LAPS Celebrates School Bus Driver Appreciation Week
Courtey/LAPS
LAPS News:
As part of National School Bus Driver Appreciation Week, Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) would like to take this opportunity to thank its transportation staff.
LAPS employs 13 route drivers with one open route that is filled daily by substitute drivers, and four assistants, as well as 11 substitute bus drivers. Keith Rosenbaum is the Director of Transportation. Chris Smith is the Transportation Specialist and Matt Romero is the mechanic in the transportation department.
Bus drivers include, Diana Bequette, Aubrey Brown, David Coleman, Lauren Fields, Malia Goddard, Read More
Local Coach Bob Scott Speaks To Students In Lori Thompson’s English Literature/Sports Classes At LAHS
Local Coach Bob Scott speaking today with students in teacher Lori Thompson’s English Literature/Sports classes at Los Alamos High School. Coach Scott spoke about his athletic background, teaching and coaching experiences, sports and health, and his philosophy of coaching. He shared lots of great stories, spoke about former students he coached and fielded questions from the students. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Local Coach Bob Scott speaking today with students and answering questions in teacher Lori Thompson’s English Literature/Sports classes at Los Alamos High School. Read More
Northern New Mexico College President Hector Balderas Will Preside Over Men’s Basketball Signing Event
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) will host a Men’s Basketball Recruiting Event March 4.
The highlight of this event will be a Scholarship Signing Ceremony chaired by NNMC President Héctor Balderas at 11 a.m. in the NNMC Event Center.
The prospective student athletes will visit Northern’s campus to meet coaching staff and other Northern staff who can facilitate the admissions and registration process.
Recruits scheduled for attendance include:
- Dimitri Clerc, 6’10, Phoenix, Ariz.
- Emmanuel Gatkek, 6’8, Austin, Texas
- Koak Kok, 6’7, Albany, N.Y.
House OKs New High School Graduation Requirements
Rep. Andrés Romero
By ROBERT NOTT
The Santa Fe New Mexican
A bill updating New Mexico’s high school graduation requirements for the first time in over 15 years has made its way halfway through the legislative marathon.
The state House of Representatives voted 64-3 to approve House Bill 126 Wednesday. The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Andrés Romero, D-Albuquerque, told members of the House it is designed to keep students invested in high school and give them more options for classes that may speak to their post-school career needs.
“We need to reengage,” said Romero, an Albuquerque Read More
Feb. 14 School Board Meeting Recap
Members of the Los Alamos High School Jazz Band, Ravijit Khalsa, piano; Finley Inglis, bass; Kevin Erives-Bojorquez, drums; Remy Patterson tenor saxophone and Matthew Patchet, alto saxophone, performed at the beginning of the School Board meeting held on Valentine’s Day. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The LAPS School Board met Tuesday, Feb. 14 in the School Boardroom.
Members of the Los Alamos High School Jazz Band performed at the start of the meeting.
President Antonio Jaurigue read a statement recognizing and celebrating Black History Month.
School Board recognized LAPS School Counselors Read More
Legislative Re-Cap: High School Graduation Redesign Clears New Mexico House, Two AFT NM Bills Tabled
AFT NM News:
We are now in the sixth week of the Legislative session and bills are beginning to make their way out of the New Mexico House or Senate to the other legislative chamber. What does this look like in real life?
Generally, a bill will receive 1-3 committee hearings in the legislative chamber where the bill is introduced.
Once a bill passes those committees, it will be heard by the full chamber where it was introduced. If that chamber’s majority votes “yes” on the legislation, it will then be sent to the other legislative chamber for consideration in committees and then by the full chamber before Read More
LAPS Invites Public To Review Social Studies Textbooks
Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) invites the public to review and provide comments on instructional materials being considered for this year’s Social Studies textbook adoption.
Sample textbooks will be on display 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 in the library at Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS).
These sample materials are for kindergarten through 12th grade.
The School Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. at LAMS following the public textbook review.
