HECTOR of the Week
JH - King Johnson -King has been a great to Las Animas schools. He has a fun and friendly personality, and it shows by the
amount of friends he has made. He works hard in his classes. He has a great sense of humor. He is very respectful to his
teachers and his peers. King is a hard-worker. He tries his best at everything he does. We are all very happy to have King
at Las Animas School District.
HS - Remia Alvidrez- She is such a good sport. She is funny and kind. She does her work and helps all her fellow
classmates and her teachers all the time.
Staff- Mr. Case Buford. He is always positive with our students and is working hard to get them to interact consistently
in the weight room. He has also made a large impact with JH girls during the wrestling season.
JH - King Johnson -King has been a great to Las Animas schools. He has a fun and friendly personality, and it shows by the
amount of friends he has made. He works hard in his classes. He has a great sense of humor. He is very respectful to his
teachers and his peers. King is a hard-worker. He tries his best at everything he does. We are all very happy to have King
at Las Animas School District.
HS - Remia Alvidrez- She is such a good sport. She is funny and kind. She does her work and helps all her fellow
classmates and her teachers all the time.
Staff- Mr. Case Buford. He is always positive with our students and is working hard to get them to interact consistently
in the weight room. He has also made a large impact with JH girls during the wrestling season.
Athlete of the Week
Boys Basketball - Braley Spitz - He has been super coachable and can always be depended on to come off the bench with energy and effort. Braley is willing to do the dirty work, and is quickly developing into a crucial role this year. Keep it up.
The girls bball athlete of the week Is Ava LaBarge. Without her leadership and game knowledge, we would be a different team. She played around 60 minutes this weekend and was a key component of both offense and defense. Keep it up, Ava!
Boys Basketball - Braley Spitz - He has been super coachable and can always be depended on to come off the bench with energy and effort. Braley is willing to do the dirty work, and is quickly developing into a crucial role this year. Keep it up.
The girls bball athlete of the week Is Ava LaBarge. Without her leadership and game knowledge, we would be a different team. She played around 60 minutes this weekend and was a key component of both offense and defense. Keep it up, Ava!
12/15 Announcements for JH/HS
High School students: Here is the Semester Test Schedule:
Attention Seniors: There will be a class meeting Tuesday at lunch in Ms. Pointon's room to talk about graduation. Please show up if you want to help make decisions.
ON Tuesday Dec. 16th, the South Baca games will be played at Pritchett High school beginning at 4 pm. South Baca does not have JV teams, so only girls and boys varsity will play.
📣 JH/HS Students – Reminder!
Our Empower Together Mentor Activity is happening Monday, Dec. 15 after school!
Come join us to:
✨ Mentor an elementary student
✨ Make a holiday card together
✨ Help spread some Christmas cheer!
If you have sports practice after school, your coaches have already been informed about teams participating—just check with them for details.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎄🤝
Our Empower Together Mentor Activity is happening Monday, Dec. 15 after school!
Come join us to:
✨ Mentor an elementary student
✨ Make a holiday card together
✨ Help spread some Christmas cheer!
If you have sports practice after school, your coaches have already been informed about teams participating—just check with them for details.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎄🤝
LAES Students, don't forget Spirit Week starting Monday!
📣 Reminder, Elementary Students!
Join us Monday, Dec. 15 after school to make Holiday cards for the nursing home!
Stay after school to:
✨ Meet your JH/HS Mentor
✨ Make festive holiday cards
✨ Have so much fun!
✨ Enjoy a FREE snack!
We can’t wait to see you on Monday! 🎄😊
Join us Monday, Dec. 15 after school to make Holiday cards for the nursing home!
Stay after school to:
✨ Meet your JH/HS Mentor
✨ Make festive holiday cards
✨ Have so much fun!
✨ Enjoy a FREE snack!
We can’t wait to see you on Monday! 🎄😊
🎉 Congratulations, Max! 🎉
Max is officially the 2025–26 Fall Mountain Region Champion on Madden 26! Thank you for bringing home a trophy for Las Animas High School. Your hard work and dedication truly paid off.
