First Day Magic Across LCPS!
From kindergarten hugs to high school high-fives, the first day of school was filled with excitement, smiles, and new beginnings. LCPS.TV takes you behind the scenes—from parent drop-offs to students reuniting with friends and meeting their new teachers.
Let the 2025 school year begin!
Video: https://youtu.be/pw5reMUvEKo
From kindergarten hugs to high school high-fives, the first day of school was filled with excitement, smiles, and new beginnings. LCPS.TV takes you behind the scenes—from parent drop-offs to students reuniting with friends and meeting their new teachers.
Let the 2025 school year begin!
Video: https://youtu.be/pw5reMUvEKo
Educating Young Drivers is the Key to Safer Roadways
Vulnerable Road Users NM (VRUnm), a local nonprofit organization, is leading the charge to educate and empower young drivers. With a mission to “educate and advocate so that all who use our roads are respected, safe, and accountable,” VRUnm focuses on equipping the next generation with tools and knowledge to make safer driving decisions.
At the heart of their outreach is the VRU Safe Driving Pledge (https://www.vrunm.org/vru-safe-driving-pledge), which encourages teens to commit to distraction-free, respectful, and attentive driving. Since the initiative launched late last year, a significant number of students have taken the pledge on the spot.
To further drive home the message, VRUnm incorporates hands-on experiences using virtual-reality driving simulators. These cutting-edge tools replicate real-world hazards and demonstrate how split-second decisions can lead to tragedy.
Local teens will have the chance to experience this firsthand at the upcoming DRIVE Back-to-School SAFE event, happening August 2–3, 2025, from 9 AM to 5 PM at Mayfield High School in Las Cruces.
Teens aged 15 and older are invited to test their skills in the simulator at no cost. The interactive experience offers personalized feedback and introduces real-life driving challenges to reinforce the importance of safe habits.
The event is made possible through the support of community partners who are committed to making New Mexico’s roads safer, including: Citizen’s Bank, Home Pros Remodeling, Las Cruces Homebuilders Association “Casa For a Cause,” Mayfield High School, Mesilla Driving Academy, Optimist Club of Las Cruces, and Prosper Real Estate.
To learn more about VRUnm’s mission, values, and ongoing projects, visit VRUnm.org.
Vulnerable Road Users NM (VRUnm), a local nonprofit organization, is leading the charge to educate and empower young drivers. With a mission to “educate and advocate so that all who use our roads are respected, safe, and accountable,” VRUnm focuses on equipping the next generation with tools and knowledge to make safer driving decisions.
At the heart of their outreach is the VRU Safe Driving Pledge (https://www.vrunm.org/vru-safe-driving-pledge), which encourages teens to commit to distraction-free, respectful, and attentive driving. Since the initiative launched late last year, a significant number of students have taken the pledge on the spot.
To further drive home the message, VRUnm incorporates hands-on experiences using virtual-reality driving simulators. These cutting-edge tools replicate real-world hazards and demonstrate how split-second decisions can lead to tragedy.
Local teens will have the chance to experience this firsthand at the upcoming DRIVE Back-to-School SAFE event, happening August 2–3, 2025, from 9 AM to 5 PM at Mayfield High School in Las Cruces.
Teens aged 15 and older are invited to test their skills in the simulator at no cost. The interactive experience offers personalized feedback and introduces real-life driving challenges to reinforce the importance of safe habits.
The event is made possible through the support of community partners who are committed to making New Mexico’s roads safer, including: Citizen’s Bank, Home Pros Remodeling, Las Cruces Homebuilders Association “Casa For a Cause,” Mayfield High School, Mesilla Driving Academy, Optimist Club of Las Cruces, and Prosper Real Estate.
To learn more about VRUnm’s mission, values, and ongoing projects, visit VRUnm.org.
Meet Charli Lennon, the new principal of Las Cruces High School!
With 17 years of experience in education and a passion for student success, Principal Lennon is bringing fresh energy, bold vision, and a deep commitment to our school community. From the classroom to leadership roles, she’s done it all—and now she’s ready to lead the Bulldawgs into an amazing new year!
Let’s give Principal Lennon a warm welcome to Las Cruces High School!
LCPS.TV Crew Call!
Are you a student interested in broadcast media? We're looking to grow our team with passionate, creative talent like YOU!
