LCPS superintendent to outline district priorities in Oct. 28 address
Las Cruces Public Schools will hold its 2026 State of the District address Oct. 28, with Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz outlining priorities and challenges.
Ignacio Ruiz is expected to discuss student achievement, attendance, financial sustainability and other priorities during the annual State of the District event
Organ Mountain News report
LAS CRUCES - Las Cruces Public Schools Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz will outline the district's accomplishments, challenges and priorities for the coming year during the annual State of the District Address on Wednesday, Oct. 28.
The event begins at 11 a.m. at the Las Cruces Convention Center and will be livestreamed on the district's official YouTube channel.
Ruiz is expected to discuss student achievement, literacy, mathematics, attendance, student well-being and the district's long-term financial sustainability. His remarks will build on LCPS's strategic plan, which extends through 2029.
The annual address provides an opportunity to review the district's progress and outline strategies intended to support more than 21,000 students across Las Cruces Public Schools.
This year's theme, “The Future is Taking Shape,” follows last year's “Charting the Course” address, which focused on the district's strategic vision.
The event will also recognize educators, support staff, families and community partners involved in supporting students.
How to watch
The State of the District Address begins at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Las Cruces Convention Center.
LCPS-TV will livestream the event on the district's official YouTube channel, allowing families and community members to watch remotely.
