Booker T. Washington Community Elementary School

06/04/2026

🥕🍎 Fresh produce is back this summer! 🍌🥬

Las Cruces families are invited to pick up free fresh fruits and vegetables through Brighter Bites' summer produce distributions at three LCPS school sites.

📍 Booker T. Washington Elementary
Tuesdays: June 2, 9, 16 & 23

📍 Lynn Middle School
Wednesdays: June 3, 10, 17 & 24

📍 Sunrise Elementary
Thursdays: June 4, 11, 18 & 25

🕦 Distribution Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Produce is available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Want to lend a hand? Volunteers are welcome to help bag produce from 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Thank you to our partners at Brighter Bites for helping provide healthy, nutritious food options for LCPS families and our community. 💜

06/01/2026

📢🥕 FREE FRESH PRODUCE FOR WILDCAT FAMILIES & STAFF! 🥕📢

Booker T. Washington Community School is excited to partner with Brighter Bites to provide FREE fresh produce throughout the month of June!

📅 Every Tuesday
🕦 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Booker T. Washington Community School
755 E. Chestnut Ave.

Distribution Dates:
✅ June 2
✅ June 9
✅ June 16
✅ June 23

🍎 Each family may receive up to 20 pounds of fresh produce
🛍️ Bags will be provided
⏰ First come, first served while supplies last

We encourage all Wildcat families and staff to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to bring healthy, fresh fruits and vegetables home.

Thank you to Brighter Bites for supporting our community and helping our Wildcats thrive! ❤️💙🐾

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📢🥕 ¡PRODUCTOS FRESCOS GRATIS PARA LAS FAMILIAS Y EL PERSONAL DE WILDCAT! 🥕📢

¡La Escuela Comunitaria Booker T. Washington se complace en asociarse con Brighter Bites para ofrecer frutas y verduras frescas GRATIS durante todo el mes de junio!

📅 Todos los martes
🕦 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
📍 Booker T. Washington Community School
755 E. Chestnut Ave.

Fechas de distribución:
✅ 2 de junio
✅ 9 de junio
✅ 16 de junio
✅ 23 de junio

🍎 Cada familia puede recibir hasta 20 libras de productos frescos
🛍️ Se proporcionarán bolsas
⏰ Se atenderá por orden de llegada hasta agotar existencias

Invitamos a todas nuestras familias y personal de Wildcat a aprovechar esta maravillosa oportunidad para llevar a casa frutas y verduras frescas y saludables.

¡Gracias a Brighter Bites por apoyar a nuestra comunidad y ayudar a nuestros Wildcats a crecer sanos y fuertes! ❤️💙🐾

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05/31/2026

The Doña Ana Council of Lions Clubs and OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation are teaming up to help local kids see clearly and succeed confidently in school and life!

📅 July 18
⏰ 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Las Cruces Village Creative Arts Room
3011 Buena Vida Circle, Las Cruces, NM 88011

Children can receive a FREE spare pair of glasses with a current eyeglasses prescription.
⚠️ Please note: Expired prescriptions will not be accepted.

Thank you to these incredible community partners for helping make a difference for families in our LCPS community! 💙💛

05/23/2026

✨🕺 What an amazing Disco Prom Night for our little Wildcats! 💃✨

A huge shoutout to our incredible Early Childhood Dual Language Team for putting together such a fun, memorable, and special evening for our students and families. ❤️💙 From the decorations to the smiles and dancing, every detail showed the love and dedication you have for our Wildcats.

Thank you for creating opportunities that build joy, memories, and community for our students. We appreciate all your hard work and commitment to making BTW such a special place! 🐾

05/22/2026

🌟 Our K–1st grade Wildcats had an amazing time exploring and learning at La Nube! 🚌💙❤️

Through the support of our Community Schools initiative, we are proud to provide opportunities that expand learning beyond the classroom and create memorable experiences for our students. From hands-on activities to new discoveries, our little Wildcats had a day full of fun, curiosity, and adventure! 🐾✨

Thank you to everyone who helps make these opportunities possible for our students and families.

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

🎬🍿 Our last PBIS celebration was a success!

Our Wildcats enjoyed a fun movie and popcorn reward for all their hard work, positive behavior, and making great choices throughout the year. 🐾❤️💙

We are so proud of our students and all they accomplished this school year. Thank you to everyone who helped make it a fun and memorable day for our Wildcats!

05/20/2026

Congratulations to the amazing Community School Coordinators at Las Cruces Public Schools! They were nominated by LCPS Board Member Teresa Tenorio for the New Mexico School Boards Association (NMSBA) Excellence in Student Achievement Awards, honoring their incredible work supporting students and families across our schools.

Congratulations to: Maria Zuniga, Jessica Barnhill, Erin Boyd, Jacqueline Rivers, Diahn Nevares, Tatiana Del Toro, Jeff Nevares, and Johnny Rivera.

Your dedication to student success truly makes a difference every day. Las Cruces Public Schools

05/19/2026

Today was such a special moment as we welcomed the Class of 2026 to walk the halls of their old elementary school one more time. 💙❤️

Seeing our former Wildcats return, smiling and inspiring our current students, reminds us that once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat. We are so proud of all you have accomplished and can’t wait to see the amazing things your future holds. 🎓🐾

Congratulations Class of 2026! Your Booker T. Washington family will always be cheering you on.