Seven schools in the district have undergone remodeling and major improvements for this year. MacArthur Elementary, Booker T. Washington Elementary, East Picacho Elementary, Hillrise Elementary, Vista Middle School, Lynn Middle School and Las Cruces High School were sites where remodeling or new classrooms occurred. The projects are paid for by local taxpayers with a 1997 school bond issue and by additional dollars awarded to Las Cruces Public Schools from state critical capital outlay funds. Education Specifics High School Sports For Mike Jaxson's article about high school sports in Las Cruces, click here . The district offers a myriad of programs to meet the diverse needs of students.
Students receive art, music and physical education activities in elementary schools.
Programs of instruction at high schools are sanctioned by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the New Mexico Department of Education, among other organizations. To register students, parents should call the school within their attendance zone. For additional information, residents can call 527-5811. For a selected listing of public school administration phone numbers, click here . The Las Cruces Board of Education is comprised of five people who serve staggered four-year terms with no monetary compensation.