High School Basketball tonight at 4 pm vs Holly (No JV girls) - Theme is: "Charge the Wildcats in your HECTOR Armor - wear your Trojan or HECTOR shirt" Winter Sports Royalty will be crowned between Varsity games


Info on the HS Boys JV Basketball Tournament in Springfield on Friday, Jan 23:
CONCESSION STAND: A full concession stand, provided by STA, will be available for the entirety of the event. Please advise your fans that only popcorn and water is allowed in the gym.
ADMISSION PRICES:
Adults $5.00
Students (K-12) $3.00
Sr. Citizens FREE
CONCESSION STAND: A full concession stand, provided by STA, will be available for the entirety of the event. Please advise your fans that only popcorn and water is allowed in the gym.
ADMISSION PRICES:
Adults $5.00
Students (K-12) $3.00
Sr. Citizens FREE

Ms. Ashley & Ms. Yaz's class celebrated Winter Sports Week by doing a Basketball craft. Pre-K is a slam dunk!










Tomorrow at the HS Basketball game is the last day to donate to the Jr. High Military Drive for their care package donations: they appreciate all your support!

Thank a School Board Member
January is School Board Recognition Month and Las Animas School District is joining other districts across the state to thank these community volunteers for their commitment and contributions to our public schools.
January is School Board Recognition Month and Las Animas School District is joining other districts across the state to thank these community volunteers for their commitment and contributions to our public schools.


The Las Animas Hooded Long Sleeve Tees just dropped, and for a limited time you’ll save $5 per shirt. Order now and get free shipping over $75 while supplies last.
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Winter Sports Candidates were recognized tonight at the Wrestling Tri - Royalty will be crowned Thursday between the HS Basketball Varsity games.

Attention High School Students: Santa Fe Trail Square Dance Practice will begin on Feb. 8 from 1 -2:30 pm in the HS Cafeteria. We'll have an earlier and shorter practice so we can be done by the Super Bowl game. Starting Feb. 15th - practices will be from 2- 4 pm. Bring a friend and come have some fun!!!

Come support our HS Wrestlers at their Winter Sports Tri starting at 4 pm today!

LASD Board Meeting changed to: January 30th

Athletes of the Week
Boys Basketball:
Luis Cadenas Ayala - Luis has been a positive addition to the team this year. He has been a leader through hard work and coachability. He shows up consistently and can be depended on as an athlete. Keep working hard Luis!
Girls Basketball:
Makayla Marfil is the athlete of the week. She is a hard worker and pushes herself to do better. She comes into the game ready to play and fills the roles she needs to
Boys Basketball:
Luis Cadenas Ayala - Luis has been a positive addition to the team this year. He has been a leader through hard work and coachability. He shows up consistently and can be depended on as an athlete. Keep working hard Luis!
Girls Basketball:
Makayla Marfil is the athlete of the week. She is a hard worker and pushes herself to do better. She comes into the game ready to play and fills the roles she needs to

Please note a schedule update for this Friday’s HS Basketball games. Walsenburg will not have a JV girls team.
The updated schedule is as follows:
JV Boys: 3:30 PM
Varsity Girls: to follow
Varsity Boys: to follow
The updated schedule is as follows:
JV Boys: 3:30 PM
Varsity Girls: to follow
Varsity Boys: to follow

Winter Sports Week HS Wall Decorations:





Happy Board to be Wild Week!
Wrestling Tuesday at 4 PM, and we will recognize Winter Sport Royalty at about 4:45 PM
Pep Rally Thursday 1/22 1:30-3:00 PM Everyone is invited!
Basketball Games Thursday, 1/22 at 4 PM
Crowning of Royalty Thursday, 1/22, between girls and boys varsity games
Wrestling Tuesday at 4 PM, and we will recognize Winter Sport Royalty at about 4:45 PM
Pep Rally Thursday 1/22 1:30-3:00 PM Everyone is invited!
Basketball Games Thursday, 1/22 at 4 PM
Crowning of Royalty Thursday, 1/22, between girls and boys varsity games

HECTOR of the Week
JH - "Joseph Garcia -Joseph has been productive and active in class. He comes to class with a positive and respectful
attitude. He is polite to his teachers and follows directions. He has a great sense of humor. He gets his work done on
time and with good quality. We are proud of how Joseph displays HECTOR in our school.
HS - Braley Spitz -Braley has been a great addition to the Junior High as a Teacher's Assistant. He comes to the Junior
High teacher eager and ready to work. He does lots of little jobs for us that help us out in a big way. Braley is also
contributing to the Trojan basketball team, playing his role and helping the team reach success. He has a positive
attitude and a great work ethic. We love having Braley as a TA for the Junior High!"
Staff - Mrs. Netherton is my choice for Staff Hector of the week. Mrs. Netherton is compassionate, helpful, and
dedicated to helping the students of Las Animas thrive in and out of the classroom. Her passion for teaching agriculture
shows daily through her students. We are very thankful for her knowledge, willingness to go the extra mile, and can do
attitude. Mrs. Netherton is an asset to our community and we love having her on our teaching team.
JH - "Joseph Garcia -Joseph has been productive and active in class. He comes to class with a positive and respectful
attitude. He is polite to his teachers and follows directions. He has a great sense of humor. He gets his work done on
time and with good quality. We are proud of how Joseph displays HECTOR in our school.
HS - Braley Spitz -Braley has been a great addition to the Junior High as a Teacher's Assistant. He comes to the Junior
High teacher eager and ready to work. He does lots of little jobs for us that help us out in a big way. Braley is also
contributing to the Trojan basketball team, playing his role and helping the team reach success. He has a positive
attitude and a great work ethic. We love having Braley as a TA for the Junior High!"
Staff - Mrs. Netherton is my choice for Staff Hector of the week. Mrs. Netherton is compassionate, helpful, and
dedicated to helping the students of Las Animas thrive in and out of the classroom. Her passion for teaching agriculture
shows daily through her students. We are very thankful for her knowledge, willingness to go the extra mile, and can do
attitude. Mrs. Netherton is an asset to our community and we love having her on our teaching team.

JH/HS Announcements:


High School Students: There will be a Science Olympiad meeting on Monday at lunch in Ms. Pointon’s office.

Info on the Hoehne Farmers Junior High Girls Basketball Tournament
Date - Saturday, January 24th
Start Time - 8:00 am
Date - Saturday, January 24th
Start Time - 8:00 am

2025 Winter Sports Royalty Candidates! Royalty will be crowned on Thursday, Jan. 22 at the HS Basketball game vs Holly (between the Varsity games)

Reminder: Winter Sports Week starts Monday - everyone is encouraged to dress up!

