Topper Talk

Be Here Day – Tuesday, September 8

High School Principal Jill Gonzales reminds us that every day at school matters. Being present helps students learn, stay connected, build relationships, and keep up academically.

Let’s work together to reach our goal of 100% attendance on Tuesday, September 8!

Be here. Be ready. Be part of it!

Monday, September 7: Labor Day, no school for students and staff

Tuesday, September 8: School Board Meeting

Wednesday, September 9: National Merit Semifinalists Luncheon (for National Merit semifinalists and their families)

Wednesday, September 9: Cross Country Run-a-Thon

Saturday, September 12: SAT for students who are registered

Students should plan to arrive by 7:45 am in the A wing Upper Commons. Please bring the following:

• Your fully charged testing device with the Bluebook™ application installed and exam setup completed;
• Your up-to-date admission ticket from the Bluebook app. A printed ticket is preferred.
• Acceptable photo ID. This must be a physical document, not electronic.
• Pencils or pens for scratch work.
• Your College Board username and password.
• An acceptable calculator for use on the Math section of the test (there will be an embedded graphing calculator available to use within Bluebook).

Saturday, September 12: Extreme 5K and Fun Run

The Los Alamos NJROTC Extreme 5K and Fun Run is more than just a race—it is a purposeful event designed to bring people together in support of a meaningful cause. Recently rebranded, this event now serves as a fundraiser for the Los Alamos NJROTC program, directly supporting the growth, training, and development of its cadets.

Register at bit.ly/LAJROTC5K.

Saturday, September 12: Teen Movie Night

The next Teen Movie Night will be Saturday, September 12th featuring the new release RUNNER. The movie trailer and additional details are available on the JJAB website www.losalamosjjab.com.

Thursday, September 24: School Board Work Session

Spirit Days

Monday, September 14: Country Glam

• Freshmen - baby/infant
• Sophomores - child
• Juniors - adult
• Seniors - Senior Citizen
• Staff - Dress your High School Graduation Year

Reminder: Please stay within LAHS and LAPS rules and policies. No representation of alcohol, tobacco or gun violence.

Homecoming Events for Students

Thursday, September 17

• Billy Bob Volleyball Game
• Powder Puff Football Game
• Bonfire
• free tickets required Note: This event is for LAHS students only.

Friday, September 18: Pep Rally

Homecoming Court

All students will be able to vote for Homecoming Court. Nominees will be announced on Wednesday, September 9. Voting starts on Monday, September 14 and ends on Wednesday, September 16. Royalty will be crowned during the halftime show of the football game on Friday, September 18.

Homecoming Parade

This year's theme is “Crush the Cougars."

The Homecoming Parade will be held on Friday, September 18 starting at 2:30 pm and will proceed along Central Avenue. This year's Grand Marshal is LAHS Art Teacher Mary Grace.

The parade route has changed this year. Float Staging will begin at 1:30 pm at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church,Canyon Road. Walker Staging will be at Mesa Public Library. This year's parade will start at Ashley Pond Park and proceed up Central to the Mari Mac Parking lot (old Smith's location).

Please review the Parade Instructions and check out the new parade route.

Float Registration Forms and payment are due by 4 pm on Tuesday, September 15.

Homecoming Football Game

The Varsity football team will host the Cibola High School School Cougars on Friday, September 18. Game time is 7 pm. Gates will open at 5 pm.

Homecoming Dance/Teen Center Collaboration

The Homecoming Dance will be on Saturday, September 19 from 7 pm - 10 pm. This year's dance theme is “A Night in Paris.”

A few reminders:

• The dance is semi-formal – Dress to Impress!

• Enter through Main Doors

• Bring your ticket and school ID

• Approved Non LAHS guests need to bring their ticket and photo ID

Tickets for the dance are on sale online now. Scan the QR code or click on HomeTown Fan to purchase your ticket. Tickets must be purchased in advance. There are no ticket sales at the door.

Ticket prices are $25 each through 8 am on Tuesday, September 8. Prices increase to $30 each from Tuesday, September 8 (after 8 am) through Thursday, September 17. Ticket sales end at 4 pm on Thursday, September 17.

Tickets may also be purchased with cash during lunch in the A Wing lobby on Tuesday, September 8 through Friday, September 11.

Attention Seniors: Senior photos and bios are due by November 1. Email lahsseniors@laschools.net with any questions.

Senior Sunrise

NJROTC in Action

LAHS Open House Helpers

Class of 2030

LAHS Life

LAHS hosted Clubs and Activities Week last month. Each day featured tables where students could learn more about the over 35 clubs and activities offered at the high school.

Get Involved. Make Memories. Be a Hilltopper!

Add link to Clubs and Activities

Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Friday. 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Fees can be paid online through Powerschool or with this link: https://laschools.revtrak.net/. If there are holes in your schedule or class errors, please wait to pay fees until the schedule in Powerschool is set for the semester. Please plan to pay your fee bill before the end of the first semester of the school year. Contact Deb Hogue at lahsbookkeeper@laschools.net if you have any questions.

