On The Job In Los Alamos: At UNM-Los Alamos
UNM-Los Alamos students Selena Archuleta, left, and Lydia Gurule have worked for two years at the college. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comBarranca Students Express Why They Are Thankful
Barranca Mesa Elementary School students share their reasons for feeling thankful this Thanksgiving. Second grader Jaden Sauer says, ‘I’m thankful for having a roof over my head because if I didn’t you would have to be sleeping in the cold wind at night.’ Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Barranca Mesa Elementary School second grader Owen Delorey says, ‘I am thankful for my mom because if she wasn’t alive I wouldn’t exist.’ Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Barranca Mesa Elementary School second grader Braxton Read More
Steinhaus Shares Letter On LAPS Follow-up From Tuesday Bank Robbery In White Rock
By Superintendent Dr. Kurt SteinhausDear Parents and LAPS Employees,
As follow-up to yesterday’s events following a bank robbery in White Rock, it is comforting to know that all students and staff are safe and there were no injuries. Thanksgiving holiday has new meaning this year!
Here is information from today’s debrief. Please feel free to send any additional reflections or suggestions for improvement.
First, I extend sincere appreciation to parents for your patience and understanding. Your students are to be commended for remaining Read More
Alert: In coordination With Police Department, All LAPS Students Will Be Released At Normal Time Today
News Alert:
In coordination with the Los Alamos Police Department, all Los Alamos Public School students will be released at their normal time today.
There will be no buses from the High School or Middle School to White Rock. Parents of MS and HS students, please pick your student up at their school.
Parents of Chamisa and Pinon elementary school students in White Rock are asked to go to their child’s school, come prepared to show ID, report to the office, and follow instructions for release of your children.
Students will only be released to an approved adult. Read More
Alert: Man Robbed LANB In White Rock Today … Remains At Large … Area Schools In Lockdown
News Alert:
Preliminary reports indicate that a man robbed the Los Alamos National Bank today in White Rock, that shots were fired outside, no reports of injuries.
The robber is on the loose and Los Alamos Public Schools has placed both Chamisa and Pinon elementary schools in White Rock on lockdown to keep students and staff safe while police hunt down the robber.
The suspect is described as a white male wearing all black clothes including a black hoodie and cap with the letters DC on it. He is considered armed and dangerous. DO NOT approach any suspects. Residents should remain in their home with Read More
PEEC: Incoming! Plays Thanksgiving Weekend
‘The Pain Behind The Badge’ Awards Scholarship To Autumn Sanchez For Outstanding Community Service
Autumn Sanchez, daughter of Joy Sanchez and the late Mark Sanchez, was the recipient of a scholarship presented by an organization called ‘The Pain Behind the Badge’ in recognition of her outstanding community service and in memory of her father’s law enforcement career before his death in May 2011. Autumn graduated from New Mexico Virtual Academy as an honor student in May of 2017 with a 4.0 GPA. She is a student at Northern New Mexico College, seeking a degree in Biology to be able to go on to Veterinary School in Colorado. The scholarship and memorial badge were presented Read More
LAESF: Need $1,000 For School?
LAESF News:
Are you (or someone you know) enrolled in a two-year degree or certificate program at a regional college? Are you a resident of the seven-county area of Northern New Mexico? (Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, San Miguel, Santa Fe or Taos)? Have you returned to school after a 1+ year break? Can you use $1,000 to help pay for school costs?
If you answered YES – you may qualify for the Regional College/Returning Student (RC/RS) scholarship through the Los Alamos Employees’ Scholarship Fund (LAESF).
Visit the LANL Foundation website to read more details about the program and Read More
Thanksgiving Art From Barranca Elementary Hallway
Artwork from the hallways of Barranca Mesa Elementary School. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Artwork from the hallways of Barranca Mesa Elementary School. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Artwork from the hallways of Barranca Mesa Elementary School. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Artwork from the hallways of Barranca Mesa Elementary School. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Artwork from the hallways of Barranca Mesa Elementary School. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Artwork from the hallways of Barranca Read More
PAC 8 Is Awarded Rotary Grant And Now Offers Free Media Classes To Middle School Students
Courtesy photoSteinhaus: A Message Of Gratitude For Our Students, Staff, Parents And Community
By Superintendent Dr. Kurt SteinhausTo the LAPS Community,
During this time of Thanksgiving, I share my gratitude to you for being such an important part of our children’s lives and for truly caring about each other. Gratitude comes from the heart and mind. I am moved and inspired by what I see in our schools and celebrate the amazing support from our parents. Our community members make Los Alamos Schools a stronger district and I am extremely grateful for our growing partnerships.
