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Just a reminder for families and community members: The LCPS Board of Education will meet for the Work Session today at 4:00 PM. Here are some of the key topics they’ll be discussing:
• 6–12 Academy update
• Student wellness and recess policy
• Rules of Order policy
• Interscholastic sports policy
• Family Stabilization Project for the 2026–27 school year
• Partnerships and agreements with Cooperative Educational Services (CES)
• Mayfield High School capital funding update
• Discussion about joining a “Friend of the Court” brief related to school districts and social media litigation
• 2024–25 New Mexico Vistas designations update
The meeting will be livestreamed by LCPS.TV: https://www.lcps.net/page/board-agenda-livestream
Tonight, the Mayfield Trojans will take on the Deming Wildcats at The Field of Dreams for Friday night football.
Kickoff is at 7pm. Bring your family and friends and come out and support the Trojans!
The game will be livestreamed exclusively on LCPS.TV: https://youtube.com/live/Zn0tRsjGhL8?feature=share
Pictured in the back row are Sherri Capka, Sylvia Ochoa, Sherri French, Tammy Gibson, Rosario Moreno, Jenise Riesinger and Carmen Moreno. In front are Coach Thilgman, Kathy McGaw, Debbie Provencio, Gina French, Sylvia Flores and Liz Helton.
Nearly 50 years later, this photo is a reminder of the generations of student-athletes who have worn Mayfield across their jerseys, represented their school and helped build the traditions that continue to shape Trojan athletics today.
This is Las Cruces Public Schools, then and now.
District officials, in partnership with our transportation contractor, are closely monitoring weather and road conditions.
While most schools are releasing students on schedule, please be advised that some bus routes may experience delays due to shelter-in-place orders at individual schools and difficult driving conditions reported by the New Mexico Department of Transportation.
Thank you for your patience and continued partnership as we work to ensure the safety of our students and staff.
Las Cruces Public Schools
COUNT ME IN!
What is Count Me In!? It’s a chance for high school students at LCPS to win $1,000 for having good attendance by the end of the school year!
This exciting opportunity is made possible by our incredible community sponsors, who believe in our students just as much and want to see them show up, succeed, and reach their full potential.
LCPS was proud to recognize our Count Me In! community partners during Friday night’s Organ Mountain vs. Las Cruces High School football game!
⭐ Sisbarro Auto Dealerships
⭐ Pioneer Bank
⭐ Caliche’s Frozen Custard
⭐ El Paso Electric
⭐ Memorial Medical Center
Thank you for investing in our students and helping us celebrate the importance of attendance!
Attendance matters. Show up. Get counted. You could win!
#CountMeIn #AttendanceMatters #LCPS #ShowUpGetCounted #StudentSuccess
Today, we’re hearing from the Mayfield High School Lady Trojans Volleyball Team! Get an inside look at how these athletes operate on the court, build team chemistry, and bring the energy every time they step onto the floor.
It’s a new season, a fresh start, and a whole lot of volleyball ahead!
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIvMiO2a8qY
Panecito y Pláticas con el Superintendente Ruiz Las Cruces Public Schools
Acompáñenos a “Panecito y Pláticas con el Superintendente Ruiz” — una oportunidad para compartir sus ideas, hacer preguntas y tener una conversación significativa sobre las oportunidades de salud conductual en LCPS.
🗣️ Su voz importa.
💬 ¡Únase a la conversación!
📅 MARQUE LA FECHA
Miércoles, 23 de septiembre de 2026
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 Dr. Karen Trujillo Complex, 505 S. Main St., Suite 249, Salas de Conferencias de la Mesa Directiva
👶 Se proporcionará cuidado de niños.
🎉 ¡Rifa de un iPad!
¡Todas las personas que asistan al evento participarán en una rifa para ganar un iPad! 🎁
Venga a disfrutar de un poco de panecito, conéctese con nuestra comunidad, comparta sus pensamientos y sea parte de la conversación.
We’re back with Nourishing Our Future with School Meals, an exclusive LCPS.TV series highlighting the people and programs behind school meals at Las Cruces Public Schools.
Food is fuel, especially for growing minds! In this episode, LCPS Nutrition Coordinator Erika Armendariz shares why eating during the school day plays an important role in helping students learn, concentrate, stay energized, and feel their best throughout the day.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I7ABnhqyU8
#NourishingOurFuture #SchoolMealsMatter #LCPS #LCPSNutrition #FuelingOurFuture #StudentWellness
Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation is proud to support outstanding educators in the quest for excellence in our classrooms.
Through Teacher/Classroom Grants, the Foundation is encouraging educators to devise innovative and exciting educational programs for their students that enhance the learning environment and inspire students to achieve greater success.
Teachers, principals, school administrators, social workers, counselors, and ancillary staff can apply for grants (using the link below) that benefit individual classrooms, or their entire school community.
Grants range from $200 – $4,999 and fall under many categories such as Agriculture/Horticulture, the Arts, Literacy, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), Student-centered technology and Educational Field Trips. In the fall of 2025, 11 Innovative Grants were awarded totaling $28,072.33. The deadline to apply is Oct. 2, 2026
Link: https://tinyurl.com/bdzhf7ff
Additional information: Innovative Teaching Grant flyer
Contact Person: Gena Bermudez, (575) 649-3563, director@lcpsf.org
We’re proud to celebrate these outstanding young leaders and the positive impact they’re making in our schools and communities!
