Topper Girls Take 3rd At State Swim Championships
The Toppers 400 free style relay performed superbly to solidify the 3rd place team trophy for the Hilltoppers at the 2021 State High School Championships. From left, Sophia Pieck, Sylvia Holesinger, Bailey Yost, Emily McLaughlin (standing). Photo by Ada Tripp
Senior captains Katherine Elton (left), Bailey Yost, and Anna Clark (diving) monitor the team standings at the 2021 State High School Championships. Photo by Ada Tripp
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School girls swimming and diving team finished strong in the final event to place 3rd in a field of 25 teams at the New Mexico state high Read More
Notice Of Possible Quorum: Los Alamos School Board
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos School Board may attend the Los Alamos High School Graduation Ceremony at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 29 in person at Sullivan Field.
A quorum may be present however, no action will be taken. Read More
Y Spring-Summer 2021 Program Brochure
The Jellybeans soccer team. Find details on Summer/Fall programs at www.laymca.org. Courtesy/YMCA Read More
New Mexico Colleges And Universities Receive $207 Million In Federal Relief Funds Under American Rescue Plan
State Education News:
SANTA FE — The U.S. Department of Education has awarded $207 million to New Mexico public and Tribal colleges and universities under the American Rescue Plan, half of which will go directly to students in the form of emergency relief grants.
“As we move forward from the pandemic, the federal emergency relief funding going directly to students and higher education institutions, in addition to state financial aid programs and resources are more critical than ever,” Higher Education Secretary Stephanie Rodriguez said. “This is a lifeline for students pursuing higher
LAHS Olions Cast And Crew Creating Great Live Theater
Samuel Wolfsberg playing Hunter in the Olions production of [Title of Show]. Courtesy/LAHS Olions
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos High School Olions production of [Title of Show] (the clean version) is a great combination of the witty and the heartfelt.
The musical follows Jeff (Elijah Hanks) and Hunter (Samuel Wolfsberg), childhood friends and current collaborators, as they take on the challenge of writing an original musical to submit to a festival that is three weeks away.
Jeff and Samuel recruit two actress friends, Susan (Elise Ovaska) Read More
Workshops To Help Youth With Disabilities 14 And Up With Their Transition Needs Begin Saturday June 5
Courtesy image
COMMUNITY News:
When you live with disabilities, moving into and beyond high school is more complex. And the process is less familiar.
Lemonade Living, a Los Alamos nonprofit, is partnering with New Mexico’s Parents Reaching Out to offer Forward@14, a two-part virtual event 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays, June 5 and 12, to address issues Los Alamos area youth with disabilities, along with a trusted family member, will face as they navigate their transition to and beyond high school.
In addition, Lemonade Living is recruiting local organizations to participate in a virtual resource
Historic ‘#IfThenSheCan – The Exhibit’ Featuring Woman In Stem From New Mexico: Dr. Harshini Mukundan Of LANL
Dr. Harshini Mukundan, an #IfThenSheCan ambassador, microbiologist, and team leader at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Her work focuses on developing diagnostics of infectious diseases. She leads and participates in projects aimed at developing rapid detection and diagnostics assays for breast cancer, influenza, toxic panels, and others. In addition to her research, she mentors the future minds of science and advocates for women and underrepresented groups in STEM. Courtesy photo
STEM News:
DALLAS — Designed to activate a culture shift among young girls by inspiring them to pursue Read More
LAHS Seniors Jose Garcia And Kevin Roybal Earn Robotics Certifications From UNM-LA Through LAECCA Program
LAHS senior Jose Garcia will receive his high school diploma and certification in robotics from UNM-LA. Courtesy/LAHS
LAHS senior Kevin Roybal will receive his high school diploma and certification in robotics from UNM-LA. Courtesy/LAHS
LAHS News:
Two seniors from Los Alamos High School (LAHS) will receive their high school diploma and a certification from UNM-Los Alamos on graduation day, May 29.
Jose Garcia and Kevin Roybal will be certificated in Robotics. They have been members of the Los Alamos Early College and Career Academy (LAECCA) since their freshman year.
They both applied Read More
PED: Mask Guidance Unchanged For New Mexico Schools
PED News:
…Pending additional information from CDC, masks are required in schools
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) announced today that New Mexico’s public schools will continue requiring staff, educators, students and visitors to wear masks at all times except when eating or drinking.
Despite new mask guidance Thursday from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the mask requirement is unchanged for school settings for now due to the potential spread of COVID-19 among unvaccinated students.
The CDC now recommends vaccination for everyone Read More
LAPS 2021 Excellence In Improving Student Achievement Award Recipients: Mateo Cardiel, Victoria Daley, Christine Engelbrecht And Becky Cocina
The 2021 Excellence in Improving Student Achievement Award recipients Mateo Cardiel, Victoria Daley, Christine Engelbrecht and Becky Cocina. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
School Board President Melanie Colgan announced during Tuesday’s school board meeting the recipients of the 2021 Excellence in Improving Student Achievement Awards: Mateo Cardiel, Victoria Daley, Christine Engelbrecht and Becky Cocina.
The awards, sponsored by the New Mexico School Boards Association and LAPS, are presented to individuals selected by local boards of education throughout New Mexico who have played Read More
Rep. Leger Fernández Secures USDA Commitment To Work To End Lunch Shaming & Improve Tribal Nutrition Programs
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández:
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández secured USDA’s commitment to review its policies around lunch shaming in order to strengthen protections for children during today’s Civil Rights and Human Services Subcommittee hearing.
