District officials, in partnership with our transportation contractor, are closely monitoring weather and road conditions.
While most schools are releasing students on schedule, please be advised that some bus routes may experience delays due to shelter-in-place orders at individual schools and difficult driving conditions reported by the New Mexico Department of Transportation.
Thank you for your patience and continued partnership as we work to ensure the safety of our students and staff.
Las Cruces Public Schools
COUNT ME IN!
What is Count Me In!? It’s a chance for high school students at LCPS to win $1,000 for having good attendance by the end of the school year!
This exciting opportunity is made possible by our incredible community sponsors, who believe in our students just as much and want to see them show up, succeed, and reach their full potential.
LCPS was proud to recognize our Count Me In! community partners during Friday night’s Organ Mountain vs. Las Cruces High School football game!
⭐ Sisbarro Auto Dealerships
⭐ Pioneer Bank
⭐ Caliche’s Frozen Custard
⭐ El Paso Electric
⭐ Memorial Medical Center
Thank you for investing in our students and helping us celebrate the importance of attendance!
Attendance matters. Show up. Get counted. You could win!
#CountMeIn #AttendanceMatters #LCPS #ShowUpGetCounted #StudentSuccess
Panecito y Pláticas con el Superintendente Ruiz Las Cruces Public Schools
Acompáñenos a “Panecito y Pláticas con el Superintendente Ruiz” — una oportunidad para compartir sus ideas, hacer preguntas y tener una conversación significativa sobre las oportunidades de salud conductual en LCPS.
🗣️ Su voz importa.
💬 ¡Únase a la conversación!
📅 MARQUE LA FECHA
Miércoles, 23 de septiembre de 2026
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 Dr. Karen Trujillo Complex, 505 S. Main St., Suite 249, Salas de Conferencias de la Mesa Directiva
👶 Se proporcionará cuidado de niños.
🎉 ¡Rifa de un iPad!
¡Todas las personas que asistan al evento participarán en una rifa para ganar un iPad! 🎁
Venga a disfrutar de un poco de panecito, conéctese con nuestra comunidad, comparta sus pensamientos y sea parte de la conversación.
We’re back with Nourishing Our Future with School Meals, an exclusive LCPS.TV series highlighting the people and programs behind school meals at Las Cruces Public Schools.
Food is fuel, especially for growing minds! In this episode, LCPS Nutrition Coordinator Erika Armendariz shares why eating during the school day plays an important role in helping students learn, concentrate, stay energized, and feel their best throughout the day.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I7ABnhqyU8
#NourishingOurFuture #SchoolMealsMatter #LCPS #LCPSNutrition #FuelingOurFuture #StudentWellness
Organ Mountain High School Cheer is hosting a Pink Game Cheer Camp on Friday, Oct. 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the OMHS gym!
Campers will learn cheers, have some fun and receive a T-shirt, bow and pom — then take the field with the OMHS cheerleaders during the first quarter of the Pink Game that evening at the Field of Dreams! 🏈💕
📅 Friday, Oct. 9
⏰ Camp: 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 OMHS Gym, 5700 Mesa Grande Ave.
🏈 Pink Game: 6:30 p.m. at the Field of Dreams
💵 $40 presale | $50 at the door
Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up!
Come show your school spirit, wear your pink and cheer with the Knights! 💗📣
#OMHS #KnightPride #PinkGame #LCPS #CheerCamp
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
Lily’s journey began when she was just 2 years old, when she was diagnosed with leukemia. What began with tiredness, changes in her color, loss of appetite, and leg pain quickly became a journey of strength, courage, and hope.
Last year, Organ Mountain Cheer had the absolute pleasure of meeting Lily, and since then, she has become an inspiration to every one of our athletes. Her strength, joy, and beautiful spirit remind us every day of what it truly means to be brave.
This Friday, September 18, during the Organ Mountain vs. Cruces game, Lily will join Organ Mountain Cheer on the sideline and cheer alongside our team! 💛🖤 We are so honored to have her with us and cannot wait to celebrate this incredible girl.
🌟 KNIGHTS, LET’S SHOW LILY OUR SUPPORT! 🌟
We are asking EVERYONE to WEAR GOLD on Friday as we fill the stands with gold in honor of Lily and childhood cancer awareness.
One team. One family. One incredible Lily. 💛
#GoldForLily #OMHSCheer #Knights #ChildhoodCancerAwareness
We’re proud to celebrate these outstanding young leaders and the positive impact they’re making in our schools and communities!
Join us tonight, September 15, for the Board of Education meeting as we welcome our Student Advisor, Soraya from Arrowhead Park Early College High School, hear from student and community representatives, enjoy a performance by the Mayfield High School Jazzers, and receive updates from Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz.
The Board will also consider important policy, budget, property, Head Start, and student wellness/recess items.
The Board meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex.
The meeting will be livestreamed here: https://www.lcps.net/page/board-agenda-livestream
We hope to see you there!
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.
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
For years, Coach Green has exemplified dedication, leadership, and mentorship, positively impacting countless student-athletes, families, and our community. His legacy extends far beyond the baseball field, and we are grateful for his years of service to our students.
Congratulations, Coach Green, on this well-deserved honor! Your legacy will forever be a part of the Knights community.
Before the Trojans and Knights take the field for tonight’s clash, hear from Coach Greg Mallory and the Organ Mountain football team as they talk about the hard work put in during the preseason, coming together as one, and keeping the traditions of Organ Mountain football alive.
Trojans vs. Knights. Let’s get ready for kickoff!
Produced by LCPS.TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAwcSatu2b4
Produced by LCPS.TV: https://youtu.be/vNywJ7OM63M
Adding to the excitement, tonight’s game will feature several special celebrations and recognitions!
Dazzling halftime performances celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Field of Dreams!
Longtime baseball coach Artie Green will be honored and inducted into the Knights of Honor, recognizing his years of dedication, leadership, mentorship, and countless contributions to the baseball community.
Coach Green’s influence extends far beyond the diamond. Through his commitment to the game and the young athletes he coached, he helped shape not only players, but people — leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire for years to come.
The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education will also be recognized.
Bring your school spirit, friends, family, and get ready for an exciting night at the Field of Dreams! Kickoff is at 7:00p.m.!
Livestream exclusively on LCPS.TV: https://youtube.com/live/xwzp7OI5tcM?feature=share
