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A full-circle moment 🎓✨ All week, graduating seniors across LCPS have been returning to their former elementary and middle schools for one final walk through the halls. Cheered on by students, teachers, and staff holding handmade signs and offering high fives, these senior walks are a touching celebration of how far they’ve come. Swipe through to see some of the smiles and memories captured at Valley View Elementary this week!

From Start to Finish: Coach David Nuñez Honored with Track Dedication at Organ Mountain High School Before hanging up his whistle, longtime coach and educator David Nuñez received a lasting tribute: his name now proudly adorns the track at Organ Mountain High School. Join LCPS.TV’s Michael Rodriguez as he takes you behind the scenes of the emotional dedication ceremony. Hear from current and former athletes who gathered to celebrate Coach Nuñez's legacy and witness the unveiling of the newly named track. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLEpr_TjY0E

🌟 Thrive Thursday Spotlight 🌟 This week, we’re proud to celebrate Jesse Allred, a phenomenal Language Arts teacher at Las Cruces High School! Mr. Allred is not only a fantastic educator in the classroom, where he fosters independent thinking and a love for learning, but also a dedicated advocate for his colleagues as the site NEA representative. He goes above and beyond to support staff at LCHS and across the district, always leading with a student-first mindset and a commitment to positive, solution-focused collaboration. His students recognize his impact too, nominating him for LCHS Teacher of the Year and praising his encouragement of their growth as independent thinkers. Thank you, Mr. Allred, for all you do to help our students and staff thrive. Your leadership, passion, and dedication make a lasting difference!

We can’t wait to celebrate our amazing spring state champions in Activities, Arts, and Athletics next week at the LCPS Ceremony of Champions! It’s always an honor to come together with families, friends, and district leaders to recognize the dedication, talent, and incredible achievements of our students. You make us proud!

Attention LCPS Athletes! Need a physical before summer training? Here’s your chance! Sports Physicals Week: May 25–31 Walk-in Hours: 9 AM – 6 PM Location: Monte Bello Medical Clinic 3851 E. Lohman Ave, Suite 4 Call for info: 575-993-5611 Reminder: You must have a current physical to begin summer participation.

Reminder for the Class of 2025! You're invited to take part in a heartwarming tradition — the Senior Walk. As you don your caps and gowns and walk the hallways one last time, you'll have the chance to reconnect with the teachers, staff, and friends who helped shape your early years. It’s a special moment to reflect on how far you’ve come, share smiles and memories, and celebrate the journey ahead. Check the flyer for dates and times! Learn more: https://www.lcps.net/article/2205528

As the coordinator of the Safe Routes to School program, Ashleigh Curry is a passionate advocate for creating healthier, more active communities - one step and one pedal at a time. Ashleigh wholeheartedly believes in the transformative power of walking and bicycling, not just as a mode of transportation, but as essential building blocks of a lifelong healthy lifestyle. Her work focuses on empowering students and families to embrace active travel by making school routes safer, more accessible and more inviting. Under her leadership, the Safe Routes to School program at Las Cruces Public Schools is more than a transportation initiative - it's a movement that inspires healthy habits, strengthens community connections and promotes long-term sustainability. With every sidewalk improvement, crosswalk campaign and bike safety workshop, Ashleigh is paving the way for a healthier, more connected future for children and families across our community. For being a true Champion for LCPS students and families, the Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation, Inc. is proud to celebrate you Ashleigh, in partnership with Nusenda Credit Union in giving you this STANDING OVATION AWARD

Congratulations to Las Cruces Public Schools for being recognized by the NAMM Foundation as one of the 2025 Best Communities for Music Education! #Thrive575

Exciting news, LCPS families! Student enrollment for the 2025–2026 school year is now OPEN at Las Cruces Public Schools — where all learners thrive! Ready to get started? Click the link below to register your child today and be part of a vibrant, inspiring school community! Registration: https://www.lcps.net/page/online-registration Need help? We’ve got you covered! Call our friendly Online Registration Team at (575) 525-7121 Or email us at ioteam@lcps.net Let’s make this school year the best one yet!

Happy Mother’s Day! From all of us at Las Cruces Public Schools, we celebrate the incredible mothers, grandmothers, guardians, and mother figures who shape the hearts and minds of our students every day. Your love, support, and dedication make a lasting difference in our schools and our community. Thank you for all that you do. #MothersDay #LCPS #ThankYouMoms #LCPS

Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Students submit entries to their representative’s office, and panels of district artists select the winning entries. Winners are recognized both in their district and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington, DC. The winning works are displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol. Congratulations to Troy Ainsworth from Organ Mountain High School for selection of his acrylic artwork titled, “Age-old Rivals”! #Thrive575

Tune in virtually for the 2025 LCPS State of the District Address! Hosted by Las Cruces Public Schools, this livestreamed event will take place today, May 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Las Cruces Convention Center. Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz will share key updates on student performance, district budgeting, and strategic plans for the 2025–2026 school year. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the future of LCPS! *We have reached capacity at the Las Cruces Convention Center for the State of the District Address. We welcome you to tune in via livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/iZ8zBG6gDQc

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Every day, our teachers inspire, encourage, and guide students—shaping the minds and futures of the next generation of leaders. Your dedication, compassion, and commitment to education leave a lasting impact on our students, their families, and our entire community. Thank you for choosing to teach and lead at Las Cruces Public Schools. We’re proud of you! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #LCPSProud

Las Cruces Public Schools is Hiring! Are you passionate about making a difference in students' lives? We're looking for: • Special Education Teachers • Occupational Therapists • Speech Language Pathologists • Sign Language Interpreters Join our Virtual Hiring Fair Thursday, May 29 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM To schedule your interview, email Sherley O’Brien at sobrien@lcps.net Please include: • Full Name • Cell Phone Number • Desired Position • Preferred Interview Time Come build a rewarding career with LCPS—we’d love to meet you!

🍎💪 Happy Lunch Hero Day! 💪🍎 Today we celebrate the incredible cafeteria staff at Las Cruces Public Schools — the heart and soul of our school meals. From early mornings to warm smiles, they serve up more than just food — they nourish minds, bodies and hearts every single day. 🧡 To all of our LCPS Nutrition Services staff, thank you for your dedication, kindness and the love you put into every tray. You are true heroes in aprons, and we appreciate you more than words can say! 👏🍽️ #LunchHeroDay #LCPSProud #ThankYouCafeteriaHeroes

Today, on National Principals' Day, we extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible principals across Las Cruces Public Schools. Your unwavering dedication, compassionate leadership, and tireless commitment to our students, parents, staff, and schools make a lasting difference every single day. Thank you for being the heart of our schools! 💜#NationalPrincipalsDay #ThankAPrincipal #LeadershipMatters

Here is another opportunity for LCPS students to get their physicals! All students participating in athletics, marching band, ROTC and bowling must upload their physicals in Rank One before they start summer participation.

The Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation would like to send a huge thanks to HB Construction for their recent support. We could not do what we do without support from the community and your generous contribution is appreciated. We thank YOU for being part of what we do for the educators of Las Cruces Public Schools. THANK YOU!!

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