LAPS Newsletter
Week of November 10, 2025
Veterans Day
Tuesday, November 11
No school for staff and students
School Board Meeting
Tuesday, November 18
Mountain Elementary School
Thanksgiving Break
Wednesday, November 26 - Friday, November 28
No school for staff and students
Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 27
Free Community Event With Author & Professor Dr. Anton Treuer
Mark your calendars for this opportunity to meet and hear from Author and Professor Dr. Anton Treuer.
Building the Bridge: How to Work With Native Communities
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m.
Duane Smith Auditorium
1300 Diamond Dr, Los Alamos, NM 87544
Rock Your Mocs
Monday, November 10 - Friday, November 14
Let's celebrate Native American Month by participating in the #RockYourMocs campaign!!!
1. Take a photo of your moccasins in a fun or meaningful background. You do not need to be in it!
2. Upload your photo here.
3. Then look out for your photo on our Native American Student Support Website
Let Me Run
Last Saturday, 11 Barranca Mesa Elementary boys in grades 3-6 ran their end of season LET ME RUN 5k at the scenic Canyon Rim Trail.
School Hours
Preschool hours are 8:10 am - 2:40 pm, Monday through Friday.
The PreK3 program is in session Monday through Thursday. The morning session runs from 8:00 am - 11 am, and the afternoon session runs from 11:40 am - 2:40 pm.
School Hours and Schedules
Elementary School hours are 8:10 am - 2:40 pm.Check your school site for daily bell schedules.
School Hours and Schedules
School hours at the middle school are 8:40 am - 3:30 pm. Click below to view the A/B calendar and bell schedule.
Hawk Hangout
Hawk Hangout is a free event held every month during the school year for Middle School Teens. Events are held once a month on Thursday in different locations locally and regionally.
School Hours and Schedules
School hours at the high school are 8:30 am - 3:40 pm. Click below to view the A/B calendar and bell schedule.
Teen Movie Night in November
Nov. 22 – Princess Bride
Nov. 29 – Stranger Things Final Season Episode 1 and 2 (new release)
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 2025-2026 school year will be in person in E-wing at LAHS. Sessions run from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm.
To register, email lahssaturdayschool@laschools.net with the student's name and date requested.
Click here for more information.
LAHS Football Hosts Quarterfinals State Tournament Game
The #3 ranked Los Alamos High School Football team will host #6 Gadsden High School in the quarterfinals of the NMAA State Football Tournament this Saturday, November 15, at Sullivan Field. The Game time is noon. Gates will open at 11:00 am.
The Hilltoppers finished the regular season with a 10-0 record and were repeat District Champions.
Tickets are $12 for adults, and $8 for students (K-12), military and seniors (age 65 and older). Tickets should be purchased in advance through GoFan. Tickets will not be sold at the gate.
Go to https://gofan.co/event/5335165?schoolId=NM13898 to purchase tickets, or search for Los Alamos High School on the GoFan app.
No regular season passes (including student and staff passes) will be accepted for this game.
The Concessions and Spirit Store will be open.
Come out and cheer for the Toppers!
For more information, contact the LAHS Athletics Office at 663-2531 or email s.morgan@laschools.net.
Athletic Hall of Fame
Los Alamos Public Schools is accepting nominations for the 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame. All submissions are due no later than Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
Nomination forms are available on the Athletics webpage or at this link: Hall of Fame Nomination Form.
New inductees will be notified by Feb. 1, 2026. The Hall of Fame brunch will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
View a list of past inductees here or click here for more information about the program.
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) is pleased to offer a free breakfast and lunch to all of our students.
LAPS utilizes the Offer Versus Serve (OVS) model pertaining to USDA and NSLP requirements. This model provides students with more of a choice for both breakfast and lunch service.
If you have any questions or comments regarding the school lunch program please send an email to m.johnson@laschools.net.
Hilltopper Girls Cross Country Wins State Championship, Boys Runner-Up To Academy
Barranca Students Complete ‘Let Me Run’ 5k Program
Topper Volleyball Closes Season With Win Against Elkettes
Aspen K-Kids Make Library Of Over 1,000 Books For Uganda
Topper Girls Soccer Closes Out Season With Loss To Hope Christian Huskies
Los Alamos Public Schools is hiring for several positions, in particular Educational Assistants and Substitutes. Click here for more information about working for LAPS and all current job openings.
New Mexico Fish Art Contest
New Mexico students in grades K-12 are invited to take part in the Art of Conservation New Mexico Fish Art Contest, sponsored by the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish in conjunction with Wildlife Forever.
Fish are an integral part of New Mexico’s diverse ecosystems, providing vital support to local biodiversity and contributing to the health of rivers, lakes and streams. From the prized native trout of the Rio Grande to the colorful bass that inhabit the state’s reservoir, fish play an essential role in maintaining the balance of aquatic environments.
Through the Art of Conservation New Mexico Fish Art Contest, participants can use their creative talents to highlight the beauty and importance of these aquatic species, fostering a deeper appreciation for New Mexico’s natural resources. Art serves as a powerful means of expressing the significance of fish conservation, inspiring others to protect these creatures and the habitats they call home.
Young artists can vie for first, second and third prizes in four grade categories: K-3; 4-6; 7-9; and 10-12. Additional awards include the Invader Crusader Award, for submissions featuring both invasive and native aquatic species from the student’s local area; the Mighty Minnow Award, which celebrates kindergarten participants; the New Mexico Native Trout Award, for submissions featuring New Mexico’s unique native trout species, the Gila trout or the Rio Grande cutthroat trout; the New Mexico Species of Greatest Conservation Need Award, for artwork that features fish species identified by the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish as being most at risk and in need of proactive conservation; and the Outdoor Show Fan Favorite Awards, which will go to one winner in each grade category based on the votes of attendees at the New Mexico Outdoor Adventures Show from Feb. 13-15 in Albuquerque.
The entry deadline is Jan. 31, 2026, and judging will take place in March. Submissions must be scanned in and then submitted using the online entry form. Additional information regarding the contest, including a list of species, is available on the Department’s website.
Educators and members of the public should contact Assistant Chief of Education Curt Coffman at DGF-AquaticEd@dgf.nm.gov with any questions.
LASCU Member Assistance
The Los Alamos Schools Credit Union is also offering assistance to members with a 0% emergency loan and loan extension option. Contact LASCU for more information.
Grow Your Mind Life Skills
Smart Recovery
Good News Clubs
Fall Art Classes
Community Night
Piano Concert
Hang @ The Wall
Youth Rec Basketball
Martial Arts
Start Smart
Fencing
Youth Volleyball
Hockey Time
Registration is now open for Los Alamos hockey.
Jazz Project
Youth Orchestra
Youth Philharmonic
Youth Mariachi
Children's Chorus
