Coffeehouse 2025 – Tickets go on sale 5/1

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COFFEEHOUSE 2025 – The annual talent show that showcases the amazing skills of the LASA students and staff is set for May 16, 2025 at Life Austin at 1504 E 51st St. Two amazing stages to enjoy the performances. Coffeehouse is created, organized and executed by the students of the Songwriting Class with the guidance of Mr. Snyder. This event is for current LASA students and their families.

We will have a few food trucks this year! Please come hungry and early to support these vendors. Doors and food trucks open at 5:30pm. Showtime is from 7-10pm. Smoking and vaping is strictly prohibited, and food must be consumed outside. Parking available on site. Additional parking available at AISD Performing Arts Center at 1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd.

Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased online and at school. Buy your tickets early, this event historically sells out! NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.

  • Online sales: May 1-15
  • At school in-person sales: May 14-16, 7:30-8:15am and at lunch in the cafeteria foyer. $10 (Cash, Credit, Debit, Venmo, GooglePay, PayPal, Apple Pay)

Visit the Coffeehouse page for more details, updates, and online ticket sales.

Raising Cane’s Sprit Night benefitting the LASA Raptor Band

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Raising Cane’s Sprit Night benefitting the LASA Raptor Band

    • When/Where: May 1st from 5pm-9pm at Raising Cane’s MLK location (415 W. MLK)
    • Mention the LASA Raptor band at the register OR skip the line and order online using code RCFUND96.

Come join us for dinner and support your LASA HS Raptor Band! We will see you there!!

Athletic Shoe Drive

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Have a pair of gently used tennis or athletic shoes you no longer need? Donate them during LASA Dance’s spring shoe drive partnered with GotSneakers, a sneaker recycling organization! Bonus points, bring a pair to our Spring Show on May 3 at the AISD PAC & receive a FREE concession item too!

Drop off outside of library in the tall box & scan QR code on box to log your NHS hour(s) anytime between April 21-May 2.

*Please donate tennis shoes & athletic shoes only, and DO NOT donate flip flops, sandals, heels, crocs, boots, dress shoes, etc. Each pair of shoes is worth 1 hour of NHS sponsored hours.

Please contact paige.edwards@austinisd.org with any questions.

LASA Spring Swag Sale

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LASA Raptor socks

Last Call for 2025 LASA Swag!

Items include LASA Raptor socks and clear stadium bags: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/lasaswag/items?cart

  • An exciting gift for newly admitted Freshman and their families!
  • A great gift for current students and parents!
  • A fun Congrats gift for graduating Seniors!

You will receive an email when your order has been filled and the date(s) that it will be ready for pick up at lunch.

Lights! Camera! Dance! Spring Show 2025

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Lights! Camera! Dance!

Attend the LASA Dance Spring Show at the AISD Performing Arts Center on Saturday, May 3, 2025 @ 6:00pm!

  • $10 general admission
  • $5 student & staff

You do not want to miss this annual dance event featuring Velocity and Dynasty Dance Teams with special guests including: Choreopop, Lamar Middle School Dance, and more! There will be concessions and a silent auction.

Tickets are sold online and at the door via cash or credit card: https://lasadance.ludus.com/200481356

For questions, please contact: paige.edwards@austinisd.org

Support LASA Baseball!

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The Raptor baseball season is in full swing, and the Booster Club has several fun events coming up. Mark your calendars and come support the team!

  • Monday, April 7 4-10pm – Spirit Night at P. Terry’s. Visit their 2425 E. 7th location between 4-10pm and 10% of all sales will be donated to the team.
  • Friday, April 11 5pm, Nelson Field – Teacher Appreciation Night. Be there on time to see a very special guest throw out the first pitch!
  • Tuesday, April 22 7:30pm, Nelson Field – Senior Night. Join us for a heartfelt sendoff to our seniors.

2025-2026 LASA Dance Auditions

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Calling all current 8th-11th grade prospective or current LASA Dancers! Save the date and apply to be a part of our dance community!

Clinic Dates
Mon-Wed, March 24-26, 2025
4:30-6:30PM
LASA Big Gym

Audition Date
Thurs, March 27, 2025
5-7:30PM
LASA Dance Room

Submit the dance team application here!

For questions, email Paige.Edwards@austinisd.org or Victoria.Parra@austinisd.org.

LASA Dance 2025-26 Team Audition Meeting

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LASA Dance Team Audition Meeting

  • Where: LASA Dance Room
  • When: February 24, 2025 | 6:00 PM
  • Details: Learn more about the LASA Dance program and the 2025-2026 team auditions. This meeting is mandatory for all current 8th-11th grade prospective or current LASA students that would like to join either Velocity or Dynasty Dance Team. *A zoom link can be shared upon request.
  • Learn more via: tinyurl.com/LASADance or emailing paige.edwards@austinisd.org

Try Archery!

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The LASA Archery team will be hosting a Beginner’s Range for LASA friends and family on Saturday, Feb 8, 2025 from 9:00am – 4:00pm in the courtyard by the small gym.

Cost is $10 and includes a brief lesson and the opportunity to shoot at a target with the same equipment the LASA archery team uses (Genesis compound bows). Available for all ages 8+ years old. Must sign a waiver on site. This is a fundraiser in conjunction with the 2nd Annual Battle for the Bullseye Tournament happening in the small gym at the same time. Come watch some archery and try it out yourself!