If you haven't had the pleasure of meeting Kathy Coe, read all about her remarkable contributions to the Redhawk team and robust career:
I am serving as a Paraprofessional, Jr. High Coach for Volleyball, Girls' Basketball, and Coed Track. I am also the Student Council Sponsor and am on the Teacher Leadership Team.
This is my second year living in La Veta and working at the school. I moved here in June 2024 after spending most of my life in Texas. Through a former colleague who has lived and visited here for over 60 years, I began spending summers in Cuchara—returning for 15 consecutive years before finally making La Veta my home.
This is my 35th year in education. I worked in Independent Schools in Houston and Austin in various roles for 33 years. I've taught Physical Education, Religious Studies, Health, was a Dean of Students for Grades 9-11 for nine years, and most recently, I was a Middle School Athletic Director for five years.
I love the small-school feel, the town/community support for the School, and the professionalism of my colleagues! I also love working for Dr. Jones and the Administration! It is a hard-working and caring group of people! I also love seeing the students succeed at whatever they are doing! Getting to restart Student Council after a long hiatus is also a privilege! I can't wait to see what its legacy becomes!!!
Outside of school, I am the Chairperson of the Cuchara Chapel Board, and I am also a board member of W.A.A.G. (Wahatoya Animal Advocacy Group) . WAAG helps support La Veta animals by helping keep them at home; WAAG hosts a monthly pet food drive to help families experiencing food insecurity and helps with emergency vet bills so that pet owners can keep their pets at home rather than return them to a shelter or let them loose in the community.
I have two dogs, Raven and Harper, who are both rescues. A friend of mine says she wants to come back in her next life as one of my dogs since they are so spoiled! I love photography and taking deep breaths as I walk my dogs and take in the La Veta landscape! Some days it is hard to believe I really live here!
🤼 Good luck to our La Veta Redhawks wrestlers as they compete at the Class 2A Region 4 Regional Wrestling Tournament!
📍 Where: Monte Vista High School – Monte Vista, CO 📅 When: Friday, February 13 & Saturday, February 14
🎟️ Admission:
Students (K-12) & Senior Citizens: $9 per session / $20 All-Session Pass
Adults: $12 per session / $30 All-Session Pass
Friday action kicks off at 4:00 PM with prelims and quarterfinals. Saturday starts at 8:30 AM and runs through the Championship Finals and Parade of Champions in the afternoon.
The top 4 wrestlers in each weight class punch their ticket to the State Championships! 🏆
We are so proud of the hard work, dedication, and grit these athletes have shown all season. Let's show them some love and support, Redhawk Nation! 💪
Go Redhawks!
Get ready to spark a love of reading! We’re excited to host our Scholastic Book Fair from February 9–11. Students will have opportunities to visit during the school day to explore books and make purchases with their classes.
After-school shopping hours:
• Monday, Feb. 9: 4:00–5:00 PM
• Tuesday, Feb. 10: 4:00–5:00 PM
• Wednesday, Feb. 11: 4:00–6:00 PM
Families may use Scholastic eWallet for cash-free student purchases. To set up eWallet or donate to Share the Fair, visit: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/lavetaelementaryschool
We also accept cash, cards, checks, and Scholastic gift certificates. Every purchase directly benefits La Veta School library programs.
We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating reading together!
Valentine’s Day is all about love—and supporting our school community! ❤️
The Booster Club's Valentine’s Day fundraiser is now open, with sweet gifts that make perfect surprises for friends, family, and classmates. You can purchase using the QR code on the flyer in the email or on the La Veta Boosters Facebook page. Sales available through February 8, 2026.
All proceeds go directly toward supporting our students and school activities.
Thank you for helping our Booster Club make a difference! 💘
📅 THIS WEEK AT LA VETA SCHOOLS
Monday 2/2 – School Board Meeting
More information at: https://lvk12.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=163
Tuesday 2/3 –
Elementary After-School Program starts! 4–5:20 p.m. (contact tracy.mccay@lvk12.org)
JH Girls' Basketball @ Sierra Grande, 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 2/4 –
College Signing Ceremony at 3:30 in the Commons (all students welcome!)
Early Childhood Parent Event at 4:15 | JH Wrestling @ Sierra Grande, 5 p.m.
Thursday 2/5 –
Knowledge Bowl @ ASU
HS Basketball @ Hoehne, 5 p.m. (Varsity)
Friday 2/6
HS Wrestling @ Sierra Grande, 9 a.m.
HS Basketball @ Cheraw, 4 p.m. (Varsity)
Saturday 2/7 –
HS Wrestling @ Crowley County
JH Girls' Basketball vs. Primero, HOME at 11 a.m.