One of the things I am most grateful for is the power of our schools to positively change lives. Read More
Los Alamos High School 2015 Graduate Qualifies As Navy Surface Warfare Specialist
Los Alamos High School 2015 graduate U.S. Navy GSM3 Jared Rodriguez, right, has qualified as an Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist. He received his insignia Friday on board the USS Donald Cook from CWO2 Walters. The USS Donald Cook is a guided missile destroyer based at Naval Air Station Rota in Cadiz, Spain. Rodriguez is the son of Lloyd and Pam Rodriguez. Courtesy photo Read More
Scenes From Fire & Ice Emergency Medicine & Critical Care Conference At UNM-Los Alamos Nov. 17-20
Scene from the Trauma Trail Challenge Practicum during the three-day Fire & Ice In the Jemez Mountains Emergency Medicine & Critical Care Conference Nov. 17-20 at UNM-Los Alamos. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Scene from Fire & Ice Emergency Medicine & Critical Care Conference Nov. 17-20 at UNM-LA. Courtesy photo
A training exercise during Fire & Ice used real patients moulaged to represent aspects of traumatic injuries and medical emergencies that providers may encounter at any given multiple casualty incident. Courtesy photo
Scene from the Fire Read More
LAPS Launches Employee Spotlight Today
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Greetings from the Superintendent’s Desk!As part of our shared work to increase communication throughout the district, we are launching today the new Employee Spotlight. This is to highlight one staff member per week.
Our school district is made up of incredible employees who care about students; whether it is a teacher, a secretary, or a bus driver, each has an important role at LAPS. Those selected for the Employee Spotlight will be chosen at random by each LAPS site.
The Employee Spotlight is a collection of short stories celebrating Read More
Shin: If Sanctuary School, Then Kiss $8M Goodbye!
By LISA SHINOn Aug. 29, 2017, our County Council unanimously passed a proclamation honoring the contributions of immigrants. Compared to the earlier version in April, specific language was removed, its tone was softened, and a more strident “resolution” was changed to a “proclamation,” which did not require a vote.
Although Counci Vice Chair Susan O’Leary called it a “milquetoast,” “weak half measure of timid support,” Councilor Antonio Maggiore recognized “that the original was a little inflammatory, a little reactionary to what just transpired on the national scene.” Read More
Chamisa Elementary School Celebrates America Recycles Day Recycle Art Show 2017
Fashionistas with emcee Joyce Haven at the Chamisa Recycle Art Show Nov. 15 at Chamisa Elementary School in White Rock. Photo by Renee Mitsunaga
Caroline Khan models a shopping bag dress. Photo by Renee Mitsunaga
Maison Griffin models an outfit using a recycled t-shirt and yarn. Photo by Renee Mitsunaga
CHAMISA News:
The Chamisa Recycle Art Show was held Nov. 15 in celebration of America Recycles Day. Students created artwork made from recycled materials to display around the school.
The evening began with everyone participating in make & take art projects using trash items. The event Read More
Meet LAHS Math Teacher Stephanie Abney
Los Alamos High School math teacher Stephanie Abney at her desk. Photo by Serenity Maestas/ladailypost.comLos Alamos Daily Post
While Los Alamos High School is full of wonderful teachers, one of their most loved staff is math teacher Stephanie Abney.
Abney went to Los Alamos for her four years of high school, graduating in 2010. Abney attended Colorado State University to earn her degree and got a job in Colorado. But later she wanted to come back to her hometown to fulfill her goal of becoming a softball and volleyball coach.
“I came back to give back to Read More
Family Strengths Network Small Business Walkabout Visits Los Alamos Daily Post
The Family Strengths Network Small Business Walkabout visited the Los Alamos Daily Post Newsroom Friday. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comUNM-LA Community Education Welcomes Mike Katko
Mike Katko, new program coordinator for Community Education at UNM-LA. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos announces Mike Katko as its new program coordinator for Community Education. In this position, Katko will arrange the Community Education schedule, including recruiting instructors for a variety of classes.
Katko is an educator and businessman with many years of experience. He has served at all levels of education in New Mexico public schools, from elementary and secondary level teacher to principal and principal mentor. Additionally, Katko has worked as Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools Earns Accreditation
LAPS Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus briefs the AdvancED External Review Team. Courtesy photo
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public School District recently underwent an extensive accreditation review through an organization called AdvancED, and the preliminary findings were positive and informative.
Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus received verbal confirmation that LAPS will indeed be accredited for the next five years.
AdvancED is an accreditation organization that conducts rigorous on-site reviews of educational systems to ensure all students realize their full potential. Read More
