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LAPS Update On COVID-19 Resources

on March 23, 2020 No Comments

Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus

This is the next in a series of information Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus is sending to parents and staff about COVID-19 and the schools closure for the next three weeks.

Dear LAPS Parents and Families,

Here is an Update for Monday March 23.

The health and safety of our staff and families comes first.
In a press conference earlier today, the Governor stated:
- “It is possible that the school closure will be extended;” the return date for students and teachers is currently listed as Monday April 6, 2020.
- Beginning tomorrow, spas, gyms, and

LAPS Superintendent Issues Spring Break News

on March 21, 2020 No Comments

Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus
Los Alamos Public Schools

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus today sent the following letter to parents and families:

Dear LAPS Parents and Families,

As we prepare for a spring break unlike any in the past, here are some thoughts about how to help children, teens and even adults, make the most of your time together.

These ideas are about:

making connections while following CDC guidance on social isolation;
taking action to reduce anxiety; and
creating positive and productive environments in our own homes with our children.

Police And Fire Chiefs Open Letter To The Community

on August 30, 2018 No Comments

An Open Letter to the Community from the Los Alamos Police and Fire Chiefs:

Los Alamos County Emergency responders are very fortunate to be able to provide a robust response to events like the one involving the missing child in White Rock on Tuesday of this week. The Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) and Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) are quite visible during these events, but many more less visible people and agencies contributed to this successful effort.

As Chiefs of the Los Alamos Fire Department and Los Alamos Police Department, we want to make sure our community understands who contributed Read More

Letter To The Editor: LAPS Is Requesting Assistance

on June 29, 2018 No Comments

Dr. KURT STEINHAUS

LAPS Superintendent

Come join the LAPS Team and make a difference for our children!

This letter is to request your assistance in finding applicants for vacant LAPS positions. Please help spread the word. The areas of greatest need are special education, early childhood, custodians, instructional assistants, bus drivers, and teachers at Los Alamos Middle School and Los Alamos High School.

A full list of vacancies can be found here: http://laschools.net/careers/

With your help, I am confident we will find the people needed to build upon our tradition of excellence. LAPS Read More

Rotary Club Of Los Alamos Honors Student

on May 26, 2018 No Comments

Bryce Gentile, a Los Alamos High School junior, was recently recognized as a Rotary Distinguished Student of Service. From a large field of nominees recommended by teachers, Gentile was chosen for his community involvement and academic achievement. He is shown here with English teacher Lori Thompson, whom Gentile selected as a favorite teacher, his father, Bill Gentile, and his mother, Louise Foliot. Photo by Kurt Steinhaus

Linda Hull, vice president of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos, introduced Youth Exchange student Julian Baier of Austria at a recent meeting. Baier, who has been studying Read More

Shin: LAMS ‘D’ Grade From An Education Czar

on April 29, 2018 No Comments

By LISA SHIN

Candidate for House Dist. 43

The Los Alamos Public Schools rank among the best in our State, if not our Nation, when it comes to student reading and math proficiency. This, of course, is the natural result of our highly skilled and educated workforce.

Los Alamos has one of the country’s highest concentrations of PhDs. Our community puts a high priority on education, and it shows. So why then, did our middle school, receive a D grade last year?

At the League of Women Voters’ event earlier this month, Dr. Kurt Steinhaus explained. Even though our students demonstrated a high Read More

Invitation To LAPS Community Budget Meetings

on March 29, 2017 No Comments

Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus

From the Superintendent’s Desk:

As we wait for news about a Special Legislative Session, here is an update about budget and legislative items of interest to the Los Alamos Public Schools.

First, please join us in extending sincere thanks to our local legislators for their hard work and long hours during the 60-day session. Knowing that New Mexico’s economic situation was serious cause for concern, we can all appreciate their support for our employees and the many attempts to make educational improvements. Thank you!

Let’s also extend sincere thanks to our Read More

Rooney Presents Information On UNM-LA Mil Levy

on December 31, 2016 No Comments

UNM-LA CEO Dr. Cynthia Rooney speaks recently at Kiwanis. Ihoto by Don Casperson

By CHARMIAN SCHALLER

Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos

The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos is facing a financial dilemma, and UNM-LA Chief Executive Officer Dr. Cynthia Rooney is providing information to local voters about the January school election to increase the tax levy for the branch college from 1 mil to 2 mils.

In a recent presentation to Kiwanis, she pointed out that when UNM-LA was established in 1980, local voters established a 1 mil levy to support it. That tax rate hasn’t changed in the 36 years Read More

Rocking The Boat Sinks Drama Teacher

on June 16, 2016 No Comments

LAHS Drama Teacher David Daniel on stage at the Popejoy Awards where he accepted the award for Best Direction. Courtesy photo

By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

When Los Alamos High School drama teacher David Daniel returned to Los Alamos Sunday, May 8, he was on top of the world.

The LAHS Olions had just won major accolades of their production of “Monty Python’s Spamalot” at the Popejoy Awards for High School Drama in New Mexico.

Not only was “Spamalot” chosen as one of five finalists, three of Daniel’s students were chosen to compete for “best actor” and Devon McCleskey won, Read More

Eight Republicans Speak To Kiwanis Club

on May 23, 2016 No Comments

These Republican candidates spoke at Kiwanis May 17, introducing themselves and outlining what they believe are the most important issues in the Primary Election. Candidates from left, Patrick Brenner for County Council; Steve Girrens for Council; Naomi Maestas for County Clerk; (at back) Michael Romero for Congress, Sharon Stover (in blue sweater) for House Dist. 43, Jaret McDonald (at far back) for Council, Judith Nakamura for New Mexico Supreme Court and Yvonne Chicoine for district attorney. Photo by Don Casperson

By CHARMIAN SCHALLER

Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos

Eight Read More

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