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Yahoo
17-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Las Cruces Public Schools to hosts Senior Walks
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Seniors with Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) will take part in the Senior Walk tradition, beginning on Monday, May 19. According to a news release by Las Cruces Public Schools, Senior Walk is a tradition in which graduating students walk through elementary schools to 'reconnect with former teachers, staff and friends who helped shape their early education journey.' All seniors from any high school are welcome to participate in one or more Senior Walks, according to LCPS. The district asks all participants to arrive 10-15 minutes before to line up with your cap and gown. For more information or questions about Senior Walk, you can contact Merrilee Saige at masige@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Over 150 graduating Las Cruces Public School students awarded State Seals for bilingualism
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) celebrated a record number with over 150 graduating seniors awarded the New Mexico State Seal of Bilingualism and Biliteracy. On Thursday, May 1, a record 162 State Seals were awarded, including seven students earning the distinction in two different languages, according to Las Cruces Public Schools. 'The New Mexico State Seal of Bilingualism and Biliteracy is a testament to the profound impact of language and its power to connect us,' Aine García-Post, executive director of Bilingual Education, Translation and Interpretation/Community Outreach, said. 'It is a privilege to recognize the outstanding achievements of our students through this honor.' According to LCPS, this year is the highest number of students recognized with the achievement since the program's inception. The State Seal of Bilingualism and Biliteracy is awarded to graduating seniors who 'demonstrate proficiency in English and at least one other language,' LCPS said. The school district offered the State Seal to students in the following languages: English Spanish Arabic Hakha Chin (primarily spoken in Myanmar) Korean French Romanian Russian Ukrainian Swahili Vietnamese In addition, the State Seal certifies a student's ability to use another language meaningfully in college, a career or in service to their local community. The seal is also noted on the students' official high school transcript, according to the school district. 'LCPS remains committed to fostering a multilingual environment that reflects the diverse backgrounds and bright futures of its students,' the school district said in a news release. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Las Cruces schools honor top teacher, principal, staff
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Las Cruces Public Schools and its foundation honored the district's top teacher, principal and support personnel during a recent awards dinner. The annual Celebration of Excellence dinner was held Friday night, April 25, at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum. Nancy Orta, a kindergarten teacher at East Picacho Elementary School, was named the Teacher of the Year. Elizabeth Saenz, who works as a bilingual educational assistant at Centennial High School, was named the Educational Support Personnel of the Year, and Diane Barela at Mesilla Park Community Elementary School was named the Principal of the Year. Leading up to the announcement, three finalists in each category were named, picked from a larger group of semifinalists chosen from campus-level winners. The finalists for Teacher of the Year, in addition to Orta, were Kimberly Kaime from Picacho Middle School and Shawn Silva from Organ Mountain High School. Finalists for Educational Support Personnel of the Year, in addition to Saenz, were Sylvia Laborin from Zia Middle School and Alvaro Rivera-Parra from the LCPS Physical Plant Department. Principal finalists, along with Barela, were Cherie Love from Doña Ana Elementary School and Yong Vega from Sierra Middle School. Finalists were each awarded a $500 cash prize, and the winners in each category were given a $1,000 cash prize. First Light Federal Credit Union sponsored prizes for the finalist and winner in the Teacher of the Year category, Campos School Portraits sponsored prizes in the Educational Support Personnel of the Year category and Century Bank sponsored prizes for the Principal of the Year finalists and winner. The top educators in the district spend the coming school year representing LCPS at various events, including the State of the District Address. The Teacher of the Year advances to a state-level consideration for the New Mexico Teacher of the Year. Administered by the New Mexico Public Education Department, the New Mexico Teacher of the Year program recognizes outstanding educators who demonstrate exceptional teaching practices and leadership, LCPS said. Other factors include teaching experience, classroom effectiveness and contributions to the teaching profession, LCPS said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Las Cruces Public Schools wants to know how it is doing
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Las Cruces Public Schools wants parents, community members and others to tell them how they are doing. The 2025 Climate and Culture Survey is open now, available using this link. The survey is available in English and Spanish and takes about 10 minutes to complete. Questions include, but are not limited to, feelings on safety, student access to technology and resources. The survey is open to students in the sixth through 12th grades, all LCPS parents, community members and LCPS staff. Answers collected during the survey are kept completely confidential and will be used for research purposes to ensure LCPS is meeting the needs of parents, students and staff and that those needs are consistent with district goals, the district said. The deadline to respond to the survey is Monday, April 21. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Yahoo
Las Cruces community members mourn after deadly shooting at Young Park
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – As the community mourns the deadly mass shooting at a Las Cruces park Friday night, witnesses who were there are speaking out on what they saw. Shock, confusion, and grief for the community are just some of the reactions that have been expressed. Witnesses, family grapple with aftermath of Las Cruces shooting 'Everyone was just sitting around watching the cars go, me and my girlfriend were laughing at the cars that couldn't get burnouts correctly,' said one shooting witness. What started as an unsanctioned car show at Young Park in Las Cruces took a devastating turn. 'I saw in the background two people arguing and a guy flashed a gun and the guy with the rifle we knew we had to leave,' said Izriann Prieto, car show attendee. 'One minute it was pure cars, the next was pure gunshots, and afterwards, you just hear people screaming and crying just a bunch of chaos everywhere,' said another witness. Three people were killed and fifteen injured as shots rang out Friday night. So far, four people have been arrested in connection to the shooting including 20-year-old Tomas Rivas, two 17-year-old, and a 15-year-old. The Doña Ana County District Attorney told KRQE News 13 on Monday that those juveniles and anyone else found responsible could be charged as adults. '{They) are going to be charged with three counts of first-degree murder, three counts of conspiracy, and again there could be other charges that are forthcoming depending on the accumulation of evidence,' said DA Fernando Macias. As many of those involved were former and current Las Cruces Public Schools students, the school district said the first day back from Spring Break on Monday looked a lot different from when they left. 'They are coming back without friends, without their colleagues and so we wanted to make sure that there were enough mental health professionals in our schools to assist those that are navigating some very difficult feelings,' said communications director, Kelly Jameson. As juvenile crime spreads throughout the state, the DA has a message for the youth in his community. 'Now is really the best time to reconsider any kind of involvement any kind of gang involvement any utilization of weapons it's basically going to change or end lives,' said Macias. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