The RMCAC New Mexico College Fair, Albuquerque Convention Center. is scheduled for Sunday, September 20. Click here for more information and to register.

Mark your calendars! The Los Alamos High School College and Career Center will be hosting the NMCAC College Fair on Wednesday, October 7 in the Aux Gym from 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm..

New Mexico high schools are encouraged to have current 11th and 12th grade students who are serving in elected leadership positions in the current school year apply for the USSYP scholarship competition this year. Elected student leadership positions within your high school’s Student Council, NHS, and other student service organizations may qualify. See program guidelines for rules. Application materials, guidelines and program information can be accessed under the ‘USSY Program’ tab at http://nmassp.org/.

Two scholarship recipients in NM will be selected for a trip to Washington DC this spring and a $12,500 scholarship funded by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation.

Application deadline is Oct. 9, 2026.

TPO stands for the Los Alamos High School Topper Parent Organization. This is the high school version of a PTO but with a much lighter time commitment than the typical elementary school school setup. It focuses on two main things: helping with two annual Teacher Appreciation Luncheons and supporting TAC, the Topper Advisory Council.

Scan the QR code to get involved!

The Topper Advisory Council (TAC) gives families a direct forum to ask questions and share feedback with school staff and administration. For more information, contact Becca Jones at lahstpo@gmail.com. Meetings are usually held the first Monday of the month at 5:30 pm.

The PSAT/NMSQT exam will be administered on Wednesday, October 21 for all 9th and 10th graders. Registration information for juniors interested in taking the test to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship will be available soon.

The ASVAB will be given on Monday, October 5 during Power Hour. More details and registration information will be available soon.

Check out the dates for ACT and SAT weekend testing.

Student Wellness Resources: https://lahs.laschools.net/families/student-wellness

The Counseling Department is here to help students and families navigate high school. Students who need to schedule a time to meet with their counselor should talk to Mrs. Conlin, the department secretary.

Department Secretary

Trisha Conlin, Office Phone: (505) 663-2797

School Counselors

Elizabeth Bowden, 9th grade/Class of 2030

Santina Shije, 10th grade/Class of 2029

Carlos Casias, 11th grade/Class of 2028

Michelle Hennigar, 12th grade/Class of 2027

School Psychologists

Tiffany Richie, MS, NCSP, Office Phone: (505) 663-3210

College and Career

Jacqueline Nolen, Student Placement Specialist, (505) 663-2595

Check out the New Mexico Crisis and Access Line website.

Not only do they have hotlines and warmlines, but also a great mental health app. Their app has access to the warmline and hotline numbers, but also has a plethora of resources on anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.

https://nmcrisisline.com/

Worried about another student? Use the Say Something anonymous reporting system to make sure they get the resources they need!

https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/say-something-tips/

Come check out the SOS Room in A210 next to the upper commons lunch cart. If the door is open, we’re open! stop by and say hi!

We recognize that being a high school student can be stressful. There are a lot of pressures in and outside of school. The SOS Room was developed as a resource for you to spend about 15-minutes to explore coping, self-regulation and stress management techniques. The SOS room does not have a consistent schedule yet, but stop by if the door is open!

You can support LAHS when you shop at Smith’s!

Link your Smith’s rewards card to the high school by following these steps:

1. Sign in to your Smith’s account
2. Under “Welcome” at the top right, click on “My Account”
3. Click Edit under “Inspiring Donations” (last section on the left)
4. Enter Los Alamos Public Schools Los Alamos High School or organization number KL966
5. Click Enroll or Change Organization if you have another one selected

On the app follow these steps:

1. Click on the 3 bars in the top right

2. Scroll down to the "Rewards" section

3. Choose "Inspiring Donations"

4. Enter Los Alamos Public Schools Los Alamos High School or organization number KL966

5. Click Enroll or Change Organization if you have another one selected

NJROTC

Saturday, September 19, Early Bird Competition @ Valley High School

Orchestra

Friday, September 25, Honor Orchestra @ Los Alamos High School

Wednesday, September 30, UNM String Faculty - Orchestra All-State Clinic

LAHS students may get a free student pass with their student ID number. Check at school for more information on how to obtain their student pass.

Season passes are good for admission to all regular season home games at both the middle school and high school, but will not be accepted for any postseason events.

