LAPS Newsletter

Tuesday, November 5 (No school for staff and students)

Monday, November 11 (No school for staff and students)

Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29 (No school for staff and students)

Wednesday, November 13

Thursday, November 14

Tuesday, November 19

Tuesday, November 12

Tuesday, December 10

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2024-2025 School Calendar

Multicultural Calendar of Events

2025-2026 DRAFT School Calendar

2026-2027 DRAFT School Calendar

For other events and activities, check out the school site calendars on the LAPS website.

National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated in November to honor the history, culture, and achievements of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and affiliated Island communities. It's also a time to recognize the contributions of these groups to the establishment and growth of the United States.

Native American Cultural Club High School Sponsor Kimberly Engelking, Native American Student Support Jovita Mowrer, Liaison for the Native American Students and Families Julie Dare and County Councilor Suzie Havemann show off the proclamation that designates November as National Native American Heritage Month in Los Alamos County. The proclamation was presented during Tuesday’s regular Los Alamos County Council meeting. Courtesy/LAC

Mark your calendars for Rock Your Mocs Week November 10 thru November 16.

First and second graders in Mr. Nic's music classes performed a spooky musical for students, staff and families at Pinon Elementary.

Middle and high school choir students participated in a choir exchange last week when members of the UNM choir visited at Duane Smith Auditorium.

Middle school students had the opportunity to create pumpkins and ghosts during lunch.

Students across the district dressed up for Halloween. There were parades at the elementary schools, and costume contests at the middle and high school.

Aspen Elementary

Barranca Mesa Elementary

Chamisa Elementary

Mountain Elementary

Pinon Elementary

Los Alamos High School

Chamisa Elementary welcomed students and families to follow the path through the Glow Tunnel Halloween Night.

Here's your chance to vote for Hilltopper Jordan Herrera as Los the Albuquerque Journal high school football star of Week 11.

Herrera., a sophomore running back, gained 122 yards and scored three touchdowns for the Hilltoppers in the win that clinched them the District 1-5A championship on Thursday versus Miyamura.

Click here to cast your vote.

Last month, Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) hosted a community event titled “Drugs, Sex, and Phones: What Families Need to Know About Smartphones and Social Media” aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of technology misuse among teens and preteens. With a focus on the impact of social media, cell phone use, and their connections to bullying, drug access, and other risky behaviors, the event featured speakers from the school district and the Los Alamos Police Department.

LAPS invites parents and caregivers of elementary aged children to attend a follow up event on Nov. 14 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm in the Mountain School Gym. Light food will be served and childcare provided for children in pre-K-6th grade.

Join us for a special community conversation designed for the whole family on Thursday, November 21 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm at the SALA Event Center

Saturday School is open to all Los Alamos Middle School and Los Alamos High School students as an opportunity to catch up on late work, complete missed assignments, take make-up tests and receive help with homework.

All Saturday School sessions for the 2024-2025 school year will be in person in E-wing at LAHS.

Sessions run from 8:30 am - 11:30 am for 7th and 8th graders, and 8:30 am - 12:00 pm for high school students.

To register, email lahssaturdayschool@laschools.net with the student's name and date requested.

Click here for more information.

Upcoming Saturday School Dates

Nov. 16

Dec. 7 and 14

Thursday, November 7th at 8pm ET is the deadline to submit an application to the 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS). If you know or are a high school senior with a great science research project, there’s still time to apply to one of the most exciting competitions in STEM.

If you’re an entrant or recommender, please note that our Technical Support Deadline is Wednesday, November 6th at 8pm ET. All support requests received by this time are guaranteed a resolution prior to the deadline, so don’t wait! To request support, email sts@societyforscience.org.

Students and recommenders should also keep in mind that the Presidential Election is tomorrow, November 5th, and are encouraged to plan ahead accordingly.

Other helpful advice and program information is available in our FAQs for students and adult recommenders and on our resource page.