Materials selected for adoption will be introduced in the 2023-24 school year. Read More
This Week In Sports Update: Feb. 23-25, 2023
This Week in Sports Udate:Los Alamos High School Hilltopper games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of Gene Mortensen (Voice of the Hilltoppers), Mike Cote, John McHale and Nate Limback.
The LAHS updated Sports Schedule for Thursday, Feb. 23 through Saturday, Feb. 25:
Feb. 23 Thursday
- Softball vs Belen Home – 4 p.m.
- Boys Basketball vs Española Away – 6 p.m. – Broadcast on Daily Post Youtube Channel
Feb. 25 Saturday
- Baseball vs Del Norte Away – 10 a.m.
- Baseball vs Del Norte Away – 12 p.m.
- Girls Basketball District Championship vs TBA Home –
Community Help & Sponsors Sought For LAHS 2023 Prom
LAHS 2023 Prom News:
If you have not had a chance to do so, there is still time to support the Los Alamos High School 2023 Prom!
Please help with the 2023 Enchanted Forest Prom by purchasing items off the wish list: 2023 Enchanted Forest Prom Wishlist.
The most needed items are the royalty sashes and any of the decorations (towards the bottom of the list). Candy for the candy station is less of a priority but any donations would be appreciated.
Any items not purchased by April 1 will need to be ordered by the prom committee.
Also, we are still looking for local businesses to sponsor bigger ticket items Read More
LAHS Class Of 1983 To Celebrate 40th Reunion July 28-30
Los Alamos High School classmates gather at the golf course in 2018 during their 35th reunion. Courtesy photo
LAHS Class of 1983 News:
The Los Alamos High School Class of 1983 announces its 40th reunion to be held July 28-30, 2023.
Activities include a meetup at Ashley Pond for the Friday night concert followed by the very popular Friday night mixer.
A reunion dinner is planned Saturday evening at Cottonwood on the Greens. There will be a Sunday picnic, location to be determined.
More activities will be announced soon.
An official registration page will be available to classmates in late March/early Read More
LAMTA Invites Community To First Musicale Of 2023
LAMTA News:
The Los Alamos Music Teachers Association (LAMTA) invites everyone to its first Musicale of 2023, 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 at Fuller Lodge.
We are excited to have students from the studios of Aejin Chang, Janna Warren and Patricia Wood:
Alicia Chen, Tabi Chiou, Gavin Hu, Katelyn Yoon, Serenity Tao, Annabel Tucker, Alice Chen, Eric Xu, Isaac Miller, Aniuta Dzuiba, Justin Lei, Santiago Tucker, Lyla Lo, Bryan Lee, Anna Simakov, Adrian Koo, Gala Nelson and Fayrouz Mourad.
Selections from the Baroque to Contemporary periods will be performed.
LAMTA is the local affiliation Read More
This Week In Sports: Feb. 21-25, 2023
This Week in Sports:
Los Alamos High School Hilltopper games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of Gene Mortensen (Voice of the Hilltoppers), Mike Cote, John McHale and Nate Limback.
The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper Sports Schedule for Tuesday, Feb. 21 through Saturday, Feb. 25:
Feb. 21 Tuesday
- Boys Basketball vs Pojoaque Away – 6 p.m. – Broadcast on Daily Post YouTube Channel
Feb. 23 Thursday
- Softball vs Belen Home – 4 p.m.
Feb. 25 Saturday
- Baseball vs Del Norte Away – 10 a.m.
- Baseball vs Del Norte Away – 12 p.m.
- Girls Basketball District Championship vs TBA Home– 6 p.m.
LAMS Takes First At MathCounts Chapter 2023 Competition
From left, Coach Phuong Nguyen, Julia Zou, Ming-Xiu Lo, Tate Plohr, and Anders Medin. Courtesy/LAMS
LAMS News:
The 2023 MathCounts Chapter competition for Northern New Mexico was held at Pojoaque High School Saturday, Feb. 11.
The Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS) sent a team of four Mathletes to compete, as well as four individual Mathletes.
The Middle School team took first place in this competition. Team members are Julia Zou, Ming-Xiu Lo, Anders Medin, and Tate Plohr. The top three finishers in the written contest were Lo (first), Medin (second), and Julia Zou (third). The top finishers in Read More
Governor Appoints Dr. Arsenio Romero To Lead PED
Dr. Arsenio Romero
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today appointed Los Lunas Superintendent Dr. Arsenio Romero as the Secretary of the Public Education Department. He will begin work March 6.
“Dr. Romero has been a key education policy partner since the beginning of my administration,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “With his broad range of experience as a teacher, a principal, and superintendent in districts across the state, I have full confidence that he will continue to build innovation and access for New Mexico students. Dr. Romero has the vision and expertise Read More
Sustainable Food Systems Lecture At SALA Thursday Night!
ENVIRONMENTAL News:
Morgan Apperson, a public speaker for sustainable food systems, will be bringing her powerful
lecture to Los Alamos 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb 23 at SALA Event Center.
Apperson’s background is in environmental Chemistry with an M.S. in Sustainability, which she uses to analyze and share the most extensive studies published in our scientific literature regarding the impacts of our food system. Her message urges communities to shift towards plant based eating to have any fighting chance against climate change, food insecurity, and social justice issues.
Many have referenced Read More
UNMLA Student Services Professionals: Making A Difference One Student At A Time
UNM-LA Registrar and Enrollment Associate Lori Tepley. Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA Student Success Manager Coco Rae. Courtesy.UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
There are several things that are true about working in higher education – no two days are ever the same, every day is an opportunity to make a difference, and some days are transformational.
At The University of New Mexico – Los Alamos (UNM-LA), the staff on the Student Services team know that every interaction has the potential to change someone’s day or even their life. Working in Student Services provides an opportunity to assist students during Read More
LAMS PTO Seeks Community’s Help On 2 Upcoming Events
Scene from 2022 Pi Day Pi-rates of the Caribbean event. Courtesy/LAMS
LAMS News:
Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS) PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) is asking for help from the community for two upcoming events.
The first is LAMS PTO day at Papa Murphy’s Pizza. A portion of all sales Monday, Feb. 27 will be donated by our local Papa Murphy’s store to the PTO. You can place your order online at papamurphys.com or through the app. Place the order anytime during the day and set a convenient time to pick up. Advance orders will help Papa Murphy’s staff be able to focus on making pizzas.
The second event is Read More
New Mexico Teachers Demand Full Funding For Insurance Premiums In Roundhouse Rally
Educators from across the state gather at the Roundhouse Feb. 20, 2023, for a rally organized by the National Education Association to lend their support to House Bill 102, which would shift a significant chunk of health care costs from public school teachers to their employers. Jim Weber/The Santa Fe New Mexican
By MARGARET O’HARA
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Nicole Pearson loves her job.
She’s a lead teacher in a highly structured special education classroom at Aspen Community School in Santa Fe. She has two master’s degrees and nearly two decades of experience as an educator.
But when her eldest Read More
LAPS Board Meeting Feb. 23, 2023
LAPS News:
A Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) board meeting will be held 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 at Los Alamos Middle School and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Feb. 23, 2023 LAPS Board Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Meeting ID: 505 663 2222
Passcode: j45K8H Read More
HB 280 To Create Tribal Education Technical Assistance Centers Passes House Education Committee
Bill co-sponser Sen. Benny Shendo, Jr.
HED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Higher Education Department (HED) celebrated the unanimous passage of legislation from the House Education Committee Friday creating two new Tribal education technical assistance centers.
These centers will support Tribal leaders and educators in developing resources leading to better outcomes for Native American students, families and communities.
House Bill 280, American Indian Education Technical Assistance Centers, sponsored by Rep. Derrick Lente and Sen. Benny Shendo, Jr. will establish two Tribal Read More