Booker T. Washington Community Elementary School

08/13/2026

📣 Wildcat Families — Don’t Forget! 🐾❤️💙

Join us TOMORROW, Thursday, August 13, from 4:00–5:30 PM for our Booker T. Washington Open House
📋 Get important information for the school year
💈 FREE haircuts provided by Fridays Barber Lounge!
Come connect with us and kick off the school year with Wildcat pride! We can’t wait to see our students and families! 🐾

❤️💙 Together We Learn, Grow, and Lead — GO WILDCATS! 💙❤️

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📣 ¡Familias Wildcat — No se les olvide! 🐾❤️💙

Acompáñenos MAÑANA, jueves 13 de agosto, de 4:00 a 5:30 PM para nuestra Casa Abierta de Booker T. Washington.
📋 Reciban información importante para el nuevo año escolar.
💈 ¡Tendremos cortes de cabello GRATIS proporcionados por Fridays Barber Lounge!
¡Vengan a convivir con nosotros y a comenzar juntos el nuevo año escolar con orgullo Wildcat! ¡Estamos muy emocionados de ver a nuestros estudiantes y familias! 🐾

❤️💙 Juntos Aprendemos, Crecemos y Lideramos — ¡VAMOS WILDCATS! 💙❤️

08/09/2026

08/06/2026

🌟 Thrive Thursday 🌟

Today, we celebrate Jessica Barnhill, Community School Coordinator at Booker T. Washington Community Elementary School and recipient of the 2026 National Community School Coordinator Award!

Since joining the school in 2019, Jessica has brought students, families, staff and community partners together to identify needs, connect families with resources and remove barriers to learning. Her leadership has helped create expanded opportunities for students, including tutoring, cheerleading, 3D printing and additional after-school activities.

Jessica’s dedication reflects the heart of the community school model: ensuring students and families feel supported, connected and empowered to thrive.

Congratulations, Jessica, on this well-deserved national honor—and thank you for the difference you make every day! 💜

08/05/2026

🥕🛒 FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION – MONDAY, AUGUST 10! 🛒🥕

Booker T. Washington Community Elementary School is excited to host our FREE monthly food distribution.

📅 Date: Monday, August 10, 2026
🕛 Time: 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
📍 Location: In front of Booker T. Washington Community Elementary School
755 E. Chestnut Ave.

🍎 Farmer's Market Style
🥬 First come, first served
🛍️ Please bring your own bags.

We look forward to serving our Wildcat families and helping keep our community healthy and nourished. See you Monday!



🥕🛒 ¡DISTRIBUCIÓN GRATUITA DE ALIMENTOS – LUNES 10 DE AGOSTO! 🛒🥕

¡La Escuela Primaria Comunitaria Booker T. Washington invita a nuestra distribución GRATUITA de alimentos!

📅 Fecha: Lunes, 10 de agosto de 2026
🕛 Hora: 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
📍 Lugar: Frente a la Escuela Primaria Comunitaria Booker T. Washington
755 E. Chestnut Ave.

🍎 Estilo Mercado de Agricultores
🥬 Se atenderá por orden de llegada (hasta agotar existencias).
🛍️ Por favor, traiga sus propias bolsas.

¡Esperamos ver a nuestras familias Wildcat y seguir apoyando a nuestra comunidad con alimentos frescos y saludables!

