Hawk Hangouts are monthly social activities for middle school students that are hosted by Los Alamos County Recreation, Teen Court, Library and Social Services Departments, in collaboration with the Los Alamos Middle School, YMCA, Youth Activity Center, Los Alamos teen Center, Los Alamos Police Department and Los Alamos JJAB. Thursday’s Hawk Hangout included decorating the LAMS float for Friday’s Homecoming Parade as well as other fun activities and of course, pizza. Photo by Eric Burnside

Lots of balloons to attached to the LAMS Homecoming float. Photo by Eric Burnside

Los Alamos Municipal Judge Elizabeth Allen serves pizza to middle school Hawks Thursday afternoon. Photo by Eric Burnside

Sanding the lumber on the Hawks float. Photo by Eric Burnside

Goofing around Thursday at Los Alamos Middle School. Photo by Eric Burnside

Lots of activities for everyone at Thursday’s Hawks Hangout. Photo by Eric Burnside

A wet sponge…. the possibilities are endless. Photo by Eric Burnside

Oreo-carrying talent at the Hawks Hangout Thursday. Photo by Eric Burnside

How to flip it into her mouth? Photo by Eric Burnside

Putting the balloons in place on the Hawks Homecoming float. Photo by Eric Burnside

Ballons in the LAMS colors for the Hawks Homecoming float. Photo by Eric Burnside

Blowing up balloons is a lot of work. Photo by Eric Burnside

Attaching the trim to the truck. Photo by Eric Burnside