Kindergarteners graduate

Kindergarteners graduate

Kindergarteners graduate By John Earp The graduation ceremony for the Jal Elementary kindergarten class for this year was held in the Panther Pit Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. Students graduating from Ms. Lopez’s class were Arlette Aldaba, Elias Armendariz, Madison...
Class of ’24 graduates

Class of ’24 graduates

Class of ’24 graduates By John Earp The graduation ceremony for the Jal High School Class of 2024 was held in the newly renovated auditorium at 7:00 p.m. last Friday night. A near-capacity crowd attended to see one of the largest graduating classes in recent years...
Chapman runner-up in Lea County Spelling Bee

Chapman runner-up in Lea County Spelling Bee

Chapman runner-up in Lea County Spelling Bee By John Earp This past Monday, at the meeting of the Jal School Board, Jal Elementary School fifth grader Kelley Chapman was presented with an award for being runner-up in the Lea County Spelling Bee. Karen Komar and...
Panther Girls’ Track places at state

Panther Girls’ Track places at state

Panther Girls’ Track places at state By John Earp Last weekend at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, the Jal Panthers Track Team competed at the New Mexico Activities Association 2A State Track Meet. At the state meet, Natalia Rivera placed 2nd in long jump...
Employee banquet a circus

Employee banquet a circus

Employee banquet a circus By John Earp Jal School District hosted its annual employee banquet in the Junior High Gym this past Monday evening. The event was circus-themed, with employees participating in several entertaining games and activities for prizes, such as a...