Winterfest Dances:
JH 6:30–8 p.m. & HS 8:30–10 p.m.
COMING UP
❤️ Booster Club Valentine's Goodies on sale this week—delivered Feb. 11!
📚 Book Fair: Feb. 9–11
🎉 Elementary Valentine's Parties: Feb. 11
🚫 NO SCHOOL: Feb. 12 & 17 (President's Day Break)
👨👩👧 Parent-Teacher Conferences: Feb. 17–19
Check district events at www.lvk12.org for updates—schedules can change!
Go Redhawks!
School will begin at 9:50 a.m. Due to anticipated extreme cold, do not drop students off before 9:30 a.m.
Travel safely and please notify the office promptly of any absences at 719-742-6405.
Thank you and stay warm!
Tuesday, January 27
🧠 HS Knowledge Bowl heads to Regionals at Adams State—good luck, Redhawks!
🤼 JH Wrestling travels to Lamar (3:30 p.m.)
Thursday, January 29
🏀 HS Basketball vs. Primero at HOME—4:30 p.m.
Friday & Saturday, January 30–31
🤼 HS Wrestling at the Valley Classic in Center
🏀 JH Girls' Basketball @ Walsenburg—11:00 a.m. Friday
🏀 HS Basketball hosts Springfield—2:00 p.m. Friday
Mark Your Calendars
📅 Parent-Teacher Conferences: Week of February 17
📋 Spring S-CAP Surveys coming soon—families, we want to hear from you!
Schedules are subject to change—visit www.lvk12.org for the latest.
Go Redhawks! ❤️🖤
Due to forecast weather and extreme cold conditions, tonight's scheduled Winterfest dances, Saturday, Jan. 24th, are cancelled. The high school basketball games will be played as scheduled.
Please stay safe and warm.
Thank you
CLAWSOME REDHAWK AWARD
The La Veta Student Council is proud to introduce the CLAWSOME REDHAWK AWARD for the 2026 school year and beyond.
This recognition will be given to one Jr. High and High School student who each live out the CLAWS ideals in their daily school life.
These students will be nominated by and voted on by the Student Council based on the following criteria:
Demonstrates and lives by the C.L.A.W.S. Motto: Community-Leadership-Attitude-Work Ethic-Safety
Is academically eligible
Attends school on a regular basis with no unexcused absences
Student Council Members are not eligible to receive this award.
Please join us in congratulating our first-ever recipients of the CLAWSOME REDHAWK AWARD: representing Jr. High, Kersey Huff and representing Sr. High, Kayden Romero.
La Veta Public Schools - The week ahead!
Report cards hit inboxes today! 🎉 Take a moment to celebrate your student's hard work this fall.
Mark your calendars:
📌 No school for students on Thursday, Feb. 12 & Monday, Feb. 16
📌 Parent-Teacher Conferences: Feb. 17–19
THIS WEEK'S DRESS UP DAYS:
🧦 Monday: Show Us Your Socks!
👔 Tuesday: Teacher-Student Swap
🌴 Wednesday: Let's Get Tropical!
⚪ Thursday: Blizzard Out (Wear White!)
DON'T MISS:
🏀 Tuesday — HS Basketball vs. Walsenburg | 4:30 p.m. (Parents' Night!)
🤼 Thursday — HS Wrestling at Home | 5:00 p.m. (Parents' Night!)
💃 Saturday — JH Dance 6:30–8 p.m. | HS Dance 8:30–10 p.m.
Full schedule & Spring Activities info ➡️ lvk12.org
Go Redhawks! 🔴🦅
Winterfest is Next Week!
🦅 REDHAWKS WEEK AHEAD!
Our FFA students kick off the week at Stock Show, and it's a busy one for Redhawk athletics! 🏀🤼
This Week's Highlights:
📍 Tues 1/13 – JH Girls' BB vs. Custer County, 4:30
📍 Thurs 1/15 – HS BB @ Sargent, 4:30
📍 Fri 1/16 – JH Girls' BB vs. Del Norte, 11:00 | HS BB @ Sierra Grande, 4:30
📍 Sat 1/17 – HS Wrestling @ Trinidad
🎉 WINTERFEST IS COMING! The week of January 19–24 is Winterfest Week! Stay tuned for all the details.
Mark your calendars for Parents' Nights:
🏀 Tues, Jan. 20 – HS Basketball vs. Walsenburg
🤼 Thurs, Jan. 22 – HS Wrestling @ Home
⭐ KUDOS CORNER Big shout-out to our 8th graders launching the Kinder Buddies program! So great to see our oldest and youngest Redhawks connecting. ❤️🖤
Full calendar & details → www.lvk12.org
#LaVetaSchools #RedhawkPride #LaVetaCO
We're hiring passionate individuals who want to make a difference in our community!
