HECTOR of the Week
JH - Joseph Garcia-Joseph has shown a great deal of respect in the junior high. He comes to class prepared and ready to learn. He takes pride in his class work. He is a great helper to his teachers. We are very proud of how Joseph displays HECTOR around our school.
HS - Dustin Clark - Dustin is a very polite student who has a penchant for finishing his work on time. We can always count on him to work with others and be helpful. He is polite and always willing to show what it means to be HECTOR.
JH/HS Math Whiz week 1 winner Using sequence and pattern: T
the answer is Parking Lot No. 87
Winners: HS- Kevin Nevland and JH- Layf Skadberg
This week’s problem is posted at the Math Whiz corner, come join and have fun learning!
Wrestling athletes of the week are Caleb Mobley and Richie Hernandez-Alvarado.
Caleb Mobley has emerged as a captain and leader on our team providing guidance to the rest of the team.
Richie Hernandez-Alvarado has been working hard coming back from an injury. He had a runner up finish this weekend and will be looking to improve going into the post-season.
Athletes of the week
Varsity - Tayton Coulter. He recorded a double-double in a tough loss against Holly and looked to score and set teammates up against Walsenburg.
JV - Corbin Turner. In the three JV games over the weekend played well and averaged close to double-digits.
Varsity against Holly & Walsenburg- Emma Netherton stepped up to have two monster games this past weekend. She earned a double-double vs Holly with 12 points and 10 RBs. During the Walsenburg game, Emma filled a different role, practicing her full court defense to help prepare for the rest of the season.
Ava LaBarge was selected for two strong games the past week. Against RF she worked through their pressure, while against SCA she improved her attack skills. She leads the team in assists and is the second best rebounder. Her leadership and intensity help the Trojans when we need it the most.
JV-Bria Gardner, Lillian McDaniels
Come support Trojan Basketball vs ECA on Tuesday, Jan 28 (Varsity Games Only) Girls Varsity @ 4 pm, Winter Sports Royalty Crowned, followed by Boys Varsity. White Out the gym! JH/HS wearing white get in FREE, adults wearing white will be entered into a drawing for a handmade mug full of goodies!
Jr. High Students: don't forget to sign up for the Spelling Bee that will be held on Jan. 29th at 2:00 p.m - Sign up sheet is outside Mr. Yoder's door.
91st Annual SFTD:
JH/HS Students:
MATH WIZ CORNER is now on the go in the ... Please come and see the Math Wiz Corner across Room 6 at the South Hallway in the HS and along the hallway of the JH building. All students are encouraged to join the “Math Wiz” :
1. A math problem and Math Trivia will be posted every Monday.
2. To join, students will write their answers legibly on the answer sheets and drop them ( with name and grade level)
in the box provided at the “Math Wiz” corner.
3. A winner will be drawn every Thursday and will be announced on the next Monday.
Have fun and enjoy learning Math...
If you have any questions, please ask Ms. Jasim for JH, Ms. Ensong or Mr. Legario for HS.
🧦 👏👏The Las Animas Jr. High Pure Gold Club would like to thank everyone who donated socks to their sock drive! They collected 146 pairs of socks to donate to Ft. Lyon.
Mrs. Lockhart’s classes are growing Micro-Greens 🌱
LASD Staff Spotlight:
Calling ALL Las Animas Residents: if we want to provide a Post Prom for the Las Animas High School students, we need your help to plan it. The first meeting is Monday, January 27 @ 7:00 pm in the Las Animas Elementary School Library (530 Poplar). Call Rena Boyd @ 719-456-1862 or Rena.Boyd@la-schools.net with any questions.
Mrs. Beth Miller and Ms. Dayna Bender from SFT BOCES have been presenting a learning series to the 7th & 10th graders. This week the 7th graders learned about the harm from smoking and vaping and the 10th graders are doing a series on mental health first aid.
HS Basketball Boys JV Tournament @ Springfield on Friday, Jan 24:
HS Basketball make up game with ECA will be played next Tuesday, Jan. 28. We will only play the varsity games. Girls varsity will start at 4 pm, boys to follow.
** Winter Sports Royalty will be crowned after the Girls Varsity Game (around 5:00 pm )
Please join us for this FREE one hour presentation tonight!
Due to the basketball game being rescheduled to January 28th, we are rescheduling FAFSA night to Monday, January 27th at 5:30 pm in the high school cafeteria. Contact Ms. Pointon if you have questions.
Jr. High Girls Basketball - Hoehne Tournament Info for 1/25
The Colorado Dugout Club Coaches Association (CDCCA) awards the Field of the Year award to small school's in Colorado. The Sonny Smith Baseball Field in Las Animas was awarded the 2025 Small School Baseball Field of the Year! (thank you Mrs. Samantha Hines for the pictures)
Look good in a new Las Animas School District 1/4 zip jacket! This week only, save $10 on all 1/4 zips! Shop at https://1stplace.sale/16092
Upcoming Promotions:
1/27 - 2/2: Crewnecks $10 Off
2/3 - 2/9: Pajama Pants 25% Off
