Las Animas School District

Jr. High Students & Staff:

CTE/Math Collaborative PD @Otero: PD by Pitsco Education; this Professional Development workshop is an effort to strengthen cross-curricular connections and support meaningful integration between academic and technical instruction. The PD is all about Rocket Construction and Launch Prep, Math Integration and Modeling, and Exploring other hands-on activities that blends math standards and CTE pathways such as connect drone maker to core math standards.

Participants from the High School were: Mr. Legation, Mr. Hines, Mrs. Ensong and Mrs. Netherton.

Congratulations to Jadann Eck for being named to the 2025 CHSAA Volleyball honorable mention team. Las Animas is proud of this accomplishment.

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Mixed Aged Fun at JumpStart Daycare from Ms. Keonna: We got bored during break so we busted out the playdough! Check out what we made!
Nova made a MELTING candle. Logan made the apples to go in Ms Keonna’s basket. Xzayvian made a pizza. Santos made a pancake. Elias made a popsicle. Nayelli made a person. And ms Keonna made a turkey and basket. We’re pretty inventive! (Side note incase you’re wondering, yes all 4 boys were matching today!! )

🍂💛 Wishing Our Wonderful Community a Happy Thanksgiving! 💛🍂
During our Thanksgiving break, we want to take a moment to express our immense gratitude for our entire Las Animas School District family—our amazing students, dedicated staff, and supportive parents and guardians and community.
We are truly thankful for the curiosity and resilience of our students, the passion of our teachers and staff, and the unwavering partnership of our families & community. Your commitment is what makes our school community so special.
May your day be filled with warm moments, full bellies, and the joy of being with loved ones. We wish you a safe, healthy, and restful holiday!
Share your joy! What are you most thankful for this year? Let us know in the comments below 🧡👇

Border War Schedule for HS Basketball @ Syracuse KS: DEC. 9, 12, 13, 2025

🎨 Ms. Jasim's Jr. High Advisory class Thanksgiving activity: Before Thanksgiving break, they painted an artwork in a mini canvas using acrylic paints which we will give to someone that they are very thankful for this year.

They enjoyed it so much! 👍

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Esports Update: Max easily defeated his opponent today 94-21 in round 1 of the playoffs, he is ranked 2nd in the mountain region and advances to round 2, he plays December 1st @4pm. Against Southwest Career and Technical Academy out of Las Vegas Nevada and they are ranked 18th!!!!

LASD Staff Spotlight

Breaking Blue Basketball Tournament Info: Dec 5 & 6

Wednesday night at the LASD School Board Meeting, two new school board members were appointed: Cosme (C.J.) Gallegos and Mr. Jake Six.

We are pleased to introduce our current Las Animas School District Board Members:
Mr. C.J. Gallegos, Treasurer; Mr. Alex Netherton, President & CASB Delegate; Mrs. April Arrona, Secretary; Mrs. Kimberly Reyher, Vice President: Mr. Jake Six, BOCES Rep,

Please join us in recognizing and thanking Mr. Dusty Wallace for his eight years of devoted service to the Las Animas School Board and our school community.

LAES Hot Topics for 11/20

JH/HS Students: 92nd Santa Fe Trail Themes submissions are due by Dec. 16:

JumpStart Learning Center: Student of the Month:

10th Annual Southeast CO Cheer Invitational at Lamar, Co tomorrow if you want to come support JH & HS Cheer!

See you tonight at the FFA Oyster Fry and Auction!

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