October is National Principals Month! To highlight a few of our building leaders, LCPS-TV put together a welcome back message for students. We hope you had a great fall break and are ready to finish the fall semester strong!
Principals' message: https://youtu.be/F2YmrKoPZI8
In case you missed it, Knights of the Gridiron, Episode 2 is streaming! Join LCPS.TV's Michael Rodriguez for an exclusive view into the OMHS football program. Do the Knights joust their way into victory? Tune in!
Watch Episode 2: https://youtu.be/ZQM0Sdcyvak?si=_P1vK6Vy9R4CmVWy
A big round of applause to our winners of the 2024 Veterans Parade Poster Contest! The five top artists were recognized by Mayor Eric Enriquez and city leaders during a city council meeting this afternoon.
Congratulations to Jaslene Horvath, 1st place winner of the 2024 Veterans Parade Poster Contest from Mesa Middle School.
Please see list of top finalists in alphabetical order:
Samantha Carrillo, Lynn Community Middle School
Jaslene Horvath, Mesa Middle School
Eli Ochoa, Zia Middle School
Emma Ramos, Mesa Middle School
Enqi Zheng, Mesa Middle School
Parents and family, join us for Thanksgiving lunch at your student's school on Nov. 15! Ticket sales will run Monday, Oct. 7 through Friday, Nov. 1 and are $5 each (cash or check). No tickets will be sold the day of the event. To purchase, check in at your school office.
Don't miss the matchup between the Knights vs Bulldawgs under the Friday night lights at the Field of Dreams. Kickoff is at 7:00pm tonight.
Livestream only on LCPSTV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paMuf2EKYlU
Tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/NM8126
Thank you to our community partners from the Kiwanis Club of Las Cruces. Today club members presented a check for $1,000 to the LCPS Foundation for their hygiene drive and to purchase school supplies for LCPS students.
Here's a sneak peek at episode two for Knights Of The Gridiron!
Knights Of The Gridiron is a multi-episode docuseries providing all-access coverage of the Organ Mountain Knights 2024 football season.
Brought to you by LCPS.TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwYyR7coKBA
Episode two premieres Thursday, September 26, 2024. #organmountain #protectthefamily #highschoolfootball #southernNM #lcps
Congratulations to Coach Kelly McKee! During Friday's game against Alamogordo, Coach McKee was inducted as a lifelong member to the Knights of Honor for his contributions to the football program.
The Knights won 18-10 over Alamogordo and started district 1-0. Congrats Coach McKee! Your picture will hang on the Knights Wall of Honor at the Castle forever.
Congratulations to Las Cruces Public Schools 4th place OMHS, 5th place CHS, 9th place LCHS, and all finalist bands at the Bands of America New Mexico Regional! #Thrive575 @lcps.activities @lcps.athletics @LCPS
Finals Results
75.55 – Fossil Ridge HS
73.70 – Loveland HS
71.90 – Eastlake HS
69.90 – Royal Knight Regiment - Organ Mountain
69.55 – Centennial High School Band
69.40 – Pecos HS
68.45 – Andress HS
67.90 – Volcano Vista HS
66.20 – Las Cruces High School Band
65.60 – Del Valle HS
64.30 – Bel Air HS
63.10 – Americas HS
Outstanding Music Performance – Fossil Ridge HS
Outstanding Visual Performance – Fossil Ridge HS
Outstanding General Effect – Fossil Ridge HS
Tonight, your Organ Mountain Knights will take on the Alamogordo Tigers. Catch all the action under the Friday night lights at 7pm at the Field of Dreams!
Tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/NM8126
Game livestream only on LCPSTV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO6TLJXrQdw
Come out and support our Las Cruces Public Schools marching bands as they compete in the Bands of America New Mexico Regional Saturday, September 21st, at NMSU Aggie Memorial Stadium. #thrive575
10:12am @mayfieldband575
12:48pm Las Cruces High School Band
1:36pm Royal Knight Regiment - Organ Mountain High School
2:00pm Centennial High School Band
Full schedule, event, and ticket information can be found online at @officialmusicforall
"Look at this crowd of enthusiastic walkers! It was a gorgeous morning to walk to school with Hermosa Heights Elementary School and Mayor Enriquez, who gave a fantastic pep talk to all the participants. A shout out to the Organ Mountain student who joined us. She is a Hermosa Heights alum!" -Pamela Cort, LCPS Board Vice President District 2
#LasCrucesSafeRoutesToSchool #LasCrucePublicSchools #HermosaHeightsElementary #OrganMountainHighSchool
Football fans, be sure to catch the game between Centennial vs Rio Rancho happening tonight at 7:00pm at the Field of Dreams. #highschoolfootball
The game will be livestreamed only on LCPS.TV: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTXSxDBy2MvwZ2sdDC9rOsA
LCPS parents,
The district is closely monitoring a social media rumor related to school violence. We want to reassure you that threats made towards our students are taken seriously, and that recent national events are likely contributing to these social media posts.
LCPS is currently working with school resource officers on campus and with local law enforcement, who have determined these threats to be unsubstantiated.
Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our schools safe.
Las Cruces Public Schools
Padres de LCPS,
El distrito está monitoreando de cerca un rumor en los medios sociales relacionado con la violencia escolar. Queremos asegurarles que las amenazas dirigidas a nuestros estudiantes se toman en serio, y que los recientes acontecimientos nacionales probablemente contribuyen a dichas publicaciones en los medios sociales.
LCPS está trabajando actualmente con agentes de seguridad escolar y con la policía local, quienes han determinado que estas amenazas no tienen fundamento.
Gracias por trabajar en permanente colaboración para mantener nuestras escuelas seguras.
Escuelas Públicas de Las Cruces
Thank you to our community partners from the Sprouts Foundation! The Las Cruces Public Schools Nutrition Services Department was awarded $10,000 from the Sprouts Foundation for child nutrition.
The money will be used to revive the school garden at Valley View Elementary and help children learn the importance of healthy eating habits. Students along with teacher participation will learn to harvest fruits and vegetables.
Students will learn about sustainable agriculture and the importance of nature. Social and emotional development will be promoted by helping students recognize a sense of place and belonging. #SproutingHealthyCommunitiesDay
Today, Mayfield High School hosted the AFJROTC 9/11 Memorial Ceremony. Community members and law enforcement agencies gathered to honor the men and women who lost their lives on that tragic day.
During the ceremony, the National Flag was presented to the MHS AFJROTC Honor Guard from Officer David Perez, ret. NYPD Officer assigned to NYPD during the attacks. Araelia Aizpuru, AFJROTC Cadet Captain spoke at the podium and Cadet 1Lt Riley Bowen led the Chaplin prayer.
Also in attendance, the LCPD Honor Guard, Las Cruces Fire Department, and the United States Army Herald Trumpets, Washington D.C. Sergeant Major Mike Cano.
“Bless the families of the lives that were lost and the heroes that answered the call.” - Araelia Aizpuru, AFJROTC Cadet Captain
LCPS Clear Bag Policy in effect at the Field of Dreams.
September is "Be Bold Go Gold" Awareness Month, and we are honored to partner with SNM Families Fighting Childhood Cancer in supporting our LCPS students and families affected by childhood cancer.
To show our solidarity, we will be observing the LCPS Gold Out Week from September 3 - 6, 2024. The community is invited to attend the MHS vs OMHS football game at the Field of Dreams on Sept 6. Don't forget to be bold and wear gold on Friday!
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LCPS is proud to announce the Bilingual Community Outreach team has over 160 adult learners enrolled in EPA (Empowered Parent Academy)!
Courses are currently offered Monday-Thursday evenings, and the offerings consist of English as a second language, Spanish as a second language, and GED Skills (in English and Spanish).
