Challenger Learning Center camps are open to all 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders and will run 9 am-3 pm. See registration for details fall semester.
August 21st Camp
https://forms.gle/7vbPBXWFYiMr9ecc8
September 1st Camp https://forms.gle/gAL3yryDb4GQkQG19
Las Cruces Public Schools is collaborating with Best Buy Drugs to offer a limited number of back-to-school immunizations on Wednesday, August 9th and Thursday, August 10th from 7:30 am-5 pm both days at the LCPS Operations Center located at 505 S. Main St.
Learn more: https://www.lcps.net/article/1192257
Las Escuelas Públicas de Las Cruces en coordinación con Best Buy Drugs ofrecerá un número limitado de vacunas para el regreso a la escuela el miércoles, 9 de agosto y el jueves, 10 de agosto de 7:30 am a 5:00 pm ambos días en el Centro de Operaciones LCPS ubicado en 505 S. Main St. El estudiante debe tener una tarjeta de seguro médico válida (Medicaid o privado) para recibir estas vacunas. Si no tiene seguro, favor de llamar a la Oficina del Departamento de Salud de NM al 575-528-5006 para hacer una cita.
Aprende más: https://www.lcps.net/article/1192257
Join us tomorrow night for some Trivia Night Fun! Register here: https://lcpsf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=1660
Lauren Apodaca, a fifth grade teacher at East Picacho Elementary School was nominated for the 2023-2024 Life Changer of the Year Award!
Lauren Apodaca was nominated by someone who wants to stay anonymous.
Mx. Apodaca is the definition of excellence in education. They are constantly working on adding to their school's atmosphere by organizing community-wide events, leading girls to join STEM careers through an afterschool program, and being a leader in every opportunity presented.
In Mx. Apodaca's six years of teaching, they have been a union representative, team leader, and member of district-wide leadership teams to improve science in LCPS.
Mx. Apodaca is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and nurturing classroom environment. They have completed projects to keep a hygiene pantry in their classroom to help students access hygiene products such as toothpaste, body wash, and hair combs. Mx. Apodaca also focuses on creating a classroom environment that encourages students to be their most authentic selves.
"Every student that has the honor of being in Mx. Apodaca's classroom is forever changed and leaves the classroom with the confidence to be a successful and empathetic human," said the nominator.
Congratulations, Mx. Apodaca!!
Mesilla Families:
Come join us for first PTO Meeting August 8th
In this episode, we give you front row seats to all the excitement of the first day of school, you'll meet the new Superintendent of LCPS, hear from students/administrators, and you won't want to miss a special report from LCPS.TV's field reporter, Zaydrien Morales, from Sunrise Elementary.
All this and more, only on Super News!
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8FErs4FHRU
LCPS.TV is back with another season of Super News, the LCPS District Newscast!
Be sure to catch the first episode of Super News, Season 2, featuring LCPS.TV's field reporter, Zaydrien Morales from Sunrise Elementary.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvXOBFmmFpE
Season 2 of Super News will be released today!
Another vaccine clinic August 9th & 10th
Today LCPS broke ground to begin construction on the new LCPS Operations Complex located on Tashiro Dr.
Thank you to the community of Las Cruces and Doña Ana County for investing in the future of our kids! #NM #LasCruces #OperationsComplex #GroundBreaking
Dear parents and guardians, several schools at LCPS have gone into a shelter-in-place due to inclement weather and lightning detected within 10 miles of our schools.
Upon the occurrence of lightning at dismissal time, students who drive may be released based on principal’s discretion. All bus riders and walkers will be sheltered until the area is deemed safe.
If you are picking up your child while a school is sheltering in place due to weather, you may do so at your own risk. We apologize for the inconvenience.
This morning, staff at Las Cruces Public Schools gathered outside of the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex to welcome Superintendent Ignacio Ruíz to the district. Thank you to the Las Cruces High School Drumline for a wonderful performance!
STS of New Mexico has a new email address for LCPS families to communicate comments, questions, or any concerns. If you are having a bus issue, you can email STS of New Mexico directly at: stssupport@DSbussouth.com.
You can also sign up for STS of New Mexico Bus Alerts and get important information sent as text messages directly to your mobile device by visiting: https://my.textcaster.com/asa/default.aspx?ID=e57e7dbf-dd59-4d3c-8437-3e5ce3b26122.
Registration for English as a second language (ESL) and Spanish classes will be held July 31 & August 1.
Registration for GED classes will be held August 2 & August 3. Come by the LCPS Teaching and Learning Center located at 505 S. Main Street, Ste 400 to register!
For information, call: 575-202-0802
STS of New Mexico will be hosting an open house to hire more school bus drivers. The open house will be on August 3rd and August 9th from 10am-2pm at 533 N. 17th Street Las Cruces, NM 88005. For questions please call 575-523-5686.
Events for August 2023
MESILLA FAMILIES: COME SEE WHERE YOUR CHILD’S LEARNING TAKES PLACE
Parents and guardians: We are excited to welcome students back to school for another wonderful school year. LCPS would like you to share or tag us in your back to school photos on social media.
Twitter: @LCPSnet
Facebook: @LasCrucesPublicSchools
Instagram: @lcpsnet
Parents and guardians: We are excited to welcome students back to school for another wonderful school year. LCPS would like you to share or tag us in your back to school photos on social media.
Twitter: @LCPSnet
Facebook: @LasCrucesPublicSchools
Instagram: @lcpsnet
Welcome back to school incoming kindergarteners, sixth graders, and freshmen! We hope you had a terrific summer break.
Today is transition day at Las Cruces Public Schools as students make their way back to the classrooms.
On Thursday, LCPS will welcome all students back to school for in person learning. It’s going to be a great new school year!
Parents and guardians, if your child still needs to get their immunization shots, join us during the Take a Shot immunization clinic! The first 150 kids will receive a soccer ball and a chance to win cool prizes from NMSU and the Somos Unidos Foundation. This free event is at Organ Mountain High School on Monday and Tuesday, July 17-18 and Wednesday and Thursday, July 19-20 at the LCPS Administrative Office, 505 S. Main Street.
