East Otero School District

Today Tuesday, November 30, 2021 The Junior HIgh Boys Basketball games will start at 5:00 pm start and masks will be required for spectators in the facility.

Friday, December 3, 2021 Free Pediatric Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic at the La Junta Primary School Gym 9am - 11am

All-state girls volleyball for 2021 season: Honorable mention Whitney Denahy, MB/OH/RS, La Junta, Junior Tiger Pride

TSC Tournament Dec. 1, 2, 3, 4 2021 NO Spectators will be allowed. Finally, because of the looming issues caused by COVID-19, and issues we have had at home events mandating an effective mask mandate, we will not be allowing fans into Scott Gym for the Tournament. We plan to stream all of the games for free on our TrojanTV video link https://www.tsctrojans.com/information/TrojanTV

November 29, 2021 Parents/Caregivers of all Tiger Trades Academy Students: As you know from daily news stories, suicide rates have been steadily increasing among adolescents. A recent study showed that from 2007 to 2015, suicide rates doubled among teen girls and rose by more than 30% among teen boys. Tiger Trades Academy and Santa Fe Trail BOCES will be sharing an evidence-based suicide prevention program with all students on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Kelly Addington, School Health Professional/ School Counselor from BOCES, will be presenting the Signs of Suicide (SOS) program. SOS is a one class period presentation that helps students recognize the warning signs and symptoms of depression and suicide in themselves or their friends, and also teaches them how to get help. The 7th and 8th graders will watch the Middle School presentation, and the 9th-12th graders will watch the High School presentation. These presentations can be previewed at https://sossignsofsuicide.org/parent. Please feel free to contact us with questions about these programs. (719-363-1504) mborton@lajunta.k12.co.us kelly.addington@sftboces.k12.co.us --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SOS uses the acronym ACT: Acknowledge that you or your friend has a serious concern Express that you Care, Tell a trusted adult. **Important Opt-out Information: If you do not want your student to participate in the SOS suicide prevention program, please call the school office by Tuesday, November 30th. (363-1504).

FCA meets every Tuesday at 7 am in Mrs. Buhr's Classroom

The food drive was extended and will end December 1st.

NJHS- required meeting in Mrs. Buhr this Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 am

Parents/Caregivers of all La Junta Jr/Sr High School Students: Suicide Prevention Program

Our Health Staff will be providing Covid-19 testing for EOSD students and staff. It will be at LJHS (main building, south side) from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 23rd. We must have a one time signed consent to provide the testing (attached). For students, the consent must be signed by the parent or legal guardian. For staff, they must provide one for them self as well.

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 Board of Directors taking Oath of Office. Angela Ayala, Darlene Derbigny and Dee Leyba. All were elected by acclamation.

Hello, due to high teacher absence and shortage of subs, there will be no school on Thursday, November 18. Students will return on Monday, November 29 after the Thanksgiving Break. Have a safe and happy week! Thanks!

Junior High STUCO creating welcome bags for new students. Thanks to our Junior High STUCO leaders: Mrs. Buhr and Ms. Foxhoven!

2021-2022 La Junta High School Wrestling Schedule

2022 Tiger Swim Team Schedule

Nov. 9th - 18th La Junta Primary Food Drive

Thank you!

Small but mighty! The Tiger Talkers competed in the first Varsity meet of the season at Woodland Park Saturday! Pictured are Lexi Clark (competing in Humor), and Emiliano Hernandez and Nadeen Cole (competing in Public Forum Debate). Way to go!

3A Regional Tournament 2021

85th Annual Trinidad State College Invitational Basketball Tournament December 1, 2, 3 and 4, 2021 Please find information attached