below) that benefit individual classrooms, or their entire school community.

Grants range from $200 – $4,999 and 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 2025, 11 Innovative Grants were awarded totaling $28,072.33. The deadline to apply is Oct. 2, 2026

Link: https://tinyurl.com/bdzhf7ff

Additional information: Innovative Teaching Grant flyer

Contact Person: Gena Bermudez, (575) 649-3563, director@lcpsf.org

LCPS Families,

Due to inclement weather in the area, Las Cruces Public Schools implemented its lightning safety protocol this afternoon at White Sands School, Mesa Middle School and Organ Mountain High School, which required students and staff to shelter in place until conditions were safe. (A copy of the lightning protocol in Spanish is linked here.)

All elementary students have now been dismissed for the day.

As a result of the weather delay, middle and high school bus transportation will be delayed this afternoon.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.

LCPS Families,

Due to inclement weather in the area, Las Cruces Public Schools implemented its lightning safety protocol this afternoon, which required students and staff to shelter in place until conditions were safe. (A copy of the lightning protocol in Spanish is linked here.)

All elementary students have now been dismissed for the day. As a result of the weather delay, middle and high school bus transportation will be delayed this afternoon.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.

Reminder: LCPS Food Distribution — Thursday, Sept. 3

Las Cruces Public Schools, in partnership with Roadrunner Food Bank, will host a food distribution on Thursday, Sept. 3, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and continuing until supplies last.

• Location: LCPS Family Support Center, 505 S. Main St., Suite 249, Las Cruces, NM
• Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to the first 75 families.
• The line often forms early, so please plan to arrive ahead of time.
• This is a drive-thru distribution. Families are asked to remain in their vehicles.

Please share this reminder with families who may benefit from this resource.

Recordatorio: Distribución de Alimentos de LCPS — Jueves 3 de septiembre

Las Escuelas Públicas de Las Cruces, en colaboración con Roadrunner Food Bank, organizarán una distribución de alimentos el jueves 3 de septiembre, comenzando a las 9:00 a. m. y continuando hasta que se agoten los suministros.

• Ubicación: Centro de Apoyo Familiar de LCPS, 505 S. Main St., Suite 249, Las Cruces, NM

• Los alimentos serán distribuidos por orden de llegada, a las primeras 75 familias.

• La fila a menudo se forma temprano, así que por favor planee llegar con anticipación.

• Esta es una distribución de alimentos desde el vehículo. Se les pide a las familias que permanezcan en sus vehículos.

Por favor, comparta este recordatorio con las familias que puedan beneficiarse de este recurso.

The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education will meet today for the work session at 4:00 p.m. in the boardroom of the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Complex. We welcome the public to attend!

The Board will discuss:

• Policy: A second reading of Policy BG regarding policy adoption, revision and review.

• Legislative priorities: Proposed NMSBA 2027 legislative resolutions focused on academic achievement and school climate and safety.

• University partnerships: Proposed agreements with Western Governors University and the University of the Southwest.

• Capital projects: A capital outlay grant agreement and the closeout of the Desert Hills Elementary School project.

• Board appointment: Appointment of a Board member to the DACC Advisory Board.

• Early childhood: The annual report on Early Childhood Programs.

• 6–12 Academies: An update on the district’s 6–12 Academy.

• Connection Center: An update on the LCPS Connection Center, with a focus on academic achievement and school climate and safety.

The meeting will be livestreamed and available here: https://www.lcps.net/page/board-agenda-livestream

Shelter-in-Place Notification

Due to lightning detected within 10 miles of campus, middle and high schools have implemented a shelter-in-place to protect students, staff, and visitors. Students are safe and remaining indoors while we monitor weather conditions.

As a result, some school buses may experience delays in departing campus and getting students home. Bus drivers and school staff are working to transport students home as safely as possible once conditions allow.

We appreciate your patience and understanding. We will provide additional information as conditions change.

What to Expect:
• Students and staff will remain safely indoors until weather conditions improve.
• Parents and guardians may still pick up their child during a shelter-in-place. A valid driver's license or government issued photo ID is required for student release.
• Students who normally walk, bike, or ride the bus home will remain at school until it is safe to travel.
• Buses and student drivers will be allowed to leave once school administrators determine conditions are safe.
• Stay informed with live weather updates and lightning countdowns via the Weather tab on your child's school website.
The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we follow established safety procedures during hazardous weather.


Notificación de Refugio en el Lugar

Debido a rayos detectados dentro de 10 millas del campus, nuestra escuela ha implementado un refugio en el lugar para proteger a los estudiantes, al personal y a los visitantes. Los estudiantes están seguros y permanecen en el interior mientras monitoreamos las condiciones meteorológicas.

Como resultado, algunos autobuses escolares pueden experimentar retrasos al salir del plantel y al llevar a los estudiantes a casa. Los conductores de autobús y el personal escolar están trabajando para transportar a los estudiantes a casa de la manera más segura posible una vez que las condiciones lo permitan.

Agradecemos su paciencia y comprensión. Proporcionaremos información adicional a medida que cambien las condiciones.

Qué esperar:
• Los estudiantes y el personal permanecerán de manera segura dentro del plantel hasta que mejoren las condiciones meteorológicas.
• Los padres, madres y tutores aún pueden recoger a sus hijos durante el refugio en el lugar. Se requiere una licencia de conducir válida o una identificación oficial con fotografía emitida por el gobierno para autorizar la salida del estudiante.
• Los estudiantes que normalmente caminan, van en bicicleta o toman el autobús a casa permanecerán en la escuela hasta que sea seguro viajar.
• Los autobuses y los estudiantes que conducen sus propios vehículos podrán salir una vez que los administradores de la escuela determinen que las condiciones son seguras.
• Manténgase informado con actualizaciones meteorológicas en vivo y el conteo regresivo de rayos a través de la pestaña Weather (Clima) en el sitio web de la escuela de su hijo.

La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y del personal es nuestra máxima prioridad. Agradecemos su paciencia y cooperación mientras seguimos los procedimientos de seguridad establecidos durante condiciones meteorológicas peligrosas.