Los Alamos High School Key Clubbers Attend District Convention In El Paso
After the banquet March 18, members of Los Alamos High School Key Club dressed in formal attire, prepared themselves for the Governor’s Ball that was hosted later that evening. Courtesy/Rebecca Li
Members of Key Club load themselves onto the bus for a 4-hour trip to El Paso for the district convention with clubs from Arizona, New Mexico and parts of Texas in attendance. Courtesy/Rebecca Li
LAHS News:
On a cold and snowy St. Patrick’s Day morning, five Key Clubbers and their Faculty (Shelley Clark), as well as Kiwanis Advisor (Morris Pongratz), left Los Alamos for a “white knuckle” drive to Albuquerque. Read More
LAHS Students Among High School Finalists From Across New Mexico To Perform At Awards Show In Popejoy Hall
From the New Mexico High School Musical Theatre Awards:
Forty high school students from across New Mexico have been named as finalists for four top awards in the biggest celebration of high school theater in the state.
The Enchantment Awards named students from 10 high schools as nominees for their annual show. The students chosen as Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Supporting Actor will be announced during the show in Popejoy Hall at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 28.
“Our show puts as many as 150 students on Popejoy’s stage to perform throughout the evening,” said Laura A. Read More
Santa Fe Community College Faculty/Staff Reading May 4
SFCC Creative Writing faculty member Kate McCahill at a previous reading. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) Faculty and Staff Reading 5-6 p.m. Thursday, May 4 in the SFCC Library, 6401 Richards Ave.
SFCC faculty and staff will read their original creative work. Free. Refreshments will be served.
For more information, send an email to Kate McCahill at sflr@sfcc.edu or call 505.428.1903. Read More
Hilltoppers Win District Game Against Moriarty Pintos
Aidan Logan steals third base in a game played at Bomber Field Wednesday afternoon against the Moriarty Pintos. The Toppers led throughout the game and closed out the contest in the 6th inning with a score of 16-6. Photo by John McHaleladailypost.com
Kyle Evenhus was the leadoff pitcher and pitched until the 3rd inning when Zach Gonzales took over the mound and finished the game. Photo by John McHaleladailypost.com
Jack Mooday hit a grand slam home run in the 2nd inning, which scored 4 runs. Photo by John McHaleladailypost.com
Left fielder Ian Swavely runs in to make the catch for the first out in Read More
Los Alamos High School Athletic Director Ann Stewart Serves On NIAAA National Board
LAHS Athletic Director Ann Stewart
LAPS News:
Ann Stewart has been the athletic director at Los Alamos High School for more than eight years. But that is not her only role. In addition to her day job, Stewart serves as a board member of the New Mexico Athletic Directors Association (NMADA) and on the board of directors for the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA).
“I became a part of the NIAAA because of the professional development and growth opportunities they offer,” Stewart explained. “The networking and camaraderie is also amazing. There is no other job Read More
UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board To Meet April 10
UNM-LA News:
The UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 10 in the Lecture Hall, Building 2, on the UNM-LA Campus, 1000 University Dr.
This is the annual special meeting related to the UNM-LA budget.
This meeting is open to the public.
Agenda items will include an overview of the FY24 Budget and approval of the FY24 Operating Budget. Read More
St. John’s College Hosts Earth Day Events April 22
The only working Brahian armillary sphere in the world was designed by British sculptor David Harber, cost approximately $150,000 to make, and was donated to the college by Class of 2004 alumni (pictured), who spent a decade fundraising and working with faculty emeritus Bill Donahue and Harber on the design. Participate in a demonstration at 1:30 p.m. April 22. Courtesy/SJC
SJC News:
SANTA FE —The community is invited to a day of free ecologically inspired events that include a lecture by eco-philosopher Sophie Strand, a hands-on demonstration of the only working armillary sphere in this Read More
Families Invited To Barranca’s Bobcat Bonanza May 5
LAPS News:
Barranca Mesa Elementary PTO, Los Alamos JJAB and the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Prevention Program invite families to learn and earn free tickets for the Bobcat Bonanza event May 5 at Barranca Mesa Elementary School.
Explore one or more of these short online modules that address important family topics, then have a fun family night at the Barranca Bobcat Bonanza.
Do you have concerns about your child’s sleep patterns, managing anxiety, resilience building, how families navigate screen time/social media, and how to initiate important conversations with your children? Read More
LAPS: April Is Alcohol Awareness Month
LAPS News:
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Prom and graduation are just around the corner. As we prepare for this season of celebrations, we encourage adults to talk with young people about the effects of underage drinking and about strategies for staying safe. It is never too early to start a conversation about responsible alcohol use.
According to the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility, while children and youth can be swayed by peers, media, and the culture that surrounds them, parents remain the leading influence on their kids’ decisions to drink – or not to drink – Read More
LAPS Recognizes Librarians On National Appreciation Day
LAPS honors its librarians today on National School Librarian Appreciation Day including Barranca’s Erin Manzanares, Chamisa’s Beverly Nelson, Mountain’s Carissa Pittman, Aspen’s Jeff Lloyd, Piñon’s Tia Rhodehouse, Los Alamos Middle School’s Angelina Manfredi and Los Alamos High School’s Shannon Seitz. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Today is National School Librarian Appreciation Day, a day to honor the work of school librarians.
Noted English author Neil Gaiman is credited with saying, “Google will bring you back 100,000 answers. A librarian will bring you back the right one.”
