Education

Topper Volleyball Wins 3-1 Over Española Sundevils

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Ava Lewis and Ava Cola go up to block Naquita Matrine’s spike attempt in the first set. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Gianna Sanchez and Aryannah Chavez go head-to-head at the net. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper Volleyball team traveled to Española Thursday night to play a match against the Española Sundevils in Edward Medina Gymnasium.

The Toppers had little trouble winning the first two sets, but the Sundevils rallied to win the third set.

The win prompted a fourth set, which the Toppers won and took the match 3-1.

Ava Cola spikes Read More

Los Alamos JJAB: Teen Movie Nights November Lineup

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Los Alamos JJAB News:

Los Alamos JJAB has some great movies lined up in November for Teen Movie Nights at SALA.

Upcoming films: 

  • Nov. 1 – Kubo and the Two Strings
  • Nov. 8 – Back to the Future (free VR night)
  • Nov. 15 – Now You See Me, Now You Don’t (new release)
  • Nov. 22 – Princess Bride
  • Nov. 29 – Stranger Things Final Season Episode 1 and 2 (new release)

Additional information can be found on the Los Alamos JJAB website. Read More

Los Alamos High School Graduate Uxue Sansinena Selected As A 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholar

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Uxue Sansinena

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools shares the announcement from the U.S. Department of Education that Uxue Sansinena, a member of the Los Alamos High School Class of 2025, has been selected as a 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholar. 

She is one of 161 American high school graduates who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, artistic excellence, technical expertise, leadership, citizenship, service, and contribution to school and community. 

Sansinena is the daughter of Jose-Maria Sansinena and Virginia Olazabal. During her time at LAHS, she was president of Read More

Los Alamos Public Schools Celebrates Student Achievement And Continued Focus On Growth

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From LAPS:

Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) is pleased to share that the school district continues to perform among the top districts in New Mexico and in the nation. Results from the 2024-2025 state assessments show that LAPS students are excelling across subjects, with proficiency rates substantially higher than statewide averages.

On the Spring 2025 assessments, LAPS students achieved 73.5% proficiency in Language Arts (compared to the state average of 43.5%), 59.0% proficiency in Math (compared to the state’s 24.8%), and 64.4% proficiency in Science (compared to the state’s 35.0%). Read More

Hilltopper Cross Country Excelled In Home Meet Last Friday

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Sam Prada and Emmitt Tibbets run together in the combined Boys Varsity and JV race. Emmitt finished 24th in the Varsity race (5th ‘Topper) and Sam finished 10th in the JV race (4th ‘Topper). Photo by Blake Wood

Elizabeth Buck was overall winning of the Girls JV race. Photo by Blake Wood 

By BLAKE WOOD
Assistant Coach
LAHS Track and Field

The Hilltopper Cross Country teams ran terrific races at their Home Meet on Friday afternoon at the LA Golf Course, despite a lightning delay that caused the Girls JV race to be cut short and the Elementary School Mile to be postponed until next Friday. Read More

LAHS Topper Marching Band Named 4A State Champions

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Courtesy photo

LAPS News:

The Los Alamos High School Topper Marching Band took top honors in 4A at the 2025 New Mexico State Marching Band Championships held over the weekend.

Their score of 68.3 overall in the finals bested marching bands from Lovington, Portales and Goddard. They also received the award for high musical achievement.

The band is under the direction of Steve Iliff. He is assisted by Zane Meek, Deanna Teague and Christine Subratie.

“The students have been working very hard since the middle of July, and the group has really come together to reach for higher levels of excellence Read More

Two LAHS Seniors Named 2026 Coca-Cola Scholars Program Semifinalists

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LAPS News:

Los Alamos High School is pleased to share the news that seniors John Kang and Alyssa Sun have been named semifinalists for the 2026 Coca-Cola Scholars Program, moving to the next round of the selection process to become a Coca-Cola Scholar and receive a $20,000 college scholarship.

Only 1,238 high school seniors were selected as semifinalists from a pool of over 107,000 submitted applications from across the country based on their academic excellence, leadership, and service demonstrated in school and community activities.

“We are incredibly proud of our students for being named Read More

Community Invited To Celebrate The Season At PEEC’s Holiday Eco Ornament Drop-In Event Nov. 11

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Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Looking for a fun way to celebrate the season with your family and friends? The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites community members of all ages to the Holiday Eco Ornament Drop-In 1-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road. Admission is free, no registration required.

This festive, family-friendly craft day offers everything you need to design unique, New Mexico–themed ornaments and eco-friendly holiday decorations. PEEC will provide a wide variety of recycled and repurposed supplies, along with plenty Read More

Eighty-two Los Alamos High School Students Inducted Into National Honor Society

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NHS Secretary Lilia Viteva, center, congratulates LAHS National Honor Society inductees Jenna Larson, left, and Reann Murphy at the induction ceremony last week in Duane Smith Auditorium. Courtesy/LAPS

LAHS NHS officers from left, Treasurer Gyasi Atta-Fynn,Secretary Lilia Viteva, Vice President Emma Riede and President Sophia Sisneros presided over last week’s Induction Ceremony in Smith Auditorium. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Eighty-two Los Alamos High School (LAHS) students were inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS) during a ceremony held last week in Duane Smith Auditorium. Read More

Topper Football Wins Game Against Valley Vikings

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The Toppers charge onto the field at Milne Stadium to play the Valley Vikings in a conference game which they won 47-10. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Quarterback Haden Watkins hands the ball to Jordan Herrera in the second quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos Topper football team traveled to Albuquerque Saturday to play a conference game against the Valley Vikings played in Milne Stadium. The Vikings had strong first half but faded in the second half and the Toppers pulled ahead to win the game 47-10 which brings their record to 9-0.

Ben Brousseau Read More