About – Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation

OUR MISSION

The Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation is a private, nonprofit corporation that exists for the sole purpose of attracting and managing private gift and project funds to enhance and enrich the educational experiences of the students of the Las Cruces Public Schools. The mission of the Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation is to serve as a private partner with the district to provide both public and private funds to the students and staff in the Las Cruces Public School District to support and enhance the educational experiences of students, promote innovation in the classroom, increase community involvement in education and pursue and recognize excellence in teaching and learning.

HOW WE SUPPORT LCPS

The Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation began in 1998 as a 501(c)(3) organization for the purpose of soliciting contributions and grants to support the Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS). The Foundation manages funds from individuals, business, trusts and other Foundations and organizations and helps donors identify areas of need and interest within our public schools. The managing Board of Directors is a group of local leaders that ensures the funds are invested and managed wisely.

SECURE Endowments and Donor Advised Funds
PROVIDE Funding FOR Off-cycle Requests
AWARD Student Scholarships
Offer $100 Teacher Supply Mini Grants
Write Grants
GRANT MONIES FOR Innovative TEACHING PROJECTS
Act as the Fiscal Agent for Awarded Grants & Funds
HOST the Celebration of Excellence Dinner
Strengthen Community Partnerships

First, thank you for supporting my classroom! For being a first year teacher it has been difficult to get the supplies I need. By your generous donation I was able to get a much needed easel for my students and I to use for writing. I could not be more thankful for the opportunity and donation

Thank you for your efforts in making these scholarships available to high school graduates. Being recognized with the scholarship based on my academic achievements extracurricular activities and educations goals was truly a gift and a highlight of my senior year.

I would like to that you for your generosity and support. I received the Dr. Jim and Mary Tucker Memorial Scholarship, because of this my goals are within reach.

Thank you for your efforts in making these scholarships available to high school graduate. Being Recognized with this scholarship based on my academic achievements, extracurricular additivities, and educational goals was truly a gift an a highlight of my senior year

Thank you so much! 😄 Woohoo!!!

Thank you so much for the beautifully done dinner recognizing Teacher of the Year, Assistant of the Year, and National Board recipients. It was a very special night having so many people together. Again, I appreciate the evening. It is one that I will never forget.