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.
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 )
Please join us for this FREE one hour presentation tonight!
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.
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.'
LASD Job Openings: just added-
2025-2026 School Year:
Elementary Teacher
🍲 🥮 🧁 Mrs. Torrez's 5th grade class worked with Ariel Eddings with the Bent County Extension office to create a recipe book with recipes people could make using a commodities box. All money will be donated to the Las Animas Helping Hands. Please see the flyer for more details. Tell your friends! LAES phone # 719-456-1862 if you want to order or have any questions.
Athletes of the Week
Varsity - Kevin Nevland. With recent injuries Kevin saw a bump in playing time and performed well for the team. He proved to be an asset off the bench and came in with energy providing good defensive rotation and spark. Keep it up Kevin.
JV - Evan has been a spark of energy all year and continues to be a leader on the court for JV. He works hard every day in practice and continues to see success as a top scorer for the team.
Happy Martin Luther King Day - thank you Ms. Unnique for sharing these pictures:
High School Wrestling Senior Night will be held at their home dual on January 30:
😊😊 The Las Animas Jr. High Crochet Club would like to thank Resada for donating crochet kits to their club!
HS Esports will have a parent meeting on January 21st at 5:15 pm in the High School Cafeteria
Due to extremely frigid and snowy weather and poor road conditions we have cancelled today's high school basketball games with ECA. Safety for all is our main concern.
Please be safe and stay warm.
💙 💙 Winter Sports Royalty will be crowned at a later date
Game Cancelled: Trojan Basketball vs. ECA - January 18th - 2:00 p.m.
Good Luck Trojans
