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Sports Physical Clinic at Centennial High School

Sports Physicals Offered to all LCPS Students July 31, 5-9pm at Centennial High School

July 30, 2024

LCPS Parents, La Clinica de Familia is excited to announce - We will be hosting a Sports Physical Clinic out of our Centennial High School location. The sports physical clinic wi...

District Readies for Back to School on July 22 — Included: FAQs for parents

July 16, 2024

As school resumes next week for the 2024-2025 school year, Las Cruces Public Schools has information for parents and reminders about school supply lists, transportation, and school...

Stuff The Bus +Plus Youth Centered Fair July 13

July 8, 2024

Let’s help jumpstart the 2024-2025 school year flying high! Come join us at Las Cruces International Airport for a Youth Centered Fair, featuring local vendors, food trucks, hands...

WSMR holds GEMS program for middle school students

July 1, 2024

WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M. (July 1, 2024) Middle school students from the surrounding communities participated in the Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science summer...

sunset photo with graduates throwing caps in the air

Las Cruces High School Hosts Summer Commencement

June 26, 2024

Summer students in Las Cruces Public Schools’ Class of 2024 will participate in commencement exercises on Friday, June 28 at Las Cruces High School. The ceremony will take place i...

Changing Life Through Lenses - Free Glasses Day for Children and Adults

June 13, 2024

Doña Ana Council of Lions Clubs and ONESIGHT EssilorLuxottica Foundation Presents: “CHANGING LIFE THROUGH LENSES” FREE GLASSES DAY FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS LIONS MEMBERSHIP D...

Bus Contract, Security System, SRO Agreement on June Regular Agenda LCPS Board of Education meets Tuesday

June 13, 2024

The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session Tuesday, June 18 starting at 6 p.m. Three key items in advance of the upcoming school year are inclu...

LCPS Hosts New Mexico School Nurse Association Annual Conference

June 12, 2024

This week, Las Cruces Public Schools hosted the New Mexico School Nurse Association (NMSNA) Annual Conference. The three-day conference took place at Centennial High School where s...

Kathy Vigil, Student Attendance and Engagement Support Coordinator Earns NMSBA Award for Excellence in Student Achievement

June 4, 2024

“Kathy Leads the LCPS student attendance team and I awarded her for the excellence in student achievement,” said Teresa Tenorio, President of the LCPS Board of Education. “This b...

LCPS Bilingual Community Outreach Program receives NMSBA Excellence in Student Achievement Award

June 3, 2024

“Dr. Aine Garcia-Post, Ben Serrano, Martha Jasmine Granillo Saucedo, Cynthia Parmelee, and Karina Herrera — these incredible people provide social supports, enrichment opportuniti...

McKinney-Vento Community Outreach Program Earns NMSBA Excellence in Student Achievement Award

June 3, 2024

Congratulations to the McKinney Vento Community Outreach Program for Earning the New Mexico School Boards Association (NMSBA) Excellence in Student Achievement Award. The McKinn...

Congratulations to the Technology Support Services team at LCPS for earning the NMSBA Excellence in Student Achievement Award!

LCPS Technology Support Services Team Earns NMSBA Excellence in Student Achievement Award

June 3, 2024

Congratulations to the Technology Support Services (TSS) team at LCPS for earning the NMSBA Excellence in Student Achievement Award. “As a team, they support over 30,000 staff and...

Congratulations to our High School HOSA State winners!

May 22, 2024

Congratulations to our High School HOSA State winners! Special Shout out to Las Cruces High School for earning the 2024 NMAA State Championship title! HOSA stands for Health Occu...

Las Cruces Public Schools Hosts Inaugural State of the District

May 20, 2024

Las Cruces Public Schools will host the inaugural State of the District Address from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29 that will provide an overview of district goals and o...

Class of 2024 Commencement Hosted at the Pan American Center

May 16, 2024

The Class of 2024 will participate in commencement ceremonies May 23-25 at the Pan American Center, 1810 E. University Avenue, on the campus of New Mexico State University. This is...

