
Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming students from Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin High School in Manhattan, NYC, as they traded the Big Apple for the Land of Enchantment to visit Las Cruces Public Schools.
These bright and thoughtful students joined us to explore the importance of equity in public education and engaged in meaningful dialogue about the ongoing work happening in our district.
A huge thank you to LCPS Board President Pam Cort, Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz, and Dr. Roberto Lozano, Chief of Educational Equity and Support Programs, for leading such an inspiring conversation.
And most importantly, thank you to the incredible students and advisors from LREI for making the journey to Las Cruces. Your curiosity, insight, and commitment to equity made today truly special.
#EquityInEducation #LCPS #LREI #StudentVoices #StrongerTogether

In partnership with Memorial Medical Center, Las Cruces Public Schools was proud to take part in a special day of professional development for our incredible team of school nurses.
More than 80 LCPS nurses gathered at MMC to expand their knowledge on topics ranging from general medical care and illnesses, to common school-related injuries and pediatric ENT issues. A big thank you to the outstanding presenters who shared their expertise—and to MMC for hosting and providing a delicious lunch!
Our school nurses play a vital role in keeping students healthy, safe, and ready to learn. We appreciate all you do and are grateful to count you as essential partners in student success and wellness!







This week, the City of Las Cruces and Las Cruces Public Schools continued recognizing students who show cariño and help their schools thrive! 💙✨
Big congratulations to Joslyn, Joaquin, Amarissa, and Salma! 🎉 These students were celebrated at their schools by the Mayor, Councilors, School Board Members, and administrative staff from LCPS & CLC.
Each student received a certificate, some City of Las Cruces goodies—and even a cool pair of sunglasses! 😎 Their actions remind us what it means to Thrive with Cariño. 🫶






Catch the highlights from the annual LCPS Literacy Extravaganza!
We celebrated the joy of reading, the stories that spark our imagination, and the books that inspire us every day.
This free, family-friendly event welcomed children and parents to explore interactive booths, play fun games, and take home free books!
A huge thank you to our amazing community partners and organizations for making this day so special.
Produced by LCPS.TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m05guWKpp9Y
#books #youngreaders #lifelonglearning


Smoothie power and teamwork! ELACE students at LCPS had a blast on Thursday with our friends from the Las Cruces Safe Routes to School Program! They pedaled their way to delicious smoothies using bike-powered blenders and teamed up to conquer the bike parts matching game.
Learning + fun + healthy habits = a perfect day! #ELACE #SafeRoutesToSchool #SmoothiePower #TeamworkInAction #LasCrucesPublicSchools










Hats off to our NMAA Esports 5A State Champions in Rocket League — Centennial High School! The Hawks clinched the title on Thursday and are back in action today, facing off against Organ Mountain in Street Fighter. Best of luck to both teams!
Tournament Highlights:
League of Legends
State Champions: Organ Mountain HS
2nd Place: Las Cruces HS
4th Place: Centennial HS
Hearthstone
4th Place: Las Cruces HS
Rocket League
State Champions: Centennial HS
Day 1 and 2 was a blast at the 2025 NMAA Esports State Tournament! We're proud to be bringing home two state championships along with several strong finishes. Huge congratulations to all our teams who represented with skill and spirit!
Shoutout to CHS student Andres, who was invited to shoutcast the Rocket League championship round — proving that talent shines both in and out of the game.
We’re so proud of our players, coaches, and student leaders for making this such a fun and exciting event. Let’s keep the momentum going!











🌟 Thrive Thursday Spotlight 🌟
Meet Patricia Guerra, a 5th grade dual language teacher at Doña Ana Community Elementary School who brings big joy in a petite package!
With 23 years of teaching experience—17 of those at Doña Ana—Mrs. Guerra is a beloved fixture on campus. Known for her contagious laughter and sunny personality, she lights up her classroom with both knowledge and kindness. Her passion for teaching is as boundless as her smile, and she pours her heart into helping students grow in two languages. Small in stature, but mighty in love for teaching, Mrs. Guerra truly represents what it means to Thrive in education.
Gracias, Mrs. Guerra, for your commitment to bilingual education and for being a beacon of positivity and excellence!


Announcing the classified school employees council – Las Cruces (CSEC-LC) Emilio j. Valdespino jr. Memorial scholarship
Scholarship applications are now available for any CSEC-LC member’s child or grandchild who will be a 2025 high school graduate and will be attending an institution of higher education in the summer or fall of 2025 or spring of 2026 and also for a CSEC-LC member who is or will be attending an institution of higher education in the summer or fall of 2025 or spring of 2026.
Click here for more information: https://www.lcps.net/article/2131133


Congratulations to Organ Mountain High School – our first-ever NMAA Esports 5A State Champions in League of Legends (Varsity)!
A big shoutout to Las Cruces High School for taking 2nd place and Centennial High School for securing 4th place!
We’re incredibly grateful to all the esports coaches for their support and guidance throughout the season!
LCPS is very proud of every player from all schools represented at the 2025 NMAA State Esports Championships!
Competitions resume through Saturday, April 12. Stay tuned for state tournament results for Street Fighter 6, Splatoon, Super Smash Bros., and Mario Kart.
#LCPS #EsportsChampions #NMAA #LeagueOfLegends #StateChampions #EsportsPride



