LAPS Newsletter
Week of April 14, 2025
Multicultural Calendar of Events
For other events and activities, check out the school site calendars on the LAPS website.
Animal Shelter Supply Drive
Chamisa K-kids is holding a Los Alamos Animal Shelter Supply Drive! We are asking for supplies to help the Los Alamos Animal Shelter. Supplies needed are:
- Animal toys
- Wet food ( no dry food)
- Paper towels
- Collars
- Leashes
Please drop donations in the blue cardboard box by the front office. Last day of donations will be May 15, 2025. If you have any questions please contact: Andrea Lynch a.lynch@laschools.net
Almost 70% (2365 out of 3395) of eligible returning students have completed registration for the 2025-2026 school year. It would be greatly appreciated if we could reach 100% (3,395) by April 15. Go to www.laschools.net/registration for more information and to register using either a computer or smartphone.
The Returning student registration form is available through the parent PowerSchool portal at https://laps.powerschool.com/public
For questions, please contact Rosa Schmitz at r.schmitz@laschools.net or (505) 663-2201.
Summer Reading Program
Los Alamos Public Schools is excited to participate in this year’s Literacy NM Summer Program. This program will provide small group specialized reading and writing instruction for students who have completed grades K-8. This program will take the place of the traditional summer school or camp that the district has provided in recent years.
All LAPS students who would like to improve their reading and writing skills are invited to enroll on the state portal- NM Summer Reading Program Website (www.literacy.nm.gov). Currently, families can express interest on the website, the official student registration will go live in March. LAPS will not be conducting a separate registration for the summer program.
Student hours will be 8:30-12:30 pm daily, June 5-July 3.
There will be no sessions on Thursday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
The curriculum for the Literacy NM Summer program is Magnetic Reading.
The district will provide a bus to and from White Rock. This bus will pick up and drop off at Chamisa Elementary.
The YMCA offers an after camp program, which will also be housed at Barranca Mesa Elementary. After the morning session, students participating in the literacy program will be escorted to the YMCA camp. More information about the YMCA program can be found here https://laymca.org/summer.
MLSS & SAT Info Night
Los Alamos Public Schools invites parents and caregivers of students of all ages to join us for a MLSS & SAT Information Night on Wednesday, April 16 from 5 pm - 6:30 pm in the Los Alamos High School Speech Theater.
LAPS Student Services staff will review:
What MLSS is and how it supports all students
How the SAT process works and when it’s used
How data and interventions guide student support
All are welcome! Please RSVP Here to help us plan for the evening.
Double Up Food Bucks Program
The Los Alamos Co-op Market is now part of the Double Up Food Bucks program. Families that use SNAP food assistance are able to shop at the co-op and get 50% off all New Mexico grown produce. The Los Alamos Co-op Market is open 7 days a week, from 7 am - 7 pm, making fresh New Mexico grown produce more accessible to folks who have a strict work schedule.
This assistance program is also available at the Farmer's Market on Thursday mornings.
Attached is [the] flyer explaining how the Double Up Food Bucks program works for SNAP users. More information about the program can be found here: https://doubleupnm.org/
DEA Drug Take-Back Day
The Los Alamos Police Department will be participating in the upcoming DEA National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, taking place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 26, 2025. This event will be held in the north parking lot of the Los Alamos Police Department, located off Central Avenue.
Community members are encouraged to take advantage of this initiative to safely dispose of unused or expired prescription medications. For convenience, simply follow the posted signs and drive through to the designated take-back boxes. Please dispose of any trash or empty bottles beforehand. Labels on medication bottles may remain intact, though removal prior to arrival is preferred.
Additionally, supplies will be available on-site to assist in the disposal of liquids and creams. However, sharps and aerosol containers cannot be accepted at this event.
This initiative is part of a national effort led by the DEA to combat the misuse and abuse of prescription drugs by providing a safe and convenient disposal option. The Los Alamos Police Department has experienced great success with this program in previous years and is excited to continue participation this Spring.
For those unable to attend April 26, a permanent prescription drug drop-box is available within the Los Alamos Police Department for year-round use.
If you have any questions, please contact Evidence Tech. Samantha Terrazas at 505.663.1888.
Saturday School
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.Click here for more information.
Sessions in April will be April 12 and April 26. To register, email lahssaturdayschool@laschools.net with the student's name and date requested.
Fast Track to Success Summer Bridge Program
Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) will be hosting its “Fast Track to Success” Summer Bridge Program from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday – Thursday, June 2 – July 24, 2025.
Those interested in gaining math, writing and critical thinking skills can build the knowledge and confidence they need for academic success. This program creates a “Fast Track” through developmental courses and bridges opportunities to college credit courses.
Summer Bridge is open to high school sophomores, juniors, seniors, high school equivalency recipients and prospective adult students. Tuition, books, course supplies and tutoring are provided free of charge.
