LAES Hot Topics for LAES 1/15
High School Trojan Basketball vs. SCA (No JV girls) 4 p.m. - Theme: Blackout - dress in all black
Gilrs in Middle Registration opens January 19 for ALL 5th - 8th graders! Watch for information to be sent home with your student(s).
Congratulations to our STAFF HECTOR of the Month for December;
Mr. Armstrong: He demonstrates HECTOR in a lot of ways. He demonstrates a lot of tolerance and patience with students as a result his students are successful and productive. Thank you Mr. Armstrong for being HECTOR.
Mr. Lindauer: Over the years—and throughout this school year—he has consistently shown that there is always room to grow, improve your craft, and learn new ways to inspire others. His dedication to encouraging both students and athletes to challenge themselves and grow makes a lasting impact on our school and community. I'm grateful for his leadership, commitment, and example. Hector of the Month, Coach Lindauer, truly embodies the spirit of HECTOR.
The Custodial/Maintenance Staff: The custodial/maintenance staff @ LAJH & LAHS is always top notch. They do a phenomenal job of ensuring the school is clean and operating smoothly. They are all very responsive to feedback and requests, you are all appreciated for ensuring students and staff have a physical environment to be proud of.
There will be Esports sign up for all High School students this Thursday and next Thursday with Mr. Garcia in the cafeteria at lunch.
Every Month BOCES comes to LAES to read a story to Jumpstart pre-k classrooms and do some fun activities! This months story was “The Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow” after the story we played knock the snowmen down and BINGO! It was a blast! Thank you BOCES! Thank you Ms. Keonna for sharing!
Congratulations to: Luis Cadenas Ayala he submitted the theme that was chosen for the 92nd Annual Santa Fe Trail Day! "92 Years of Horse Tails and Dirt Trails" Start planning your float now and join us in the parade at 10 am on Friday, April 24th. Call the high school to sign up - 719-456-0211
Trojan Basketball vs. Rocky Ford (no girls JV) today at 4:00 p.m. Theme: Adam Sandler - dress in an oversized t shirt, baggy shorts and worn sneakers.
Izabella Martinez - Izabella is our wrestler of the week because of her strong work ethic and the leadership she has displayed all season. She started the new year off with a 4th place finish at the Conflict at Cleveland and followed that up with a 1st place finish at the Lamar Lady Thunder Invitational.
Ruben Gallegos - Ruben is our athlete of the week for the boy's team. Ruben has worked hard all season and is showing huge improvements from last season. At the Lamar Thunder Invitational he earned a 1st place finish with a win over the #8 ranked wrestler in the state.
Ruben Gallegos - Ruben is our athlete of the week for the boy's team. Ruben has worked hard all season and is showing huge improvements from last season. At the Lamar Thunder Invitational he earned a 1st place finish with a win over the #8 ranked wrestler in the state.
Congratulations to the Kindergartners! The won the Big A for December at LAES for having the highest attendance rate - 97.12%
Tonight’s high school basketball game vs Rocky Ford starts at 4:00 and there is no JV girls.
Winter Sports Week starts next Monday, Jan 19th - everyone in the district is encouraged to participate in the dress up days!
Congratulations to the December LAES Students of the Month!
Congratulations to the LAES Improvement Award Winners for December!
LAES Newsletter - Winter 2026
HS Basketball Athletes of the Week:
Senior captain Emma Russell is the Lady Trojans player of the week. During the Ellicott game, she showed off her tough
defensive double teaming skills. She also hit a couple of key baskets to keep the momentum going. Keep it up, Emma!
Boys Basketball - Raymond Hernandez - Raymond has been a leader in practice and on the court. He is a fantastic court
general and always does a great job of extending the leadership to teammates. Keep working hard Raymond!
Senior captain Emma Russell is the Lady Trojans player of the week. During the Ellicott game, she showed off her tough
defensive double teaming skills. She also hit a couple of key baskets to keep the momentum going. Keep it up, Emma!
Boys Basketball - Raymond Hernandez - Raymond has been a leader in practice and on the court. He is a fantastic court
general and always does a great job of extending the leadership to teammates. Keep working hard Raymond!
JH - Melonie Medina -Melonie is just an amazing individual all around. She has represented Las Animas schools and
our community all over the country this school year. She has thrived as a student, and she has a very positive and bubbly
personality. She treats her teachers and peers with respect. She is also proven to be a very talented athlete. She recently
participated and won the Softball national championship in Florida. Melonie is an excellent example of how to be
HECTOR at Las Animas schools."
HS - Jadann Eck --> Dealing with an injury isn't easy and Jadann has not let it slow her down. She has maintained a
positive attitude as well as completing all classwork. She continues to strive for improvement in the weightroom doing
everything that she can while following the restrictions that were given to her. Jadann remains active with her team while
side-lined and continues to be a role model and true team leader. Jadann is the definition of HECTOR.
Staff - Katie Lockhart. Katie works tirelessly with the cheerleaders and is always willing to go the extra mile to help with
athletic events. She has a great rapport with her students in the classroom and creates a positive, supportive environment
for learning. Katie consistently gives her time and energy to support our programs and plays a major role in our athletic
success by preparing the squad to enthusiastically cheer on the Trojans.
our community all over the country this school year. She has thrived as a student, and she has a very positive and bubbly
personality. She treats her teachers and peers with respect. She is also proven to be a very talented athlete. She recently
participated and won the Softball national championship in Florida. Melonie is an excellent example of how to be
HECTOR at Las Animas schools."
HS - Jadann Eck --> Dealing with an injury isn't easy and Jadann has not let it slow her down. She has maintained a
positive attitude as well as completing all classwork. She continues to strive for improvement in the weightroom doing
everything that she can while following the restrictions that were given to her. Jadann remains active with her team while
side-lined and continues to be a role model and true team leader. Jadann is the definition of HECTOR.
Staff - Katie Lockhart. Katie works tirelessly with the cheerleaders and is always willing to go the extra mile to help with
athletic events. She has a great rapport with her students in the classroom and creates a positive, supportive environment
for learning. Katie consistently gives her time and energy to support our programs and plays a major role in our athletic
success by preparing the squad to enthusiastically cheer on the Trojans.
Jan 12 JH/HS Announcements:
Mrs. Linenberger recognized her top Pacer participants at the assembly this morning. The PACER test (Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run) is a multi-stage fitness test that measures aerobic capacity (heart and lung fitness) by having participants shuttle run back and forth across a 20-meter space, keeping pace with beeps that get progressively faster, ending when they miss the beep twice, and is a core part of the FitnessGram program used in schools to promote physical health.
Reminder: if you have a student that attends Las Animas School District in the grades 2nd - 12th - come by the bus lane behind the Jr. High (1021 Second Street) today from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. for a FREE basket of food.