Join us for an exciting Media Day on Aug. 16, at 9am at the Field of Dreams to get a look behind the scenes! We’ll be covering the student athletes’ press conference, where we hear players from each high school talk about the athletic season ahead.
With LCPS.TV, you’ll get hands-on experience in:
• Interviewing
• Photography
• Videography & Editing
• Lighting
• Livestreaming
• Reporting & Writing
Whether you're experienced or just curious, LCPS.TV is the place to learn, grow, and create.
Are you a student interested in broadcast media? We're looking to grow our team with passionate, creative talent like YOU!
Join us for an exciting Media Day on Aug. 16, at 9am at the Field of Dreams to get a look behind the scenes! We’ll be covering the student athletes’ press conference, where we hear players from each high school talk about the athletic season ahead.
With LCPS.TV, you’ll get hands-on experience in:
• Interviewing
• Photography
• Videography & Editing
• Lighting
• Livestreaming
• Reporting & Writing
Whether you're experienced or just curious, LCPS.TV is the place to learn, grow, and create.
Welcome Back! A Message from Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz
Superintendent Ruiz shares important updates for the new school year, including safety measures, a new two-way communication tool for families, bell schedule changes, Transition Day info, and more. Let’s make it a great year!
Video: https://youtu.be/65LZHI3-6eI
Superintendent Ruiz shares important updates for the new school year, including safety measures, a new two-way communication tool for families, bell schedule changes, Transition Day info, and more. Let’s make it a great year!
Video: https://youtu.be/65LZHI3-6eI
Reminder: New Mexico Department of Health Offers Free Back-to-School Vaccinations
As schools prepare to welcome students back for the upcoming academic year, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH), will host free vaccination clinics in July to ensure all students meet state immunization requirements.
New Mexico law requires that all students enrolled in school be up-to-date on immunizations unless legally exempted. To help families meet these requirements, NMDOH will offer free vaccinations for all children ages 18 and younger, regardless of insurance status or whether they are established patients.
NMDOH will host walk-in vaccination clinics on July 23, 24, 25, 28, and 29, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Las Cruces Public Health Office, located at 1170 N. Solano, Suite A, Las Cruces, NM 88011.
Vaccines offered include all those required for school attendance:
• DTaP/Tdap (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis)
• Polio
• MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella)
• Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b)
• Hepatitis A and B
• PCV (pneumococcal conjugate)
• Varicella (chickenpox)
• Meningococcal ACWY
As schools prepare to welcome students back for the upcoming academic year, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH), will host free vaccination clinics in July to ensure all students meet state immunization requirements.
New Mexico law requires that all students enrolled in school be up-to-date on immunizations unless legally exempted. To help families meet these requirements, NMDOH will offer free vaccinations for all children ages 18 and younger, regardless of insurance status or whether they are established patients.
NMDOH will host walk-in vaccination clinics on July 23, 24, 25, 28, and 29, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Las Cruces Public Health Office, located at 1170 N. Solano, Suite A, Las Cruces, NM 88011.
Vaccines offered include all those required for school attendance:
• DTaP/Tdap (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis)
• Polio
• MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella)
• Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b)
• Hepatitis A and B
• PCV (pneumococcal conjugate)
• Varicella (chickenpox)
• Meningococcal ACWY
Join us for the Southern New Mexico Transition Conference! This event is dedicated to empowering youth with disabilities, their families, and caregivers as they plan for a successful future.
Learn about your rights, explore available services, and connect with local experts and agencies who are here to support your transition journey.
Gain practical tools, tips, and resources to help students take confident steps toward adulthood.
The conference will be on Friday, Sept. 19, from 10am-4pm at DACC Espina Campus, 3400 S. Espina St. in the DASH/DAHL Buildings.
Organizer: Jennifer Donelli, (505) 247-0192, conference@parentsreachingout.org
Registration: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/u5nq3vp
See flyer for details!
Coming This August – It’s Media Day Like You’ve Never Seen Before!
LCPS.TV proudly presents an exclusive Media Day event, a unique one-on-one opportunity for student athletes to be interviewed on camera and talk about their upcoming athletic season.
Media Day will be on Saturday, Aug. 16, at 9:00 AM at The Field of Dreams, 2300 Tashiro Dr.
From every school. On every team. All in one place. The event will be documented by
LCPS.TV. It’s a great way to launch a new school year, and a great competitive season!
