VACANCY
The La Junta Public School District is accepting applications for the following position(s) for the 2022-2023 school year:
Certified:
• Athletic Trainer
• Elementary Math Teacher 6th Grade
• Elementary Music Teacher
• ELL Teacher
• Junior High Social Studies Teacher
• Secondary English Language Arts Teacher
• Secondary Industrial Arts Teacher
• Secondary Math Teacher
Classified:
• Activity Drivers
• Bus Drivers Route
• Custodian
• Paraprofessional
• High School Assistant Volleyball Coach
• High School Assistant Swimming Coach
• High School Head Tennis Coach
• High School Head Track Coach
• High School Head Wrestling Coach
• Junior High Assistant Volleyball Coach
• Junior High Head Track Coach
If you are interested in applying, please submit a Letter of Interest and your qualifications to the Superintendent’s Office, 301 Raton Ave., La Junta, CO 81050 or by email to Dawn Ortiz at dortiz@lajunta.k12.co.us. Positions are open until filled.
East Otero School District complies with the Equal Employment Opportunity Act.
Reminder:
La Junta Jr/Sr High School Physical Day for 7th-12th graders
July 27 at LJHS Gym 8 am to 3 pm
Athletes must have a completed CHSAA physical form.
Cost $20 CASH or CHECK ONLY
Dr. Jeff Reeder, DC will be performing the physicals
almost 2 years ago, La Junta Schools
Bring your child's school supplies with you when you come to the La Junta Primary School Registration & Open House on August 4, 2022.
Below are the K-2 school supply lists posted for your convenience!
almost 2 years ago, La Junta Primary School
Volleyball Camp Information
almost 2 years ago, Cindy Smith
Updated 2022 LJHS Softball Schedule
almost 2 years ago, La Junta Schools
The Woodruff Memorial Library is now part of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library!! The partnership covers all of Otero County.
Anyone with a child under the age of 5 years old will receive a FREE book in the mail EVERY MONTH until the child turns 5.
almost 2 years ago, La Junta Primary School
Updated HS Football, Volleyball and Boys' Golf Schedules
almost 2 years ago, La Junta Schools
Updated Jr High Football and Volleyball Schedules
almost 2 years ago, La Junta Schools
Save the Date for
La Junta Jr/Sr High School's
7th Grade Orientation
Thursday, August 11th
5 pm to 6:15 pm
Jr/Sr High School Auditorium
almost 2 years ago, La Junta Schools
If your student plans to participate in cheer, cross country, football, boys' golf, softball or volleyball for 2022-2023 School Year plan to attend the appropriate mandatory fall sports meeting.
HS, August 4th, 6:30 pm, Tiger Gym
JH, August 11th, 6:30 pm, Tiger Gym
Don't forget to get your student's sports physical done if they are planning to participate in a fall sport. The forms you will need to take with you are at the following link: https://www.lajuntaschools.org/page/athleticsinformation
Day and times are Monday thru Thursday - The last day will be 7/28/22
Pick-Up Only
La Junta Intermediate School
901 Smithland Ave
La Junta, CO 81050
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dine-In Only
La Junta Primary School
601 Topeka Ave.
La Junta, CO 81050
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.