School Information

Las Cruces Public Schools News

2007-2008 Athletics Schedules

Las Cruces Public Schools lunch menus:
Elementary School Lunches
Middle School Lunches
High School Lunches

Private Schools

Mesilla Valley Christian School
3850 Stern Dr
575-525-8515

Mission Lutheran School
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2752 N. Roadrunner Pky
575-532-5489

Holy Cross Catholic School
1331 N. Miranda
575-526-2517

Home Schooling in Las Cruces

Head Start Program Information

Activity Centers

The Arc Life Center
2225 Griggs Ave.
575-541-5140
Ages: 6-12 only
Hours: 8am-5pm

Benavidez Community Center
1045 McClure Rd.
575-541-5185
Ages: 6-17
Hours: 8am-5pm

Club Fusion Teen Center
101 E. Union Ave.
575-541-5181
Ages: 13-17 only
Hours: 12pm-6pm

East Mesa Recreation Center
5589 Porter Rd.
5 75-382-1662
Ages: 6-17
Hours: 8am-5pm

Meerscheidt Recreation Center
1600 E. Hadley Ave.
575-541-2563
Ages: 6-17
Hours: 8am-5pm

Mesilla Park Recreation Center
304 W. Bell Ave.
575-541-2454
Ages: 6-12 only
Hours: 8am-5pm

Youth Sports

Soccer
High Noon Soccer League

Baseball & Softball
Las Cruces Youth Baseball
Las Cruces Youth Softball Association

Basketball & Tackle Football
Las Cruces Bantam Weight Sport Association
Sponsors basketball and tackle football programs
Write Las Cruces Bantam Weight Sports Association
P.O. Drawer O, Las Cruces NM 88004
575-522-3010

CactusFire Tennis
A New Las Cruces, New Mexico based tennis coaching resource. Our primary focus is coaching Juniors (under 17 years of age). For class listing call 575-571-8203

Organizations for Kids

Boys & Girls Club of Las Cruces
After-school and summer activities including crafts, sports, computers and music at the club
330 W. Las Cruces Ave.
575-526-1519

Boy Scouts of America
Yucca Council, regional office based in El Paso. Call (915) 772-2292.
Boy Scouts of America Round Table meets second Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. 575-524-7087.

Girl Scouts Rio Grande Council
225 E. Idaho Ave., Suite 9
575-526-2532

Childrens D.A.R.E. Program

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Internet Links for Kids

Art & Music

Art Safari
Explore famous paintings, make your own art, and more

Play Music
Information about orchestras, instruments, and interactive games

Games

BU's Interactive Web Games
Free online games

Alfy
Free online games for kids

Disney Online
Games, interactive media, Disney shows, and movies

Fun Brain
Online educational games for kids

Health

Food Museum
Information on food, online exhibits

GirlsHeath
Information on girls' health issues

KidFit
Information on different exercises, health, and games

KidsHealth
Health-related information, activities and games

Math & Science

A+ Math Games
All sorts of math games to test and improve math skills

How Stuff Works
Find out how common, everyday items work

Museum of Unnatural Mystery
All about the strange and unusual, such as UFOs and Bigfoot

Zoobooks
An encyclopedia of animals, also with games and activities

Reading Resources

America Writes for Kids
Information on popular authors, reading suggestions

Book Hive
Book reviews and information

World of Reading
Sponsored by the Ann Arbor District Library, a site of book reviews for kids, written by kids

References

42 Explore
Pathfinder by theme or subject, with links to tons of information

Encyclopedia.com
Searchable online encyclopedia

Fact Monster
Online almanac, dictionary, encyclopedia, and homework help

Internet Picture Dictionary
Picture dictionary with flash cards and activities

Lissa Explains it All
All about making websites, learning how to write HTML, Javascript, CSS, and more

Web Searching

Ask for Kids
Kid-friendly web search engine

Kids Click
Web search for kids created by librarians

Surfing the Net with Kids
Web directory for kids and teens, and parents as well

Yahoo Kids
Kid-friendly web search engine, games, music, and more

Safety Tips and Laws for Children

Consumer Product Safety, Toy Recalls, and more
Home Safety tips
Safety Tips for children
Internet Safety tips

Fun Websites

Child Fun Family Site
Coloring pages, crafts, activities, information and articles for parents

DLTK's Printable Crafts for kids
Holiday crafts, greeting cards, coloring pages and more

Family Fun
Crafts and activities, party ideas, printables and more

Hippo Works
Fun comics and activities

Making Friends
Paper dolls, beading, costumes, recipes, and more

Sesame Workshop Parent's Activity Planner
Get ideas and instructions for a variety of crafts and games

Storybox
Original illustrated stories and activities for children