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Thrive Thursday This week, we’re excited to spotlight Breanna Santome, the Family and Community Outreach Facilitator for the LCPS Bilingual Community Outreach team! Breanna has been instrumental in supporting LCPS families, building strong bridges between the district and community partners to sponsor food drives, hygiene drives, and more. She's known for her creative, outside-the-box thinking and tireless dedication to making a difference. Through her leadership, LCPS partners with organizations like Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico, Walmart (Walton & Valley), Albertsons, Sprouts, Tresco Inc., Fiesta Foods, Las Cruces First, and SaveMart just to name a few. Today LCPS hosted its first drive-thru food distribution event at Central Office in partnership with Roadrunner Food Bank, an initiative Breanna helped bring to life! Starting today, these events will take place every first Thursday of the month at the LCPS Family Support Center (9:30 AM until supplies last). Thank you, Breanna, for keeping our students and their families at the heart of everything you do. Your work inspires us all. #ThriveThursday #LCPSCommunity #FamilySupport #StrongerTogether

This morning, the LCPS Bilingual Community Outreach team partnered with Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico to host a drive-thru food distribution at the LCPS Family Support Center. Thanks to the incredible support from Roadrunner Food Bank, the LCPS Bilingual Community Outreach team, LCPS Safety and Operations teams, Community School Coordinators, students from Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, and our dedicated community volunteers, the event was a big success. The next drive-thru food distribution will happen at the Field of Dreams Baseball Complex on June 20 at 9:30 a.m. Food will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until we run out.

¡Atención: Distribución de Alimentos! El equipo de Alcance Comunitario Bilingüe de LCPS se ha asociado con Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico para llevar a cabo un evento de distribución de alimentos. Fecha: 5 de junio Hora: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Lugar: Centro de Apoyo Familiar de LCPS 505 S. Main St., Suite 249 Disponible para las primeras 50 familias — se atenderá por orden de llegada. Consulte el volante para más detalles.

Food Drive Alert! The LCPS Bilingual Community Outreach team is partnering with Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico to host a food distribution event! Date: June 5 Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Location: LCPS Family Support Center 505 S. Main St., Suite 249 Available to the first 50 families — first come, first served! See flyer for more details.

Summertime is almost here! Don't forget LCPS will be serving free breakfast and lunch for kids ages one to 18 from June 3 to July 11. Stop by any of our cafeterias at Centennial, Las Cruces, Mayfield, Jornada, Loma Heights, Monte Vista or Mesa.

Great news, LCPS families! Enrollment for the 2025–2026 school year at Las Cruces Public Schools is open! Register today at LCPS, where every student is empowered to thrive. Ready to enroll? Click the link below to register your child today and take the first step toward an exciting new school year: Registration: https://www.lcps.net/page/online-registration Need assistance? We’re here to help! Call our helpful Online Registration Team at (575) 525-7121 Or email us at ioteam@lcps.net

Tomorrow is the day! Join LCPS for a virtual Special Education hiring fair on Thursday, May 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to fill positions for Special Education teachers, occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists and sign language interpreters. To schedule an interview, email Sherley O'Brien, sobrien@lcps.net. Be sure to include your full name, cell phone number, desired position and preferred interview time.

🌟 Thrive Thursday Spotlight 🌟 This week, we’re proud to celebrate Jesse Allred, a phenomenal Language Arts teacher at Las Cruces High School! Mr. Allred is not only a fantastic educator in the classroom, where he fosters independent thinking and a love for learning, but also a dedicated advocate for his colleagues as the site NEA representative. He goes above and beyond to support staff at LCHS and across the district, always leading with a student-first mindset and a commitment to positive, solution-focused collaboration. His students recognize his impact too, nominating him for LCHS Teacher of the Year and praising his encouragement of their growth as independent thinkers. Thank you, Mr. Allred, for all you do to help our students and staff thrive. Your leadership, passion, and dedication make a lasting difference!

We can’t wait to celebrate our amazing spring state champions in Activities, Arts, and Athletics next week at the LCPS Ceremony of Champions! It’s always an honor to come together with families, friends, and district leaders to recognize the dedication, talent, and incredible achievements of our students. You make us proud!