LCPS is so proud of our FFA students for their incredible performances at last week's State Competition! Huge congratulations to all the teams on their amazing results:
Dairy Cattle Evaluation: LCHS – 1st Place Individual, 3rd Place Team
Floriculture – State Champions: CHS – 1st Place Team, 3rd Place Individual
Forestry: CHS – 4th Place Team, 3rd Place Individual
Horse Evaluation – State Champions: LCHS – 1st Place Team, 2nd Place Individual
Landscape Design: LCHS – 5th Place Team
Meats Evaluation: LCHS – 3rd Place Team
Nursery Landscape: CHS – 2nd Place Team, 4th Place Individual
Wildlife: MHS – 3rd Place Team
Wool: LCHS – 4th Place Individual
Blue jackets, gold standards! Way to go LCPS!
#thrive575 #lcpsactivities #LasCrucesPublicSchools











¡Únete a nosotros para la 4ª Extravaganze Anual de Alfabetización de LCPS!
¡Sumérgete en un mundo donde la lectura florece al alcance de tus manos! Disfruta de libros gratis, explora puestos interactivos organizados por las escuelas, departamentos y organizaciones locales de LCPS. ¡Vamos a cultivar juntos el amor por la lectura!
¡El gran evento se llevará a cabo el 11 de abril, de 5 a 7 PM en el LCPS Field of Dreams, 2300 Tashiro Dr! #LCPSAlfabetización #LaLecturaEsGenial #LibrosGratis #EventoComunitario


Join us for the 4th Annual LCPS Literacy Extravaganza!
Dive into a world where reading blooms at your fingertips! Enjoy free books, explore interactive booths hosted by LCPS schools, departments, & local organizations! Let’s grow a love for reading together!
The big event will be happening on April 11, from 5-7 PM at the LCPS Field of Dreams, 2300 Tashiro Dr. #LCPSLiteracy #ReadingRocks #FreeBooks #CommunityEvent


Valley View Elementary knows how to celebrate bilingualism! On Friday, eight incredible students earned their Elementary Bilingual Seal.
The celebration was filled with amazing performances by NMSU’s Ballet Folklorico and Mariachi Jalisciense (shoutout to one of LCPS Board President Cort’s former students!), plus a look at the students' portfolios.
The night ended with food, fun, and games! Bilingualism truly is a superpower!











Stay in the Know! Don’t miss out on this month’s events—mark your calendars for all the exciting happenings ahead! Wishing the best of luck to all our teams this April! #thrive575 #lcpsactivities #LasCrucesPublicSchools



Night 2 of the Tell the Story LCPS Film Showcase was a hit at Cineport 10 – Allen Theatres! Congratulations to all of our winners in the competitive film challenge. Check out all the behind-the-scenes action and unforgettable moments here.
The 2025 Tell the Story LCPS Film Showcase winners are:
• 168-hour competition: Sonoma Elementary – "Learn-a West"
• 98-hour competition: Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy – "Stage Fright"
• 48-hour competition: Las Cruces High School – "The Magician’s Bluff"
Watch all the student-produced films and broadcasts on KREN Studios' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KRENStudios


A huge thank you to the Las Cruces High School Orchestra, OMHS Culinary Arts Program, and ENLACE students from Mayfield and Organ Mountain for your incredible help at Impact 25 & Sabado Gigante this weekend! Your hard work and dedication made this event a success. #Community





Happening Today: Impact25 and ¡Sábado Gigante!
Join us tonight for an inspiring and educational experience at this two-day conference, designed to bridge the gap between bilingual education and educational technology. The event will feature a dynamic lineup of guest speakers with expertise in bilingual education, technology equity, cultural arts, and more.
This free event takes place on Friday, March 28th, 6 PM – 9 PM and Saturday, March 29th, 8 AM – 3 PM at Organ Mountain High School. A key focus of this year’s conference will be Artificial Intelligence and its educational implications. This marks the third annual LCPS Impact event and the second year of ¡Sábado Gigante!
Learn more: https://www.lcps.net/article/2066348


Join us tonight for Night 2 of the 2025 Tell the Story LCPS Film Showcase! The red carpet rolls out at 5 PM at Cineport 10 - Allen Theatres.
Grab your popcorn and friends to experience the 'Hollywood Glamour' before enjoying student-produced films.
Tonight, we'll announce the winners for the Elementary and Middle School divisions!


Night 1 of the Tell the Story LCPS Film Showcase was a big success! Shoutout to all the talented student filmmakers!
Congrats to Las Cruces High for taking 1st in the 48-Hour Film Competition with 'The Magician’s Bluff.'
Check out the highlights from an unforgettable night!

Today, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors Norma Amador and Megan Allen are working with students from Las Cruces Public Schools during the "Mock it 'til you Rock it" mock interview day.
Five NMDVR staffers are on hand at the Las Cruces Convention Center today--along with many other business professionals--to help high school juniors and seniors build their interview skills and self-confidence so they are prepared to enter the post-school workforce.
