LAPS Names Andrea Determan Director Of Inclusive Schools
New Director of Inclusive Schools for LAPS Andrea Determan
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) announces that Andrea Determan has accepted the position of Director of Inclusive Schools for LAPS.
In this role, Determan will serve as a key member of the district’s leadership team. She will be responsible for overseeing and supporting the district’s work in addressing equity and creating more inclusive schools where all of the students are safe to learn and be themselves.
“It is an honor to have Andrea back at LAPS,” Jennifer Guy said, Superintendent of Los Alamos Public Schools. “She Read More
Guy Meyer Joins LAPS As New Assistant Athletic Director
New LAHS Assistant Athletic Director Guy Meyer
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) is pleased to announce that Guy Meyer has joined Los Alamos High School as the new assistant athletic director.
He will be working with Athletic Director Ann Stewart.
“I have always heard good things about LAPS in general and am familiar with the success and tradition of LAHS athletics, so that was the initial draw (to this position),” explained Meyer. “Coach Stewart’s leadership is the other big thing that pulled me in as I had heard some really great things from colleagues in the area. After meeting with Read More
National Museum Of Nuclear Science & History Opens Enrollment For Fall/Winter ‘Science Is Everywhere’ Camp
The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History presents ‘Science is Everywhere’ Day Camps. Courtesy/NMNSH
NMNSH News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Exciting explorations and delightful discoveries await children at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History’s (NMNSH) Science is Everywhere Day Camps in Albuquerque.
Let your child’s curiosity shine with a variety of fall and winter break day camps beginning Friday, Oct. 13 for Fall Break Day Camp. Hosted during the Albuquerque Public School’s break schedules, camps are open to Kindergarten through grade 6 students and begin at 8:30 a.m.-3:30 Read More
Football Boosters Topper Fest At Mesa Field 5-6:30 Tonight!
Gessing: Time For All-Of-The-Above Approach To Education
By PAUL J. GESSING
President
Rio Grande Foundation
New Mexico should be in crisis mode. Our K-12 education system is certainly facing a crisis. Problems abound: recent reports highlight serious school attendance issues, the NAEP (known as the “Nation’s Report Card” test places New Mexico 52nd across ALL age groups and subjects studied, the Kids Count report shows New Mexico kids are losing ground, and no one seems to have a solution. Education spending has increased markedly in recent years with nothing to show for it.
With New Mexico already suffering from poor educational outcomes the COVID Read More
Jack Beaty Educational Scholarship Foundation Announces Grantees
Beaty Foundation News:
The Jack Beaty Educational Scholarship Foundation has distributed grants to a variety of organizations to benefit deserving students and families.
Carrying out the final wishes of long-time New Mexico businessman and political leader Jack Beaty, Beaty’s estate is providing the funding for the ongoing grants program.
The following organizations received funding:
- New Mexico School for the Arts – $50,000
- New Mexico Community Trust – $50,000
- Northern New Mexico Foundation – $50,000
- St. Michael’s High School – $50,000
- First Serve-New
Scenes From Business Scholar Luncheon Series: How To Work With Film Industry
From left, UNM-Los Alamos Chancellor Dr. Mike Holtzclaw, Title V Program Director Dr. Anne Jarrett, and Director of New Mexico Small Business Development Center at Los Alamos Sandy Jones came together to foster local business growth and community collaboration through the Business Scholar Luncheon Series. Photo by Sarah Jimenez
Scenes from August 23 Business Scholar Luncheon Series: How to Work with the Film Industry, at the SALA Event Center. Photo by Sarah Jimenez
UNM-LA News:
The New Mexico Small Business Development Center at Los Alamos (NMSBDC) and UNM-Los Alamos’ PASE Title Read More
2023 Hilltopper 5k Draws 98 Participants
The start of the Kid’s 1 Mile Race Saturday, Aug. 19 along the Canyon Rim Trail. Photo by Blake Wood
James Work won the boys competition of the Kid’s 1 Mile Race in a time of 6:48. Photo by Blake Wood
The near photo-finish between sisters Clara and Gracie Nichols in a time of 8:05 in the girls competition of the Kid’s 1 Mile Race. Photo by Blake Wood
SPORTS News:
The 2nd Annual Hilltopper 5k and Kid’s 1 Mile Race drew 98 participants Saturday, Aug. 19, the proceeds of which go to benefit the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation and Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Cross Country team.
The races started at the Read More
Los Alamos Rotary Club Youth Exchange Student Annabelle Rosette Prepares For Year Of Study In Huesca, Spain
Rotary Youth Exchange Student Annabelle Rosette performs on cello at club’s meeting Aug. 22 at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by Linda Hull
By LINDA HULL
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
Annabelle Rosette, a junior in high school, performed on cello for an admiring audience at the Rotary Club meeting Aug. 22 at Cottonwood on the Greens. The selections she chose were La Cinquantaine, written in 1887 by Jean-Gabriel Prosper Marie, a French romantic composer and conductor, and The Sounds of Silence, written by American folk singer and songwriter Paul Simon in 1964.
In September, Rosette will travel to Read More
LAPS Foundation Hosts Taste Of Knowledge Sept. 17
By Jenny McCumber
Executive Director
LAPS Foundation
LAPS Foundation will host its annual fundraiser, Taste of Knowledge, 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 at Fuller Lodge.
Please join us for this wonderful opportunity to support our local school district. There are still tickets available for the event. Go to https://TOK23.givesmart.com or visit lapsfoundation.com to buy your tickets now.
