LANL: Nearly $1.9 Million Grant Benefits Students, Communities
Peñasco High School graduate Charlyna Gonzales is a 2017 scholarship recipient from the Los Alamos Employees’ Scholarship Fund. She’s studying biomedical engineering and physics at Colby College in Maine. Courtesy photoLAMS: Student Of The Semester Celebration
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PEEC: Night Skies And Black Holes Feb. 2-3
New Mexico Dreamer And Teacher Of The Year To Join Heinrich As Honored Guest For State Of The Union
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) today announced that Dreamer and 2018 New Mexico Teacher of the Year Ivonne Orozco-Acosta will be his special guest Tuesday at President Trump’s State of the Union Address.
Orozco-Acosta, a teacher at the Public Academy for Performing Arts in Albuquerque and a graduate of the University of New Mexico, is one of the estimated 7,000 Dreamers who live in New Mexico.
“Dreamers like Ivonne represent the future of a great America. It is an honor to have Ivonne as my guest for the Read More
Lockout Lifted At Aspen Elementary School
LAPS News:
Based upon advice from the Los Alamos Police Department, the Lockout has been lifted at Aspen Elementary School in Los Alamos.
Staff and police remain vigilant and on a cautionary alert.
Here is what we know about the situation:
- A community member called this morning saying they saw a young man near Aspen with a rifle; we are not sure if it was a toy or a real weapon;
- Out of an abundance of caution, LAPD recommended that Aspen go to Lockout; LAPS followed their advice;
- Classes and learning at Aspen proceeded on a normal schedule;
- Because of training, Principal Kathryn Vandenkieboom and staff
LAHS NJROTC Brings Home Awards From Colorado
Los Alamos High School NJROTC cadets display the awards they won Jan. 27 at the Area 13 Drill Meet in Widefield, Colo. Front row from left, Echo Rogers, Vincent Maestas, Isaac Vasquez, Hailey Jackson, Kiera Wisdom, Tanner Peterson,Stephen Gulley and Jacob Thompson. Back row from left, Richard Thompson, Austin Estrada, Alex Tuning, Aria Schmierer, Andrea Soto, Caden Cionek, Phoenix Rogers, Jonathan Danforth, James Bourget, Kaden Lim, Jacob Torrez, Stanley Platero and Cmdr. Brian Gauck. Courtesy photo
LAHS NJROTC News:
Twenty cadets from Los Alamos High School NJROTC traveled to Read More
NJROTC Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Wednesday
SBA Presents Free Webinar Series To Help Small Businesses Navigate HUBZone Program
SBA News:- HUBZone Contracting: Make the Federal Government Your Customer
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- Small businesses will learn about HUBZone contracting vehicles and regulations.
SFCC And AARP Offer Free Income Tax Help
SFCC News:LAPS Shares NM Department Of Health Guidance To Schools Response To Widespread Influenza Activity
Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus
Greetings from the Superintendent’s Desk!
Friday, staff from the Los Alamos Public Schools participated in a conference call with Dr. Chad Smeltzer, Sandra Penya and Dr. Michael Landen from the New Mexico Department of Health; copied below is their advisory.
Our staff also are using the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) website for information: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/index.htm
- Every school in Los Alamos has a full-time nurse who is available throughout the day;
- Staff are providing extra
SFCC Announces Dean’s List For Fall 2017
SFCC News:Patterson: NEA-New Mexico Urges Wise Investments In Education With New State Revenue
By BETTY PATTERSONSANTA FE ― NEA-New Mexico appreciates that both the Governor and the Legislative Finance Committee propose increasing support for public education. After years of decreases, every additional dollar is vitally important for increasing student success in New Mexico.
We share with legislative leaders and the Governor an understanding of the enormous economic, fiscal and political constraints which must be considered as they make Read More
PEEC And LAM Organize Moonlit Hiking Outing Jan. 30
Hike under the light of the full moon Jan. 30 with adventurer Jean Dewart. Courtesy/PEECProjectY Cowork Los Alamos: ‘Bring Love To Your Finances: A Workshop For Couples’ Feb. 3
Courtesy/projectYNMMNHS Lecture: Red Rocks From Earth To Mars
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science presents an evening lecture, ‘Red Rocks from Earth to Mars’ that looks at evidence for water-deposited sedimentary rocks discovered on Mars and small iron concretions called ‘blueberries’ found on the Red Planet. Courtesy/NMMNHS
NMMNHS News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Evidence for water-deposited sedimentary rocks discovered on Mars by the NASA Rovers, and small iron concretions called “blueberries” found on the Red Planet, will be discussed by University of Utah professor Marjorie A. Chan, Ph.D.
The lecture is 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. Read More
LAPS Foundation Sends LAMS Band Director Ryan Finn To World’s Largest Music Conference
LAMS Band Director Ryan Finn with his students. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation
LAPS FOUNDATION News:
Last fall, the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation awarded nearly $11,000 for LAPS educators to pursue professional development opportunities in their fields. One of the recipients, Los Alamos Middle School Band Director Ryan Finn, recently attended the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago, which is the largest of its kind in the world.
The renowned conference hosts thousands of music educators from around the country who work together attending workshops, clinics, and other professional Read More
Student Call For Abstracts: Due Jan. 29
NIST News:Future Topper Night At LAHS Feb. 1
Future Topper Night participants. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Topper Freshman Academy and Los Alamos High School are hosting Future Topper Night 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1 for all 8th graders and their parents.
Future Topper Night is a special event designed to introduce students and parents to the staff, campus and programs unique to Topper Freshman Academy.
The evening begins in Griffith Gymnasium with a welcome and introductions by Topper Freshman Academy, Los Alamos High School and Los Alamos Public Schools Administration.
Following the presentations will be a fun scavenger Read More
Tobacco Tax Bill Passes First Hurdle
Sen. Howie Morales
