Attention parents and athletes: With high winds expected on Thursday, March 30, and concern for bus travel and athlete safety, District 3-5A has come to a consensus to move all of Thursday games to Wednesday, March 29. Game times will remain as scheduled.
The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education will begin accepting applications from candidates interested in an appointment in District 1, a position on the board vacated by Ray Jaramillo. The deadline for candidates to submit all required documentation is April 12, 2023.
During a special meeting of the Board of Education on Monday, board members approved a process by which the vacancy will be filled, detailed in a letter to the community.
Qualified candidates must meet the following criteria:
-Be a registered voter
-Be 18 years of age or older, and
-Physically reside in District 1
Click here for more information: https://www.lcps.net/article/1039932
This week, some of the K-12 district science leadership team are spending part of their Spring Break in Atlanta, Georgia at the National Science Teachers Association Conference!
Join the LCPS Finance Division, on March 29th at 5:30p.m. for a Town Hall Meeting covering your district's budget. Next week, voice your child's needs and participate in the decision-making. We'll see you soon!
The LCPS Board of Education will hold a Special session on March 13, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the vacancy in District 1 and the appointment of an acting and/or interim superintendent (closed session) at the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex.
You can watch a livestream here: https://livestream.com/lcpstv/events/10584699
The first LCPS High School Powerlifting Tournament was epic!
Congratulations to all of our competitors. Great job to the Centennial HS Boys and Silver City Girls for earning 1st place team wins.
You can catch the highlights of the tournament right here on Around The District: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8-NQ_I9cxQ.
Produced by LCPS.TV #nmaa #powerlifting #highschoolsports
First LCPS High School Powerlifting Tournament was a huge success! Congratulations to the Centennial HS Boys and Silver City Girls for the 1st place team wins today. Thank you to Organ Mountain High School for hosting an awesome event. Thank you to all the volunteer judges, workers, coaches, administrators and everyone who gave their time to provide another amazing opportunity for our students and families!
As part of the 2023 Las Cruces Space Festival, our center is offering free space simulation missions to the public. Bring the family, friends, co-workers, or just yourself for a trip to the Moon or Mars. The missions are open to anyone ages 8 and above. Space is limited and these offerings usually fill quickly.
Registration is required and we'll post a link to register on our Facebook page this Friday (3/10). More details to follow.
New Immunization Requirements for 11th Grade Entry
To attend school in New Mexico, all children unless legally exempted, must meet immunization requirements as set forth by state regulations. The Department of Health School Entry Immunizations Requirements now state that 2 Meningococcal vaccines are required for 11th grade entry for the 2023-24 school year.
Students will not be allowed to attend for the new school year 2023/24 until this requirement is met. Please give this matter your immediate attention so that your child’s health may be protected, and their education may continue.
If you have questions regarding immunizations, please contact your school nurse.
Nuevos requisitos de vacunación para el ingreso al grado 11
Para asistir a la escuela en Nuevo México, todos los niños, a menos que estén legalmente exentos, deben cumplir con los requisitos de vacunación establecidos por los reglamentos del estado. Los requisitos de vacunación para el ingreso a la escuela del Departamento de Salud ahora indican que se requieren 2 vacunas contra el meningococo para ingresar al 11th grado en el año escolar 2023-24.
Su hijo no podrá asistir al nuevo año escolar 2023/24 hasta que haya cumplido con este requisito. Por favor atienda este asunto inmediatamente para que la salud de su hijo esté protegida, y su educación pueda continuar.
Si tiene alguna pregunta con respecto a las vacunas, comuníquese con la enfermera de su escuela.
Parents,
We hope you can still join us for "One Pill Can Kill", a conversation with the Drug Enforcement Administration and the New Mexico National Guard on the threat of fentanyl in our community.
This event is open to the public Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex. Translation services will be available.
A livestream of the meeting is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBCvAbg7imQ
This week on Around The District:
On to the championship game! Highlights of the Las Cruces lady Bulldawgs taking on the Mayfield lady Trojans. LCPS.TV also caught up with the Organ Mountain Knights in their game against the Centennial Hawks. Razor thin wins in the 5A District 3 tournament. Click the link to access all the action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gRGmbbDPfw
Produced by: LCPS.TV
#nmaa
#nmbaskketball
#bulldawgs
#knights
Congratulations to Valeria Garcia-Aguirre, the LCPS student athlete of the week from Mayfield High School. Valeria holds a season record of 33-2. She is the 2023 NMAA State Champion at 126 pounds. She placed first in the Bowie Invitational, and first in the Region 2 State Qualifier. Her coach says Valeria is a great role model for all of her teammates and fellow students. She is always extremely upbeat, motivated, and unselfishly helps those around her to improve their performance and achieve their goals. The ultimate leader and teammate.
