BOCES April Newsletter
High School Students: Remember to have your inflatable waiver signed and turned in by April 11. If you are bringing a guest they will need one too. * if you are under 18, a parent has to sign your waiver
Last day to order your 90th SFTD shirts is: Wednesday, April 3rd. See any SFTD committee members or you can order from the HS office
Athlete of the week for Track and Field is Emma Russell. Emma locked in high jump this week and cleared her opening height and nearly cleared the next height. She also PRed in long jump and was a member of the 4x200 team that took 8 seconds off of their previous time. Keep working hard, Emma!
HS Baseball:
Varsity - Orion Martinez - Orion had a great weekend. He made some amazing plays in center field to help the Trojans win both games vs. Cheyenne Wells and Holly. Orion was on the bases a lot and put pressure on the opposing pitchers.
Jadann Eck - Jadann scored 8 runs for the Trojans and is an exciting addition on the bases. She makes the opposing teams work harder when she is running. Jadann also pitched 2 solid innings against Cheyenne Wells
Kindergarten Round-up will be held on Thursday, April 25th. If your child plans to enroll, please contact Mrs. Michele Mora at LAES to schedule an appointment. 719-456-1862
Post Prom meeting April 3 at 5:30 pm in the elementary school library. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend!
Good Luck to FFA students at District CDE (Career Development Events) competition today in Lamar! 👍
Las Animas School Board has selected three finalists that will be interviewed for the Superintendent position. Community Members can view and read the applicants files at the District Office at 1021 Second Street, Las Animas, CO 81054
Safe@Tell Colorado is searching for student ambassadors:
Job Opening at Daycare Early Learning Center -Aide for the infant room
Apply at: https://www.la-schools.com/page/employment
Congratulations to the Las Animas Jr. High Wrestlers who placed at state! #TrojanPride
The Las Animas STUCO Store: Spring Spirit Wear Sale has been extended! Don't miss your chance to save 25% off the entire site including Nike and Adidas! Shop at https://tinyurl.com/2p8dfjdj
There is also a $10 voucher to use (one per household)
Prom is April 13th for LAHS students! If you want to bring a guest - you must turn in a guest pass BEFORE April 10th. You can pick one up in the HS office.
High School Baseball Update: Tuesday's game @ Custer County has been cancelled. We have rescheduled it for April 16th at 4:30. Varsity only game.
Varsity Baseball -
Tj Ortiz vs Wiley - TJ had a great game at the plate going 2 for 3 with an RBI. He also pitched 2 scoreless innings in a 5 to 1 win.
Damien Baca vs Centauri - Damien pitched 6 shutout innings with 12 strikeouts in a 7-1 win.
Braydon Ortiz vs. Ellicott - Braydon pitched a complete game in his first varsity start. He struck out 15 in a 10-0 win.
Kree Wallace vs. Peyton - Kree was 2 for 3 with 2 RBI’s and a stolen base in the championship game of the LA Invite.
JV Baseball-
Jesus Lopez vs Wiley - Jesus hit a 3 RBI triple to help the Trojans win 13-3. He also pitched 2 innings.
The Athlete of the Week for Track and Field is Lilly Lane. Lilly has been coachable and showing tremendous growth as an athlete on the track and in the throwing rings. She has become more comfortable with her implements in her elements and that is showing as she PRed by nearly 4 feet in shot out this week. Keep up the great work, Lilly!
JH/HS Announcements for 3/25:
Las Animas School District is on Normal Schedule today, Monday, March 25th
The students in the Resource room at LAES hatched some baby chicks!