08/05/2026

Afterschool Programs Still Have Open Spots!
Dear Booker T. Washington Families,
We still have openings in several of our exciting afterschool programs! If your child is interested, there's still time to sign up.
Mondays & Wednesdays
📚 Wonder Word Explorers (Kindergarten–1st Grade)
🎨 Art Math Fusion (3rd–5th Grade)
💻 Digital Media (4th–5th Grade)
🍳 GROW Cooking (3rd- 5th Grade)
Tuesdays & Thursdays
⚽ Wildcat Soccer (4th–5th Grade)
➕ Math Fluency (2nd–3rd Grade)
💎 Jewelry Making (2nd–5th Grade)
🎮 Esports (4th–5th Grade)
🌱 Generation Genesis (Kindergarten)
Afterschool programs begin Monday, August 10, 2026, and are held Monday through Thursday from 2:50 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
🍽️ All students will receive dinner before participating in their afterschool program.
To register your child, please stop by the school office or call us at 575-527-9595.
We look forward to another fun-filled semester of learning, creativity, and new friendships. We hope your Wildcat joins us!
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¡TODAVÍA HAY ESPACIOS DISPONIBLES EN NUESTROS PROGRAMAS DESPUÉS DE CLASES!
¡Queridas familias de Booker T. Washington!
¡Aún tenemos espacios disponibles en varios de nuestros emocionantes programas después de clases! Si a su estudiante le interesa participar, ¡todavía hay tiempo para inscribirse!
Lunes y Miércoles
📚 Exploradores de Palabras (Kindergarten–1.º grado)
🎨 Fusión de Arte y Matemáticas (3.º–5.º grado)
💻 Medios Digitales (4.º–5.º grado)
🍳 GROW Cocina (3rdº–5.º grado)
Martes y Jueves
⚽ Fútbol Wildcat (4.º–5.º grado)
➕ Fluidez en Matemáticas (2.º–3.º grado)
💎 Creación de Joyería (2.º–5.º grado)
🎮 Esports (Videojuegos Competitivos) (4.º–5.º grado)
🌱 Generation Genesis (Kindergarten)
📅 Los programas después de clases comienzan el lunes, 10 de agosto de 2026, y se llevarán a cabo de lunes a jueves de 2:50 p.m. a 4:30 p.m.
🍽️ Todos los estudiantes recibirán una cena antes de asistir a su programa después de clases.
📝 Para inscribir a su estudiante, visite la oficina de la escuela o llame al 575-527-9595.
¡Esperamos otro semestre lleno de aprendizaje, diversión, creatividad y nuevas amistades! ¡Esperamos ver a su Wildcat participar en nuestros programas después de clases!
¡Gracias por ser parte de nuestra familia Wildcat!

08/04/2026

♻️ Turn empty ink and toner cartridges into brighter futures for New Mexico children!

LCPS schools are supporting NM Lions Operation KidSight by collecting empty ink and toner cartridges for recycling. Proceeds help provide vision screenings, eye exams and glasses for children in need throughout New Mexico.

Save your empty cartridges and bring them to your school’s collection box. When the box is full, NM Lions Operation KidSight will pick it up.

To schedule a pickup, call 575-525-5631.

08/04/2026

The Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation is proud to support outstanding educators through our Innovative Teaching Grants. These grants fund creative programs that enhance learning, inspire student achievement, and bring innovative ideas to life in classrooms across Las Cruces Public Schools.

Who Can Apply?

• Teachers

• Principals

• School Administrators

• Social Workers & Counselors

• Ancillary Support Staff

Grant Information

• Awards from $200–$4,999 per project

• Projects may benefit a single classroom or an entire school community

Eligible Project Categories

• STEM & Student-Centered Technology

• Arts & Literacy

• Agriculture & Horticulture

• Educational Field Trips

Making an Impact

In Fall 2025, the Foundation awarded 11 Innovative Teaching Grants totaling $28,072.33, helping educators create engaging new learning opportunities for students.

Applications Open August 3!

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://lcpsf.org/innovative-teaching-grants/

08/03/2026

🎉🐾 Wildcat Shout-Out! 🐾🎉

Please join us in congratulating our very own Ms. Franco on being selected as a recipient of the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Memorial Foundation Back-to-School Teacher Gift Basket! 🍎🎁

This recognition celebrates outstanding New Mexico educators who go above and beyond to inspire, support, and make a lasting impact on their students. We are incredibly proud of Ms. Franco and grateful for the passion, dedication, and kindness she brings to Booker T. Washington Community School every single day.

Congratulations, Ms. Franco! Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our Wildcats. We are lucky to have you as part of our Wildcat family! 🐾

07/29/2026

ParentVUE Has a New Look!

The ParentVUE app has been updated with a new icon. Families can continue using ParentVUE to complete online registration, view grades and stay connected with their child’s school.

Look for the purple icon shown here when opening the app. No action is needed, and your login information will remain the same.

07/26/2026

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing Booker T. Washington administration team and Campos Portraits for treating our staff to a wonderful breakfast during our Professional Development Day!

Your generosity and support helped us kick off the new school year feeling appreciated, energized, and ready to make a difference for our Wildcats. It’s partnerships like these that remind us how fortunate we are to have a community that believes in our students and staff.

Here’s to an incredible school year filled with learning, growth, and success. Thank you for helping us start the year on such a positive note! 💙❤️🐾