Staff - Regan Collins for Hector of the week. She always has a positive attitude and creates a fun environment for the
students. (photo not available)
JH - Julian Alvarado --> As Julian's coach, I have seen tremendous growth from him. The growth has come from him
being coachable, listening to what he was being told and applying it, showing excellence.
HS - Elijah Martinez has taken the initiative in the shop to problem solve and really create a good table that he can be
proud of. He became very coachable and with his coachability came excellence and optimism. Elijah is learning that
honesty can lead to progress in class and beyond.
The Lady Trojans opened their season on 3/23 at their first tournament of the year, competing hard and gaining valuable early experience.
Leading the way for Las Animas were:
Roree Willbanks – 10th (97)
Abigail Netherton – 12th (98)
Bria Gardner – 36th (122)
Mayella Magana – 40th (124)
A solid start to the season for the Lady Trojans, with the team looking to improve and lower scores as the season progresses.
Braydon Ortiz - Braydon has had a strong start to the 2026 baseball season. He went 2-0 on the mound last week with 0
earned runs and 23 strikeouts. He threw a no-hitter against Sanford and has helped the Trojans to a 4-0 start to the
season. At the plate he is hitting .667 with 4 doubles and 9 RBI's. Keep up the great work!
We are thrilled to announce that Max is the Fall 2025 Mountain Region Madden NFL 26 Youth Champion! 🏈🔥
We’re sharing this exciting news now because our trophy has finally arrived — and it was worth the wait!
Please help us congratulate Max on this incredible accomplishment and for bringing home our school’s very first Esports championship trophy! 🙌💥
#TrojanPride # #LAalltheway
Mrs. Kaley Hines is our HECTOR of the Month in recognition of her excellence in the classroom and dedication to our students. As the teacher of both English and Business classes, she consistently creates engaging lessons that challenge and support students in developing essential skills. This year, she also stepped up as the advisor for FBLA, guiding students as they prepare for competition. Her leadership has already made a strong impact, and she will soon be taking students to the State FBLA competition in the coming weeks. Mrs. Hines’ commitment, optimism, and willingness to go above and beyond make her truly deserving of this recognition.
established competitive times in the 800 and 3200, and PRed in the 1600. He has established a strong work ethic in
practice and is a great team player both in practice and at meets.
Athlete of the week for girls Track and Field is Lia Cadenas Ayala. Lia ran a full day in the heat on Saturday. She PRed
by nearly a minute and a half in the 3200 and just missed her time in the 1600 and 800. She also PRed in discus, but they
didn’t give courtesy marks. She looks to improve each practice and encourages everyone in meets and in practice.
Our District CO-MTSS team has put together our final newsletter of 25-26!
Please check it for information about out student activities and Santa Fe Trail Day. https://app.smore.com/n/ngwav
LASD Board Meeting for Monday, March 23 - here is the link to the live stream: https://youtube.com/channel/UCxUvlWfJsclxyhoJUhaotXw/live
Thanks to our amazing Empower Together grant, we are excited to announce a K–12 Game Day for Las Animas Elementary and JH/HS Students !
📅 Friday, April 3rd (see flyer for specific grade times)
📍 High School
Students are invited to come enjoy a Game Bus and Laser Tag for a fun-filled day! 🎯🕹️
A couple key points:
• K–3 students must be chaperoned by someone 16 years or older.
• Grades 4–12 must attend a Vape Educational Presentation to receive their “ticket” to play.
Vape Education Presentation Times:
• 4th–6th Grade: 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM
• JH/HS: 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, or 3:00 PM
We hope everyone can join us for this exciting day of fun and learning! 🎉
LASD Job Openings: Here is the link for Business Manager Job Description: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10vRcvuXNo3K2y76tR9_pEwOVeO5x9d9SGYClMEPgJVk/edit?usp=sharing
Scan the QR code or visit our website to see all the job openings:
https://www.la-schools.com/page/employment
Las Animas High School Student Council is excited to announce the Grand Marshal of the 92nd SFTD Parade! Dawn DiPrince, she is the Executive Director at History Colorado. "DiPrince is the first person from Southern Colorado to take on the role, and the third woman to hold the director's position at History Colorado" We are excited to welcome her to Las Animas and our Santa Fe Trail Day celebration!
read more about her at:
https://www.historycolorado.org/press-release/2021/07/06/history-colorado-names-dawn-diprince-executive-director
Photo courtesy of History Colorado
1️⃣ The Santa Fe Trail Day (SFTD) celebration in Las Animas was officially added to the Congressional Record in 1986 as the oldest consecutive school-sponsored event in the nation.
2️⃣ In the Congressional Record of the Senate in 1987, the SFTD celebration at Las Animas High School was referenced during discussions that helped designate the Santa Fe Trail as a "National Historic Trail. "
We are proud to continue this incredible tradition that celebrates our community’s history and the dedication of our students for over 90 years and would like to invite everyone to participate in our parade and festivities. 💙 Call Las Animas High School to sign up to participate in the parade: 719-456-0211
Enjoy some of these pictures of our past celebrations & here is a link to watch a video of past SFTD parades. https://youtu.be/fXud4ZeFFas?si=lj8bu60oa9G2kCBf
#HappyTrails
