East Picacho Elementary

09/10/2026

LCPS, NMSU Invite Businesses to Register for Elevate New Mexico: Energy + Career Expo

Las Cruces Public Schools, in partnership with New Mexico State University, invites local businesse...

07/10/2026

Las Cruces Public Schools Launches Phase Two of the Family Support Center

Las Cruces Public Schools welcomed community members and district leaders this morning to celebrate...

01/10/2026

This week, Las Cruces Public Schools celebrated International Walk to School Day, joining students, families, and our community all week long alongside Safe Routes to School and the many amazing people who continue to show up and support our students.

From parents and Board of Education members to city leaders, school staff, and central office staff, it was a fun-filled event that brought our community together!

A huge thank you to all of our special guests at schools across the district for joining us and helping make this week such a success. We are grateful for everyone who helps make our schools and community stronger!

30/09/2026

October is Principal Appreciation Month!

Do you know a principal who goes above and beyond? Join us in celebrating the principals who make a difference every day!

We invite current students and staff, former students, alumni, families, and community members to record a short video message giving your favorite principal a shoutout.

Throughout October, we’ll be sharing your heartfelt messages with principals across the district as a special way to celebrate all they do for our schools and communities.

Have a principal you’d like to thank? Record your message and help us celebrate them all month long!

Record your message here!

30/09/2026

‘Boo to the Flu’ is back and at no cost to you! Drive-thru vaccinations for children and adults at local hospitals

Two local hospitals that have administered more than 2,000 flu vaccine doses over the last three ye...

29/09/2026

Food Distribution This Thursday!

Las Cruces Public Schools will host a food distribution this Thursday, Oct. 1, at 9:00 a.m. outside the LCPS Family Support Center, located at 505 S. Main St., Suite 249.

Food will be available to the first 75 families on a first-come, first-served basis.

Thank you to Roadrunner Food Bank, Federal Programs, and the Bilingual Family & Community Outreach team for making this possible!

29/09/2026

The LCPS Board of Education will meet for the Work Session today at 4:00 PM. Here are some of the key topics they’ll be discussing:

• 6–12 Academy update
• Student wellness and recess policy
• Rules of Order policy
• Interscholastic sports policy
• Family Stabilization Project for the 2026–27 school year
• Partnerships and agreements with Cooperative Educational Services (CES)
• Mayfield High School capital funding update
• Discussion about joining a “Friend of the Court” brief related to school districts and social media litigation
• 2024–25 New Mexico Vistas designations update

The meeting will be livestreamed by LCPS.TV: https://www.lcps.net/page/board-agenda-livestream

23/09/2026

Debido a la posibilidad de mal tiempo, se reprogramará el evento de panecito y pláticas con el superintendente Ruiz que estaba programado para esta tarde. Próximamente les informaremos sobre la nueva fecha y hora en octubre. ¡Esperamos verlos pronto!

21/09/2026

Cancelado por Hoy: Panecito y Pláticas con el Superintendente Ruiz Las Cruces Public Schools

Acompáñenos a “Panecito y Pláticas con el Superintendente Ruiz” — una oportunidad para compartir su...

20/09/2026

🌟 EPE is a SPOTLIGHT School! 🌟

We are incredibly proud to share that East Picacho has once again earned the NMPED SPOTLIGHT School designation! This recognition celebrates the hard work of our students, Edustaff, and familias and reflects one important measure of our students’ academic success. At EPE, we know success is about the whole child—academic growth, positive behavior, relationships, perseverance, and becoming the very best Royal Knight they can be. Congratulations, EPE Familia—this accomplishment belongs to all of us