Max has also earned a spot in the National Madden NFL Youth Championship Finals, kicking off this January. We couldn’t be more proud of you!
Great job, Max — we’re all cheering you on and looking forward to an exciting spring Esports season ahead! 🏆🎮💙
Max is officially the 2025–26 Fall Mountain Region Champion on Madden 26! Thank you for bringing home a trophy for Las Animas High School. Your hard work and dedication truly paid off.
Max has also earned a spot in the National Madden NFL Youth Championship Finals, kicking off this January. We couldn’t be more proud of you!
Great job, Max — we’re all cheering you on and looking forward to an exciting spring Esports season ahead! 🏆🎮💙
JH/HS: If your student is assigned Friday School or plans to attend to work on school assignments, it will begin at 9:00 am on December 12th.
LAES Hot Topics for Dec. 11
ESport Playoff Info: Max's opponent in the finals is playing out of Englewood Co. and they will play Thursday December 11 @ 4pm and we will be streaming the game live on our YouTube channel. Anyone is invited to come and watch the game live or we will be in the library at the high school. Here is the link to watch live: https://www.youtube.com/@lasanimasschooldistrict9300
Cheer is State Bound......a sendoff will be held at 12:45 today!
See you tonight at the LAES Art Show!
From MileHigh Prep Report
Congratulations to the Trojan football team and Orion Martinez.
8 man RB of the Year: Orion Martinez Sr. Las Animas HS
8 man surprise team of the Year:
Las Animas High School; went 5-4 last year and 1-8 two season ago. This year went 7-3 with a trip to the Playoffs
Photo Credit: Photos By Katie
Congratulations to the Trojan football team and Orion Martinez.
8 man RB of the Year: Orion Martinez Sr. Las Animas HS
8 man surprise team of the Year:
Las Animas High School; went 5-4 last year and 1-8 two season ago. This year went 7-3 with a trip to the Playoffs
Photo Credit: Photos By Katie
Attention Juniors: There will be a Junior prom meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) at lunch in the Art Room. Any interested juniors should grab a tray and meet Mr. Marlow in his room to discuss purchases.
FREE Pictures with Santa at First National Bank -Friday, Dec. 12 from 3 - 6 pm
Athlete of the Week:
Jr. High: Captain Naomi Burquez: Naomi was a key component in the success of the Jr. High Squad had this year. Her level headed leadership style kept her team calm, cool, and collective. The Jr. High wrapped up with an impressive season with being the TOP Jr. High Team in the Colorado Southeast valley for 3 years straight! Thank you Naomi for helping keep the legacy going and we are looking forward to seeing what you do in high school cheer.
Holly Meet Scores:
Las Animas 147 points
Lamar: 109 Points
McClave: 102 Points
Varsity: Captain Nylah Flores: Nylah always has a way to keep her team positive and hyped up before taking the competition floor. She is focused on her goals personally as well as her team ambitions. She is a strong leader and her skill set is just what the Trojan Cheer Team needs before taking the state mat.
Jr. High: Captain Naomi Burquez: Naomi was a key component in the success of the Jr. High Squad had this year. Her level headed leadership style kept her team calm, cool, and collective. The Jr. High wrapped up with an impressive season with being the TOP Jr. High Team in the Colorado Southeast valley for 3 years straight! Thank you Naomi for helping keep the legacy going and we are looking forward to seeing what you do in high school cheer.
Holly Meet Scores:
Las Animas 147 points
Lamar: 109 Points
McClave: 102 Points
Varsity: Captain Nylah Flores: Nylah always has a way to keep her team positive and hyped up before taking the competition floor. She is focused on her goals personally as well as her team ambitions. She is a strong leader and her skill set is just what the Trojan Cheer Team needs before taking the state mat.
Food Science has been working hard on knowing the different wholesale and retail cuts of pork and beef. They have also been studying the anatomy of the animal and the type of grading system the USDA has to grade our meat products. This important farm to table lesson was extremely difficult and due to the class averages being above an 80% on their final exams, they were rewarded with being able to cook bacon smash burgers! Way to go Food Science!! Keep learning!
