Las Cruces Public Schools is inviting parents, community members, staff, and students in grades six through twelve to participate in the 2026 Culture and Climate Survey, according to an April 7 announcement. The survey is available in both English and Spanish and is expected to take about ten minutes to complete.
The district says the purpose of the survey is to gather confidential feedback on topics such as safety, access to technology for students, staff wellness, and available resources. The information collected will be used for research purposes with the goal of ensuring that Las Cruces Public Schools meets the needs of its stakeholders while aligning with district goals. Responses are due by April 27.
Las Cruces Public Schools promotes a vision where all learners thrive and honors diversity, according to the official website. The district maintains forty schools including twenty-four elementary schools, one K-8 school, eight middle schools, and seven high schools according to the official website. It serves roughly twenty-three thousand students with a staff of about three thousand two hundred according to the official website.
The school system extends its services beyond Las Cruces itself into neighboring communities such as Mesilla, Doña Ana Village, White Sands Missile Range, and much of Doña Ana County according to the official website. Las Cruces Public Schools also collaborates with New Mexico State University through its early college high schools according to the official website.
District officials say their commitment includes fostering a safe, equitable environment focused on student achievement and diversity according to the official website. The results from this survey are intended to help guide future planning within these priorities.
