LAHS Hilltalkers Headed To National Tournament In June
Fourteen Hilltalkers qualified for the 2023 National Speech and Debate Tournament. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Fourteen members of the Los Alamos High School Hilltalkers qualified for the 2023 National Speech and Debate Tournament. The tournament will be held in June in Phoenix, Ariz.
They prevailed over 169 entries from 14 New Mexico schools to qualify for this competitive tournament. This number of qualifiers is a record number for the Hilltalkers in their 61-year history.
These students now rank in the top 2 percent of speakers and debaters in the National Speech and Debate Association. Read More
LAPS Elementary Students Participate In Music Festival
Chamisa Elementary School music teacher Megan Tholen, along with PE teacher Justin Black, led the Drums Alive workshop during the 2nd Annual North Central General Music Festival. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS elementary students sing in the choir during the North Central General Music Festival. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Elementary school students from Los Alamos joined students from Santa Fe for the 2nd Annual North Central New Mexico Music Educators General Music Festival on feb. 25 at El Camino Real Academy in Santa Fe.
Around 95 students participated in a variety of music workshops culminating Read More
LAPS: Fourteen Students Qualify For State Science Fair
Students from Los Alamos Public Schools gather for a photo at the Regional Science Fair at New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, N.M. Photo by Pamela Miller
Los Alamos High School junior Daniel Kim, left, won Best of Show at the Regional Science Fair and LAHS junior Andres Iturregui won first alternate for Best of Show. Photo by Pamela Miller
LAPS News:
Fourteen students will be representing Los Alamos Public Schools at the New Mexico State Science Fair next month after qualifying at the Regional Science Fair.
Los Alamos High School junior Daniel Kim won Best of Show at the Regional Science Read More
LAPS Highlights From March 14 School Board Meeting
The flute trio of music teachers Deanna Teague, Valerie Collins and Megan Tholen play several numbers to open the School Board meeting held last Tuesday. Courtesy/LAPS
Los Alamos High School students Kevin Bojorquez and Callie Goda read letters citing their views on HB 126, which would change graduation requirements. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The LAPS School Board met Tuesday, March 14 in the School Boardroom. As part of “Music in Our Schools” month, the meeting opened with three songs performed by the flute trio of music teachers Deanna Teague, Valerie Collins and Megan Tholen.
Los Alamos Read More
Los Alamos JJAB Certifies 18 Local Adults Through Its Youth Mental Health First Aid Class
These 18 local adults took the JJAB Youth Mental Health First Aid Class and are now certified. Courtesy/JJAB
Los Alamos JJAB News:
Los Alamos JJAB provided a course on Youth Mental Health First Aid Saturday, March 11 during which 18 adults were certified.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based, nationally recognized course designed for adults who work with youth, ages 10-18. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and provides information on how to identify symptoms of different types of mental illness. Additionally, Read More
Los Alamos High School Senior Yunseo Kim Named 2023 Coca-Cola Scholar, Includes $20,000 College Scholarship
LAHS senior Yunseo Kim was named a 2023 Coca-Cola Scholar and presented with a $20,000 check in a surprise visit attended by representatives from the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, her parents Yongho Kim and Hyunjoo Kang, LAHS administration and members of the Hilltalkers. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos High School senior Yunseo Kim has been named a 2023 Coca-Cola Scholar and awarded a $20,000 college scholarship.
As a member of the 35th class of Coca-Cola Scholars, Kim not only exemplifies superior leadership, service and academics – she is a change agent, positively affecting others Read More
LAHS Teacher Debbie Grothaus Named Finalist For Presidential Award For Excellence In Mathematics And Science Teaching
LAPS News:
Los Alamos High School (LAHS) science teacher Debbie Grothaus is one of four teachers from New Mexico in the running for the prestigious Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), serving as models and inspiration for educators and students across the state.
She has been with Los Alamos Public Schools for more than 11 years, first as a substitute teacher and then joining the Science department at LAHS in 2012. She has taught Conceptual Physics, Honors Physics and AP Physics 1, and has served as the Topper Freshman Academy department chair. She Read More
SNL Announces New Mexico Regional Science Bowl Winners
Aditya Koushik, with La Cueva Team 3, had enough points to win the round in the New Mexico Science Bowl. His team went on to win 3rd place in the competition. Photo by Craig Fritz
Los Alamos High School Team 1: Coach Ali Renner, left, Isaac Gao, Linnhtet Htoon, Minhtet Htoon, Charles Cai, Mary Couture. Photo by Debra Menke
Los Alamos Middle School Team 2: Rafa Rocha, left, Lydia Davis, Amy Bartlett-Gaunt, Julia Zou, Drew Bacrania. Photo by Amy Bartlett-Gaunt
SNL News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Regional Science Bowl, sponsored by Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), brought together 14 high Read More
LAPS Highlights National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week
LAPS News:
What is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week?
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, or NDAFW, is an annual, week-long, health observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth. It provides an opportunity to bring together scientists, students, educators, healthcare providers, and community partners to help advance the science and address youth drug and alcohol use in communities and nationwide.
It was launched in 2010 by scientists at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to stimulate educational events in communities so teens can Read More
LAPS Quorum Notice: New Mexico School Boards Association Regional Spring Meeting March 22
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos School Board (LAPS) may attend the New Mexico School Boards Association Regional Spring Meeting 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 22 at Carlos F. Vigil Middle School in Española.
