
Congratulations Tiffany Nevland, the winner of the basketball theme drawing “workout gear”


Mark your calendars for a LASD District/LASD-supported countywide event - everyone is welcome!


Las Animas School District appreciates all their bus drivers!! Thank you!


Booster Club is sponsoring shirts for the girls team. We will take orders for fans -$20 per t-shirt and $35 per hoodie. Email Lana (lana.gardner@la-schools.net) by Sunday to get in on the 1st order.


Staff Spotlight:



HS Basketball vs Hoehne - Friday @ 4:00 p.m.
Friday vs Hoehne:
4 pm JV boys at Elementary
4 pm JV girls at HS
Girls and boys varsity to follow.
Seniors and their parents will be honored between Varsity Games




The Las Animas School District February School Board Meeting has been rescheduled to: Monday, March 3 - 6:00 p.m. in the JH Commons Area.


JH wrestling scheduled for tomorrow in Manzanola has been changed to Fowler with the same start time of 2:00pm


Shop Now at the LASD STUCO store:
https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/CO/Las%20Animas/Las+Animas+School+District/collection_detail.html


💙💙💙High School Basketball vs McClave - Thursday, Feb. 20th 💙💙💙
4:30 JV boys at Elementary
4:30 JV girls at HS
Girls and boys varsity to follow




REGISTER HERE https://denverbroncos.formstack.com/forms/all_in_all_covered_statewide_helmet_distribution_program
Good Morning Colorado High School Football Community (SE & SW Colorado Areas) -
The Denver Broncos Foundation and Riddell will bring an educational ALL IN. ALL COVERED. Caravan event to Lamar, CO on Thursday, Feb 20 and to Durango, CO on Monday, Feb 24. The events are FREE for all head coaches, assistant coaches, school administrators, parents and players. Please distribute this email and link to all interested football personnel within your program. So we can accurately anticipate the number of guests, we ask that each guest over the age of 18 register individually.
Event will include:
A detailed overview of the Axiom and its comprehensive protection system
Riddell Custom Fitting demonstration and training
Instructions for coaches on how to use InSite Analytics for player protection and improved game day performance
Question and Answer session with Riddell and Broncos staff members
1-on-1 time with Riddell team members
Event timeline is as follows:
5:30 - 6:30 PM – Registration; Official Partner Activations; School Giveaways
6:30 - 8:15 PM – AIAC Program
Parking and entrance instructions will be sent to all registered guests in advance of the event. We would love to see as many school representatives as possible as we have gifts to give away for all individual schools. Hope to see you there.


MATH WIZ Answer was: 9
MATH WIZ WINNERS FOR WEEK 4:
JH - Sylvana Adame
HS - Sabrina Huston


Winter Sports Senior Night will be Friday night between Varsity Games!


JH & HS Girls: need a dress for continuation or prom??? Contact Ms. Waring to look at pictures and check sizes of some donated dresses! Stop by her office in the Jr. High or email her: susan.waring@la-schools.net

FREE Haircuts at Otero Academy of Barbering & Cosmetology, provided by D-HAC (District Health Advisory Council).
March 5th - 5th & 6th grade;
March 6th Jr. High Students;
April 8th - HS;
Only 18 slots available for each session - get your permission forms turned in ASAP!




Athlete of the Week
Varsity - Jerome Ethridge - he has been a big contributor all year and is continuing to grow as a point guard and scorer. We appreciate his approach to the game and how coachable he is.
JV - Colten Rader - he always comes off the bench and provides some fire and energy in the rotation. He is a huge asset on the offensive boards and defensive end of the court.
Varsity-Emma Russell is a solid and consistent asset to the Lady Trojan Basketball team. She shows up everyday and gives 100% She understands her role and assignments and executes them seamlessly. Her focus and discipline are unmatched. We are lucky to have her on our team.
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HECTOR of the Week
Staff ; My HECTOR of the week is Esmeralda Snow. We appreciate her leadership, guidance, and support. She does everything she can to help staff and students grow and to be successful. She always shows up to work with a positive attitude and displays professionalism at all times. She is a role model for co-workers and students and we are truly grateful to have her a part of the team!
JH - Isabel Lopez-Isabel is a fantastic student and she shows it through HECTOR. She is an excellent reader and writer. She has a positive attitude all the time. She has great handwriting skills, and produces excellent work. She is optimistic and respectful. Isabel is a great example of HECTOR in our school.
HS - Mariah Duran is very optimistic when it comes to her learning! She is a hard working, and coachable student who is willing to share her knowledge with her classmates. She often helps out in class and is pleasant to be around.


JH/HS Announcements for 2/18:



Schedule for this week’s home HS Basketball games:
Thursday vs McClave:
4:30 JV boys at Elementary
4:30 JV girls at HS
Girls and boys varsity to follow
Friday vs Hoehne:
4 pm JV boys at Elementary
4 pm JV girls at HS
Girls and boys varsity to follow.
Seniors and their parents will be honored on Friday.


Schedule for boys C-Team Tournament in Las Animas on Saturday Feb. 22.
High School Gym:
8:30 am: Las Animas vs La Junta
Elementary School:
8:30 am: Fowler vs Lamar
High School Gym:
10 am, winners of 8:30 games
Elementary School:
10 am Losers of 8:30 games
