UNM-LA to Host Autism Spectrum Disorders Workshop March 13
Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Community Education Department will host a workshop on Autism Spectrum Disorders: Implications for Post Secondary Transition, 6-9 p.m., March 13 on the UNM-LA campus.
The cost for the workshop is $35 and will be led by Christine Hazard, Ph.D.
The workshop will outline the primary deficits seen in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and address the implications of these for post secondary transition—whether into college or work. Practical suggestions will be provided for maximizing strengths Read More
Los Alamos High School Earns Jostens National Yearbook Design Recognition!
Los Alamos High School year book lead editors Darby Knoll and Ben Nguyen hold the banner as the team gathers for a photo at the high school to celebrate their national recognition. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos High School Earns Jostens National Yearbook Design Recognition
- La Loma yearbook, Begin Here, featured in 2014 Jostens Look Book
LAHS News:
Los Alamos High School’s 2012-2013 La Loma yearbook, Begin Here, has been recognized for excellence and featured in the 2014 Jostens Look Book, celebrating the best-of-the-best in yearbook design and coverage.
The Jostens Look Book is a collection of Read More
School Board Urged To Take Action On Gun Violence
Committee Finds State School Report Card System Deeply Flawed
Dr. Dave Higndon, chair of a Los Alamos School District committee that spent months studying the New Mexico School Report Card grading system, gave the committee’s report at Tuesday’s School Board Meeting.
Higndon is a statistician at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The committee included a number of other technical professionals.
Gov. Susana Martinez Read More
Listening Post To Help LAHS Students Cope With Testing Stress
LAPS News:
The Hilltoppers will attempt to add the fine art of listening to their repertoire with the addition of The Listening Post, slated to begin in March at Los Alamos High School
The Listening Post idea is to offer students a place to stop by for a snack or a piece of advice throughout the testing period timeframe.
“Our plan is to have helpers available with snacks, suggestions on how to get a good night of sleep or ways to de-stress before the test,” said Los Alamos Public Schools Prevention Specialist Bernadette Lauritzen. “We hope to have donations of healthy pre-packaged items that we can Read More
Letter to the Editor: The School Board Has Blundered
The School Board has blundered. This is a poor way to run a school district.
If the School Board wants to see changes and a smooth transition to a new superintendent then they need to make a one-year agreement with Dr. Schmidt and initiate a broad search for a new superintendent with a year to plan the transition.
If in this confusion they can not do that then they need to bring back someone formerly on the admin team to serve as an interim superintendent while they do a careful search for a new superintendent.
Dr. Schmidt has been a good leader for the Los Alamos Public Schools. Read More
Student Performances Celebrate Music in the Schools Month
New Mexico Teacher of the Year Carolyn Torres of Los Alamos Showered With Gifts
LAHS; LAMS State Science Bowl Winners Honored
Letter to the Editor: School Board Urged To Extend Superintendent’s Contract
I find the circumstances of the resignation of Dr. Schmidt and comment by the LAPS Board members to be disconcerting.
Dr. Schmidt has guided LAPS through rather stormy seas these past five years with astute understanding, skill, and reasoned balance — surely qualities of leadership that have been, are, and remain essential.
Beyond this, he has been a “hands on” and participatory superintendent — he doesn’t simply sit in his office giving direction, he is in the schools with the teachers and, most importantly, the kids. How many Read More
State Entomologist Discusses Saltceder Beetle Control
State Entomologist Carol A. Sutherland
PEEC News:
Have you ever heard of the saltceder plant and the saltceder beetle? The fascinating history of these unique species, the beetle’s introduction into the U.S. and its eventual migration into New Mexico are the subject of an upcoming presentation.
Dr. Carol A. Sutherland, an extension entomologist at New Mexico State University and state entomologist for the N.M. Department of Agriculture, will give the presentation at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC). Read More
Letter to the Editor: Comment on Recent News Reports
Comment on Recent News Reports
The following comments represent my opinion, as the president of the Los Alamos School Board, and are not an official statement of the Los Alamos Public School Board (the Board).
It is important to emphasize two important points in light of recent news reports. First, the LAPS Board does not vote nor does it take any action in executive session. All votes are in open session and on items on the agenda. There has not been any vote on Dr. Schmidt’s contract. Any reports of individual Board member support or opposition on ANY LAPS subject Read More
School Board Divided 3-2 To Retain Superintendent
The Los Alamos School Board is divided 3-2 to retain Superintendent Dr. Gene Schmidt. Board Vice President Judy Bjarke-McKenzie, Secretary Matthew Williams and member Kevin Honnell do not favor extending Schmidt’s contract for another year.
The School Board convened its fourth and final closed door session Thursday, Feb. 27 in the Chamisa Elementary conference room to discuss the evaluation of Schmidt. Monday, Schmidt announced his intent to resign effective June 30.
School Board President Jim Hall Read More
DECA Competition Win and New Job Fuel Kaylen Pocaterra’s Interest in Business Career
This year, Los Alamos High School Junior Kaylen Pocaterra discovered a new passion when she enrolled in a marketing class and joined DECA. DECA is an organization for high school and college students, that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the Read More
Take PEEC Trip to Area Known for Cretaceous Age Shark Teeth
Rachel Bowman shows off Cretaceous Period shark teeth she found on the last PEEC trip to Shark’s Tooth Ridge. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The last time the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) offered a trip led by local geologist Patrick Rowe to Shark’s Tooth Ridge, the trip filled up with a waiting list.
Rowe is an active member of the Los Alamos Geological Society. He regularly leads field trips for the Society and for PEEC.
Back by popular demand, PEEC is again offering the trip to this aptly-named site near Cabezon, where participants of all ages can expect to find samples of Read More
LAHS National History Day Competitors Head to State
LAHS News:
Los Alamos High School students competed in the Regional Finals of National History Day (NHD) in Farmington Friday. The students placed first, second or third in their categories. Now they advance to the State Finals April 25 in Albuquerque.
The NHD theme this Read More
Reading Across America at Chamisa With Superintendent and School Board Members
LAPS Board President Jim Hall reading to students at Chamisa today. Courtesy photo
Board President Jim Hall becomes The Lorax while reading to students at Chamisa today. Courtesy photo
LAPS School Board Vice President Judy Bjarke-McKenzie reads to students at Chamisa Elementary School today. Courtesy photo Read More
Answers Sought For Superintendent’s Resignation
Questions linger as to why LAPS Superintendent Gene Schmidt announced his retirement following Thursday’s closed door school board meeting. From left, School Board Vice President Judy Bjarke-McKenzie, President Jim Hall, Secretary Matthew Williams and board members Kevin Honnell and David Foster. Courtesy/LAPS
This morning’s news of the resignation of Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Gene Schmidt has sent shockwaves through the community. In his letter, Schmidt provided no reason for his sudden resignation. Read More
Breaking News: LAPS Superintendent Resigns!
BREAKING News:
The Los Alamos Daily Post just received a letter from Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Gene Schmidt announcing his resignation.
See Schmidt’s letter below and check back at ladailypost.com for more on this developing story.
NJROTC Hosts Pasta Fundraiser March 13
Courtesy photo
NJROTC News:
The Los Alamos High School NJROTC Unit will host a pasta fundraising dinner 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, March 13 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Canyon Road.
The $10 ticket includes pasta, bread, salad, dessert and a drink. The cadets will be making and serving the meal and tickets are available at the door. Read More