LAPS School Board Taps Ryan Adams To Fill Vacancy
Staff Report
The Los Alamos Public Schools Board voted unanimously this evening to appoint Ryan Adams to fill a vacancy in District 2 created when Antonio Jaurigue resigned a few weeks ago.
Adams is employed at Los Alamos National Laboratory as a Financial Compliance Specialist. He has children attending elementary, middle and high school.
“I have four sons in the district, and am heavily vested in its continued success,” Adams stated in his letter of interest.
He also noted his extensive background and experience in accounting, auditing and compliance, and offered his expertise to benefit Read More
Superintendent Jennifer Guy Congratulates Class Of 2024
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By JENNIFER GUY
Superintendent
Los Alamos Public SchoolsTo the Class of 2024,
I am honored to congratulate the class of 2024 on your graduation. I am looking forward to seeing the amazing things you accomplish in the future. You are bright, enthusiastic, kind, and caring. You have worked hard to get to this point and should be proud of all you have accomplished.
I have had the pleasure of watching many of you learn and grow since kindergarten. In elementary school, you learned to read, write, and explore the world. In middle school, you learned to navigate social experiences, try different things,
LAHS Principal Expresses Pride In Class Of 2024
By RENEE DUNWOODY
Principal
Los Alamos High School
Class of 2024,
It is hard to believe that you are Seniors and graduation is just around the corner. It has been a long road but you made it.
Your hard work has paid off and each of you will walk across the stage and smile to the crowd as you receive your high school diploma. With that in hand you will venture out to make your mark on the world.
You have such unique talents, incredible skills and amazing personalities I cannot wait to see the difference you will make in the world.
I am incredibly proud of each and every one of you and I wish you the best of luck. Read More
LAMC Welcomes More Than 220 Los Alamos Public Schools Kindergarteners To 2024 Teddy Bear Clinic
Scene from 2024 Teddy Bear Clinic May 21 at Los Alamos Medical Center. Courtesy/LAMC
Scene from 2024 Teddy Bear Clinic May 21 at Los Alamos Medical Center. Courtesy/LAMC
Scene from 2024 Teddy Bear Clinic May 21 at Los Alamos Medical Center. Courtesy/LAMC
LAMC News:
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) welcomed more than 220 Los Alamos Public Schools kindergarteners to the hospital for its annual Teddy Bear Clinic Tuesday, May 21.
These young students left the experience with hospital familiarity, medical knowledge, lasting memories and an LAMC bag full of fun — including a miniature teddy bear Read More
SFCC Visual Arts Gallery To Host Opening Reception For ‘Gordon Fluke Memorial Retrospective’ June 20
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) Visual Arts Gallery will host an opening reception for the exhibition, “Gordon Fluke Memorial Retrospective” from 3-6 p.m. Thursday, June 20. Gordon Fluke, who was an artist, educator and activist, died on Jan. 24, 2023. The opening will showcase Fluke’s artwork and honor his impact in the art world, at SFCC and in the community.
“SFCC was so incredibly fortunate to have the dynamic and creative energy of Gordon Fluke at the college for so many years. While he wore many hats including Director of Continuing Education before his retirement Read More
LAHS Class Of 2024 Graduation Ceremony Saturday
LAPS News:
As a reminder, Los Alamos High School will host its 2024 graduation Saturday, May 25 at Sullivan Field. The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m.
Tickets are not required to attend the graduation ceremony. Gates will open at 8 a.m.
The Athletics Department would like to remind everyone that food is not allowed on Sullivan Field. Please do not bring any seeds or gum to graduation. Bottled water is allowed. In addition, all chairs must have a blanket or towel under the legs. Visitors will be turned away at the entrance if they do not have a blanket or towel to place under their chair. Please respect the Read More
Collaborative State Effort Brings Lower Insurance Rate Increases For New Mexico Public Schools
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — During a special meeting of the New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority (NMPSIA) Board of Directors on Friday, May 17, the Board voted to approve an amended 10% rate increase for educator medical benefits and 14.99% for risk coverage.
These amended rates are significantly lower than the anticipated rate increases announced by NMPSIA in March 2024, which included an increase of 15.53% for medical benefits and 31.86% for risk coverage.
The new, lower rate increases are the result of cross-agency collaboration between the New Mexico Public Education Department Read More
Santa Fe Institute To Host Community Lecture ‘Just Machine Learning’ With Tina Eliassi-Rad Tuesday June 4
Detail from ‘Bunte Stäbchen (Colored Sticks)’ Wassily Kandinsky. 1928. Tempura. Courtesy/The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, NY
SFI News:
Santa Fe Institute (SFI) presents Community Lecture “Just Machine Learning” with Tina Eliassi-Rad, Northeastern, SFI, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at The Lensic Performing Arts Center.
We live in the age of algorithmically infused societies in which human and algorithmic behavior are intertwined. Can we shape the use of such tools to improve our society? Consider generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini. They have no expertise in any field, Read More
AFRL, NASA Unlock Innovation, Propel Universities
Air Force Research Laboratory staff stand with university students and their professors from a variety of academic institutions across the nation in front of Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Merrit Island, Fla. in May 2023. AFRL and NASA announced their collaboration with eight universities for a new Mission Concept Program that ran from May 15 to July 28, 2023. The program, sponsored by AFRL’s Space Vehicles Directorate, was held under the University Nanosatellite Program, which started in 1999 and has collaborated with 53 universities since its inception. Courtesy/ Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: Graduation May 25
Heinrich Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Support Education In Rural Communities, Strengthen Educator Workforce
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M) introduced bipartisan legislation with U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) to support education in rural communities by allowing teachers on a J-1 visa to waive their two-year return home requirement and work up to five years in the U.S., if they enter into a contract with their employing school.
