Her advice: “Remember why you started and work hard even when nobody is watching.”
Congratulations to Sammy Abeyta, our LCPS Athlete of the Week! He’s a junior and Captain of the wrestling team at OMHS with a 3.6 GPA. Sammy leads with consistency, values his coaches, and puts team success first.
His advice: “Don’t get too high on the highs or too low in the lows, forward momentum is always the goal.”
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.
Visual Arts Teacher: Tara Martinez
Award presented by Picture Frame Factory Outlet & Gallery, Greg Groves, owner
Congratulations to Mia Maes from Organ Mountain High School!
Mia was recognized Tuesday night by the LCPS Board of Education for winning the 2-D Art Award for her piece, “Underworld.”
Visual Arts Teacher: Ana Iguaran
Award presented by Picture Frame Factory Outlet & Gallery, Greg Groves, owner
LCPS.TV brings you full coverage of the Organ Mountain boys’ and girls’ basketball teams. Hear what they’re looking forward to this season, what it will take to earn a district title, and even learn about their favorite snacks.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/P_OfQMC3P8k
Coverage brought to you by LCPS.TV: https://youtu.be/ZBPbCYPrIxM
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!
Catch this recap of the 2025 Winter Sports Media Day featuring exclusive, in-depth interviews with high school athletes competing in wrestling, swimming, cheer/poms and basketball.
Get to know the athletes, plus stations for headshot photos, videos, interactive activities and more!
LCPS.TV, Athletics, Activities, in collaboration with Golden Eagle Event Planning hosted the event at Rio Grande Preparatory Institute.
Produced by LCPS.TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buyXoMXEGpY
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!
Jarmie shines with a 4.0 GPA and serves as the first-chair violinist in the Royal Knight Orchestra. She leads by example through Science Olympiad and FCCLA, and she’s currently gaining hands-on medical experience at Healthy You with Dr. Amanda Provencio. With ambitions to become a family physician, Jarmie’s passion, talent and drive continue to inspire everyone around her.
Graphic credit: Ryan Diaz, ACE Intern
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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Roadrunner Food Bank, in partnership with Las Cruces Public Schools, will host a free produce pop-up food distribution at the Field of Dreams on Thursday, November 13.
This event is open to everyone in the community, no registration required. Fresh produce will be available at no cost to help families and individuals who could use a little extra support.
Distribution begins at 9:00 a.m. Please arrive early and make room in your vehicle for boxes.
For questions, contact 844-684-6268 or email foodassistance@rrfb.org
El Banco de Alimentos Roadrunner, en colaboración con las Escuelas Públicas de Las Cruces, organizará una distribución gratuita de productos frescos en el Field of Dreams el jueves 13 de noviembre.
Este evento está abierto a toda la comunidad y no se requiere registro. Se ofrecerán productos frescos sin costo alguno para apoyar a las familias y personas que necesiten un poco de ayuda adicional.
La distribución comenzará a las 9:00 a.m. Se recomienda llegar temprano y dejar espacio en su vehículo para las cajas.
Para más información, comuníquese al 844-684-6268 o escriba a foodassistance@rrfb.org