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAQZrQFRPxY
LCPS.TV proudly presents an exclusive Media Day event, a unique one-on-one opportunity for student athletes to be interviewed on camera and talk about their upcoming athletic season.
Media Day will be on Saturday, Aug. 16, at 9:00 AM at The Field of Dreams, 2300 Tashiro Dr.
From every school. On every team. All in one place. The event will be documented by
LCPS.TV. It’s a great way to launch a new school year, and a great competitive season!
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAQZrQFRPxY
Inscripción para el Regreso a Clases
¿Ya inscribió a su hijo(a) para el año escolar 2025–2026 en LCPS?
¡No se preocupe, todavía hay tiempo! Haga clic en el enlace a continuación para inscribir a su hijo(a) hoy y dar el primer paso hacia un nuevo y emocionante año escolar.
Inscripción: https://www.lcps.net/page/online-registration
¿Necesita ayuda? Llame a nuestro amable equipo de Inscripción en Línea al (575) 525-7121 o envíe un correo electrónico a ioteam@lcps.net
Back-To-School Registration
Have you registered your child for the 2025–2026 school year at LCPS yet? No worries, there’s still time! Click the link below to register your child today and take the first step toward an exciting new school year.
Registration: https://www.lcps.net/page/online-registration
Need assistance? Call our helpful Online Registration Team at (575) 525-7121 or email us at ioteam@lcps.net
Bulldawg Families!
You are invited to a Family & Community Meet & Greet with the new Las Cruces High Principal on Wednesday, July 16 | 5:30 – 6:30 PM in the LCHS Library Classroom.
This will be a welcoming evening where families, students and community partners can stop by, meet your new LCHS Principal, Charli Lennon, and get excited about the year ahead.
You are invited to a Family & Community Meet & Greet with the new Las Cruces High Principal on Wednesday, July 16 | 5:30 – 6:30 PM in the LCHS Library Classroom.
This will be a welcoming evening where families, students and community partners can stop by, meet your new LCHS Principal, Charli Lennon, and get excited about the year ahead.
Dear LCHS Families,
We are thrilled to announce the selection of Charli Lennon as the new principal of Las Cruces High School. Charli Lennon brings with her 16 years of experience in education, having served in a variety of impactful roles, including teacher, principal, assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction, and most recently, strategic planning coordinator for the Houston-area regional educational service center. In every role, she has remained focused on advancing equity, fostering strong school cultures, and ensuring high-quality instruction for all students.
A native of Austin, Texas, Charli holds a Master of Education from Houston Baptist University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies with a minor in Spanish from the University of North Texas. Known for her energetic leadership and passion for inclusive, thriving learning environments, Charli is deeply committed to student success. Outside of school, she is a devoted wife and mother of two.
“Ms. Lennon brings not only deep experience but a strong, student-centered approach to leadership,” noted LCPS Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz. “Her commitment to equity, collaboration and academic excellence aligns with the values that are at the core of LCPS. I’m confident that under her leadership, Las Cruces High School will continue to grow as a place where all students thrive. At LCPS, we believe in shared leadership, and Ms. Lennon exemplifies the kind of partnership and innovation that will continue to move us forward.”
Thank you to those who shared with us your feedback during the selection process, and to those who attended our community forum at LCHS with the candidate finalists last week. With the 2025–2026 school year right around the corner, we are energized by the leadership and vision Ms. Lennon brings to our community and we look forward to an opportunity in the very near future for you to meet her and officially welcome her to the Bulldawg family.
Here’s to a successful year ahead!
Las Cruces Public Schools
We are thrilled to announce the selection of Charli Lennon as the new principal of Las Cruces High School. Charli Lennon brings with her 16 years of experience in education, having served in a variety of impactful roles, including teacher, principal, assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction, and most recently, strategic planning coordinator for the Houston-area regional educational service center. In every role, she has remained focused on advancing equity, fostering strong school cultures, and ensuring high-quality instruction for all students.
A native of Austin, Texas, Charli holds a Master of Education from Houston Baptist University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies with a minor in Spanish from the University of North Texas. Known for her energetic leadership and passion for inclusive, thriving learning environments, Charli is deeply committed to student success. Outside of school, she is a devoted wife and mother of two.
