Get your popcorn ready for the 2nd Annual Tell the Story LCPS Film Showcase happening on March 20-21. The red carpet will be rolled out for all of our student filmmakers and their families at 5pm on each night. The Showing of the films will begin at 6p.m. at Cineport 10 Allen Theatres.
Last year, Students took on the challenge of coming up with a storyline for their film, adapting it to a script, then filming, acting, directing, producing, and editing it all together within the 48 hour and 168 hour film competition deadline.
More than 200 student filmmakers participated in the film showcase last year. There were 59 non-competitive films and 7 competitive films submitted. Each student produced movie included elements that students had to incorporate in their film as part of the competition.
Parents get ready, online registration for the 2024-2025 school year will open on March 18, for incoming kindergarten students, returning students for grades 1st-12th, and new students K-12. Please see flyer for more information. Scan the QR Code to get started.
Attention sports fans: Tickets for the Boys/Girls District Basketball Tournament can only be purchased through Go Fan. Cash will not be accepted but each school that is hosting a game in town will have a card reader for spectators to purchase tickets at at the door with a credit/debit card.
Click the link for QR Codes: https://www.lcps.net/page/athletics
Hear from Mayfield Trojans and Organ Mountain Knights wrestlers competing at the 2024 NM State Wrestling Championships: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXZo59EtHQY
Don't miss out on the 2024 Golden Tortilla Contest happening tonight at 6:00p.m. at the Las Cruces Convention Center!
We must give thanks to those who have gone the extra mile in support of our Las Cruces Public Schools educators and education professionals.
Huge thanks to our Event Sponsors for the 1st Annual Golden Tortilla Rolling Contest! Your support makes the essential excitement of learning in the classrooms of Las Cruces happen!
Masa Sponsors:
Graduation Alliance Amy’s Cookies and Creations Adams Radio Group Pioneer Bank First American Bank NM El Sombrero Patio Cafe American Document Services
Comal Sponsors:
First Financial Credit Union Andele Restaurant Christine Cantrel
Placa Sponsors:
Select Realty A Bite of Belgium Edward Jones: Christopher Dulany
The following student council’s submitted portfolios to receive the Student Council of the Year Award. This award determines which council’s have excelled and demonstrated success in a wide-range of student council activities. Award levels are Gold, Silver, and Bronze. The district is pleased to announce that all of the LCPS schools that submitted earned the highest accolades.
The following schools received Gold status: Vista Middle School, Arrowhead Park Early College High School, and Organ Mountain High School.
The next schools received Platinum awards, which means they have earned the gold status for three or more consecutive years: Centennial High School, Las Cruces High School and Mayfield High School.
Congratulations to all of the winners!
Dear parents and guardians,
Organ Mountain High School, Monte Vista Elementary School, and Mesa Middle School were put on a shelter-in-place this morning at around 11:30am due to police activity in the area. All students and staff are safe.
The shelter-in-place was lifted at 11:53a.m. Students and staff are safe. Please check your school’s website for updates.
The February 20, Regular Session for the LCPS Board of Education will begin at 6p.m. in the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex.
A live broadcast of the meeting will be available here: https://www.lcps.net/page/board-agenda-livestream
Way to go, Yeh-Nhi Wilson! You are the LCPS Student Athlete of the Week from Organ Mountain High School. Yeh-Nhi plays on the basketball team for the Knights, averaging 13 points a game. He was the MVP during the Holiday Hoopla. He made the team for All-District, All-State, and All-Tournament at the Albuquerque Academy. Coach Gonzalez says Yeh-Nhi is a main factor for returning to the Pit in ABQ for the State Tournament.
Congratulations to Helena Strawbridge, the LCPS Student Athlete of the Week from Organ Mountain High School. Helena is captain for the Knights basketball team, averaging 9.3 points a game. She scored 16 points during the District Opener against Gadsden High. Coach Reyes says she’s a good leader who works hard every day.
Congratulations to all the LCPS teams who received awards and to all who participated in the 2024 Mock Trial Regional Competition this weekend in Albuquerque. Way to go APECHS, CHS, LCHS and OMHS!
Awards:
Centennial - Selected as one of the Top 16 teams out of 40 to advance to NMAA State Mock Trial competition in March. They also had a Star Lawyer, Star Witness and a Top 16 Courtroom Artist selected to also advance to state finals.
Arrowhead- Star Lawyer & Star Witness
Photo Credit: Marissa Prentice
A list of NMAA Activities happening this week for Las Cruces Public Schools! Good luck to all teams and presenters!
Need money for college? Apply now for your chance to receive a scholarship from White Sands Federal Credit Union, https://bit.ly/49DnQZy.
Tomorrow kicks off opening weekend for NM State Baseball. Be sure to cheer on LCPS alum Steve Solorzano, a graduate of LCHS in 2023. He will be playing for the Aggies this weekend!! Games will be free for kids 12 and under. See flyer for details.
Happy Valentine's Day! Always remember: “If there ever comes a day when we can't be together, keep me in your heart. I'll stay there forever.” -Winnie The Pooh
Wrestling fans get ready! The Girls & Boys State Wrestling Tournament will take place on February 23 & 24 in Rio Rancho, NM. We'll have the boys and girls teams competing from Centennial, Las Cruces, Mayfield, and Organ Mountain High School. LCPS wishes good luck to all athletes
Best of luck to high school varsity boys wrestling teams from Centennial, Las Cruces, Mayfield, and Organ Mountain as they will be traveling to Roswell Saturday, February 17 for the Regional Wrestling Tournament to see who qualifies for the State Wrestling Tournament.
Nearly 800 students are expected to tour a maze of career opportunities at Las Cruces Public Schools’ Plan My Future career exploration fair on Feb. 29 at the LCPS Field of Dreams. The event is organized by the LCPS Career and Technical Education team (CTE) to reach middle and high school students who might be interested in various career paths outside of college.
Area businesses and industry partners who would like to reserve a space and interact with students can fill out a form by scanning the QR code or contact Kathleen Gardner, kgardner@lcps.net or by calling or texting (575) 640-3998
Las Cruces Public Schools is accepting applications for early childhood programs for the 2024-2025 school year. For NM PreK, your child must be 4 years old before Sept. 1, 2024. For Head Start, your child must be 3 or 4 years old before Sept 1, 2024
To access the Early Childhood application for registration, please click the link to the Las Cruces Public Schools Early Childhood Application for the 2024-2025 school year: https://forms.office.com/r/fchTHv2TTa
Click here for more information: https://www.lcps.net/page/early-childhood-application
Yesterday, the City of Las Cruces, in collaboration with the League of Women Voters and the Las Cruces Public Schools, hosted the "Know Your Local Government" event.
Ten students from four LCPS high schools, chosen by their government teachers, delved into crucial issues facing Las Cruces – beautification, litter/weed problems, affordable housing, youth activities, and the impact of urban heat.
These students collaborated with City of Las Cruces experts, gaining valuable insights into the proposed challenges. In the Council Chambers, they presented their resolutions to peers and a panel of judges from the League of Women Voters.
The winning group focused on sustainability and not only received recognition but earned an invitation to present their compelling case to Las Cruces City Council, advocating for the prioritization of the issue they investigated.
Congratulations to all the participants for their dedication and passion in making a positive impact on our community! #KnowYourLocalGovernment