Congratulations to Diego Guerra, the LCPS student athlete of the week from Mayfield High School. Diego is the team captain in wrestling; he holds a season record of 25-16. He placed second at the Region 2 State Qualifier and third at the Bowie Invitational. His coach says he is a very motivated and dedicated individual, who has demonstrated an innate ability to set and achieve very ambitious goals.
Power Outage for White Sands School Prompts Remote Learning for Monday
Students at White Sands School will be working remotely from home on Monday February 26, due to a reported power outage after overnight high wind gusts. El Paso Electric is working to resolve the issue.
Busing for High School students who live on the installation traveling from the White Sands area will still be available for students and will resume as normally scheduled.
Parents and staff are advised to check www.lcps.net for any additional Information.
*Please see the following updated advisory, which corrects the middle school game to Sierra Middle School v. White Sands.
Wednesday's weather forced the cancellation of three scheduled games for Las Cruces Public Schools: Sierra Middle School v. White Sands (boys basketball) and the District 3-5A Boys Basketball Tournament between Alamogordo and Las Cruces High and Organ Mountain versus Centennial High School. The district games have been rescheduled as follows:
Alamogordo v. LCHS - Thursday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m.
OMHS v. Centennial - Thursday, Feb. 23 at 5 p.m.
To accommodate the rescheduled games, start times for the District 3-5A Girls Basketball Tournament had to be adjusted. Please see attached brackets for additional information.
WEATHER PROMPTS BASKETBALL CANCELLATIONS
Wednesday's weather forced the cancellation of three scheduled games for Las Cruces Public Schools: Picacho Middle School v. White Sands (boys basketball) and the District 3-5A Boys Basketball Tournament between Alamogordo and Las Cruces High and Organ Mountain versus Centennial High School. The district games have been rescheduled as follows:
Alamogordo v. LCHS - Thursday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m.
OMHS v. Centennial - Thursday, Feb. 23 at 5 p.m.
To accommodate the rescheduled games, start times for the District 3-5A Girls Basketball Tournament had to be adjusted. Please see attached brackets for additional information.
This week, on Around The District, LCPS .TV takes you to the mat for some wrestling. New Mexico boys 5A - Region 2, state qualifying tournament held at Las Cruces High School. #nmaa #nmhighschoolwrestling
State qualifiers listed by school:
Las Cruces - 13
Centennial - 7
Mayfield - 3
Organ Mountain - 1
Photography credit: Paul Baugh
Around The District: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bMmRyDKmeg
New Mexico State University's Physics Graduate Student Organization (PGSO) will host their annual Physics Fun Day on March 24, Friday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at Gardiner Hall, NMSU. This popular event, which has been taking place since 2009 obviously last couple of years has been difficult to organize because of COVID-19, is designed to introduce the public to the exciting world of physics. With hands-on demonstrations and some poster presentations, participants will get a glimpse into the cool physics demos. The experiment will be set-up outdoor and indoor of Gardiner Hall.
PGSO's commitment to diversity and inclusion within STEM fields is evident through the event's aim to attract a diversified audience, including high school students, college students, and members of the NMSU community. The experiments will be presented in multiple languages, including Spanish, to ensure that everyone can participate and engage with the demonstrations. The goal of the event is not only to generate excitement for physics but to showcase the kind of work and research that takes place at NMSU's Physics department.
The demonstrations will cover basic physics concepts such as conservation of energy and angular momentum, as well as more advanced topics like optics and space-time curvature. Additionally, attendees will get to see and taste ice cream made with liquid nitrogen.
President of PGSO, Krishna Acharya said that Physics Fun Day is not just about fun; it's about inspiring the next generation of scientists and showcasing the importance of physics dissemination. PGSO believes that diversifying the field of physics is crucial for the advancement of science and society as a whole.
Any questions, you may contact Krishna Acharya kacharya@nmsu.edu or Marisela Chavez marisech@nmsu.edu
The Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation will be hosting Trivia Night on Wednesday, February 15 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on the patio at the Game II, located at 4131 Northrise Dr.
Register your teams of 3-5 participants, test your knowledge, have fun, win cash prizes, and support our Supply Mini-Grant program.
Register here: https://lcpsf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=1331.
The LCPS Foundation awarded $40,000 during the 21-22 School Year, supporting all of our outstanding LCPS educators in the quest for excellence in our classrooms. With the help of generous donors, the Foundation provided $100 vouchers to Alpha Teaching Tools for classroom supplies.
*See the attached flyer for more information.
If you have questions, contact Michael at 575-640-1923 or email: director@lcpsf.org
Happy Valentine's Day! Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and loved more than you know.
– Robin, Winnie the Pooh