“Ms. Lennon brings not only deep experience but a strong, student-centered approach to leadership,” noted LCPS Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz. “Her commitment to equity, collaboration and academic excellence aligns with the values that are at the core of LCPS. I’m confident that under her leadership, Las Cruces High School will continue to grow as a place where all students thrive. At LCPS, we believe in shared leadership, and Ms. Lennon exemplifies the kind of partnership and innovation that will continue to move us forward.”
Thank you to those who shared with us your feedback during the selection process, and to those who attended our community forum at LCHS with the candidate finalists last week. With the 2025–2026 school year right around the corner, we are energized by the leadership and vision Ms. Lennon brings to our community and we look forward to an opportunity in the very near future for you to meet her and officially welcome her to the Bulldawg family.
Here’s to a successful year ahead!
Las Cruces Public Schools
Happy Independence Day!
Join the Bulldawgs tonight for a community forum featuring top candidates for the LCHS Principal position.
The forum begins at 6:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Lab (PAL) at LCHS.
At the end of the event, you’ll have the chance to share your thoughts and let us know who you believe should be the next Principal.
Acompaña a los Bulldawgs esta noche en un foro comunitario con los principales candidatos para el puesto de Director(a) de LCHS. El foro comenzará a las 6:00 p.m. en el Laboratorio de Artes Escénicas (PAL) de LCHS. Al final del evento, tendrás la oportunidad de compartir tus opiniones y decirnos a quién te gustaría ver como el/la próximo(a) Director(a).
The forum begins at 6:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Lab (PAL) at LCHS.
At the end of the event, you’ll have the chance to share your thoughts and let us know who you believe should be the next Principal.
Acompaña a los Bulldawgs esta noche en un foro comunitario con los principales candidatos para el puesto de Director(a) de LCHS. El foro comenzará a las 6:00 p.m. en el Laboratorio de Artes Escénicas (PAL) de LCHS. Al final del evento, tendrás la oportunidad de compartir tus opiniones y decirnos a quién te gustaría ver como el/la próximo(a) Director(a).
This week, Gatorade announced Kaselle Davis of Las Cruces High School as the 2024–25 Gatorade New Mexico Girls Track & Field Player of the Year.
Kaselle capped off her high school career with a standout performance at the Class 5A state championships, scoring a meet-high 26 points and capturing three individual titles.
Congratulations to Kaselle on an incredible season!
Kaselle capped off her high school career with a standout performance at the Class 5A state championships, scoring a meet-high 26 points and capturing three individual titles.
Congratulations to Kaselle on an incredible season!
Join us in celebrating the Class of 2025!
The 2025 Summer High School graduates will take stage at 6p.m. in the gym at Mayfield High School.
Can’t make it in person? Watch the ceremony live on LCPS.TV!
Tune in here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bj56I6egn4c
Let’s honor our amazing graduates as they take the stage! #LCPSGrad2025 #ClassOf2025
Calling all Bulldawgs!
You are invited to a community forum at LCHS on July 1st at 6:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Lab (PAL) to hear from our top candidates for the principal position at Las Cruces High School. At the end of the forum, there will be an opportunity for you to give us feedback on who you'd like to see as the next Principal.
¡Atención, Bulldawgs!
Los invitamos a un foro comunitario en LCHS el 1.º de julio a las 6:00 p.m. en el Centro de Artes Escénicas (PAL) para conocer a los principales candidatos al el puesto de director/a de la Las Cruces High School. Al final del foro, tendrán la oportunidad de compartir sus comentarios sobre a quién les gustaría ver como el/la próximo/a director/a.
¡Esperamos contar con su presencia!
Job Fair Announcement – Las Cruces Public Schools Nutrition Services
Las Cruces Public Schools will be hosting a Nutrition Services Job Fair on Wednesday, July 2nd, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. On-site interviews will be conducted! 400 Bell Ave Las Cruces, NM
Don’t miss this opportunity to join the LCPS Nutrition Services team. For more details, please see the flyer.
Parents, are you ready for the next school year? LCPS is partnering with the New Mexico Department of Health to offer free back-to-school vaccinations. Join us Friday, June 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the LCPS Operations Department at 505 S. Main Street.
Countdown to Nationals: Stay on Track with June & July’s LCPS Activities Roadmap to Success! Good luck to all our students competing this summer. Go LCPS! #thrive575 #lcpsactivities ⭐️ #HOSA #SkillsUSA #EdRising #TSA #FCCLA #LasCrucesPublicSchools