A quorum may be present; however, no action will be taken. Read More
African Library Project Upcoming Fundraiser At SALA Today
KIWANIS News:
Two movies filmed in Africa will be shown at the SALA Event Center (former Reel Deal) today, March 20, to help raise funds needed for the cost of shipping eight school libraries to Malawi later this month.
Tickets for the movies may be purchased in advance online here. Tickets also may be purchased at the door.
Schedule for the evening is as follows:
- 4-4:30 p.m. Doors open. Snacks, drinks, African items available for purchase in the lobby.
- 4:30-6:10 p.m. Movie Duma will be shown. (100 minutes)
- 6-6:45 p.m. Snacks, drinks, African items available for purchase in the lobby.
- 6:30-8:15
LAPS Students Qualify For New Mexico State Spelling Bee
Julia Zou
LAPS News:
Two Los Alamos Public Schools students are among 25 champions who have qualified to compete in the New Mexico State Spelling Bee.
Julia Zou, a 7th grader at Los Alamos Middle School and Rebekah Scott, a 6th grader at Aspen Elementary School, will compete in the State Spelling Bee Saturday, April 1 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in the Pete Domenici Education Building.
Rebekah Scott
They placed first and second, respectively, at the District Spelling Bee held in January.
The winner will represent New Mexico in May in the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Read More
Rotary To Host Purple Pinkie Day At Local Schools March 24
By ALISON PANNELL
President
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
Members and friends of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos (RCLA) collaborating with LAPS will visit local elementary schools Friday, March 24, to raise awareness about polio eradication.
Polio is a virus that may cause paralysis, is sometimes fatal, but is totally preventable when using the polio vaccine.
In 1985, Rotary International began raising funds to vaccinate youth in an effort to eliminate this debilitating condition worldwide. By partnering with the World Health Organization, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and other Read More
Op-Ed: Suggestion For LAPS Calendar Solution
By SHARON SEITZ
Los Alamos
Dear School Board Members, LAPS Staff and Los Alamos Community,
Please accept the following HB130 solution for LAPS:
- MINIMAL 23-24 Calendar changes approved by April 18, 2023 that won’t bear additional costs.
- HB130 requires 1140 Hours of student instructional time.
- Add 78 hours (1140 – 1062 current) for Elementary
- Use 2 hours on Wednesday afternoons (currently Professional Development, no students) and rest continues as Professional Development.
- Add 25 hours (1140 – 1125 current) to High School
- NO CHANGES to Middle School (1170 current hours, which is well
- Add 78 hours (1140 – 1062 current) for Elementary
Fourteen Los Alamos High School Students Participate In American Indian Day At State Legislature
Students from Los Alamos High School Native American Culture Club participate in American Indian Day Thursday at the New Mexico Legislature, Courtesy/LAPS
LAHS students from the Native American Culture Club participate in American Indian Day Thursday at the New Mexico Legislature, Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Fourteen students from the Los Alamos High School Native American Culture Club participated in American Indian Day, “Paving the Way for the Future: Centering and Uplifting Indigenous Voices”, at the New Mexico Legislature.
The day started with a presentation including an honor song, Read More
Cast Of Pippin Saturday Night At Duane Smith Auditorium
The Los Alamos High School Olions cast of Pippen gathers for a photo Saturday night on the stage at Duane Smith Auditorium. Courtesy/Lynn Ovaska Read More
Los Alamos High School NJROTC Has Big Week
Topper Company’s 1st place female and 2nd place male PT teams. Courtesy/Miranda Lopez
Cadets with food drive donations before sending them to LA Cares. Courtesy/Miranda Lopez
By C/LTJG Miranda Lopez
Public Affairs Officer
LAHS NJROTC
In the past Los Alamos NJROTC has held many events which in turn have afforded the program the opportunity to support our surrounding community.
Topper Company held their annual food drive for LA Cares Feb. 27 until March 10. Cadets managed to collect over 800 individual items last year with over 900 items gathered this year. These donations will be transported Read More
LAPS Seeks Public Feedback On 2023-24 School Calendar
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools is working to develop a calendar for the upcoming school year. LAPS knows that the school calendar impacts the community and would appreciate the community’s feedback.
Here is a comparison of the three types of calendars. All three calendars continue with early release for elementary schools each Wednesday. Respondents may rank the calendar choices and provide comments here.
The public is invited to attend a community input and information session about the LAPS budget for the upcoming fiscal year and the 2023-2024 School Calendar 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, Read More
AFT New Mexico: Three More Bills Head To Governor As 2023 Session Draws To A Close
AFT NM News:
At noon today, March 18, the New Mexico legislature will adjourn ‘Sine Die.’ (Adjournment sine die – from the Latin “without day” – means, “without assigning a day for a further meeting or hearing”. To adjourn an assembly sine die is to adjourn it for an indefinite period. A legislative body adjourns sine die when it adjourns without appointing a day on which to appear or assemble again.)
Both the House of Representatives and State Senate are still debating bills, so a few more bills may yet pass this Legislative Session.
All the movement of the AFT NM-supported bills:
Thursday, March Read More
Scenes From Chamisa & Pinion Elementary Schools 2023 Multicultural Festival
Chamisa and Pinion elementary schools in White Rock hosted a Multicultural Festival in the Pinion Gymnasium Wednesday evening to celebrate the cultural diversity of White Rock and its surrounding communities. The event was well attended, and all enjoyed the activities and the 22 presenters and their booths. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Melinda Atkinson and her daughter in traditional dress at the South Korea booth. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Ivanna Austell in traditional dress at the Brazil booth. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Claire Schappert greets guests Read More