Lunch shaming is the practice of embarrassing or singling out a child who cannot afford their school lunch–like requiring them to clean the cafeteria, wear a bracelet, or separating them from their peers. Current USDA guidance merely discourages schools from lunch Read More
LAHS Seniors Honored During NAPAC Sash Ceremony
LAPS Native American Parent Advisory Council hosted the 3rd annual Sash Ceremony last Wednesday to recognize Native American students who are members of the Los Alamos High School Class of 2021. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools Native American Parent Advisory Council (NAPAC) hosted the 3rd annual Sash Ceremony last Wednesday to recognize Native American students who are members of the Los Alamos High School Class of 2021.
Each student was presented a handmade sash made by Cris Velarde, Santa Clara Pueblo and Jicarilla Apache, which they will wear for the graduation Read More
National Merit Scholarships Awarded To LAHS Seniors
LAHS senior Isaac Ortega is awarded a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship for his strong combination of academic skills and achievements, extracurricular accomplishments and potential for success in rigorous college studies. Courtesy/LAHS
LAHS News:
Isaac Ortega, a senior at Los Alamos High School (LAHS), is one of 14 New Mexico students named as winners of National Merit $2,500 Scholarships.
In addition, nine LAHS seniors are among 1,000 distinguished students receiving corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarship awards financed by about 140 corporations, company foundations Read More
Los Alamos JJAB Advisory Board Meets Wednesday May 19
JJAB News:
The next meeting of the Los Alamos JJAB Advisory Board is 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 19.
The meeting will be held via video and the agenda is available at www.losalamosjjab.com.
The public is welcome to attend.
For additional information, email info@losalamosjjab.com or call 505.709.8125. Read More
Science On Tap: LANL Geophysicist Charlotte Rowe Discusses Deep Sea Data Diving At Virtual Talk May 17
LANL Geophysicist Charlotte Rowe discusses next generation oceanographic monitors May 17. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
What can the ocean tell scientist about earthquakes? 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 17, Geophysicist Charlotte Rowe will discuss SMART (Science Monitoring and Reliable Telecommunication cables) virtually on WebEx, the next generation of oceanographic monitors that includes seismic sensors.
These special underwater telecommunications cables help a scientific task force fill in information gaps about seismic activity by gathering geophysical data from beneath the sea. Read More
NMMNHS Researchers Help Publicize Newly Described Horned Dinosaur Found In New Mexico
Menefeeceratops sealeyi. Courtesy/NMMNHS
NMMNHS News:
Scientists at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) and other institutions have announced a newly described horned dinosaur first discovered near Cuba, New Mexico, and roamed the area 82 million years ago as one of the earliest ceratopsid species, a group known as horned or frilled dinosaurs.
Researchers published their find in the journal PalZ (Paläontologische Zeitschrift).
Menefeeceratops sealeyi adds important information to scientists’ understanding of the evolution of ceratopsid dinosaurs. Read More
SFCC: Virtual Commencement For HSE Graduates May 18
SFCC News:ae@sfcc.edu
Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) announces its virtual graduation ceremony for High School Equivalency (HSE) graduates at 6 p.m. May 18.
The public is invited to view the ceremony broadcast at https://youtu.be/F8hENoHYPf4/
Keynote Speaker New Mexico Adult Education Director Amber Rodriguez will address the graduates.
SFCC Student Admission Counselor Daniela Gurule, HSE graduate, will share “Reflections & Possibilities”. Adult Education Director Letty Naranjo will welcome everyone to the ceremony. Adult Career Education Program Manager Kirsten Krell Read More
Portales High Required To Close Based On COVID Spread
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — Portales High School became the second of New Mexico’s 840 public schools to face a mandatory return to remote instruction based on COVID-19 spread following widespread school reentry April 5.
The Roosevelt County school of almost 800 students received a mandatory closure order Friday based on four Rapid Responses in 14 days, the state’s conservative threshold to prevent spread of the novel coronavirus.
Per the order, the school may return to in-person instruction May 21.
Some districts or schools have returned voluntarily to remote instruction temporarily since Read More
Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation 2021 Education Enrichment Grants Application Opens May 21
LANL Foundation News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation (LANL Foundation) opens its competitive 2-year Education Enrichments Grants cycle Friday, May 21.
Grants will be awarded at a level of $20,000 per year for two consecutive years, up to $40,000 total over the two-year grant term. Successful proposals will be those made by or working in partnership with Northern New Mexico’s public schools and will demonstrate impact in one or more of LANL Foundation’s four focus areas:
- College, Career, Community Pathways;
- Growing & Supporting Teachers & Educational Leaders;
- Whole
AGU: New Study Pinpoints Source Of largest Recorded Mediterranean Earthquake In AD 365
This map shows the modeled wave heights of the tsunamis on the coasts in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, which were triggered by the earthquake July 21, 365. Courtesy/Richard Ott
AGU News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The morning of 21 July, AD 365, the Eastern Mediterranean was shaken by an earthquake that is generally believed to be the strongest recorded earthquake in the Mediterranean.
It probably originated around Crete, Greece, and was followed by a tsunami that hit the Mediterranean coastlines causing many deaths. In Alexandria, tsunami devastation was so severe that the day of the event was commemorated Read More
