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Las Cruces Public Schools announces town hall meetings for budget discussions
Las Cruces Public Schools is set to host the first in a series of town hall meetings focused on budget discussions.
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High school BBQ contest draws community support
Nov. 1 marks the Grill and Thrill BBQ showdown, hosted by Roadrunner Rally, inviting the public to support high school teams while enjoying food prepared by students.
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NMAA 2024 state soccer tournament schedule announced with playoff games starting this week
Soccer enthusiasts are gearing up for the start of the playoffs this week, with the first round kicking off on October 29.
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Field of Dreams events require logistical planning for November 1
Parents, students, and community members in Las Cruces are encouraged to plan for multiple events scheduled on November 1 at the Las Cruces Public Schools Field of Dreams complex.
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Las Cruces hosts high school BBQ contest sponsored by Roadrunner Rally
The Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) is hosting a BBQ competition for high school students, inviting the community to taste dishes prepared by participants from the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) culinary program and Future Farmers of America (FFA). The event will take place on Friday, November 1, at the Field of Dreams from 4-7 p.m. in the gated parking area at the baseball complex.
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Girls' soccer teams unite to support player's mother battling cancer
During Pink Week, the girls' soccer teams from Mayfield High School and Centennial High School joined forces to support a cause beyond the field. The teams united to honor a Mayfield player's mother who is currently battling breast cancer.
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Las Cruces Public Schools joins lawsuit against major social media firms
Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) in New Mexico has decided to join a legal initiative involving over 200 school districts across the United States. The districts aim to hold major social media companies accountable for the negative impact their platforms have on students' mental health. LCPS has retained attorneys from Singleton Schreiber, LLP and Cuddy & McCarthy, LLP to represent them in this case against companies like Meta, Google, ByteDance, and Snap, Inc.
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Super News highlights local initiatives in October episode
The State Treasurer is visiting local high school classrooms to discuss finances and opportunities. Additionally, certain schools are collaborating with DACC to offer free dental cleanings on campus.
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Zia Choir joins Foreigner for performance at Pan American Center
Most of the 25 choir students from Zia Middle School had never heard of Foreigner, but they are set to share the stage with the iconic band at the Pan American Center on Wednesday night. The opportunity arose after the Zia Thunderbird choir won a local radio contest hosted by KVLC-FM, 101 Gold. As a result, they will perform "I Wanna Know What Love Is" alongside Foreigner.
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Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation starts annual Care Kits for Kids drive
The Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation has announced the start of its annual Care Kits for Kids Hygiene Supply Drive. The initiative, running from October 14 through November 2, aims to support students by providing essential hygiene supplies.
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Las Cruces hospitals offer free drive-thru flu shots on October 19
Two hospitals in Las Cruces are set to offer drive-thru flu shots on Saturday, October 19. These vaccinations will be available at no cost, although individuals with insurance are encouraged to bring their insurance cards, including Medicaid or Medicare.
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Las Cruces schools foundation seeks nominations for standing ovation award
The Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation (LCPSF) is inviting public nominations for a new award aimed at recognizing outstanding contributions by LCPS employees. The initiative, known as the LCPSF Standing Ovation Award, seeks to honor those who foster an environment conducive to student and staff success.
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Energy expo to introduce thousands of students to careers
Together with New Mexico State University, Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) will host the Energy Expo and Career Symposium this fall. The event aims to introduce college students and more than 3,000 middle and high school students to career opportunities in the energy sector throughout New Mexico.
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White Sands School receives prestigious national recognition
White Sands School has been recognized as a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School, as announced this week by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. This recognition highlights schools that excel in academic performance or make significant strides in closing achievement gaps among different student groups. Among the 356 schools recognized, three are in New Mexico.
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Superintendent addresses social media threats toward schools
Las Cruces Public Schools Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz shared a message on Thursday following a series of social media threats directed at schools. In the video, Ruiz emphasized the importance of understanding that violence, including threats of violence, is unacceptable on school campuses.
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Vaccination clinic for flu, covid-19, shingles and pneumonia on Sept. 18
On Wednesday, Health Services will host a shot clinic at the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Flu, COVID-19, shingles, and pneumonia vaccines will be available.
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Super News highlights school initiatives and community efforts in September episode
Super News, September Episode
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Las Cruces Public Schools seeks volunteers for instructional calendar committee
Las Cruces Public Schools will begin collecting community feedback on instructional calendar development and seek volunteer committee members to make calendar recommendations to the LCPS Board of Education for consideration.
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Las Cruces Public Schools selects parent representatives for redistricting advisory committee
Parent representatives have been selected as part of Las Cruces Public Schools’ Redistricting Advisory Committee (RAC). The RAC will assist in identifying potential new school attendance boundaries for consideration by the LCPS Board of Education.
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Las Cruces Public Schools seeks volunteers for Budget Survey Committee
Las Cruces Public Schools is seeking community volunteers to serve on a Budget Survey Committee for the upcoming fiscal year.