
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




Tiger Talkers had a terrific showing at their first-ever Halloween Congress competition at Air Academy High School! Pictured in the front row are Lexi McClure, Everett Ediger, and Myah Hernandez. In the back are Emiliano Hernandez, Corra Graham, Matthew Avens, Marcell Davis, Miles Marshall, Nadeen Cole, Thea Davis, Elah Backes, Anya Miller, Zoe Miller, and Camron Thomas. Way to go, Talkers!


National Honor Society Induction Ceremony




Fellowship of Christian Athletes


Here we go 7th & 8th Grade NaNo WriMo in November writer’s. See Mrs. Ritter in the Library!


Tri-Peaks All-Conference Softball Selections - 2021
Amaya Garcia, junior, 1B, Alamosa
Emma-Lea Cabral, sophomore, C, Dolores Huerta
Zanna Bilbrey, junior, P/1B, Florence
Sierra Finn, senior, P, James Irwin
Hayden Peebles, senior, CF, James Irwin
Lexi Nunez-Rebel, senior, SS, La Junta
Madison Wiley, junior, P, La Junta
Alizeh Frazier, junior, SS, La Junta
Hunter Wallace, sophomore, C, La Junta
Jaylin Springer, junior, LF, La Junta
Jaidyn Branom, junior, CF, Lamar
Naudia Morales, junior, 1B, Lamar
Delorin Bellomy, sophomore, P, Lamar
Lauryn Reyes, senior, 2B, Lamar
Annabelle Morales, freshman, SS, Lamar
Sidney Larrew, senior, 1B, Rocky Ford
Julianna Chavez, junior, LF, Rocky Ford
Leticia Garcia, freshman, P, Rocky Ford
Sophomore Bethany Summers, sophomore, P, Wiley
Honorable Mention
Alamosa –Kelly Jo Wilson, senior; Kacey Hillis, sophomore.
Dolores Huerta – Nykeysha Stringfellow, freshman; Chloe Mondragon, junior.
Florence – Alli Walker, junior; Mercedes Goff, sophomore.
James Irwin –Kayla Peters, senior; Layla Paet, senior.
La Junta –Mackenzie Pounds, sophomore; Breyona Lucero, junior.
Lamar –Maggie Cook-Wilson, junior; Shania Sigala, senior.
Rocky Ford –Yzabella Chavez, junior; Leila Chavez, junior.
Wiley – Grace White, junior; Racheal Kopasz, sophomore.
Player of the Year
Jaidyn Branom, Lamar
Coach of the Year
Steve Finn, James Irwin


7th Graders - Come join our NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) during lunch on Thursdays. Contact Mrs. Ritter, La Junta Jr/Sr High School Librarian for more information.


The Whistle back where it belongs!


La Junta Tiger’s headed for State!



East Otero School District is partnering with a new student health service, Hazel Health. With Hazel, students now have access to doctor visits right from the school nurse’s office, and virtual visits from home.
Hazel provides extended student health services including:
Medical treatment: For stomach aches, headaches, sprained ankles, asthma concerns, and everything in between
Medication: Prescriptions written or over-the-counter provided at school when needed
Coordination: With family physician and school
Students must have a signed consent to receive care. Parents - Please sign our new Student Health form: my.hazel.co/lajuntaschools/consent
East Otero School District se está asociado con un nuevo servicio de salud estudiantil, Hazel Health. Con Hazel, los estudiantes ahora tienen acceso a visitas al médico directamente desde la enfermería de la escuela, y visitas virtuales desde la casa.
Padres - Por favor, firme el formulario nuevo de Salud Estudiantil: my.hazel.co/lajuntaschools/consent
Hazel brinda servicios de salud para estudiantes que incluyen:
Tratamiento médico: para dolores de estómago o de cabeza, tobillos torcidos, problemas de asma y todo lo demás
Medicamentos: recetados o de venta libre
Coordinación: con doctor familiar y escuela


We also had a Wheels2Work Prize Winner at TTA!


More of Our Prize Winners for Wheels2Work

Our last Prize Winner for Wheels2Work

Our Prize Winners for Wheels2Work

La Junta High School softball team celebrates after winning the Class 3A Region 4 Tournament. Tigers advance to the Class 3A State Tournament Oct. 22-23 in Aurora.

