Education

Aspen Campus Closed for Construction

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LAPS News:

Construction has started on Aspen Elementary School. As of June 5, the entire campus will be closed to all public and staff.

As part of the classroom addition and main office remodel, LAPS has deemed the campus closed. This is for the safety and welfare of the public and staff and includes the entire campus, building, parking lot, soccer field and playground.

Assist the School District  in the construction process and eliminate any and all visits to Aspen Elementary until the campus is reopened in late July. Read More

NMSA Seniors Achieve 96 Percent Graduation Rate

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All 38 members of the New Mexico School for the Arts 2013 graduationg class. Photo by Cathy Weber

NMSA News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico School for the Arts might just be the ideal model for the future of high school education. With a graduation rate this year of 96 percent, the small, statewide charter school is gaining the attention of renowned universities and colleges from around the nation.

The 38 students comprising the class of 2013 garnered nearly $3 million in scholarships and financial assistance, including the prestigious Presidential Award from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Read More

Convocation Celebrates LAHS Scholarship Winners

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Aaron Bao received the J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Scholarship awarded to one student for outstanding promise in science and mathematics. He also received the Silver Scholar Award from the LANL Foundation, the Aaron S. Goldman Memorial Scholarship and other honors. Paulina Majeska received a Silver Scholar Award as well as many other honors. She was unable to attend the ceremony. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com 
 
Kevin Gao received the LANL Foundation Gold Scholar Award and the Nicholas C. Metropolis Memorial Scholarship as well as many other honors. He plans
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Hiking Los Alamos 101 With Craig Martin at PEEC

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Craig Martin will teach Hiking 101 Mondays at PEEC. Photo by Jim Gautier

PEEC News:

PEEC is offering Hiking Los Alamos 101. The class will meet 6-8 p.m. Mondays June 3-24.

This first session will take place in the PEEC classroom, where expert hiker Craig Martin will go over safety and comfort on the trail. He also will teach map-reading skills. After that, the group will meet at various trails for hikes.

Martin and others will be hike leaders, with interpreters from PEEC for hikes and a “last in line” person from the County Recreation Department.

This is a great opportunity for adults, especially Read More

Hawk-2-Hilltopper Event Friday at Urban Park

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COUNTY News:

The Hawk-2-Hilltopper event for graduating 8th graders is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 31 at Urban Park, despite the fact that Los Alamos Middle School is holding its last day of school Wednesday.

The annual event includes a BBQ lunch, music, giant inflatable toys, and ends with the always hilarious shaving cream melee.

Direct questions to the Los Alamos County Recreation Division at (505) 662-8173, (505) 662-8170, or lacrec@lacnm.us. Read More

Learn Something New This Summer at UNM-LA

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UNM-LA News:

UNM-Los Alamos is offering two unique classes this summer. One explores Puebloan Pottery Traditions, while the other prepares students to take the exam to become an EMT I (Emergency Medical Technician I.)

The summer session at UNM­–LA will begin June 3.

Consider the opportunity get your hands into clay and immerse yourself in Native pottery traditions. Kathleen Sanchez, a fourth generation family potter of the Maria and Julian Martinez lineage, will be presenting the course which will integrate her traditional and culturally rich techniques.

The instructor will bring a wealth Read More

Students Raise Over $3,000 for Project Eliminate

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Denise Carson created this Penny Wars sign that hangs in the front lobby at Barranca. Courtesy photo
 
KIWANIS, K-Kids & Builders Club News:
 
Three local schools set up a Penny Wars contest to raise money for the Kiwanis/UNICEF Project Eliminate.
 
Barranca K-Kids and the Middle School Builders Club called their effort “Penny Wars” and Aspen K-Kids chose to call their fundraiser “Penny Pileup” because they did not like the connotation of war in the title. 
 

Keira and Sam from Barranca K-Kids make a sign for the Penny Wars campaign.

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Classes Resume Tuesday at Barranca Mesa

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LAPS News:

Classes will resume at Barranca Mesa Elementary School Tuesday, May 28. 

Classes were canceled Thursday and Friday, May 22-23, due to damage sustained to the school from a fierce wind event that peeled the roof off the gymnasium and dropped it on the library and preschool playground area.

Workers have been removing debris and preparing the school for classes Tuesday.

The last day of school is Friday, May 31. Read More