Organ Mountain High School

Congratulations to the Cross Country runners from CHS, LCHS, MHS and OMHS who competed at the 2024 Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico State Cross Country Championships. Results: Cross Country CHS  16 runners LCHS  3 runners MHS  9 runners OMHS 16 runners BOYS 1st place Boys: Corbin Coombs, 14:49.0 4th place Boys: Jeron Wisner, 15:08.9 2nd place Team: OMHS GIRLS 10th place Girls: Ashley Galaz, 19:33.4

Shoutout to Cross Country runner, Ashley Galaz, for placing 10th with a time of 19:33.4 at the 2024 Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico State Cross Country Championships for the Girls Organ Mountain High School 5A team. NMAA video highlights: https://youtu.be/4wVaf94UioE

Congratulations to Alex Guerra, our LCPS student athlete of the week from Organ Mountain High School. Alex is a strong safety for the Knights football team. He has 78 tackles, 3 interceptions, 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovery. Coach Sanchez says Alex is a natural leader. Alex credits his father for pushing him to be the best he can be.

Congratulations to Alyssa Sylva, our LCPS student athlete of the week from Organ Mountain High School. Alyssa is on the volleyball team for the Knights. She has 109 kills, 51 blocks/assists and has a serving percentage of 100%. Coach Montoya says Alyssa brings enthusiasm, dedication, confidence and resilience to every practice and match.

Thank you, Veterans, for your service to our country. Today we honor you!

Congratulations to the Organ Mountain High School Boys Cross Country team for taking 2nd at the 2024 Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico State Cross Country Championships. Hats off to Corbin Coombs (14:49.0) for winning the Class 5A Boys race.

Congratulations to our Middle and High School Honor Ensembles for a beautiful performance over the weekend at the the Las Cruces Public Schools & String Factory 2024 Regional Honor Orchestra Concert. Students performed on Nov. 9 at the NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall #thrive575

Good luck to all of our high school swimmers today as they head to Hobbs for their first meet! #thrive575 @LCPSnet @Cen10Hawks @LasCrucesDawgs @MayfieldTrojans @OrganMountainHS

Come join us for Trivia Night! Wednesday, November 13 at the Game II from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Get ready for an exhilarating evening of trivia that brings our community together in support of the Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation's mission! This fantastic event promises not only fun and friendly competition but also the chance to directly support our Teacher Supply Mini-Grant program with a modest entry fee of just $55 for a team of 3-5 participants. Whether you're a trivia master, a casual player, or just looking to enjoy a night out with friends, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your knowledge, forge new connections, and contribute to a cause that truly matters. This school year alone, we have already awarded 132 mini-grants - that's $13,200 in supplies! Visit www.lcpsf.org to register. We look forward to seeing you there!

Reminder: Tonight is the first of several Budget Town Hall meetings, starting at 5:30 p.m. in the boardroom at the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex. Learn about our upcoming budget process, funding priorities and how we gather public feedback. Can't make it? Watch it here live: https://www.youtube.com/live/Ucf8rVRE48w

Here's a glance at all of the wonderful activities happening at Las Cruces Public Schools for the month of November. #Thrive575 #LCPSActivities #Events

Congratulations to all of the high bands who put on a marvelous exhibition and final performances over the weekend at the NMSU Tournament of Bands!!! #thrive575 TOB FINALS Music: Hanks HS Percussion: Parkland HS Colorguard: Hanks HS 1) 89.700 Hanks HS 2) 86.100 Royal Knight Regiment - Organ Mountain High School 3) 85.200 La Cueva HS 4) 84.950 Horizon HS 5) 83.800 Parkland HS 6) 78.600 Riverside HS 7) 78.000 Centennial High School Band 8) 77.800 Las Cruces High School Band 9) 73.500 Americas HS 10) 72.500 Carlsbad HS Exhibition Bands of Distinction Class B Goddard HS Class C Austin HS Photo credit: Joseph Flores, LCPS Fine Arts Director

On Friday, LCPS hosted the Energy Expo and Career Symposium at NMSU. It was a day of thriving activity as over 3,000 students learned about opportunities in the drone and energy industry, including careers in agriculture, economics, solar, wind & more! Photo credit: Bill Fox

If you love BBQ, you won’t want to miss the Grill and Thrill BBQ Competition happening at the Field of Dreams Baseball Complex at 4pm. The event brings together all of our high schools for a team competition to see who can take home bragging rights for the best BBQ! The event is free to the public, so come out and bring your family and friends to sample some of the most flavorful BBQ in the Southwest! We’ll see you there! Event details: https://www.lcps.net/article/1854134

Thank you to the LCPS Bilingual Community Outreach team for decorating an ofrenda for Día de Los Muertos. The multi-day holiday involves family and friends gathering to pay respects in remembrance of friends and family members who have passed on.

Happy Halloween from the staff at Las Cruces Public Schools!

On Nov. 1, more than 3,000 middle, high school and college students will travel to NMSU for the Energy Expo & Career Symposium. The event encourages students to explore careers in the energy sector, linking them with local companies to reach a larger workforce in our community.

Join us at the Field of Dreams on Wednesday, October 30th, 7:15pm for the Las Cruces Public Schools Marching Band Exhibition! This event is free and open to the public. Clear bag policy in effect. #thrive575

Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation, Inc. continually supports outstanding education professions in the tireless pursuit of excellence in our Las Cruces Public Schools classrooms. Congratulations goes out to our next Innovative Teaching Grant recipients at @Tombaugh Elementary School! Thanks to dedicated educators Amber Gonzales and Lisa Manes, students will be able to experience the La Nube Discovery Center in El Paso Texas! Kudos to you educators who chose to go above and beyond for our Las Cruces Public Schools students! Enjoy your field trip!

Good luck to our Las Cruces Public Schools marching bands as they compete this Saturday, November 2nd, at the NMSU Bands Tournament of Bands (TOB) at Aggie Memorial Stadium! #thrive575 11:30am Mayfield High School 2:15pm Centennial High School Band 3:30pm Las Cruces High School Band 4:00pm Royal Knight Regiment - Organ Mountain High School Be sure to check out the TOB website for more information - tickets, message grams, and clear bag policy. https://nmtob.nmsu.edu/ All day tickets: $25 Adults, $12 Children/Seniors