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Las Cruces Public Schools honors student leaders, outdoor clubs and 11 NMSBA award nominees
Summary
The board recognized student advisory council members, senior student leaders and high‑school outdoor clubs; Centennial’s outdoor club reported a $13,000 state Outdoor Equity grant and students described trips, community partnerships and volunteer work.
At the May 5 work session the Las Cruces Public Schools board recognized student advisory council members and heard presentations from high‑school outdoor clubs about student leadership, community partnerships and programming supported by a state Outdoor Equity grant.
Melanie Stewart, the district student advisory council advisor, introduced and thanked SAC student leaders and asked board members to present certificates and stoles to seniors. Students from Centennial High School and Las Cruces High School described club activities including mountain biking, overnight camping trips, White Sands outings, bikepacking events called "Babybird" and "Dangerbird," and community service such as trail maintenance and bike clinics.
Centennial’s outdoors club sponsor Delia Torres said the club received $13,000 from the New Mexico Outdoor Equity grant, which supports student participation in outdoor activities and equipment. Students emphasized the clubs’ inclusivity, partnerships with Friends of the Oregon Mountain Desert Peaks and other local groups, and the leadership and social‑emotional benefits of outdoor programming.
Josh Silver, chief of staff for Las Cruces Public Schools, then introduced the 11 groups nominated for the New Mexico School Boards Association Excellence in Student Achievement Awards and named the groups and representatives honored across athletics, fine arts, special education administration, community schools and academic coaching teams.
Board members praised the students and staff; no action was required. The recognitions were presented early in the meeting prior to budget and policy discussions.