Foreign exchange teachers on three-year J-1 teaching visas fill important gaps in the educator workforce, particularly in rural, tribal, and bilingual education settings. Exchange visitor (J-1) visas are nonimmigrant visas for Read More
Wonders On Wheels On The Road Across New Mexico
WOW News:
Wonders On Wheels! (WOW) Museum on the Move, is on the road visiting communities across New Mexico.
Schedule of community visits:
- Wednesday, May 22: Leyendecker Plant Sciences Center Field Day, Las Cruces
- Tuesday, May 28: Roswell Public Library
- Wednesday, May 29: Artesia Public Library, 10am-4pm
- Thursday, May 30: Hobbs Public Library, 10am-1pm
- Thursday, May 30: Tatum Community Library, 3pm-5pm
- Friday, May 31: Carlsbad Public Library, 3pm-8pm
- Saturday, June 1: Desert Willow Wildlife Refuge, Carlsbad, 11am-3pm
Construction Continues On Pinon School In White Rock
Construction work continues Tuesday on new Pinon Elementary School in White Rock. Courtesy photo Read More
Northern New Mexico College Recognizes Lazy Buffalo Trading Co. LLC At Graduation
From left, NNMC Board of Regents President Michael A. Martin, Chief of Staff/Vice President for Finance and Administration Denise Montoya, PhD, The Lazy Buffalo Trading Co. LLC Co-owners Melissa De La Cruz (full of emotion) and her sister Molly De La Cruz, SBDC Director Julianna Martinez-Barbee and NNMC President Hector Balderas, JD, CFE. Photo by Sandy Krolick/NNMC
SBDC News:
Northern New Mexico’s College (NNMC) President Hector Balderas opened graduation with a recognition tribute to 18-year-old Melissa De La Cruz and her 12-year-old sister Molly, owners of The Lazy Buffalo Trading Read More
Hilltopper Girls Track & Field Wins Fourth Straight State Championship!
The 2024 State Champion Hilltopper Girls Track & Field Team!
Colette Bibeault jumped 11′ to win the pole vault. She also won the 300 m hurdles in an LAHS School Record time, was part of the 4×400 m relay team which set a new State Record, and placed 3rd in both the high jump and 100 m hurdles. By these results, she was awarded the Class 4A High Point Athlete trophy. Photo by Blake Wood
By BLAKE WOOD
Assistant Coach
LAHS Track & Field
Nobody doubted it was coming. Everyone expected a blowout. They were not disappointed. The Hilltopper Girls Track & Field team won their fourth Read More
Rotary Honors Distinguished LAHS Student Anna Jacobson
Rotarian Vincent Chiravalle presents a Distinguished Student of Service certificate to LAHS junior Anna Jacobson, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos as her mother Eva Jacobson shares the moment with LAHS teacher Michelle Rosette, May 14, at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by Linda Hull
By VINCENT CHIRAVALLE
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
The motto of Rotary is Service Above Self. To support this motto in each academic year, the Rotary Club of Los Alamos honors “Distinguished Students of Service” in their junior year of high school.
Students are first nominated by their teachers who are asked Read More
LAPS Foundation Begins Search For New Executive Director
LAPSF News:
Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation (LAPSF) has begun the search for a new Executive Director, with the application period opening Wednesday, May 15, 2024. The current Executive Director, Jenny McCumber, will be transitioning to a new position at LAPSF and will remain a vital asset for the growing organization. Applications for the Executive Director position be accepted through June 15, 2024.
LAPSF is a leading non-profit organization in Los Alamos, dedicated to supporting the Los Alamos Public Schools by providing more than $2 million in direct funding for LAPS teacher professional Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: LAHS Graduation May 25
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos Public Schools Board may attend the Los Alamos High School graduation, 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 25, 2024.
A Quorum may be present; however no action will be taken. Read More
Happenings At SALA: Week Of May 21, 2024
SALA News:
SALA Los Alamos Event Center has announced an exciting lineup of events and screenings for the upcoming week. From coding sessions and magical adventures to action-packed premieres and classic film nights, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
- 4 p.m., Tuesday, May 21 – Coderdojo: Join us for a fun and interactive coding session suitable for all ages. A perfect opportunity for aspiring young coders to learn and develop new skills.
- 4 p.m., Wednesday, May 22 – The SALA Project: Behind the Screen: Explore The SALA Project every Wednesday this May from 4-5 p.m. Enjoy guided
Los Alamos Public Schools Board Meeting Thursday May 23
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools Board Meeting Thursday, May 23, 2024 5:30 PM LAPS Board Room, 2101 Trinity Drive, Suite V, Los Alamos, NM 87544.
The meeting is open to the public.
To attend by Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5056632222?pwd=9ya3XaLGT3DQAVJyauGbYKcsPQ4QWg.1&omn= 87327881813
Meeting ID: 505 663 2222
Passcode: j45K8H
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Call to Order
3. Roll Call
4. Closed Executive Session
Limited Personnel Matters and Personally Identifiable information about an Individual Student, as permitted under Sections 10-15-1(H)(2) and 10-15-1(H)(4) of Read More