Come support Trojan Basketball vs ECA on Tuesday, Jan 28 (Varsity Games Only) Girls Varsity @ 4 pm, Winter Sports Royalty Crowned, followed by Boys Varsity. White Out the gym! JH/HS wearing white get in FREE, adults wearing white will be entered into a drawing for a handmade mug full of goodies!
Jr. High Students: don't forget to sign up for the Spelling Bee that will be held on Jan. 29th at 2:00 p.m - Sign up sheet is outside Mr. Yoder's door.
91st Annual SFTD:
JH/HS Students:
MATH WIZ CORNER is now on the go in the ... Please come and see the Math Wiz Corner across Room 6 at the South Hallway in the HS and along the hallway of the JH building. All students are encouraged to join the “Math Wiz” :
1. A math problem and Math Trivia will be posted every Monday.
2. To join, students will write their answers legibly on the answer sheets and drop them ( with name and grade level)
in the box provided at the “Math Wiz” corner.
3. A winner will be drawn every Thursday and will be announced on the next Monday.
Have fun and enjoy learning Math...
If you have any questions, please ask Ms. Jasim for JH, Ms. Ensong or Mr. Legario for HS.
LASD Staff Spotlight:
Mrs. Lockhart’s classes are growing Micro-Greens 🌱
🧦 👏👏The Las Animas Jr. High Pure Gold Club would like to thank everyone who donated socks to their sock drive! They collected 146 pairs of socks to donate to Ft. Lyon.
Calling ALL Las Animas Residents: if we want to provide a Post Prom for the Las Animas High School students, we need your help to plan it. The first meeting is Monday, January 27 @ 7:00 pm in the Las Animas Elementary School Library (530 Poplar). Call Rena Boyd @ 719-456-1862 or Rena.Boyd@la-schools.net with any questions.
Mrs. Beth Miller and Ms. Dayna Bender from SFT BOCES have been presenting a learning series to the 7th & 10th graders. This week the 7th graders learned about the harm from smoking and vaping and the 10th graders are doing a series on mental health first aid.
HS Basketball Boys JV Tournament @ Springfield on Friday, Jan 24:
HS Basketball make up game with ECA will be played next Tuesday, Jan. 28. We will only play the varsity games. Girls varsity will start at 4 pm, boys to follow.
** Winter Sports Royalty will be crowned after the Girls Varsity Game (around 5:00 pm )
Due to the basketball game being rescheduled to January 28th, we are rescheduling FAFSA night to Monday, January 27th at 5:30 pm in the high school cafeteria. Contact Ms. Pointon if you have questions.
Please join us for this FREE one hour presentation tonight!
Jr. High Girls Basketball - Hoehne Tournament Info for 1/25
Look good in a new Las Animas School District 1/4 zip jacket! This week only, save $10 on all 1/4 zips! Shop at https://1stplace.sale/16092
Upcoming Promotions:
1/27 - 2/2: Crewnecks $10 Off
2/3 - 2/9: Pajama Pants 25% Off
The Colorado Dugout Club Coaches Association (CDCCA) awards the Field of the Year award to small school's in Colorado. The Sonny Smith Baseball Field in Las Animas was awarded the 2025 Small School Baseball Field of the Year! (thank you Mrs. Samantha Hines for the pictures)
LASD & JS Daycare & Preschool will be on a 2 hour delay on Tuesday, Jan. 21 - No breakfast will be served
JH Girls basketball game vs. Manzanola on Wednesday Jan. 22, will start at 4 pm instead of 4:30.
JH/HS Announcements:
HECTOR of the Week
JH - Hunter Tomlin - Hunter has been a great addition to our school this year. He has a positive attitude and is very respectful. He shows excellence in his school work and in sports. Hunter works very hard on everything he does. We are proud of how Hunter displays HECTOR in our school."
HS - Isaiah Abdulla- he's always helpful and a great kid to have in class. He's trying to make the best of his last semester and we appreciate it!
Staff - Karina Northern, She works hard in teaching her students and makes sure that the students' needs are addressed. She's available whenever the school needs someone to fill in a class. Her ability to connect with the students and create a welcoming, supportive environment is truly inspiring. 'Thank you for all the hard work and care you put into your role every day.'
