Schedule for HS basketball at Fowler on Friday Feb. 13th
4 pm JV boys
followed by girls and boys varsity
All 3 games at the new gym
Fowler does not have enough girls for a JV team
4 pm JV boys
followed by girls and boys varsity
All 3 games at the new gym
Fowler does not have enough girls for a JV team
Menu Update for Thursday, 12th:
Heart Shaped Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes, Dinner Roll, Grapes & Treat from the Food Service Staff 💌❤️❣️
Heart Shaped Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes, Dinner Roll, Grapes & Treat from the Food Service Staff 💌❤️❣️
HECTOR of the Week
Staff - Mrs. Japhet is a truly remarkable asset to our team. Her dependability and problem-solving skills are unmatched,
and she approaches every challenge with a positive, approachable attitude. The dedication she shows to both the Athletic
Department and the wider school community is deeply appreciated and widely recognized
JH - "Austin Anderson-Austin is an outstanding student and citizen that represents Las Animas very well. He is a superb
student, always completing his assignments on time with good quality. He has a wealth of knowledge which adds to
discussions and lessons. Austin also represents us well in athletics, always giving his best effort and showing great
sportsmanship. Austin has a great sense of humor and a positive attitude. He also shows tremendous respect for his
teachers and peers. We are very proud of all Austin has accomplished and excited for what he will do in the future.
Austin is HECTOR!""
HS - Deon Wilson demonstrates HECTOR in multiple ways: with his honesty, coachability, and respectfulness in class,
he sets the perfect example of what being HECTOR looks like. He has shown excellence in the weight room, improving
leaps and bounds from where he was last year, and demonstrates tolerance by being a peer mentor.
Staff - Mrs. Japhet is a truly remarkable asset to our team. Her dependability and problem-solving skills are unmatched,
and she approaches every challenge with a positive, approachable attitude. The dedication she shows to both the Athletic
Department and the wider school community is deeply appreciated and widely recognized
JH - "Austin Anderson-Austin is an outstanding student and citizen that represents Las Animas very well. He is a superb
student, always completing his assignments on time with good quality. He has a wealth of knowledge which adds to
discussions and lessons. Austin also represents us well in athletics, always giving his best effort and showing great
sportsmanship. Austin has a great sense of humor and a positive attitude. He also shows tremendous respect for his
teachers and peers. We are very proud of all Austin has accomplished and excited for what he will do in the future.
Austin is HECTOR!""
HS - Deon Wilson demonstrates HECTOR in multiple ways: with his honesty, coachability, and respectfulness in class,
he sets the perfect example of what being HECTOR looks like. He has shown excellence in the weight room, improving
leaps and bounds from where he was last year, and demonstrates tolerance by being a peer mentor.
HS Girls Basketball:
Athletes of the Week:
Roree Willbanks is an outstanding member of the Lady Trojan team. This year she has taken some of the opponent's top offensive players and shut them down. Her speed is unmatched and she is usually the first one down the floor. She helped get the offense going against Calhan on Saturday and we're lucky to have Roree Willbanks!
HS Boys Basketball:
Logan Servaes - Logan has been a positive leader all year and continues to shine in solid moments for us. Keep working
and being awesome Logan.
Athletes of the Week:
Roree Willbanks is an outstanding member of the Lady Trojan team. This year she has taken some of the opponent's top offensive players and shut them down. Her speed is unmatched and she is usually the first one down the floor. She helped get the offense going against Calhan on Saturday and we're lucky to have Roree Willbanks!
HS Boys Basketball:
Logan Servaes - Logan has been a positive leader all year and continues to shine in solid moments for us. Keep working
and being awesome Logan.
Feb 9 JH/HS Announcements
Peoples Credit Union in Lamar will be sponsoring the HS Basketball game next week in Granada on the 10th. This means that anyone that attends will receive fee admission and free popcorn courtesy of Peoples Credit Union.
Game Schedule: February 10th at Granada will start at 4 pm
Games: JV Girls (2 Qtrs) UPDATE
Varsity Girls
Varsity Boys
High School Students: reminder Santa Fe Trail Day Square Dance practice will start this Sunday - bring a friend and come have fun!! * please note, we will be having an earlier practice this Sunday for Super Bowl - starting Feb. 15 we will practice from 2 -4 pm
4A Girls Regional Wrestling Tournament: Region 1 @ Lamar High School:
Staff HECTOR of the Month for January:
Ms. Jasim My staff HECTOR for the month of January is Ms. Gizelle Jasim. Coachable - Ms. Jasim has worked diligently to create engaging lessons that challenge her students academically. Excellence - On the NWEA math test, her classes showed exceptional growth, with 18 students growing more that 10 percentile. Tolerant - Ms. Jasim is feeling more confident each day she is at Las Animas Junior High, and I am excited for the growth she and her students will continue to make. Keep up the amazing work!
