![New Mexico State University's Alternative Licensure Residency Program is a competitive post-baccalaureate, graduate certificate approved by the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) as a licensure pathway designed to prepare qualified classroom teachers. The NMSU Alternative Licensure Residency Program aims to recruit highly qualified individuals who have earned a bachelor's degree or higher in a related field and are eligible for a New Mexico alternative license pathway. We seek individuals who will have a positive impact on the social, cultural, emotional, and intellectual growth of children and youth with whom they will work throughout their career. Applicants must be able to collaborate with a mentor teacher throughout the 2024-2025 school year. NMSU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educator. The application process includes two steps, the first is the successful completion of the application. During step two, eligible applicants will be invited to a 15-minute interview with a small committee via Zoom.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/las_cruces_public_schools%2C_nm_ar/article/image/large_93c2e4db-318d-4217-843f-48ed0f3de606.jpeg)
May 13, 2024
New Mexico State University's Alternative Licensure Residency Program is a competitive post-baccalaureate, graduate certificate approved by the New Mexico Public Education Departm...
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May 13, 2024
Hello WSS families, WSS and Camino Real are partnering for 9 days of enrichment this Summer for current 5th-7th graders. The dates are June 4th-14th. If you are interested in ha...
![When pandemic-related funds ran dry, some school districts across the country started cutting positions where they needed them most – in the school nurse’s office. In Las Cruces Public Schools, nurses are still taking charge, and the district still boasts a rare distinction: LCPS is one of the few school districts across the country with a registered nurse in every school. “Right now, we have 47 nurses on staff and 27 health assistants,” noted Shawna Bailey, Director of Health Services for LCPS. Bailey leads a team of nurses who ensure all school buildings are staffed with RNs to care for the daily needs of students, assist with medically fragile students, or connect families with needed resources. Nicole Chavarria is one of the 47 registered nurses in LCPS and is celebrating her fifth year as the school nurse at Organ Mountain High School. Overall, she has been with the district for 11 years and has held positions at Alameda Elementary School and Picacho Middle School. “The most rewarding part of being the school nurse is making a difference,” said Chavarria. “Every opportunity is a teachable moment, from washing your hands to staying properly hydrated.” Chavarria says the exciting part of the job is not knowing what situation might walk in her door at any given moment. “We get the typical bumps and scrapes,” she adds. “And then there are the more urgent matters, like when we had a student in the construction trades class come in with a nail puncture in his thumb.” Chavarria says working in a field where she could help people was always on her mind, and at one point she thought about being a doctor. “But nursing is a much more versatile field, especially for a working mom with a family.” After graduating from New Mexico State University, Chavarria took a position at Mesilla Valley Hospital. She also spent 11 years at the Student Health Center at NMSU. Prior to that, she was part of the float pool at Memorial Medical Center. “You got to work in all areas of the hospital,” she says of her time at MMC. “It was a good opportunity to get a wide variety of experience. In some ways, that’s what my job is as the school nurse – there are a variety of challenges each day. After 11 years in the district, there is still so much to learn.” National School Nurse Appreciation Day is May 8. For more information on joining the Health Services team at LCPS, click here.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/las_cruces_public_schools%2C_nm_ar/article/image/large_1f346377-8de7-497b-afef-1100efe6fbc3.jpeg)
May 7, 2024
When pandemic-related funds ran dry, some school districts across the country started cutting positions where they needed them most – in the school nurse’s office. In Las Cruces Pu...
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May 2, 2024
Coming up in Super News, in this episode, we take you down the red carpet for an inside look at the second annual Tell The Story LCPS Film Showcase. Meet a top student at Orga...
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May 1, 2024
Hello 8th-Grade WSS Parents, Parents, as you know, our 8th graders are closing a big chapter of their education story and moving onto new adventures! High school is upon us!! B...
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April 29, 2024
WSS Parents, This Friday, May 3 rd , at 2 p.m. in the gym, we will honor our Sun Chiefs who participated in sports this year and hang our sports banners. Everyone is welcome to ...
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April 29, 2024
WSS 5th-7 th grade families, WSS will be partnering with Camino Real Middle School for their Wildcat Academy this Summer for 9 days of enrichment and leadership classes for incom...
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April 23, 2024
As many as 70 seniors from all six Las Cruces Public Schools high schools will be recognized for their academic achievements and post-secondary choice during the district’s 10 th ...
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April 19, 2024
The New Mexico Public Education Department released a statewide database detailing various proficiencies among Las Cruces Public Schools students. The portal, known as New Mexic...
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April 18, 2024
After wrapping this year’s legislative session, Las Cruces Public Schools secured $5 million from New Mexico lawmakers for a variety of student programs, staff wellness i...
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April 18, 2024
Hello WSS Families, White Sands School has an opening for the 24/25 school year for a one to one educational assistant to work with a student with special needs. If you have ques...
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April 12, 2024
Article courtesy of White Sands Missile Range: Ignacio Ruiz, the Superintendent of Las Cruces Public Schools, visited White Sands Missile Range on April 12, 2024, as part of his ...
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April 12, 2024
A Las Cruces Public Schools leader received national recognition this month for leading the way in education technology. Chief Technology Officer Joshua Silver was named a final...
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April 10, 2024
Las Cruces Public Schools is proud to recognize the semi-finalists and finalists for the campus employees of the year award. Families, friends, and colleagues came together on Apri...
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April 8, 2024
Las Cruces Public Schools is asking parents, community members, staff and select students to share their thoughts and perceptions of the district’s culture and learning environmen...
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April 8, 2024
News Release written by: Sommer Mitchell New Mexico and Doña Ana County - Get ready to rev up your imagination as Vamos Niños - Play to Learn, Mobile Children’s Museum, begins its...
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April 2, 2024
Hello WSS Families, Yearbooks are on sale now! Cost: $50 Deadline to order: April 21st, 2024 Click here to order: http://csp.preorderphotos.com/?AccessCode=P64NK9 See the im...
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March 28, 2024
Las Cruces Public Schools congratulates the first place winners of the 2024 Tell The Story LCPS Film Showcase. This year, more than 200 student produced films and broadcast vi...
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March 27, 2024
With pending regulations set to enforce lead testing in drinking water after October 2024, Las Cruces Public Schools is taking proactive measures to enhance the safety of its stude...
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March 20, 2024
Hello WSS Families, WHITE SANDS SCHOOL LIBRARY extends a heartfelt THANK YOU to our school community! We're incredibly proud of our readers and grateful for your support, which m...