Parents, Officials Laud Arrowhead School

Article courtesy of the Las Cruces Sun-News By Reyes Mata III LAS CRUCES – Arrowhead Park Early College High School – an ambitious venture to slash dropout rates – heralded a major accomplishment during its ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday at its new campus. “One hundred percent of the sophomore class progressed from ninth grade to 10th [...]

Ground Broken for High School at University

Article courtesy of the Las Cruces Bulletin By Todd G. Dickson Calling it an historic day, local education officials and students of Las Cruces Public Schools’ Early College High School broke ground Friday, Sept. 17, for the new high school at New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Research Park. The academic-oriented school designed to give high [...]

Early College School to Offer Opportunities

Article courtesy of the Las Cruces Sun-News By Christine Rogel LAS CRUCES – “It’s not just a school; it’s an opportunity,” said Early College High School student Joel Macias during Friday’s groundbreaking ceremony at New Mexico State University, which drew more than 100 guests. The Early College High School (ECHS) opened in July to 117 [...]

Classes Begin for New Mexico’s First Early College High School

Release courtesy of The Bridge of Southern New Mexico The first early college high school (ECHS) in New Mexico opened its doors to students on Tuesday, July 6, 2010, when approximately 116 LCPS freshmen began classes. The new high school, the fifth within Las Cruces Public Schools, will temporarily be housed within the Dona Ana [...]