The musicians performed Michele Fernandez’s “Tico’s Southside Rumba,” under the direction of Rod Pior.
Featured soloists included:
• Jose Islas — flute
• Mason Yduarte — tenor saxophone
Join us tonight, September 15, for the Board of Education meeting as we welcome our Student Advisor, Soraya from Arrowhead Park Early College High School, hear from student and community representatives, enjoy a performance by the Mayfield High School Jazzers, and receive updates from Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz.
The Board will also consider important policy, budget, property, Head Start, and student wellness/recess items.
The Board meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex.
The meeting will be livestreamed here: https://www.lcps.net/page/board-agenda-livestream
We hope to see you there!
Today, Mayfield High School came together in unity to honor and remember the lives lost during the tragic attacks of September 11, 2001.
As we mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Mayfield Air Force Junior ROTC students, law enforcement, first responders, the Honor Guard, district leaders, members of the Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education, and community members gathered with students for the annual remembrance ceremony.
The Las Cruces Police and Fire Departments joined the ceremony to present the colors, while Mayfield Air Force Junior ROTC cadets raised the flags and lowered them to half-staff in tribute to those whose lives were forever changed that day.
Through reflection and unity, Mayfield continues to honor the heroes, first responders, and loved ones we lost, as well as the enduring legacy of courage, service, and compassion they left behind.
We remember. We honor. We will never forget.
#NeverForget #September11 #911Remembrance #25Years #MayfieldHighSchool #LCPS #LasCruces
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
LCPS Families,
Due to inclement weather in the area, Las Cruces Public Schools implemented its lightning safety protocol this afternoon, which required students and staff to shelter in place until conditions were safe. (A copy of the lightning protocol in Spanish is linked here.)
All elementary students have now been dismissed for the day. As a result of the weather delay, middle and high school bus transportation will be delayed this afternoon.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
For generations, Mayfield vs. Las Cruces has been one of the most historic and well-known high school football rivalries in New Mexico.
Some of you remember the glory years, the packed stands, the electricity in Aggie Memorial Stadium, and what this rivalry meant to an entire community. Others are watching your kids carry that tradition forward today at the Field of Dreams.
But here’s the thing, the next generation deserves that same support.
Let’s bring the energy back.
Let’s fill the stands.
Let’s remind everyone why Mayfield vs. Las Cruces has always meant something special.
Catch the game Mayfield vs. Las Cruces High School at the Field of Dreams. Kickoff is tonight at 7:00 P.M.
If you grew up with this rivalry, come back.
If your kids are playing or performing in it, show up.
If you’re part of this community, be there.
The rivalry isn’t gone. It’s waiting for us to bring it back.
The matchup will be livestreamed exclusively on LCPS.TV: https://www.youtube.com/live/75gj5RhqGc4
More information: https://www.lcps.net/article/3106589
Reminder: LCPS Food Distribution — Thursday, Sept. 3
Las Cruces Public Schools, in partnership with Roadrunner Food Bank, will host a food distribution on Thursday, Sept. 3, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and continuing until supplies last.
• Location: LCPS Family Support Center, 505 S. Main St., Suite 249, Las Cruces, NM
• Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to the first 75 families.
• The line often forms early, so please plan to arrive ahead of time.
• This is a drive-thru distribution. Families are asked to remain in their vehicles.
Please share this reminder with families who may benefit from this resource.
Recordatorio: Distribución de Alimentos de LCPS — Jueves 3 de septiembre
Las Escuelas Públicas de Las Cruces, en colaboración con Roadrunner Food Bank, organizarán una distribución de alimentos el jueves 3 de septiembre, comenzando a las 9:00 a. m. y continuando hasta que se agoten los suministros.
• Ubicación: Centro de Apoyo Familiar de LCPS, 505 S. Main St., Suite 249, Las Cruces, NM
• Los alimentos serán distribuidos por orden de llegada, a las primeras 75 familias.
• La fila a menudo se forma temprano, así que por favor planee llegar con anticipación.
• Esta es una distribución de alimentos desde el vehículo. Se les pide a las familias que permanezcan en sus vehículos.
Por favor, comparta este recordatorio con las familias que puedan beneficiarse de este recurso.
The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education will meet today for the work session at 4:00 p.m. in the boardroom of the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Complex. We welcome the public to attend!
The Board will discuss:
Policy: A second reading of Policy BG regarding policy adoption, revision and review.
Legislative priorities: Proposed NMSBA 2027 legislative resolutions focused on academic achievement and school climate and safety.
University partnerships: Proposed agreements with Western Governors University and the University of the Southwest.
Capital projects: A capital outlay grant agreement and the closeout of the Desert Hills Elementary School project.
Board appointment: Appointment of a Board member to the DACC Advisory Board.
Early childhood: The annual report on Early Childhood Programs.
6–12 Academies: An update on the district’s 6–12 Academy.
Connection Center: An update on the LCPS Connection Center, with a focus on academic achievement and school climate and safety.
The meeting will be livestreamed and available here: https://www.lcps.net/page/board-agenda-livestream