Now Accepting Applications:
Part-Time Special Education Service Provider Work one-on-one with a high school student, providing dedicated support in a meaningful role. Ideal for someone patient, flexible, and committed to helping young people succeed.
Full-Time Daycare Provider – Future Redhawks Childcare Center Help nurture our youngest future Redhawks! We're looking for a caring, dependable team member to join our childcare center. This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of our students' earliest learning experiences.
Why La Veta?
✓ Small, supportive school community ✓ Beautiful Southern Colorado setting ✓ The chance to truly know and impact the students you serve
Interested? Contact us for more information or to apply. We'd love to hear from you!
📧 bree.jones@lvk12.org 📞719-742-6416 🔗 https://www.applitrack.com/scboces/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22La+Veta+School+District%22
La Veta School District RE-2 is an equal opportunity employer.
🎨 Student Talent on Display at a Statewide Stage! 🎨
This past weekend, La Veta School Board Directors and school administration attended the 85th Colorado School Boards Association (CASB) Convention at the Broadmoor Hotel.
Proudly featured in the convention’s digital art showcase—displayed in the main event center for all attendees to enjoy over three days—were works by our very own Kayden Romero and Titus Ferrari!
La Veta Schools are home to scores of talented student artists, and we are thrilled to see our students’ creativity recognized and celebrated on a statewide stage. Congratulations to Kayden and Titus for representing our school community so well! 👏✨
Titus Ferrari
Black and White Maze
4th Grade
Kayden Romero
Arizona Cruisin’
12th Grade
Join us Wednesday, December 17th for a festive evening at La Veta School!
🍝 **Dinner starts at 4:45 PM** in the Commons
The Boosters are serving up pasta, salad, garlic bread & dessert - $7/plate
📸 **Photos with Santa** before & after the concert
$7 printed | $5 digital
🎶 **Concert begins at 6:00 PM** in the Gym
Our students have been working hard on a wonderful program of holiday music! Gym doors open for seating at 5:40 PM.
This is a great community event—everyone is welcome! Come enjoy good food, holiday music, and a visit with Santa. 🎅
See you there, Redhawks!
School families and the general public are welcome to join us as students, staff, and community members gather to share memories and pay tribute to our beloved math teacher. The event will include tributes from each class, an open mic for those who wish to share, and a walk around the building in his honor.
All are welcome in the school commons at 200 East Stadium Drive in La Veta. We hope you can join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of Mr. Hornung.
Memorial contributions to establish a scholarship in Mr. Hornung's memory may be made to La Veta Public Schools c/o Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, KS 67901.
Please come out tomorrow night to celebrate the Holiday Season with the La Veta Booster Club!
JJ Hansen hails from the great state of Pennsylvania and joined the district in 2022. With more than a decade of experience teaching a wide range of subjects and grade levels, JJ now brings his passion and expertise to his role as the K–12 music teacher. He loves guiding students as they grow their skills, uncover their talents, and discover the joy that music can bring.
Outside the classroom, JJ enjoys bodybuilding, spending quality time with his family and dog, getting outside in nature, and exploring his entrepreneurial spirit.
Finals are approaching and our students are finishing the semester strong! This month we're focusing on Work Ethic - following through and supporting each other.
Coming Up This Week & Beyond:
🏀 JH Basketball action Tuesday @ Sierra Grande and Wednesday vs. Cotopaxi
🎬 Booster Club Family Movie Night – Thursday, Dec. 11 at 6:00 p.m.
🤼 HS Wrestling @ Salida – Saturday, Dec. 13
🕯️ Memorial Service for Mr. Hornung – Saturday, Dec. 13 at 1:30 p.m. at the school. All community members are welcome as we honor his legacy. Student Council is leading the tribute and Mr. Hornung's family will be joining us.
🎄 Elementary Winter Concert – Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 6:00 p.m.
📚 Half-day on Dec. 17 – Students dismissed at 12:15 p.m. for finals
School resumes January 5!
👏 Congrats to Rick Sciacca!
Mr. Sciacca received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Colorado Council on High School/College Relations last week for his 20+ years of dedicated service to education. Well deserved!
Check the district calendar for full details—schedules subject to change.
Breakfast will be available starting at 9:15 a.m. and classes will begin at 9:50 a.m.
If there is a need to close school, further announcement will be made prior to 7:15 a.m. tomorrow.
