Southeast Colorado Power Association and SECOM came to visit with the high school juniors and seniors about career opportunities after graduation. We could like to thank them for coming to visit!
SFTD King/Queen Candidates at the awards ceremony on Friday:
JH/HS Announcements for 4/29
Trojan Alumni: (if you have paid your Alumni registration) It is that time again to read and vote for the winning essay(s). Please take the time to read over the essays and vote for the essay you wish to receive the funds. In the past there have been years where one scholarship was awarded and some years where there were multiples.
Here is the link to vote: Here is the link https://forms.gle/jREdeAFG8zSRwzDu9
Voting must be done before May 8th at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time.
This year's topic was “What benefits can alumni bring to our school/district after graduation?”
LAES Talent Show for students & staff! Sign up by May 14th with Ms. Michele in the office. 👩🎤👨🎤
4/23)The Lady Trojans competed in the Grizzly Invitational in Fowler. The girls played well and there’s a lot of improvement. The results are as follows. Roree Willbanks 115 23rd, Ava LaBarge 129 46th, Mia Quintana 134 60th, Maddison Huffman 136 63rd.
⚾️ Our high school Trojan varsity baseball team is having a great season and will be playoff bound in a couple of weeks. The Booster Club is sponsoring t-shirts for all of the athletes and coaches.
In order to spread the Trojan spirit, we are offering these shirts to our families, staff and fan base for $20. In addition, hoodies may be purchased for $30.
If you would like to order, please contact Kelly Ortiz at kelly.ortiz@la-schools.net or 719-456-0161 by Wednesday, May 1st at noon. All orders must be paid for in advance.
Go Big Blue!!
Thank you to everyone who came to the Ranchburger and supported the Sophomore Class! Good job Mr. Armstrong, you always do a great job organizing this every year for SFTD! 👏
School Board Agenda for Monday, April 29:
Don’t forget to check out the LAES and JH/HS artwork at the John Rawlings Heritage Center & Bent County Art Guild Show today!
High School Baseball vs Rye will be played on May 8 at 2 pm in Rye
High School Baseball and High School Track has been cancelled today………..watch for information on reschedule dates.
Joe Fausto was named “Citizen of the Year” by the Las Animas High School Santa Fe Trail Day Committee. The Frausto family accepted the award to a standing ovation from the crowd. ❤️❤️
Shout out to all the SFTD Square Dancers! These kids worked hard for months to put on a great show yesterday - they couldn’t have done it without Cody Allen. We appreciate his hard work and dedication every year to make this possible. 👍
JH enjoyed the parade yesterday morning, followed by their tour of Boggsville in the afternoon. A big thanks to Anita Pointon for giving the tour!
2024 SFTD Queen & King: Esperanza Marlow and Jesus Aguilar
The high school baseball game for Saturday, April 27th vs Rye - will be played at Runyon Field at 10 am. Bus will leave at 6:30 am
LAES HotTopics 4/25:
Thank you Malinda Denton & Patti Quarles from "The Happy Hibiscus Greenhouse" for donating the beautiful blue & white flowers for the flowerpot in front of the high school. Shop local and check out their beautiful selection of flowers, plants & succulents! 💐🌺🪻#TrojanPride 💙💙
Sophomore Families: Please remember to encourage your students to sell the rest of their Ranchburger tickets this evening and tomorrow during the parade. Also, remember each student is responsible for 2 bags of potato chips and a dessert to aid in Ranchburger tomorrow. Thank you!
