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Classes begin for state’s first Early College High School
The state's first Early College High School opened its doors on Tuesday, July 6, 2010.  It is LCPS' 5th high school.  The first class of students, approximately 116 ninth-graders, began their summer session which includes academics and physical education.  ...read more

To see Superintendent Rounds' address to the class on opening day, click here.

Around the District

Back to School: School supplies, requirements, and more... click here.

Email Help and Information
Technology Support Services (TSS) will soon make a major change to the e-mail system at LCPS. We are moving from the Novell GroupWise system to the Microsoft Outlook system. This process will start on Friday, August 6, and should be complete by Monday, August 9. Employees, click here for the information you need.

2009/2010 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.

Summer Laminating Program for LCPS teachers and staff - read the flyer.

Call for Vietnam Veterans' Pictures
The New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services and the Santa Fe Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans’ of America are trying to collect the photos of all 400 New Mexicans who are memorialized on the national Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. ...read more

GED and ESL Instruction at Doña Ana Community College
ESL class registration begins Aug. 16, and GED class registration begins Aug. 23.
For information, call DACC at 527-7540, Sunland Park Center at 874-7790, Gadsden Center at 882-6813, Chaparral Center at 824-5075, or toll-free at 1-800-903-7503. ...read more

Budget Discussed
The 2010/2011 proposed budget for the Las Cruces Public Schools was presented to the community during a Town Hall Meeting.  Superintendent Rounds presented the facts and figures which can be seen in this presentation.  You can also hear the Superintendent's closing comments by clicking here.

Summer Activities: Read the postings of local activities.

Michelle Estrada is 2011 Teacher of the Year
Desert Hills Elementary School kindergarten teacher Michelle Estrada was named LCPS 2011 Teacher of the Year during the LCPS Professional Development Center’s 20th annual recognition ceremony, held May 10, 2010 at the Rio Grande Theatre. ...read more

School Bus Information
STS of New Mexico will be the bus company for 2010-2011. The number is 541-7329.

2010-2011 School-Year Calendars

• 2010-2011 School-Year Calendar (posted 4/27/10)
• 2010-2011 Balanced School-Year Calendar(posted 6/29/10) The balanced calendar now reflects dates for the K-3 Plus classes.
• ECHS calendar for 2010/2011
  

Redistricting
The changes to school boundary lines for elementary schools and middle schools, proposed by the Redistricting Advisory Committee, have been approved by the school board.

• See our Schools section for the new boundary maps.
• ARC Assignment Locator by Street for Las Cruces Public Schools

New principals have been named for the new elementary and the new middle school: Theresa Jones and Gabe Jacquez, respectively. The new elementary will be called "Monte Vista Elementary" and the middle school's name will be "Mesa Middle School."

Information about the upcoming high school redistricting will be posted on the Redistricting page.

School Board Meeting Schedule

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 .

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