Hilltopper Girls Track & Field Wins Fourth Straight State Championship!
The 2024 State Champion Hilltopper Girls Track & Field Team!
Colette Bibeault jumped 11′ to win the pole vault. She also won the 300 m hurdles in an LAHS School Record time, was part of the 4×400 m relay team which set a new State Record, and placed 3rd in both the high jump and 100 m hurdles. By these results, she was awarded the Class 4A High Point Athlete trophy. Photo by Blake Wood
By BLAKE WOOD
Assistant Coach
LAHS Track & Field
Nobody doubted it was coming. Everyone expected a blowout. They were not disappointed. The Hilltopper Girls Track & Field team won their fourth Read More
Rotary Honors Distinguished LAHS Student Anna Jacobson
Rotarian Vincent Chiravalle presents a Distinguished Student of Service certificate to LAHS junior Anna Jacobson, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos as her mother Eva Jacobson shares the moment with LAHS teacher Michelle Rosette, May 14, at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by Linda Hull
By VINCENT CHIRAVALLE
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
The motto of Rotary is Service Above Self. To support this motto in each academic year, the Rotary Club of Los Alamos honors “Distinguished Students of Service” in their junior year of high school.
Students are first nominated by their teachers who are asked Read More
LAPS Foundation Begins Search For New Executive Director
LAPSF News:
Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation (LAPSF) has begun the search for a new Executive Director, with the application period opening Wednesday, May 15, 2024. The current Executive Director, Jenny McCumber, will be transitioning to a new position at LAPSF and will remain a vital asset for the growing organization. Applications for the Executive Director position be accepted through June 15, 2024.
LAPSF is a leading non-profit organization in Los Alamos, dedicated to supporting the Los Alamos Public Schools by providing more than $2 million in direct funding for LAPS teacher professional Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: LAHS Graduation May 25
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos Public Schools Board may attend the Los Alamos High School graduation, 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 25, 2024.
A Quorum may be present; however no action will be taken. Read More
Happenings At SALA: Week Of May 21, 2024
SALA News:
SALA Los Alamos Event Center has announced an exciting lineup of events and screenings for the upcoming week. From coding sessions and magical adventures to action-packed premieres and classic film nights, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
- 4 p.m., Tuesday, May 21 – Coderdojo: Join us for a fun and interactive coding session suitable for all ages. A perfect opportunity for aspiring young coders to learn and develop new skills.
- 4 p.m., Wednesday, May 22 – The SALA Project: Behind the Screen: Explore The SALA Project every Wednesday this May from 4-5 p.m. Enjoy guided
Los Alamos Public Schools Board Meeting Thursday May 23
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools Board Meeting Thursday, May 23, 2024 5:30 PM LAPS Board Room, 2101 Trinity Drive, Suite V, Los Alamos, NM 87544.
The meeting is open to the public.
To attend by Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5056632222?pwd=9ya3XaLGT3DQAVJyauGbYKcsPQ4QWg.1&omn= 87327881813
Meeting ID: 505 663 2222
Passcode: j45K8H
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Call to Order
3. Roll Call
4. Closed Executive Session
Limited Personnel Matters and Personally Identifiable information about an Individual Student, as permitted under Sections 10-15-1(H)(2) and 10-15-1(H)(4) of Read More
Los Alamos High School NJROTC 2024 Year-In-Review
Color guard at the Rodeo Parade. Courtesy/NJROTC
Cadets at the ’til Valhalla 5K to combat veteran suicide. Courtesy/NJROTC
Seniors participating in a color guard for their last home football game. Courtesy/NJROTC
By Chief ARON AYERS
Senior Naval Science Instructor
LAHS NJROTC
For Los Alamos High School (LAHS) NJROTC, this year will go down in history as being marked by some incredible highs. From football games to parades, community events to 5k runs for charity, state championships to being named as a distinguished unit, the 2023-24 school year was a busy one for Topper Company.
Some stats Read More
LAHS Choir Cabaret To Perform On Stage Wednesday
LAPS News:
The third annual Los Alamos High School Choir Cabaret will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 on the Ramsey Stage in the Duane Smith Auditorium.
This year’s theme is the “Journey of Love” with special guests, The Atomic City Follies.
This event is free and open to the public. Donations to support scholarship funds are always welcome.
Prior to the Choir Cabaret, there will be a booster informational meeting in the lobby at 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Read More
Statewide Higher Education Leaders From 27 New Mexico Colleges And Universities Convene For Inaugural Summit
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SANTA FE – More than 200 participants from 27 New Mexico colleges and universities convened in Albuquerque on April 30 and May 1 to discuss best practices within the administrative and financial areas of higher education.
Topics included how higher education institutions can assist students through the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process, managing and collecting data, capital funding and project management processes, working with tribal colleges Read More
Mission Aerospace Exhibit Lands At National Museum Of Nuclear Science & History In Albuquerque
Students working with a model airplane at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History in Albuquerque. Courtesy/NMNS&H
Students making paper rockets at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History in Albuquerque. Courtesy/NMNS&H
NMNS&H News:
ALBUQUERQUE – The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History (NMNS&H) is excited to announce a new temporary exhibit, Mission Aerospace. This interactive exhibit is a multi-layered exploration of aviation history, aerospace milestones, and some of NASA’s trail-blazing discoveries that are shaping Read More
Leadership Los Alamos Announces 2024 Award Recipients
Tony and Tiffany Hinojosa are a dynamic duo adding a wealth of health to education and the outdoors. They are the ‘essence of leadership’ and engagement to community life. They received one of two non-alumni leadership awards from LLA. Courtesy/Bernadette Lauritzen
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
LLA
Leadership Los Alamos (LLA) is a storied organization, educating the community/region, and launching new leaders into the stratosphere. This year their cup runneth over. It actually pours out with awards recognizing leaders with great achievements for alumni, non-alumni and a NextGen award.
