Las Cruces Public Schools will host the commencement ceremonies for the LCPS graduating class of 2025. All graduation ceremonies will be held at the Pan American Center, located at 1810 E. University Avenue on the campus of New Mexico State University.
Key 2026 Graduation Details:
- Venue: NMSU Pan American Center
- Arrival: Graduates are encouraged to arrive at least one hour early for lineup.
- Security: A clear bag policy is enforced by NMSU at this venue.
- Prohibited Items: Air horns, noisemakers, flags, signs, confetti cannons, and outside food/beverages are not allowed. [1]
Related 2026 LCPS Graduations (May 22-23):
Mayfield High School: May 24, 6:00 p.m
Centennial High School: May 23, 9:00 a.m.
Organ Mountain High School: May 23, 6:00 p.m.
Important Ceremony Guidelines:
• Arrival & Entry:
Guests are encouraged to plan ahead and arrive early. Ceremonies will begin promptly at the scheduled times. Graduates are required to arrive at least one hour prior to their ceremony for lineup and seating. Guests are asked to use the northeast and southeast entrances to the Pan Am.
• Clear Bag Policy:
The Pan American Center follows New Mexico State University’s clear bag policy. Non-clear bags will not be permitted inside the venue. Please review the policy before arriving.
Prohibited Items:
To ensure a safe and respectful experience for all guests and graduates, the following items will not be allowed inside the Pan American Center:
• Air horns or artificial noisemakers
• Flags of any kind
• Beach balls, balloons, confetti cannons
• Glass vases
• Weapons or laser pointers
• Fireworks
• Outside food or beverages
• Large signs (over 3 feet by 2 feet)
• Large umbrellas (compact umbrellas are permitted)
• Smoking, including e-cigarettes and vaping devices
• Non-clear bags
• Animals (only ADA-compliant service animals permitted)
• Professional cameras, tripods, or selfie sticks
For those who cannot attend, all ceremonies will be livestreamed at on LCPS.TV. We look forward to celebrating the achievements of our students. Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
Live graduation interpretations will be available for families. To access them, simply scan the attached QR code and select your preferred language and dialect. Please refer to the QR code during the commencement ceremony to listen to the interpretation.