Cross Country

Saturday September 19 @ Sam Gonzales Jamboree

Friday, September 25 @ Desert Twilight

Saturday, September 26 @Capital City Invite (JV and C team)

JV Football

Tuesday, September 8 vs. Belen High School @ Belen High School, 5:30 pm

Monday, September 21 vs. Pojoaque Valley High School @ Pojoaque Valley High School, 4 pm

Monday, September 28 vs. Taos High School @ Sullivan Field, 4 pm

Varsity Football

Friday, September 4 vs. Belen High School @ Belen High School, 7 pm

Friday, September 11 vs. Piedra Vista High School @ Sullivan Field, 7 pm

Friday, September 18 vs. Cibola High School @ Sullivan Field, 7 pm (Homecoming)

Thursday, September 24 vs. Highland High School @ Milne Stadium 7 pm

JV Soccer (Boys)

Thursday, September 3, Rio Rancho JV Tournament @ Rio Rancho High School

Friday, September 4, Rio Rancho JV Tournament @ Rio Rancho High School

Saturday, September 5, Rio Rancho JV Tournament @ Rio Rancho High School

Tuesday, September8 vs. Hope Christian High School @ Hope Christian High School, 5:30 pm

Tuesday, September 15 vs. Rio Rancho High School @ Rio Rancho High School, 3 pm

Wednesday, September 23 vs. Cleveland High School @ Sullivan Field, 5:30 pm

JV Soccer (Girls)

Saturday, September 12 vs. Atrisco Heritage @ APS Soccer Complex, 11 am

Tuesday, September 15 vs. Rio Rancho High School @ Sullivan Field, 5:30 pm

Saturday, September 19 vs. Aztec High School @ Sullivan Field, 11:30 am

Monday, September 21 vs. Santa Fe High School @ Sullivan Field, 5 pm

Wednesday, September 23 vs. Cleveland High School @ Sullivan Field, 5 pm

Friday, September 25 vs. Hope Christian High School @ Sullivan Field, 4 pm

Monday, September 28 vs. Cleveland High School @ Cleveland High School, 4 pm

Varsity Soccer (Boys)

Friday, September 4 vs. Pojoaque Valley High School @ Sullivan Field, 4 pm

Tuesday, September 8 vs. Hope Christian High School @ Hope Christian High School, 4 pm

Thursday, September 10, Albuquerque Academy Tournament @ Albuquerque Academy

Friday, September 11, Albuquerque Academy Tournament @ Albuquerque Academy

Saturday, September 12, Albuquerque Academy Tournament @ Albuquerque Academy

Tuesday, September 15 vs. Rio Rancho High School @ Rio Rancho High School, 5 pm

Saturday, September 26 vs. Bosque Prep @ Sullivan Field, 10 am

Varsity Soccer (Girls)

Thursday, September 3, Bracket Play APS Metro Championships @ APS Soccer Complex

Thursday, September 10, Albuquerque Academy Tournament @ Albuquerque Academy

Friday, September 11, Albuquerque Academy Tournament @ Albuquerque Academy

Saturday, September 12, Albuquerque Academy Tournament @ Albuquerque Academy

Tuesday, September 15 vs. Rio Rancho High School @ Sullivan Field, 4 pm

Saturday, September 19 vs. Aztec High School @ Sullivan Field, 10 am

Monday, September 21 vs. Santa Fe High School @ Sullivan Field, 3 pm

Saturday, September 26 vs. Bosque Prep @ Sullivan Field, 11:30 am

Monday, September 28 vs. Cleveland High School @ Cleveland High School, 6 pm

Volleyball

Tuesday, September 8 vs. Albuquerque Academy @ Griffith Gym, 9th grade 4 pm, JV 5 pm,

Varsity 6 pm

Wednesday, September 9 vs. Sandia Prep @ Sandia Prep, 9th grade 4 pm, JV 5:30 pm

Friday, September 11, Zia Classic @ Roswell High School, Varsity

Saturday, September 12, Zia Classic @ Roswell High School, Varsity

Tuesday, September 15 vs. Santa Fe Prep @ Griffith Gym, JV 4 pm, Varsity 5 pm

Tuesday, September 22 vs. Capital High School @ Griffith Gym , 9th grade 4 pm, JV 5 pm,

Varsity 6 pm

Friday, September 25, Capital City Invitational @ St. Michael's High School, Varsity

Saturday, September 26, Capital City Invitational @ St. Michael's High School, Varsity

Thursday, September 24 vs. Santa Fe High School @ Santa Fe High School, 9th grade 4 pm

Reminder: It is always a good idea to check RankOne as sometimes schedule changes do occur.

Secret City ESports is looking for a new Head Coach, as well as Assistant Coaches for a number of video game titles. Please consider being a coach if you are a gamer and would like to work with students.

We don't have a coach for these game titles:

Overwatch 2, Splatoon 3, Marvel Rivals, MarioKart 8, Rocket League, Fortnite: Elimination Wars, Brawlhalla, and Tetris Effect Connected.

If you don't know how to play, but would like to help out, we are still needing Volunteer Coaches on Wednesdays from 4 pm - 7 pm. Please reach out to Libbi Lovejoy at l.lovejoy@laschools.net if you are interested, or have any questions.

Assistant Principal/Activities Director Suzanne Montoya, Principal Jill Gonzales, Assistant Principal Caron Inglis and Athletic Director Guy Meyer