Ignacio Ruiz
@ignacior38
Husband, Father, Grandfather, Superintendent of Las Cruces Public Schools
A huge thank you to Sisbarro Auto for your generous $10,000 donation in support of our attendance initiatives! Your partnership helps us keep students on the path to success. @LCPSnet @SisbarroChevy

This week, we kicked off the year by welcoming back our amazing teachers & staff with capacity-building sessions across LCPS! Topics were driven by staff feedback & data—relevant, meaningful, and focused on student success. Here’s to a great school year! @LCPSnet




LCPS Announces Open House Dates for 2025–26 School Year lcps.net/o/lcps/article…
Congratulations to LCPS’s own Michelle Ronga, named NMAA Southwest Athletic Director of the Year this past weekend! 🏆 An incredible and well-deserved honor—thank you for your outstanding leadership and dedication to student athletics! @LCPSnet

Are you ready for the new school year? We're excited to have you back! All the things you need to know can be found here: lcps.net/article/2313084
It was great to welcome our newest team members to Las Cruces Public Schools this morning! I am grateful for the opportunity to share our district’s vision and commitment to student success. We're here to support, grow, and lead—together. @LCPSnet




A powerful week of connection and advocacy! ✅ Met with our Migrant Ed families 🎒 Launched our annual #StuffTheBus event 🤝 Spoke with @RepGabeVasquez about our LCPS–@LasCrucesGov summer partnership & the impact of frozen federal funds on our students. @LCPSnet




Huge congratulations to the Centennial HS Orchestra & Chamber Choir—selected as the 2026 NMMEA Honor Orchestra & Choir! Under the direction of Dr. Mapp & Mr. Batista, this achievement reflects the excellence of LCPS fine arts. We’re proud of you! @LCPSnet

Had a great meeting with Dr. Rick Marlatt, new Dean of HEST at NMSU! We discussed strengthening our LCPS–NMSU partnership, expanding educator pipelines, and toured their future Autism Diagnostic Center—an incredible resource for families across southern NM. @LCPSnet @nmsu


AtLCPS, we're committed to strong partnerships with families. That’s why we’ve implemented ParentSquare, a powerful tool that keeps you informed, connected, and engaged with your child’s education. ✅ Real-time updates ✅ Two-way communication ✅ Easy-to-use app
Las Cruces Public Schools Launches ParentSquare, a New Communication Platform lcps.net/o/lcps/article…
Last night I attended our LCPS Summer Graduation. These students didn’t give up — they persevered, pushed forward, and got it done.Every diploma tells a story of determination.Proud of our grads! @LCPSnet




Job Fair Announcement: LCPS will be hosting a Nutrition Services Job Fair on Tuesday, July 2nd, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Location: 400 Bell Ave Las Cruces, NM On-site interviews will be conducted! Don’t miss this opportunity to join the LCPS Nutrition Services team. @LCPSnet
CATS SHOCK THE NATION! We will see you in Omaha
Is your child ready to begin their learning journey? Enrollment for the 2025–2026 school year is now open at Las Cruces Public Schools, and we’re excited to welcome new students into our Early Childhood Education Program! @LCPSnet Register online today: lcps.net/page/online-re…
Reparto de Alimentos: ¡El equipo bilingüe de LCPS y Roadrunner Food Bank de NM organizarán un evento de distribución de comida! 📅 5 de junio ⏰ 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 📍 505 S. Main St., Suite 249 ¡Para las primeras 50 familias! @LCPSnet
Food Drive: The LCPS Bilingual Community Outreach team is partnering with Roadrunner Food Bank of NM to host a food distribution event! Date: June 5 Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Location: LCPS Family Support Center 505 S. Main St., Suite 249 Available to the first 50 families!
Proud to join LCPS leaders this morning at the LCPS QTEL Institute with Dr. Aída Walqui & Leslie Hamburger—powerful learning for equity & excellence. Another cohort also engaged in Standards-Based Learning to elevate clarity, consistency & rigor for all students. @LCPSnet




Yesterday was the last day for LCPS students! Grateful to visit our Physical Plant, Materials Management & Print Shop teams—your behind-the-scenes work is vital. Also stopped by Conlee Elem to thank staff for a great year. Wishing everyone a safe, restful summer! @LCPSnet




Stopped by Camino Real MS to congratulate our Latinos in Action students for being recognized in art, short film & more! Proud of their creativity, culture, and leadership. ¡Felicidades! @LCPSnet @latinosinacti0n