Mrs. Imelda Ensong Mrs. Imelda Ensong is our HECTOR of the Month, and she truly embodies excellence in everything she does for students. She encourages every learner to keep trying until they succeed—often reminding them, with a smile, “either you like it or you like it.” A constant cheerleader, she lifts up students and staff alike and creates a classroom where everyone feels supported and valued. Mrs. Ensong generously shares her experiences and proudly brings her culture into our school community, enriching us all. Thank you for being HECTOR—keep shining!
Mr. Legario Mr. Legario is respectful and optimistic when dealing with students. He is tolerant towards his students and we appreciate him being the life of the party.
Ms. Jasim My staff HECTOR for the month of January is Ms. Gizelle Jasim. Coachable - Ms. Jasim has worked diligently to create engaging lessons that challenge her students academically. Excellence - On the NWEA math test, her classes showed exceptional growth, with 18 students growing more that 10 percentile. Tolerant - Ms. Jasim is feeling more confident each day she is at Las Animas Junior High, and I am excited for the growth she and her students will continue to make. Keep up the amazing work!
Mrs. Imelda Ensong Mrs. Imelda Ensong is our HECTOR of the Month, and she truly embodies excellence in everything she does for students. She encourages every learner to keep trying until they succeed—often reminding them, with a smile, “either you like it or you like it.” A constant cheerleader, she lifts up students and staff alike and creates a classroom where everyone feels supported and valued. Mrs. Ensong generously shares her experiences and proudly brings her culture into our school community, enriching us all. Thank you for being HECTOR—keep shining!
Mr. Legario Mr. Legario is respectful and optimistic when dealing with students. He is tolerant towards his students and we appreciate him being the life of the party.
LAES Hot Topics for 2/5
Ms. Ashley and Ms. Yaz's students made their Super Bowl predictions for this upcoming Sunday. They also celebrated with a football cookie. 🏈🏈🏈
It is School Counselor Appreciation Week!
The top five LAES spellers and the top five Jr. High spellers competed in the District Spelling Bee at Las Animas Jr. High School. All contestants enjoyed a pizza lunch before having their families join us to watch the spelling bee. 1st place student Austin Anderson can now test and try to qualify for the state spelling bee. Congratulations to all the contestants, they did an awesome job! ✨👍👍
HS Basketball Feb 7 vs Calhan @ 1:00 pm: girls JV followed by girls varsity and boys varsity (No JV boys game)
JH/HS Perfect Attendance for January
The Juniors win the JH/HS Big A for January - they had the highest attendance rate of all the classes for the month - 94.36% Their class will now get to decorate a "section" of the Big A!
Congratulations to our JH & HS HECTOR of the month students for January!
Congratulations to Las Animas High School Senior, Lilly Lane, she signed this morning with CSU Pueblo with their Track & Field. #TrojanPride 💙🤍
💛 We need our community’s help! 💛
The Post Prom Committee is getting ready for one of our most important traditions of the year — Post Prom — and they truly can’t make it happen without YOU. Prom will be held on April 11th this year.
Post Prom gives our high school students a safe, secure, and fun place to celebrate after prom night. It’s a night our students look forward to, and one that gives parents and families peace of mind knowing their kids are somewhere safe. 💙
👉 We are looking for community members, parents, businesses, and groups who are willing to:
✔️ Attend and help the night of the event
✔️ Donate time, items, or support
✔️ Volunteer to help run activities and supervise students
✨ We are also hoping someone—or a group—will consider stepping up to help lead and organize Post Prom for next year.
This program is incredibly meaningful for our students, and we want to be sure it continues for years to come.
If you’ve ever wondered how you could make a direct, positive impact on our teens…this is it. 🫶
📩 Please call Rena Patton at 719-456-1862 or email her at Rena.Patton@la-schools.net if you are willing to help this year or are interested in taking part in organizing next year’s Post Prom.
Thank you for supporting our students and helping us keep this special tradition going! 💛🎉👑
The Post Prom Committee is getting ready for one of our most important traditions of the year — Post Prom — and they truly can’t make it happen without YOU. Prom will be held on April 11th this year.
Post Prom gives our high school students a safe, secure, and fun place to celebrate after prom night. It’s a night our students look forward to, and one that gives parents and families peace of mind knowing their kids are somewhere safe. 💙
👉 We are looking for community members, parents, businesses, and groups who are willing to:
✔️ Attend and help the night of the event
✔️ Donate time, items, or support
✔️ Volunteer to help run activities and supervise students
✨ We are also hoping someone—or a group—will consider stepping up to help lead and organize Post Prom for next year.
This program is incredibly meaningful for our students, and we want to be sure it continues for years to come.
If you’ve ever wondered how you could make a direct, positive impact on our teens…this is it. 🫶
📩 Please call Rena Patton at 719-456-1862 or email her at Rena.Patton@la-schools.net if you are willing to help this year or are interested in taking part in organizing next year’s Post Prom.
Thank you for supporting our students and helping us keep this special tradition going! 💛🎉👑
Cheraw JH Girls Basketball Tournament 2/7/26