Applications Are Open Now Through April 6th, 2025

Apply to earn $1000 toward your College Education

Scholarship Qualifications:

All High School Seniors who reside in the following ZIP Codes are eligible to enter: 87001, 87004, 87008, 87010, 87014, 87015, 87026, 87031, 87035,87042, 87043, 87047, 87048, 87056, 87059, 87068, 87102, 87104, 87105, 87106, 87107, 87108, 87109, 87110, 87111, 87112, 87113, 87114, 87115, 87116, 87120, 87121, 87122, 87123, 87124, 87131, 87144, 87501, 87505, 87506, 87507, 87508, 87521, 87522, 87527, 87531, 87532, 87535, 87537, 87540, 87544, 87547, 87552, 87553, 87557, 87565, 87566, 87567, 87571, 87573, 87579, 87701, 87731

Application Process:

Please use your PERSONAL EMAIL when applying for this scholarship
60 New Mexico Seniors will be selected in April of 2025 as recipients (Tell your classmates to apply)

Click Here to Apply Online

Participating Toyota Dealers Include:

Larry H Miller American Toyota

Toyota of Santa Fe

Sandia Toyota

Click Here for the Full Rules and Regulations

Los Alamos High School (LAHS) DECA Chapter is collecting socks for homeless shelters in Santa Fe and Espanola during the month of November. Collection boxes are located at the high school in A Wing, D wing, and E Wing (Activities Office) as well as the Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS) Front Office.

Los Alamos NJROTC Competes In Extreme Raider Challenge

Hilltopper Cross Country Teams Win 4a-2 District Championships

Topper Girls Varsity Soccer Advances To State Semifinals

Hilltoppers Varsity Football Clinches District Championship

Toppers Win Playoff Game Over Taos Tigers 2-1

LAPS To Host Follow Up To ‘Drugs, Sex, And Phones’ Community Event Nov. 14 In Mountain School Gymnasium

Check out the LAPS Community Events page for information about events and activities in the community for students and families. You can also check out the Los Alamos County Fall Activity Guide.

Los Alamos Middle School

Girls Basketball

Friday, Nov. 8 vs. Carlos Vigil Middle School @ Carlos Vigil Middle School, 7th grade 4 pm, 8th grade 5 pm

Tuesday, Nov. 12 vs. Pojoaque Middle School @ Los Alamos Middle School Brousseau Gym,

7th grade 4 pm, 8th grade 5 pm

Wrestling

Saturday, Nov. 9, Intra-Squad Match @ Los Alamos Middle School Brousseau Gym, 9:30 am

Los Alamos High School

Cross Country

Saturday, Nov.9, Cross Country Championship @ Albuquerque Academy

Football

Friday, Nov. 8 vs. Valley High School, First Round State Football Championships @ Sullivan Field, 7 pm

Boys Soccer

Wednesday, Nov. 6 vs. Albuquerque Academy, State Semifinal Playoffs @ Albuquerque Academy, 2:30 pm

Girls Soccer

Wednesday, Nov. 6 vs. Albuquerque Academy, State Semifinal Playoffs @ Albuquerque Academy, 12:30 pm

Volleyball

Tuesday, Nov. 5 vs. Moriarty High School @ Griffith Gym, 9th grade 4 pm, JV 5 pm, Varsity 6 pm (RESCHEDULED)

Thursday, Nov. 7 vs. Pojoaque Valley High School @ Pojoaque Valley High School, 9th grade 4 pm,

JV 5 pm, Varsity 6 pm

Check out RankOne for schedules.

Wednesday, Nov. 6

Mountain Elementary PreK Family Night

Friday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, Nov. 9

Olions One Act Shows @ Duane Smith Auditorium

Saturday, Nov. 9

Hilltalkers @ Springboard Capstone Tournament

NJROTC Competiton @ Highland High School

Thursday, Nov. 14 - Saturday, Nov. 16

Olions One Act State Competition

Friday, Nov. 15 and Saturday, Nov. 16

LAMS Honor Band

Tuesday, Nov. 19

LAPS Band Showcase Concert

Wednesday, Nov. 20

LAPS Jazz Concert

Thursday, Nov. 21 and Friday, Nov. 22

Model UN @ Santa Fe Conference

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Chamisa Elementary

Mountain Elementary

Piñon Elementary

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