“Our Read More
Rotary Honors Distinguished LAHS Student Samuel Carmer
Rotarian Vincent Chiravalle presents a Distinguished Student of Service certificate to LAHS junior Samuel Carmer, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos as his parents Carol Haertling and Craig Carmer share the moment with LAHS teacher Jonathan Frost, May 7, at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by Linda Hull
By VINCENT CHIRAVALLE
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
The motto of Rotary is Service Above Self. To support this motto in each academic year, the Rotary Club of Los Alamos honors “Distinguished Students of Service” in their junior year of high school.
Students are first nominated by their teachers Read More
Rotary Honors Distinguished LAHS Student Sadie Evans
Rotarian Vincent Chiravalle presents a Distinguished Student of Service certificate to LAHS junior Sadie Evans, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos as her parents Emilia Evans and John Evans, and her grandmother Karen Evans share the moment, May 7, at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by Linda Hull
By VINCENT CHIRAVALLE
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
The motto of Rotary is Service Above Self. To support this motto in each academic year, the Rotary Club of Los Alamos honors “Distinguished Students of Service” in their junior year of high school.
Students are first nominated by their teachers who Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: Los Alamos School Board Member Candidate Forum On Zoom May 20, 2024
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) School Board may attend the LAPS School Board Member Candidate Forum on Zoom at 6 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2024.
A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken.
The meeting is open to the public.
Join Zoom Meeting:
- https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5056632222?pwd=9ya3XaLGT3DQAVJyauGbYKcsPQ4QWg.1&omn=821179 61223
- Meeting ID: 505 663 2222
- Passcode: j45K8H
Graduating Senior Marissa Meierdierks Receives 2024 Los Alamos Alumni Association Scholarship
LAHS graduating senior Marissa Meierdierks receiving an EMT Certificate from UNM-Los Alamos is the recipient of the 2024 LAHS Alumni Association Scholarship. Courtesy/LAHS Alumni Association
LAHS Alumni Association News:
This year the Los Alamos Alumni Scholarship has been awarded to Los Alamos High School (LAHS) graduating senior Marissa Meierdierks. She is the daughter of Carissa Meierdierks Wall.
Meierdierks will be attending Eastern New Mexico University in the fall, where she plans to start with studying Chemistry/Biochemistry. Later her plans include adding Math and Management Read More
UNM Offers NM START Clinical Education Training June 10
LAHS EcoClub Sorts Waste At Jemez Mountain Trail Runs
Los Alamos High School (LAHS) EcoClub members including helped sort waste at the Posse Lodge on Saturday, May 11 for the Jemez Mountain Trail Runs event. Members sorted through aluminum cans, plastic, cardboard, food scraps, glass, and trash. They focused solely on waste collected at the Posse Lodge (not aid stations). Overall, 47.9 percent will be composted, 28.8 percent recycled, 2.5 percent repurposed and 20.7 percent disposed of as trash. Courtesy photo
LAHS EcoClub members from left, Tori Kwei, Arianne Terrones, Charlotte Butcher and Samuel Carmera are ready to sort waste at the Posse Read More
Los Alamos High School May 25, 2024 Graduation Details
LAPS News:
Los Alamos High School (LAHS) will host its 2024 graduation Saturday, May 25 at Sullivan Field.
The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m., gates open at 8 a.m. and tickets are not required to attend the graduation ceremony.
The Athletics Department would like to remind everyone that food is not allowed on Sullivan Field. Please do not bring any seeds or gum to graduation. Bottled water is allowed. In addition, all chairs must have a blanket or towel under the legs. Visitors will be turned away at the entrance if they do not have a blanket or towel to place under their chair. Please respect the new turf Read More
MANA del Norte Announces 2024 Scholarship Opportunity: Deadline June 14, 2024
MANA del Norte News:
SANTA FE – MANA del Norte is accepting scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. The application deadline is June 14, 2024.
Applicants must identify as Latina/Hispana and be a current resident of one of the following northern New Mexico counties: Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe, San Miguel or Taos.
For more information, visit: https:////www.manadelnortenm.org or contact Scholarship Committee Co-chair Virginia Martinez-Fiske at 505.316.4209.
Scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $1,000 to selected recipients who will be honored Read More
LAHS Grad Focuses Master’s Thesis On Local Data Part 2
Los Alamos High School 2019 graduate Brandi Weiss at her graduation last Friday from NMSU. Courtesy photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos
Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part series highlighting Los Alamos High School graduate Brandi Weiss and her master’s thesis on adolescent risky behavior in Los Alamos.
“Ignoring the problem does not make it go away.” –Brandi Weiss
Important data is captured by a variety of people all of the time. We may not know where to look for it, why it matters to us or at least why it should matter. Our goal is to highlight the fact that knowing the data could Read More