New Mexico State University's Alternative Licensure Residency Program is a competitive post-baccalaureate, graduate certificate approved by the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) as a licensure pathway designed to prepare qualified classroom teachers. The NMSU Alternative Licensure Residency Program aims to recruit highly qualified individuals who have earned a bachelor's degree or higher in a related field and are eligible for a New Mexico alternative license pathway. We seek individuals who will have a positive impact on the social, cultural, emotional, and intellectual growth of children and youth with whom they will work throughout their career. Applicants must be able to collaborate with a mentor teacher throughout the 2024-2025 school year. NMSU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educator. The application process includes two steps, the first is the successful completion of the application. During step two, eligible applicants will be invited to a 15-minute interview with a small committee via Zoom.

NMSU Alternative Licensure Residency - Teacher Education Program

May 13, 2024

New Mexico State University's Alternative Licensure Residency Program is a competitive post-baccalaureate, graduate certificate approved by the New Mexico Public Education Departm...

When pandemic-related funds ran dry, some school districts across the country started cutting positions where they needed them most – in the school nurse’s office. In Las Cruces Public Schools, nurses are still taking charge, and the district still boasts a rare distinction: LCPS is one of the few school districts across the country with a registered nurse in every school. “Right now, we have 47 nurses on staff and 27 health assistants,” noted Shawna Bailey, Director of Health Services for LCPS. Bailey leads a team of nurses who ensure all school buildings are staffed with RNs to care for the daily needs of students, assist with medically fragile students, or connect families with needed resources. Nicole Chavarria is one of the 47 registered nurses in LCPS and is celebrating her fifth year as the school nurse at Organ Mountain High School. Overall, she has been with the district for 11 years and has held positions at Alameda Elementary School and Picacho Middle School. “The most rewarding part of being the school nurse is making a difference,” said Chavarria. “Every opportunity is a teachable moment, from washing your hands to staying properly hydrated.” Chavarria says the exciting part of the job is not knowing what situation might walk in her door at any given moment. “We get the typical bumps and scrapes,” she adds. “And then there are the more urgent matters, like when we had a student in the construction trades class come in with a nail puncture in his thumb.” Chavarria says working in a field where she could help people was always on her mind, and at one point she thought about being a doctor. “But nursing is a much more versatile field, especially for a working mom with a family.” After graduating from New Mexico State University, Chavarria took a position at Mesilla Valley Hospital. She also spent 11 years at the Student Health Center at NMSU. Prior to that, she was part of the float pool at Memorial Medical Center. “You got to work in all areas of the hospital,” she says of her time at MMC. “It was a good opportunity to get a wide variety of experience. In some ways, that’s what my job is as the school nurse – there are a variety of challenges each day. After 11 years in the district, there is still so much to learn.” National School Nurse Appreciation Day is May 8. For more information on joining the Health Services team at LCPS, click here.

A Registered Nurse in Every School: LCPS Celebrates Rare Distinction Ahead of Appreciation Day — National School Nurse Appreciation Day is May 8

May 7, 2024

When pandemic-related funds ran dry, some school districts across the country started cutting positions where they needed them most – in the school nurse’s office. In Las Cruces Pu...

Super News, Season 2, Episode 7

May 2, 2024

Coming up in Super News, in this episode, we take you down the red carpet for an inside look at the second annual Tell The Story LCPS Film Showcase. Meet a top student at Orga...

Seniors Recognized on Academic Signing Day

April 23, 2024

As many as 70 seniors from all six Las Cruces Public Schools high schools will be recognized for their academic achievements and post-secondary choice during the district’s 10 th ...

Parents, Community Can Access Online District Report Card

April 19, 2024

The New Mexico Public Education Department released a statewide database detailing various proficiencies among Las Cruces Public Schools students. The portal, known as New Mexic...