Help us celebrate the legacy of Dr. J. R. Oppenheimer and the world-class education provided in the Los Alamos Public Schools for generations. Enjoy the fabulous menu by Pig + Fig Cafe’, dress up for this 1940s Read More
Deadline To Purchase LAHS Gridiron Booster Club Corporate Sponsorships For Friday’s Game Is Close Of Business Today!
LAHS News:
The LAHS Gridiron Booster Club is offering corporate sponsorships for the 2023 football season. The deadline to puchase tickets for Friday’s game is close of business today.
There are 4 levels of sponsorship available. Each level includes an opportunity to advertise in the season’s football program as well as an exclusive T-shirt designed by Topper Alum Hanna Stidham.
Most sponsorship levels also include at least one LAHS Adult Annual Athletic Pass. The pass allows entry into any LAHS home athletic event during the 2023-24 school year, excluding playoff events. Some levels also Read More
New Mexico Museum Of Art Presents ‘Elements Of Art: Storytime’ Every Other Monday Beginning Sept. 11
NMMA presents Elements of Art: Storytime every other Monday morning beginning Sept. 11. Courtesy/NMMA
NMMA News:
New Mexico Museum of Art (NMMA) presents Elements of Art: Storytime at 10 a.m., every other Monday beginning Sept. 11, 2023.
Children ages 3-5 are invited to the Museum Library to learn about a basic element of art through story, song and craft.
This program will introduce children to concepts such as color, line and form. This is a free program at New Mexico Museum of Art Library, 107 West Plaza Ave. in Santa Fe.
This program provides children with an opportunity to become familiar Read More
LAHS Boys JV Soccer Team To Play Santa Fe Prep Sept. 16
Los Alamos High School boys soccer athletes. Courtesy/Vance Boone
LAHS News:
The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Boys JV Soccer team will play their previously scheduled junior varsity game against Santa Fe Prep at noon Saturday, Sept. 16.
Tickets can be purchased ahead of time at https://lahstoppers.com/event-tickets. Read More
LAPS Board To Hold Work Session Thursday Aug. 24
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board will hold a Work Session 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug 24, at the Administration Offices School Board Room, 2101 Trinity Drive, Suite V.
The meeting is open to the public in person and online.
To attend the meeting on Zoom:
- https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5056632222?pwd=ODd1d3h0Z1dGd1ByT0lVNGU3T2dFQT09
- Meeting ID: 505 663 2222
- Passcode: j45K8H
LAPS Superintendent Jennifer Guy Addresses Kiwanis Club
Los Alamos Superintendent of Schools Jennifer Guy speaking at the Aug, 16 meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos. Photo by Morrie Pongratz
By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Jennifer Guy spoke at the Aug. 16 meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos in Kelly Hall at Trinity-on-the-Hill Episcopal Church. She discussed her background, accomplishments and philosophy and goals in education.
Guy is a longtime resident of Los Alamos. She said her husband is from Los Alamos and she has been in the community for 34 years. Her husband and children have Read More
2023 Regular Local Election Candidate Filing Day Aug. 29
Reminder: 1973 LAHS 50th Reunion Sept. 22-24, 2023
Los Alamos High School Class of 1973 will host its 50th Reunion Sept. 22-24, 2023 during Homecoming weekend. Members are encouraged to email Peggy if they haven’t been contacted at lahs1973nm@gmail.com. If you have not registered and would like to attend the reunion, register for your individual events at https://lahs-class-of-73-50th-reunion.cheddarup.com. If you wish to attend the LAHS Homecoming game, please purchase your tickets (when they become available) at www.laschools.net. Courtesy photo Read More
UNM-LA’s Jordan-Nicholas Salazar Named A 2023 Coca-Cola Leaders Of Promise Scholar
UNM-LA’s Jordan-Nicholas Salazar, a Phi Theta Kappa member is named a 2023 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar. Courtesy photo
UNM-LA News:
Jordan-Nicholas Salazar from UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) is one of 213 Phi Theta Kappa members named a 2023 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
UNM-Los Alamos extends its congratulations to Salazar and his fellow scholarship recipients, commending their proactive commitment to advancing their education.
The Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship Program helps new Phi Theta Kappa members defray educational Read More
Santa Fe Community College, Kids Campus & SF Higher Education Center Sept. 4 For Labor Day
SFCC News:
Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) and the Santa Fe Higher Education Center will observe Labor Day Monday, Sept. 4.
No classes will be held, and no student services will be available. SFCC’s child development center, Kids Campus will be closed. The William C. Witter Fitness Education Center is closed Sept. 4 and will reopen 7 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5.
Fall credit and noncredit classes will resume Tuesday, Sept. 5, after the holiday. Staff at SFCC main campus (6401 Richards Ave.) and the Santa Fe HEC (1950 Siringo Road) will resume services beginning 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5.
Registration Read More
Good News Clubs Starting Up After School This Week
Good News Clubs News:
Good News Clubs are a ministry of Child Evangelism Fellowship in which trained teachers meet with groups of children after school in the elementary schools.
Each week the teachers present an exciting Bible lesson, songs, a Scripture verse, missions story and review games or other activities focused on the lesson’s theme.
This fun, weekly activity promotes children’s educational, emotional, spiritual and character development. The Clubs are entirely free and voluntary.
Schedule:
- Mondays at Aspen (library)
- Mondays at Mountain (Room 404–Mrs. Schaefer’s room)
