La Veta Public Schools
Home of the 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!
Due to forecast weather and road conditions, La Veta Schools will open on a two hour delay tomorrow, Monday, January 26.
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!
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!
Week Ahead at La Veta Schools 🏀🤼📚
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! ❤️🖤
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! ❤️🖤
Good morning.
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
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
Join the La Veta School District Team!
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.
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
🎄 **Christmas Concert, Fundraiser Dinner & Santa!** 🎄
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!
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!
La Veta Public Schools will host a Celebration of Life honoring Mr. Thomas Hornung this Saturday, December 13, at 1:30 p.m.
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.
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!
Redhawks Staff Feature:
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.
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.
La Veta School District Update
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.
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.
Due to current and forecast weather and road conditions, La Veta Schools will open on a two hour delay tomorrow, December 4.
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.
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.
As we return from Thanksgiving break, our school community is navigating a difficult time following the unexpected loss of Mr. Hornung. Our hearts go out to his family, and we are grateful for the support of our La Veta community as we grieve together. A memorial is being planned in his honor, and we'll share details soon.
With 10.5 school days left before winter break, our students and staff are staying focused while supporting one another through this season.
This week's highlights:
🏀 Pep Fest Tuesday at 2:15 p.m. to kick off winter sports
🔬 Science Fair open to the public Thursday, 4:00–5:30 p.m.
🏀🤼 Basketball and wrestling events throughout the week; Follow @lavetaredhawks on Facebook for information
Mark your calendars:
🎬 Booster Club Family Movie Night – December 11
📅 Half-day for students – December 17
🎄 Winter break begins December 18
🏫 School resumes January 5
Student Shoutout: Congrats to our Construction Class on completing their new shed! Students will earn an Industry Certificate in Carpentry. Check it out near the pump house on campus. 🛠️
Full calendar and updates at www.lvk12.org
Redhawks Staff Feature: Rick Sciacca
Since joining the District in 2007 as a school counselor, I’ve had the incredible privilege of growing alongside this amazing school community. I currently serve as the Director of Student Services and as Treasurer for the Colorado Council on High School and College Relations, a statewide organization dedicated to helping students bridge the path from high school to college. I’m also proud to serve on our Chronic Absenteeism Committee, working to support student success and engagement.
What I love most about this district is the true sense of community—it’s something special that includes every student, staff member, and family.
Outside of school, you’ll probably find me fly-fishing, making knives, working on European mounts, or spending time with my beautiful family.
Since joining the District in 2007 as a school counselor, I’ve had the incredible privilege of growing alongside this amazing school community. I currently serve as the Director of Student Services and as Treasurer for the Colorado Council on High School and College Relations, a statewide organization dedicated to helping students bridge the path from high school to college. I’m also proud to serve on our Chronic Absenteeism Committee, working to support student success and engagement.
What I love most about this district is the true sense of community—it’s something special that includes every student, staff member, and family.
Outside of school, you’ll probably find me fly-fishing, making knives, working on European mounts, or spending time with my beautiful family.
