As we recognize Black History Month, we honor the incredible contributions of African Americans who have shaped our nation's history. Today, we celebrate Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm— the first African American woman in Congress (1968) and the first woman and African American to seek the nomination for president of the United States from one of the two major political parties (1972).
This month, take the time to learn about other monumental figures like her—voices that have made a lasting impact on American history and continue to inspire us today.
Learn more about the life of Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm: https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/shirley-chisholm
Congratulations to the students who showcased their talent and determination at the NMAA 2025 State Chess Tournament held at Centennial High School! Your dedication and skill truly shined. A big thank you to LCPS Activities for organizing such a fantastic event.
Get ready to experience the thrill of strategy, skill, and competition as Centennial High School hosts NMAA Chess State Championship, streaming right here on the Las Cruces Public Schools YouTube channel!
Watch as talented students showcase their moves in intense matches that promise to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIDotW3e_PY
🌟 Thrive Thursday Spotlight: Carla Daniels! 🌟
Meet Carla Daniels, a dedicated 2nd-grade dual language teacher at Hermosa Heights Elementary with 15 years of teaching experience!
For Carla, bilingual education is more than just learning a language—it’s about embracing different cultures and instilling pride in students’ identities. She believes that speaking multiple languages opens doors to more opportunities and empowers students for the future.
What keeps her motivated? Her students. Every day, she walks into her classroom knowing it’s a safe space where they can learn, grow, and explore—and she wouldn’t have it any other way!
Help us celebrate Ms. Daniels and the impact she’s making!
February is full of excitement! With competitions, celebrations, and more, there’s a lot to look forward to this month. Best of luck to all our students competing at state!
Starting next school year, the LCPS bell schedule will accommodate for new scientific research that shows later school times correlate with more sleep, better academic performance, mental and physical health benefits and more efficient bus routes.
There will be no change for elementary bell schedules, but middle school will start 20 minutes later (the first bell is now at 9:15 a.m.) and high school will start 10 minutes later (8:35 a.m.).
Questions? Please contact your school principal.
Don't miss the Second Golden Tortilla Rolling Contest, where locals will compete to roll the best golden tortilla! Enjoy live music, a rapid raffle, and plenty of tortilla rolling fun with some of your favorite folks.
All proceeds benefit the LCPS Foundation's mission to support Las Cruces Public Schools educators!
Join us to cheer on your favorite celeb! https://lcpsf.org/golden-tortilla-rolling-contest/
Join us this Thursday and Friday at Centennial High School for the NMAA 2025 State Chess Tournament. Team play will be in the Performing Arts Lab, and individual play in the cafeteria. Don’t miss out—check the flyer for all the details.
Big congrats to Ms. Dennis from Organ Mountain High School for being the top Paper Tutoring user in the district! She received a well-deserved gift card today, presented by Kyle Arguello and the team. Keep up the great work!
Congrats to Jalynn Zmuda, LCPS Student Athlete of the Week from Organ Mountain HS! Captain of the girls' wrestling team, undefeated in district at 120 lbs, and also excelling in jiu-jitsu. A true leader, teammate, and role model! #LCPSAthleteOfTheWeek #Wrestling #OMHS
Congrats to Jacob Chacon, LCPS Student Athlete of the Week from Organ Mountain HS! A standout wrestler in the 127-pound class & saxophonist in the Royal Knights Regiment Band. Known for his hard work, positivity, & dedication both on the mat and off! #LCPSAthleteOfTheWeek
As we recognize Black History Month, we honor the incredible contributions of African Americans who have shaped our nation's history. One such hero is Harriet Tubman, who bravely led hundreds of enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad. Tubman’s courage, resilience, and dedication to justice make her a symbol of strength and determination in the fight for freedom.
Throughout this month, take time to learn about other monumental figures like her—voices that have made a lasting impact on American history and continue to inspire us today.
Learn more about the life of Harriet Tubman: https://edsitement.neh.gov/lesson-plans/harriet-tubman-and-underground-railroad
The LCPS HOSA Regional Competition was a Success! Day 1 featured Leadership Events, while Day 2 showcased Skills Events. A huge shoutout to Arrowhead Park Early College High School for hosting! Thank you to all our incredible volunteer judges from LCPS, Burrell, NMSU, and the many dedicated community professionals. Special appreciation to the APECHS National Honor Society students for their invaluable assistance. And of course, a heartfelt thank you to all our HOSA advisors for everything you do! #thrive575 #lcpsactivities #LasCrucesPublicSchools
This week’s #ThriveThursday spotlight honors Lupe Lujan, a true pillar of LCPS! For over 42 years, she has served in various schools and administrative offices, bringing dedication, kindness, and expertise to every role. Now, as the Office Manager for our Materials Management Department, she continues to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.
And here’s something extra special—she’s celebrating her 85th birthday in March! Her commitment to LCPS is nothing short of inspiring, and we are beyond grateful for her years of service.
Please join us in thanking Lupe for her incredible contributions! Drop your well wishes in the comments below!
Check out this awesome video feature capturing last week’s chess tournament, created by the LCPS Comms Department. Don't miss the NMAA State Chess Tournament happening on Feb. 6th & 7th. #thrive575 #lcpsactivities
Produced by LCPS.TV: https://youtu.be/Wd3AZyue72A?feature=shared
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Learn more about how to make the most of CommunityShare's digital matching platform on February 4 at 4 p.m. MT / 6 p.m. ET
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We want to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to participate in the budget survey for the 2025-2026 school year for 6th-12th grade students. Complete the survey for a chance to win a $10.00 gift card. The survey will be remain open until Jan. 31.
Catch the action in this crucial 5A District 3 wrestling dual as LCHS Bulldawgs face off against CHS Hawks! Boys and girls hit the mats, both teams fine-tuning their strategies for the upcoming district & state championships.
LCPS.TV: https://www.youtube.com/live/RmO0dMnfUMI
Friday marked the end of the regular Chess season with the District Championship, hosted at Mayfield High School. Here are the winners:
Middle School: 1st Place = Mesa, 2nd Place = Camino, 3rd Place = MVLA;
High School JV: 1st Place = Centennial, 2nd Place = Organ Mountain, 3rd Place = Arrowhead Park; High School Varsity: 1st Place = Centennial, 2nd Place = Organ Mountain, 3rd Place = Arrowhead Park.
Congratulations to all the players and teams for a fantastic season! Looking forward to hosting the NMAA State Chess Championships in 2 weeks. #thrive575 #lcpsactivities
CTSO student officers proudly represented their schools and organizations at the New Mexico Roundhouse for CTSO Day, engaging with legislators to advocate for the future of Career and Technical Education. Representing LCPS were Centennial HOSA & FCCLA, Las Cruces HOSA, Mayfield HOSA, and Organ Mountain FFA, HOSA, & TSA. Way to go, future leaders!
