Members of the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation board pose with the 800 Valentines cookies they handmade for members of the LAPS staff. The Foundation board wanted all LAPS staff, including those behind the scenes, to know that they are very much appreciated. Cookies were distributed this morning to all offices and school sites. More about the LAPS Foundation at www.lapsfoundation.com Photo Courtesy LAPS Foundation

‘Inspiring our youth is an act of the heart’ is the message attached to each of hundreds of cookies made by Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation members and distributed Thursday to staff at LAPS schools and offices in honor of Valentines Day. Photo Courtesy LAPS Foundation

Some 800 handmade Valentines cookies ready to be distributed Thursday to LAPS staff. Photo Courtesy LAPS Foundation