Happy Boss's Day - Mr. Melster, Mrs. Gardner, Mrs. Wallace and Ms. Deatherage! 👍👍
💙💙 Come on out and Cheer On The Trojans at their Homecoming Parade! Thursday, Oct. 17 @ 10 am (regular parade route)
💙💙💙 LAES & JS/ELC students: tomorrow is "Blue & White Day" for HOCO & we'll also be taking our group picture - so please remember to wear your blue & white.
How Exciting!!! Homecoming Football game vs Rocky Ford @ 7:00 p.m.Thursday - Game ball will be dropped off at 6:30 p.m. Don't forget the FREE Tailgate Party at the football field following the volleyball game. Happy Homecoming Week! #GoTrojans
Tiny Trojan Cheerleaders: You need to be at the HS at 4:00 p.m to perform in between the JV and VAR volleyball game on Thursday 10/17 - Parents: you are responsible for the Tiny Cheerleaders getting to and from the volleyball game and football game.
Elementary students watched the STUCO speeches today, then they all got to vote for the officers. The STUCO officer team will be announced tomorrow! Good luck to all of them 👍
Athlete of the Week for HS Football:
Defense: Braydon Ortiz had a great defensive game with 8 total tackles, 4 tackles for a loss, with one being a sack.
Offense: Orion Martinez played tough against McClave with 22 carries for 68 yards rushing.
LA Chenilles - $5.00 at JH/HS office
Jr. High Volleyball Athletes of the Week:
Azoriah Martinez's dedication to practice is truly paying off, as she seamlessly integrates every skill she learns into the game.
Tanaya Ethridge's growth mindset and exceptional teamwork abilities make her a standout player, consistently delivering
outstanding results during games.
High School Student Council Officers and their sponsor, Mrs. Carly Koch went to the La Junta radio station this morning to talk about Homecoming Week.
High School Volleyball Athletes of the Week:
V: Emma Russell - After needing someone to step up and fulfill the role of a middle hitter and blocker, Emma Russel did so without hesitation. She came in aggressive and worked hard to do her job in the front row. She is a great teammate and has been very coachable. Keep it up, Emma!
JV: Bree Tyler
C: Bria Gardner
JH/HS Announcements for 10/14:
JH Pure Gold Members enjoyed their PB&J party today! 👍
Staff - Mr. Bullock. I appreciate everything he does for our students and making sure their safety always comes first. His thoughtfulness and generosity empower us.
HS - Deon Wilson is our choice. He is an extremely smart, but humble person. He is respectful and self motivated to do his best every day. He is truly HECTOR and a great role model for his peers.
JH - Aubrie Gonzales-Aubrie has had a great start this year. The quality of her classroom is fantastic. She is very respectful to her teachers and peers. She shows excellence in the effort she puts forth. We are all proud of how Aubrie shows HECTOR everywhere. (come to the office for a picture)
High School Fall Athletes: if you took your picture for the Homecoming Trading Cards, we will go over to the elementary right after lunch on Wednesday. Meet Ms. Waring in the cafeteria after lunch to pick up your trading cards and to load on the buses.
Grief Workshop Group has changed to a new day: it will now be held on Tuesdays
Las Animas HOCO Schedule for the week:
Burning of the LA- Wednesday @ 6:30 PM
Parade- Thursday @ 10 AM rolling throughout town (regular parade route)
Pep Rally- Thursday afternoon, 1:15 PM, Everyone is welcome to participate!
Volleyball vs Rocky Ford @ 3:30 p.m. (JV/Var) - Thursday
FREE Tailgate Party @ Football Field following VB game!
Football vs Rocky Ford - 7 pm - Thursday
Crowning of the HOCO Royalty - after the FB Game
HOCO Dance - Friday @ 8 pm (HS students)
Mr. Montoya's 8th grade science classes are studying plant and animal cells. This is their amazing work!
Tomorrow's JV football game with Leoti Kansas has been cancelled
It's Homecoming Week! ALL students and staff at Las Animas School District are encouraged to dress up and participate.
