Students - you could win a car if you had good attendance this school year! Come to the Count Me In! car giveaway on Tuesday, May 22 at the Field of Dreams, to see if you drive home a winner! Prizes and food will also be given away starting at 4 p.m.
The superintendent presented the proposed 2012/13 LCPS budget to the public. Click on the link to view his presentation. E-mail your comments to opinions@lcps.k12.nm.us.
SUPERINTENDENT ROUNDS CONCLUDES HIGH SCHOOL TRANSFER PROCESS
LCPS students who are currently in grades eight-11 should have already received a letter or an e-mail from Superintendent Stan Rounds telling them whether their transfer requests to attend a different high school from the one they are zoned to attend in the2012-13 school year has been approved. Students whose transfers have been approved should contact their new school counselor or registrar and schedule an appointment to discuss their courses for the 2012-13 school year. If a letter and/or e-mail has not arrived, contact the Secondary Instruction Office at 527-5889. The superintendent will review on a case-by-case basis any high school transfer that was submitted after April 16.
LAS CRUCES HIGH SCHOOL’S PAM CORT IS LCPS 2013 TEACHER OF THE YEAR
LCPS is proud to announce that Las Cruces High School French teacher Pamela Cort has been named as the 2013 teacher of the year. She was joined by eight other educators who also received awards during the LCPS Foundation's Celebration of Excellence dinner. Congratulations to all the educators who are shining examples of what's great about Las Cruces Public Schools.
Nominate a teen for Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima’s 2013 Top Teens Students who are now completing ninth, 10th or 11th grades who attend a school within this school district or are home schooled are eligible for recognition. Nominations can come from teachers, counselors, friends, clergy and some family members. For more information, and to nominate a teen by May 23, click here.
To read the news release and to print out a hard copy of the nomination form, click here.
VALLEY VIEW INITIATES TURNAROUND PLAN
Valley View Elementary will initiate a Turnaround Plan for the 2012/13 school year targeted at improving student academic achievement. Some of the key components of the plan include:
Selection of new staff for the school; the current staff can apply to remain. If they are not selected, or if they choose to not to remain at Valley View, they are guaranteed a job within the school district.
Staff will undergo professional development; teachers will work toward National Board Certification.
The school staff will have a longer school year in 2012/13; students will have a longer year in 2013/14.
Parents will be a key component to improving student achievement.
LCHS State Champion Cheer Squad
The Las Cruces High School cheer squad -- state champions in the New Mexico Activities Association State Spirit Competition, Coed Division. ...read the news release
LCHS State Champion Swimmers
Pictured left to right, with Coach Terry Moore and LCPS Board of Education President Dr. Connie Phillips, are Las Cruces High School state champion swimmers Samantha Harding and Josi Gabaldon. Not pictured are Moranda Madero and Lauren Salas. Samantha’s and Josi’s photo appears and he is identified on the LCPS website with parental permission.
LCHS State Champion Wrestler
Las Cruces High School 2011-12 state champion wrestler Gabriel Castillo with his coach, Kevin Marks, and LCPS Board of Education President Dr. Connie Phillips. Gabe’s photo appears and he is identified on the LCPS website with parental permission. ...read the news release
BOARD OF EDUCATION HONORS STATE GOLDEN APPLE WINNER
Zia Middle School eighth-grade science teacher – and 2012 LCPS Teacher of the Year – Paulo Oemig is one of seven teachers statewide to receive the 2011-12 New Mexico Golden Apple Foundation Award for Excellence in Teaching. ...read the news release.
BILINGUAL DEPT. FACILITATOR RECEIVES NATIONAL NEA AWARD
Rosalinda Carreon-Altamirano – a member of NEA-Las Cruces – has been a bilingual educator for 36 years and a career-long advocate for English language learners. ...read the news release
Attention LCPS Staff: Materials Management Dept. Offers Summer Laminating July 9-August 8...read the flyer
Pegasus Legal Services for Children’s Free Workshop for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren is June 1 in Las Cruces...read the flyer
City of Las Cruces Ciclovia remaining dates for 2012 are May 27, June 24, July 29, August 26, September 30, and October 28 (last Sunday of every month except for November and December)...read the flyer
Child Crisis Center Serves Local Families in Need Families in Las Cruces who are in crisis and need a place to leave their children can contact the Child Crisis Center of Southern New Mexico. The center provides 24 hour, 7 days a week care for crisis situations such as medical/mental health emergencies, loss of heating, homelessness, or severe stress. Before parents become so frustrated that they can no longer cope, moms and dads should contact the center for help with their children. For additional information, click here to read the brochure, or call the center at 575-525-1277.
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.
LCPS is proud to announce that Las Cruces High School French teacher Pamela Cort has been named as the 2013 teacher of the year. She was joined by eight other educators who also received awards during the LCPS Foundation's Celebration of Excellence dinner. Congratulations to all the educators who are shining examples of what's great about Las Cruces Public Schools.
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Las Cruces High School State Champion FFA Horse Team
Mayfield High School State Champion FFA Wildlife Team
LCHS State Champion Cheer Squad
LCHS State Champion Wrestler
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