
We would love to celebrate all our former Columbia kids by hosting a senior walk for you on Tuesday, May 20th at 11:00 am. Please be here by 10:45am.
It will be at our current location at Centennial High School, Cluster C. (Go in through student parking lot, we are first building on left side.)
Please RSVP by scanning the QR code, or clicking on link so we have an idea of how many seniors can make it! We will also be having our annual kickball game on May 27th at 9:00am if you can make it! Can't wait to see you all in your caps and gowns!
RSVP HERE https://bit.ly/2025Columbia

Yearbooks have arrived. If you pre-ordered a book online, your child should have received theirs today. If you didn't pre-order one, we have extra copies to sell for $25. Don't delay. Once they are all gone, that's it.


Shoutout to our amazing 5th Grade Track Stars! 🏃♀️🎉
Our students lit up the Field of Dreams this week at the 5th Grade Track Meet – and wow, did they bring the energy! From the starting line to drone shots in the sky, LCPS.TV captured every thrilling moment.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYtxADIvNPA
Don’t miss the action — tune in and relive the excitement!
#FieldOfDreams #5thGradeTrackMeet #FutureChampions #LCPSTV


NFS STEM Day


🍎💪 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


Huge shoutout to our amazing 5th grade students who participated in the 5th Grade Track Meet this week!
Your sportsmanship, teamwork, and school pride made this event truly special. We are all so proud of you!
#LasCrucesPublicSchools #TrackStars #FutureChampions








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.


The Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation would like to send a huge thanks to HB Construction for their recent support. We could not do what we do without support from the community and your generous contribution is appreciated. We thank YOU for being part of what we do for the educators of Las Cruces Public Schools. THANK YOU!!


LCPS Activities Elementary Leadership Conference — Congratulations to our winners:
•Roll Call: Mesilla Park Elementary
•Banner: MacArthur Elementary
•Project of the Year: Hermosa Heights Elementary
We are so proud of all the students who showed leadership, spirit, and creativity today! Way to represent how we Thrive in the 575! #thrive575 #lcpsactivities #LasCrucesPublicSchools











How We Thrive in the 575: The first-ever LCPS Activities Elementary Leadership Conference was a huge success!
Held at Valley View Elementary, high school student council leaders from APECH, CHS, LCHS, MHS, and OMHS led engaging workshops, inspiring our future leaders with their energy and passion.
Huge thanks to all the participating schools, advisors, and students who made this event unforgettable—and to Mr. Jason Day for opening his campus to host us.
Way to go, LCPS! 💪 #Thrive575 #LCPSActivities #StudentLeadership #LasCrucesPublicSchools











Thank you to our former students for attending our leadership luncheon today. Always great to see familiar faces come back to us for a visit.








It's that time! Time for Physicals for the '25-26 school year. NMAA now requires for all students in Athletics, Marching Band, ROTC, and Bowling. Here are some dates for you!


Spring Pictures are scheduled for Tuesday next week. See flier for more information.


Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming students from Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin High School in Manhattan, NYC, as they traded the Big Apple for the Land of Enchantment to visit Las Cruces Public Schools.
These bright and thoughtful students joined us to explore the importance of equity in public education and engaged in meaningful dialogue about the ongoing work happening in our district.
A huge thank you to LCPS Board President Pam Cort, Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz, and Dr. Roberto Lozano, Chief of Educational Equity and Support Programs, for leading such an inspiring conversation.
And most importantly, thank you to the incredible students and advisors from LREI for making the journey to Las Cruces. Your curiosity, insight, and commitment to equity made today truly special.
#EquityInEducation #LCPS #LREI #StudentVoices #StrongerTogether

In partnership with Memorial Medical Center, Las Cruces Public Schools was proud to take part in a special day of professional development for our incredible team of school nurses.
More than 80 LCPS nurses gathered at MMC to expand their knowledge on topics ranging from general medical care and illnesses, to common school-related injuries and pediatric ENT issues. A big thank you to the outstanding presenters who shared their expertise—and to MMC for hosting and providing a delicious lunch!
Our school nurses play a vital role in keeping students healthy, safe, and ready to learn. We appreciate all you do and are grateful to count you as essential partners in student success and wellness!







This week, the City of Las Cruces and Las Cruces Public Schools continued recognizing students who show cariño and help their schools thrive! 💙✨
Big congratulations to Joslyn, Joaquin, Amarissa, and Salma! 🎉 These students were celebrated at their schools by the Mayor, Councilors, School Board Members, and administrative staff from LCPS & CLC.
Each student received a certificate, some City of Las Cruces goodies—and even a cool pair of sunglasses! 😎 Their actions remind us what it means to Thrive with Cariño. 🫶






It's Kindergarten registration time! If you haven't already registered or you need to finish the registration process, you are invited to our registration day on Wednesday, April 30 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. @ Vista Middle School. We will also have a Dual Language orientation at that time for any Columbia families who would like information about the program.




Catch the highlights from the annual LCPS Literacy Extravaganza!
We celebrated the joy of reading, the stories that spark our imagination, and the books that inspire us every day.
This free, family-friendly event welcomed children and parents to explore interactive booths, play fun games, and take home free books!
A huge thank you to our amazing community partners and organizations for making this day so special.
Produced by LCPS.TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m05guWKpp9Y
#books #youngreaders #lifelonglearning


This is Child Abuse Prevention Month and next week is Royal Blue Spirit Week at LCPS to show our support. See image for more details.
