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 Our Mission: The Las Cruces Public Schools, in partnership with students, families, and the community, provides a student-centered learning environment that cultivates character, fosters academic excellence, and embraces diversity.


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Three LCPS Elementary Schools Make AYP
Hillrise, Loma Heights, and Mesilla Elementary Schools made Adequate Yearly Progress based on standardized testing in the 2009-10 school year. Congratulations!

Superintendent Presents AYP BannerClick here to see the Superintendent present a congratulatory banner to the staff of Hillrise Elementary School.  Each of the three AYP schools received this banner of recognition.
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 Back to School: School supplies, requirements, and more... click here.


School bus stops, times and routes are available. Click Here. Students who are eligible for riding a school bus can find the street intersection that is closest to their home.   These routes are being updated periodically during the next few weeks.  If you have questions or cannot find your busstop/route, contact the bus company, STS of New Mexico, at 523-5686. 

Additional questions about bus service can also be answered by your child's school or the LCPS Transportation Office at 527-5998.

Free Constitution Day Activities for Schools
HISTORY™and Houghton-Mifflin Harcourt are inviting schools nationwide to view a live webcast Sept. 17 to mark Constitution Day. “We the People LIVE” will feature leaders from government, news, and entertainment to read, discuss and answer questions about the value of the Constitution. Source documents, activities and other curricular materials will also be provided. To register, go to http://bit.ly/constitutionday.

 


Opportunity for LCPS Certified Employees Only
All Title I schools in the district are eligible to have an after school program in their building.  The HR office is soliciting certified staff members to apply for these positions at a rate of pay of $25.00 per hour.  To apply, submit a letter of interest and a copy of your current teaching license to the HR office by September 10.  Once we have a pool of applicants, the building principals will make selections.



Professional Development Opportunity
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Elementary Science Kits Workshops, Oct. 2 and Oct. 30, 2010.



Email changesE-mail Help and Information
Technology Support Services (TSS) has made a major change to the e-mail system at LCPS. We have moved from the Novell GroupWise system to the Microsoft Outlook system.  

 


Teachers: Instructional Framework Tools
Please use the link on the navigation bar to the left, under "More Information."

 


Spotlight on ExcellenceSpotlight on Excellence: See what LCPS students did in school this summer.


End of year report2009/2010 End-of-Year Report
The Las Cruces Public Schools is proud to showcase some of its highlights and successes from the 2009/2010 school year.  We hope you enjoy looking through these pages of the 2009/2010 End-of-Year Report and if you have questions, please e-mail us at opinions@lcps.k12.nm.us.


2010-2011 School-Year Calendars




 School Board Meeting Schedule

Watch School Board meetings live or search the archives.



 Hearing Impaired Interpretation
Las Cruces Public Schools will provide an interpreter for deaf and hard of hearing students. If your child needs ...read more




 Proposed Policies: The Board of Education seeks your input on proposed policies. Comments are welcome at .




Open Houses: Click for info.
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What's New!

East Picacho Elem. Jog-a-Thon Is Sept. 23; Kickoff Is Sept. 16
DAC Meets Sept. 14 at Zia
Mayfield Theatre Ribbon Cutting Is Sept. 9; Two Student Shows
Kathi Becker Is New Employee Assistance Coordinator
University Hills Elem. Awarding Points for Good Behavior
Teachers: Apply for SEA Science, Math Grants by Sept. 30
Teachers: Register by Oct. 15 for Desert Workshop (Could Count as 183rd Day PD)
Central Elem. Partners with CAA to Feed Children in Need
Walking Trails Abound for Students, Staff
Comallie-Caplan is President-Elect of National Gifted Student Group
Free Immunizations for LCPS Employees, Dependents; Register by Sept. 20
Next "Crop Mob" Is Sept. 18, Conlee Elem.
LCPS Foundation’s 100% Awareness Campaign Kicks Off
Tombaugh Elem. Jog-a-Thon Is Sept. 24
NM Social Studies Fall Conference Is Oct. 2; RSVP by Sept. 15
Comallie-Caplan is President-Elect of National Gifted Student Group
San Andres Senior Is Rodeo Queen
Mayfield Theatre Ribbon-Cutting, Performance Are Sept. 9
School Board Meetings Now Live Online
LCPS Is State’s Top-Rated School District for Transparency

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Also of Note:

LCPS Calendar of Events: Sept. 9, 2010-June 30, 2011

School Libraries Average 28,000+ Users a Month

LCPS Construction Projects Update: August 2010

LCPS Demographics, Statistics, History

Mesilla Valley Character Counts!

2010-11 School Board Meeting Schedule

ACT/SAT: Test Dates (2010-11), Scores

LCPS and National Employee Appreciation Days, Weeks: May 2010-May 2011

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