March 20 and 21 is the Tell the Story Film Showcase, located at the Cineport at the Mesilla Valley Mall. Our school has 1 movie in both the non-competitive and competitive categories. They are highlighted on the image below. The event is FREE and all movies are made by LCPS students in grades K-12.
The red carpet for each night begins at 5pm. The 6pm and 7:15pm screenings on March 20 as well as the 6pm screening on March 21 are all the same. The Competitive Films will be shown beginning at approximately 7:15 on March 21 only.
Acompáñenos esta noche, por la tarde, a la reunión pública sobre el presupuesto de LCPS que se llevará a cabo en la sala de juntas del Complejo Administrativo Dr. Karen M. Trujillo a las 5:30 p.m.
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Join us tonight for the LCPS Budget Town Hall meeting happening in the board room of the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex at 5:30p.m.
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Attention all current 5th grade Las Cruces Public Schools students and their guardians! LCPS will be hosting multiple opportunities for current 5th grade students to try/test & select a band instrument in preparation for 6th grade, next year.
You are encouraged to attend the Expo closest to your elementary school, but you are welcome to attend any Expo date that best fits your schedule.
Questions? Contact the middle school you plan to attend next year and leave a message for the band director. We look forward to launching you on your musical journey!
Calm & Breathe: Teen Yoga for Stress Relief - This week, Downtown Desert Yoga will be offering middle and high school students free yoga classes at Downtown Desert Yoga, 303 S Alameda Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88001.
Classes will be held at 1:30p.m. on March 11 - March 15.
Students can register by phone: 575-805-3262 (ask for Javier) or sign up online on the downtown desert yoga webpage https://downtowndesertyoga.com/
Great learning going on in 3rd grade during their wax museum today. Thank you for sharing and thank you families who could join us.
It was a fun day reading with our guests and buddy classes for our Dr. Seuss Day.
Get your popcorn ready for the 2nd Annual Tell the Story LCPS Film Showcase happening on March 20-21. The red carpet will be rolled out for all of our student filmmakers and their families at 5pm on each night. The Showing of the films will begin at 6p.m. at Cineport 10 Allen Theatres.
Last year, Students took on the challenge of coming up with a storyline for their film, adapting it to a script, then filming, acting, directing, producing, and editing it all together within the 48 hour and 168 hour film competition deadline.
More than 200 student filmmakers participated in the film showcase last year. There were 59 non-competitive films and 7 competitive films submitted. Each student produced movie included elements that students had to incorporate in their film as part of the competition.
Parents get ready, online registration for the 2024-2025 school year will open on March 18, for incoming kindergarten students, returning students for grades 1st-12th, and new students K-12. Please see flyer for more information. Scan the QR Code to get started.
It was a good day to be an Explorer! We got to listen to a special guest and author Dion and his dog Gobi.
Attention sports fans: Tickets for the Boys/Girls District Basketball Tournament can only be purchased through Go Fan. Cash will not be accepted but each school that is hosting a game in town will have a card reader for spectators to purchase tickets at at the door with a credit/debit card.
Click the link for QR Codes: https://www.lcps.net/page/athletics
Don't miss out on the 2024 Golden Tortilla Contest happening tonight at 6:00p.m. at the Las Cruces Convention Center!
We must give thanks to those who have gone the extra mile in support of our Las Cruces Public Schools educators and education professionals.
Huge thanks to our Event Sponsors for the 1st Annual Golden Tortilla Rolling Contest! Your support makes the essential excitement of learning in the classrooms of Las Cruces happen!
Masa Sponsors:
Graduation Alliance Amy’s Cookies and Creations Adams Radio Group Pioneer Bank First American Bank NM El Sombrero Patio Cafe American Document Services
Comal Sponsors:
First Financial Credit Union Andele Restaurant Christine Cantrel
Placa Sponsors:
Select Realty A Bite of Belgium Edward Jones: Christopher Dulany
We are excited to announce that bestselling author Dion Leonard & his cute dog, Gobi, will be visiting our school. Their true & inspiring story has captured hearts around the
world.
If you would like to order a copy of his book, autographed by both Dion Leonard and Gobi (her right paw stamp), please return this order form with the exact amount in cash or check (payable to Dion Leonard) by Monday, February 26 (no change given & no money orders).
Making movies with our student production team today. Working to win back the big trophy from this year's LCPS Tell the Story film competition. The team worked really hard today and put together a great story. They have a few more finishing touches and it's out of our hands.
The February 20, Regular Session for the LCPS Board of Education will begin at 6p.m. in the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex.
A live broadcast of the meeting will be available here: https://www.lcps.net/page/board-agenda-livestream
Tomorrow kicks off opening weekend for NM State Baseball. Be sure to cheer on LCPS alum Steve Solorzano, a graduate of LCHS in 2023. He will be playing for the Aggies this weekend!! Games will be free for kids 12 and under. See flyer for details.
Happy Valentine's Day! Always remember: “If there ever comes a day when we can't be together, keep me in your heart. I'll stay there forever.” -Winnie The Pooh
Please send in any chocolate fundraiser money that you may still have at home. Thank you for helping us close out this year's fundraiser.
Nearly 800 students are expected to tour a maze of career opportunities at Las Cruces Public Schools’ Plan My Future career exploration fair on Feb. 29 at the LCPS Field of Dreams. The event is organized by the LCPS Career and Technical Education team (CTE) to reach middle and high school students who might be interested in various career paths outside of college.
Area businesses and industry partners who would like to reserve a space and interact with students can fill out a form by scanning the QR code or contact Kathleen Gardner, kgardner@lcps.net or by calling or texting (575) 640-3998
Las Cruces Public Schools is accepting applications for early childhood programs for the 2024-2025 school year. For NM PreK, your child must be 4 years old before Sept. 1, 2024. For Head Start, your child must be 3 or 4 years old before Sept 1, 2024
To access the Early Childhood application for registration, please click the link to the Las Cruces Public Schools Early Childhood Application for the 2024-2025 school year: https://forms.office.com/r/fchTHv2TTa
Click here for more information: https://www.lcps.net/page/early-childhood-application
