The JH basketball game scheduled for tomorrow (Nov. 13) has been rescheduled for Friday, Nov. 21st at 10 am in La Junta.
Las Animas Jr. High Pure Gold members spread joy this year by donating over 50 birthday bags through their “Birthday in a Bag” project! Students collected and assembled special bags filled with birthday essentials to help children celebrate their special day.
This year, donations went to Las Animas Elementary School, La Junta Primary School, and the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, ensuring that even more children had a reason to smile on their birthdays.
Pure Gold continues to shine by showing that small acts of kindness can make a big difference in our communities. 💛 Pure Gold is sponsored by Ms. Susan Waring.
amazing in practice. Leading to his success on the court in the first two games of the season.
Friday November 14th JH basketball games will now be played at the Elementary School, 1 pm vs Manzanola.
Mrs. Carly Koch, Ms. Reaghan Collins, Mr. Carlos Garcia
Cheer has started their comp season with a bang and we could not be more proud and impressed with Deon Wilson
stepping up when needed. He took his new role on the team very seriously and helped our squad reach its highest
achievement thus far with placing 2nd at Regionals against 5A teams.
Congratulations, Deon!
HECTOR of the Week
Staff - Mr. AJ Hernandez, he has handled a major schedule change with incredible flexibility, even though it was no fault of his own.
He has quickly embraced his new classes and begun forming strong connections with students. Consistent, reliable, and
always positive, AJ shows up ready to work every day. We are grateful for his steady presence and commitment to our
team.
JH - Caleb Dockter. Caleb works his tail off in school! He does everything he is expected to do with a great attitude and
optimism. He tries hard and succeeds often. He had a great season on the football field. Caleb has a positive outlook on
life. He has proven that he is reliable and a hard worker. We are all very proud of Caleb and the way that he shows
HECTOR in the Junior High.
HS - Audali Martinez is an absolutely wonderful example of what HECTOR is all about! She not only gets her work done
on time every day, but she asks for more rigorous content. She loves to be challenged because she understands that it will
help her be at her highest level. Staff also appreciates how positive she is in class and that she is always willing to help
peers. Audali is HECTOR through and through.