Los Read More
Scenes From Topper Tennis Teams At Santa Fe Tournament
Cameron McDonald returns a ball to his Taos opponent in a match held Saturday at the Santa Fe High School tennis courts. McDonald made it to the boys #2 singles consolation finals. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Alea Kretz goes high to return a ball to her Capitol opponent in a match held Saturday at the Capitol High School tennis courts. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Spencer Urbatsch returns a serve from their Taos opponent as William Dale backs him up. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Sabrina Kelley returns a volley to her opponent from Los Lunas. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Students And Families Travel Around The World At 10th Annual Multicultural Festival At Piñon Elementary School
School staff and students performing We Are the World, karaoke style. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Students and families traveled around the world in under three hours during the 10th annual Multicultural Festival held recently at Piñon Elementary School.
More than 300 people were in attendance throughout the evening.
“We were amazed by the attendance and the interest level of everyone,” said Stephanie Rittner, Piñon Elementary School’s art teacher and fair coordinator. “It was great to see such a turnout. We are already planning next year’s event.”
This was the first festival held in person Read More
Mesa Public Library To Host Talk By Creators Of The Official Cookbook Of Chile Pepper Institute April 13
Mesa Public Library News:
Mesa Public Library is hosting a virtual author talk 7-8 p.m. April 13 with the creators of The Official Cookbook of the Chile Pepper Institute, Paul Bosland and Wendy Hamilton, livestreaming from Las Cruces.
This program is ideal for foodies and those who want to learn more about New Mexico’s most beloved and versatile food: the chile pepper.
New Mexico State University’s world-famous Chile Pepper Institute is the only organization devoted entirely to the study, cultivation and enjoyment of the world’s favorite fiery fruit. This new book is a guide to cooking with Read More
Northern New Mexico College High School Equivalency Program Students Meet Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
Students and graduates of NNMC’s High School Equivalency Program met with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, cabinet secretaries and other elected officials March 15 during Española Day at the Roundhouse. Courtesy/NNMC
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — Students and graduates of Northern New Mexico College’s (NNMC) High School Equivalency Program (HEP) met face-to-face with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, cabinet secretaries and other elected officials during Española Day March 15 at the Roundhouse.
The experience was part of President Hector Balderas’ Student Leadership Initiative, which he launched Read More
Los Alamos High School Five-Student Team Sweeps Competition At Regional Science Bowl Tournament
National Science Bowl Regional Champions include Los Alamos High School students, from left, Isaac Gao, Mary Couture, Linnhtet Htoon, Charles Cai, Coach Ali Renner and Minhtet Htoon. Courtesy/LAHS
Both teams from Los Alamos High School had a great showing at the Regional Science Bowl. Team members include, back row from left, Isaac Gao, Ming Lo, Quinton Geller, Jasper Carpenter, Minhtet Htoon and Linnhtet Htoon and front row from left, Willow Chartrand, Adeline Feng, Coach Ali Renner, Mary Couture and Charles Cai. Courtesy/LAHS
LAHS News:
A team from Los Alamos High School swept the competition Read More
Registration For Kindergarten Available On LAPS Website
LAPS News:
Online registration for kindergarten at Aspen, Barranca Mesa, Chamisa, Mountain and Piñon elementary schools and the Los Alamos Online Learning Academy (LAOLA) is now available through the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) website.
For information and to register using either a computer or smartphone, visit https://www.laschools.net/registration.
Registration is an important step to ensure students have a spot for kindergarten for the upcoming school year.
LAPS uses SchoolMint Registration for this process each school year. The system is fully secure and environmentally Read More
LAMS Seeks Student Applicants For MASH Program
LAMC News:
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) is accepting applications for its 2023 Multiple Avenues for Successful Healthcare (MASH) student program.
Eligible high school sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in learning more about careers in healthcare are encouraged to apply.
This one-week interactive job shadowing experience will occur on the LAMC campus June 5-9. Students selected for the program must be able to devote from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. that week.
During the week students will attend presentations by healthcare staff and participate in interactive activities Read More
Rotary Club Of Los Alamos Thanks Students & Parents For Generous Support Of Purple Pinkie Polio Awareness Campaign
Students show off their purple pinkies during the Purple Pinky, PolioPlus Campaign hosted recently for LA Online Academy students by the Rotary Club of Los Alamos in collaboration with LAPS. Photo by Alison Pannell
Rotarians seated from left, Skip King and Chuck Tallman and standing at right, Linda King participate with students in the Purple Pinkie, PolioPlus Campaign recently at Barranca Mesa Elementary School, hosted by the Rotary Club of Los Alamos in collaboration with LAPS. Photo by Linda Hull
By ALISON PANNELL
President
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
The Rotary Club of Los Alamos would like Read More
School Board Meeting Highlights At Mountain March 23
LAPS Board Member Melanie Colgan learns about The Mountain Times from Editor Genevieve Gregory. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board met March 23 at Mountain Elementary School. The meeting kicked off with School Board President Antonio Jaurigue recognizing members of the Hilltoppers Hockey team – 2023 State Champions. They beat the Cibola Cougars 4-2 in the championship game. Their overall record for the season was 18-1.
Mountain Principal Suzanne Lynne and Assistant Principal Katherine Ward invited School Board members and the audience to visit student projects on Read More
Registration Opens For LAPS Summer Learning Program
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools is accepting enrollment for Summer School.
Summer Learning Opportunities: Making Discoveries will run 8:30 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, June 5 through June 30 at Mountain Elementary School.
All LAPS students who are enrolled in kindergarten through 6th grade are eligible to participate in the program where they will engage in learning activities that promote continued growth in reading and math skills.
Registration for K-6 summer school closes April 14. Click here to access the registration form.
Contact David Parsons at d.parsons@laschools.net Read More