Attention LCPS Athletes! Need a physical before summer training? Here’s your chance! Sports Physicals Week: May 25–31 Walk-in Hours: 9 AM – 6 PM Location: Monte Bello Medical Clinic 3851 E. Lohman Ave, Suite 4 Call for info: 575-993-5611 Reminder: You must have a current physical to begin summer participation.

As the coordinator of the Safe Routes to School program, Ashleigh Curry is a passionate advocate for creating healthier, more active communities - one step and one pedal at a time. Ashleigh wholeheartedly believes in the transformative power of walking and bicycling, not just as a mode of transportation, but as essential building blocks of a lifelong healthy lifestyle. Her work focuses on empowering students and families to embrace active travel by making school routes safer, more accessible and more inviting. Under her leadership, the Safe Routes to School program at Las Cruces Public Schools is more than a transportation initiative - it's a movement that inspires healthy habits, strengthens community connections and promotes long-term sustainability. With every sidewalk improvement, crosswalk campaign and bike safety workshop, Ashleigh is paving the way for a healthier, more connected future for children and families across our community. For being a true Champion for LCPS students and families, the Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation, Inc. is proud to celebrate you Ashleigh, in partnership with Nusenda Credit Union in giving you this STANDING OVATION AWARD

Congratulations to Las Cruces Public Schools for being recognized by the NAMM Foundation as one of the 2025 Best Communities for Music Education! #Thrive575

Exciting news, LCPS families! Student enrollment for the 2025–2026 school year is now OPEN at Las Cruces Public Schools — where all learners thrive! Ready to get started? Click the link below to register your child today and be part of a vibrant, inspiring school community! Registration: https://www.lcps.net/page/online-registration Need help? We’ve got you covered! Call our friendly Online Registration Team at (575) 525-7121 Or email us at ioteam@lcps.net Let’s make this school year the best one yet!

Happy Mother’s Day! From all of us at Las Cruces Public Schools, we celebrate the incredible mothers, grandmothers, guardians, and mother figures who shape the hearts and minds of our students every day. Your love, support, and dedication make a lasting difference in our schools and our community. Thank you for all that you do. #MothersDay #LCPS #ThankYouMoms #LCPS

Tune in virtually for the 2025 LCPS State of the District Address! Hosted by Las Cruces Public Schools, this livestreamed event will take place today, May 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Las Cruces Convention Center. Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz will share key updates on student performance, district budgeting, and strategic plans for the 2025–2026 school year. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the future of LCPS! *We have reached capacity at the Las Cruces Convention Center for the State of the District Address. We welcome you to tune in via livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/iZ8zBG6gDQc

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Every day, our teachers inspire, encourage, and guide students—shaping the minds and futures of the next generation of leaders. Your dedication, compassion, and commitment to education leave a lasting impact on our students, their families, and our entire community. Thank you for choosing to teach and lead at Las Cruces Public Schools. We’re proud of you! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #LCPSProud

Las Cruces Public Schools is Hiring! Are you passionate about making a difference in students' lives? We're looking for: • Special Education Teachers • Occupational Therapists • Speech Language Pathologists • Sign Language Interpreters Join our Virtual Hiring Fair Thursday, May 29 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM To schedule your interview, email Sherley O’Brien at sobrien@lcps.net Please include: • Full Name • Cell Phone Number • Desired Position • Preferred Interview Time Come build a rewarding career with LCPS—we’d love to meet you!

🍎💪 Happy Lunch Hero Day! 💪🍎 Today we celebrate the incredible cafeteria staff at Las Cruces Public Schools — the heart and soul of our school meals. From early mornings to warm smiles, they serve up more than just food — they nourish minds, bodies and hearts every single day. 🧡 To all of our LCPS Nutrition Services staff, thank you for your dedication, kindness and the love you put into every tray. You are true heroes in aprons, and we appreciate you more than words can say! 👏🍽️ #LunchHeroDay #LCPSProud #ThankYouCafeteriaHeroes

Today, on National Principals' Day, we extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible principals across Las Cruces Public Schools. Your unwavering dedication, compassionate leadership, and tireless commitment to our students, parents, staff, and schools make a lasting difference every single day. Thank you for being the heart of our schools! 💜#NationalPrincipalsDay #ThankAPrincipal #LeadershipMatters

Here is another opportunity for LCPS students to get their physicals! All students participating in athletics, marching band, ROTC and bowling must upload their physicals in Rank One before they start summer participation.