To apply, contact BridgeProgram@nnmc.edu or 505.747.2185. Classes are held on Northern’s Española campus, located at 921 Paseo de Onate, Española, N.M.
“Fast-Track to Success” Summer Bridge is funded through a Title V F2F (Fast-Track to Finish) Grant, and Title III STEM XL (Accelerating Achievement in STEM) Grant.
Bee City Newsletter Name and Art Contest
Students in preK through 12th grade are invited to name the Bee City Los Alamos Newsletter and design a piece of Bee City Los Alamos Artwork that will be displayed digitally and distributed as stickers at Bee City Los Alamos events.
Deadline for submissions is April 30, 2025. Click here for more information.
Los Alamos Public Schools is hiring for several positions around the district, including teachers, educational assistants and coaches. We are also looking for a high school principal.
There are also job postings in our Business Services, Transportation, Facilities and Technology departments. And we are hiring Student Interns.
Click here to learn more.
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Upcoming Games and Meets
Los Alamos Middle School
Baseball
Monday, April 14 vs. Santa Fe Indian School @ Santa Fe Indian School, 3 pm and 5 pm
Friday, April 18 vs. Taos Middle School @ Senior Field, 3 pm and
5 pm
Wednesday, April 23 vs. Edgewood Middle School @ Senior Field, 3 pm and 5 pm
Thursday, April 24 vs. Rio Rancho Middle School @ Senior Field, 4 pm and 6 pm
Tuesday, April 29 vs. Taos Middle School @ Taos High School, 3 pm and 5 pm
Softball
Monday, April 14 vs. Santa Fe Indian School @ Santa Fe Indian School, 3 pm and 5 pm
Wednesday, April 16 vs. Sandia Prep Middle School @ Bun Ryan Softball Field, 3 pm and 5 pm
Thursday, April 24 vs. Rio Rancho Middle School @ Bun Ryan Softball Field, 4 pm and 6 pm
Track & Field
Wednesday, April 23 vs. St. Michael's Middle School @ St. Michael's High School, 3 pm
Tuesday, April 29 vs. Sandia Prep Middle School @ Sandia Prep High School
Los Alamos High School
JV Baseball
Tuesday, April 15 vs. Moriarty High School @ Senior Field, 4 pm
Wednesday, April 16 vs. Albuquerque Academy @ Senior Field, 4 pm
Friday, April 18 vs. Taos High School @ Taos High School, 3 pm and 5 pm
Tuesday, April 22 vs. Pojoaque Valley High School @ Pojoaque Valley High School, 4 pm
Friday, April 25 vs. Espanola Valley High School @ Senior Field, 3 pm and 5 pm
Tuesday, April 29 vs. Taos High School @ Senior Field, 4 pm
Varsity Baseball
Tuesday, April 15 vs. Albuquerque Academy @ Albuquerque Academy, 4 pm
Wednesday, April 16 vs. Moriarty High School @ Moriarty High School, 4 pm
Saturday, April 19 vs. Taos High School @ Bomber Field, 10 am and 12 pm
Wednesday, April 23 vs. Pojoaque Valley High School @ Bomber Field, 4 pm
Saturday, April 26 vs. Espanola Valley High School @ Espanola Valley High School, 10 am
and 12 pm
Wednesday, April 30 vs. Taos High School @ Taos High School, 4 pm
JV Softball
Tuesday, April 15 vs. Moriarty High School @ Overlook Softball Fields, 3 pm
Friday, April 18 vs. Taos High School @ Taos High School, 3 pm and 5 pm
Tuesday, April 22 vs. Pojoaque Valley High School @ Pojoaque Valley High School, 4 pm
Friday, April 25 vs. Espanola Valley High School @ Overlook Softball Fields, 3 pm and 5 pm
Tuesday, April 29 vs. Taos High School @ Overlook Softball Fields, 4 pm
Varsity Softball
Wednesday, April 16 vs. Moriarty High School @ Moriarty High School, 4 pm
Saturday, April 19 vs. Taos High School @ Overlook Softball Fields, 10 am and 12 pm
Wednesday, April 23 vs. Pojoaque Valley High School @ Overlook Softball Fields, 4 pm
Saturday, April 26 vs. Espanola Valley High School @ Espanola Valley High School, 10 am and 12 pm
Wednesday, April 30 vs. Taos High School @ Taos High School, 4 pm
Tennis
Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19, District, Team (boys and girls)
Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26, District, Individual (boys and girls)
JV Track & Field
Saturday, May 3, Larry Baca Invite, Sullivan Field
Varsity Track & Field
Monday, April 14, Marilyn Sepulveda Invite
Saturday, April 19, Sandia Prep @ Sandia Prep High School
Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26, Richard Harper Invite @ Albuquerque Academy
Saturday, May 3, Larry Baca Invite, Sullivan Field
Check out RankOne for schedules.
