Aurora Quest K-8 CyperPatriot Team, from left: Patrick Ramey, Eliott Totman, Nabil Djabar and Daniel Agrawal.
Kudos to the Aurora Public Schools students who recently participated in the annual Northrop Grumman CyberPatriot Compeition! Students from Aurora Quest K-8 and Aurora Frontier P-8 performed exceptionally well, earning second and third place honors, respectively.
Congratulations to these up-and-coming all-stars!
At the APS Professional Learning & Conference Center, students from across APS recently showed off their math skills in the annual Game 24 Tournament. More than 50 students in grades 6-8 from 10 middle schools and P/K-8 schools participated in this year's tournament. Nearly 60 students from 15 elementary and P/K-8 schools also participated in a separate tournament.
In groups of four, students examined cards that included four numbers and calculated equations in any combination that equaled 24 using only addition, subtraction, multiplication or division. Whoever points to the card first has to explain their calculations out loud, and if they are correct, adds that card to their total score.
In the middle grades tournament, Aurora Quest's David Berg and Zak Nfaoui, and Columbia's Devin Philio and Autumn Kelly took top honors after the challenge round. The four students received certificates and trophies as middle school tournament winners. The overall winner David Berg earned a graphing calculator for his top place finish.
In the elementary grades tournament, Sixth Avenue's Jesse Frimpong, Vista PEAK Exploratory's Ashley Blake, and Mimi Rai and Hannah Butterworth of Aurora Quest took top honors, earning certificates and trophies. The overall winner Jesse Frimpong also earned math/puzzle tabletop games.
All competitors in both tournaments also earned medals and certificates for their excellent performances.
Congratulations to all the students who matched mathematical wits with each other in this year's Game 24 Tournament!
Final Tournament Results - Middle Grades
|  Game 24 Tournament middle grades winners (left to right) Devin Philio, Autumn Kelly, Zak Nfaoui and David Berg |
Final Tournament Results - Elementary Grades
|  Game 24 Tournament elementary grades winners (left to right) Ashley Blake, Mimi Rai, Hannah Butterworth and Jesse Frimpong |
APS 2020: Shaping the Future - Goal 2:
-Every student will have a set of skills to implement his or her plan.
The City of Aurora recently honored numerous Aurora Public Schools students as Aurora Scholars! These students are recognized as Aurora’s future leaders who have made noteworthy contributions to their schools.
One teacher-nominated student from each grade level (first through 12th) at every school in Aurora is named an Aurora Scholar. The students obtained a certificate and gifts donated by community members.
Congratulations to the 2016 APS Aurora Scholars listed below for their hard work and dedication!
Altura Elementary
Evangeline Ford, 1st grade
Valyn Harwood, 2nd grade
Jazmin Garcia, 3rd grade
Lisbeth Flores, 4th grade
Aileen Mancilla, 5th grade
Arkansas Elementary
Olivia Zulkarnaen, 1st grade
Elisse Drummond, 2nd grade
Bryan Vallejo Villarreal, 3rd grade
Jazlynn Rolison, 4th grade
Sabrina Lahlali, 5th grade
Aurora Academy
Brock Martin, 1st grade
Ebenezer Bisrat, 2nd grade
Margo Owens, 3rd grade
Yebella Melaku, 4th grade
Nini Bruner-Yound, 5th grade
De'Maya High, 6th grade
Caesar Coss, 7th grade
Velveth Backhus, 8th grade
Aurora Central High School
Benjamin Zuniga, 9th grade
Maryam Tawfeq, 10th grade
Brandie Radilla Galicia, 11th grade
Jamal Abdulkadir, 12th grade
Aurora Frontier K-8
Mayte Barnes, 1st grade
Brooklyn Burke, 2nd grade
Nalaa Barnes, 3rd grade
Hannah Young, 4th grade
Rachel Labit, 5th grade
Timi Ola, 6th grade
Vy (Andy) Tran, 7th grade
Jonathan Loya Gonzales, 8th grade
Aurora Hills Middle School
Destiny Kande, 6th grade
Sedrick Dean, 7th grade
Jasmine Jule-Jimenez, 8th grade
Aurora Quest K-8
Olivia Gonzales, 1st grade
William O'Donnell, 2nd grade
Lauren Peavy, 3rd grade
Maya Braunstein, 4th grade
Ishita Agrawal, 5th grade
Breawnna Curry, 6th grade
Rylie Ward, 7th grade
Ariana Cuevas, 8th grade
Aurora West Preparatory Academy
Briana Lopez-Tena, 6th grade
Luis Alvarez-Aguirre, 7th grade
Victoria Castillo, 8th grade
Jose Flores, 9th grade
Hafsa Ali, 10th grade
Jorge Pelayo, 11th grade
Janeth Hernandez, 12th grade
AXL Learning Academy
Lyric Jackson, 1st grade
Mariah Worthy, 2nd grade
Alexander Hernandez-Lopez, 3rd grade
Lillian Hinneh, 4th grade
Andrew Gandara, 5th grade
Amanda Trujillo, 6th grade
Joyce Amy Lopis, 7th grade
Nicholas Rosenker, 8th grade
Boston K-8
Samuel Hernandez Jacobo, 1st grade
Kieara Pickle, 2nd grade
Betwel Eyasu, 3rd grade
Phar Reh, 4th grade
Patience Graves, 5th grade
Namen Hurd, 6th grade
Leslie Rodriguez Flores, 7th grade
Hei Wee Htoo, 8th grade
Century Elementary
Matthew Cuevas, 1st grade
Madison Callaway, 2nd grade
Makailah Williams, 3rd grade
Francisco Beltran, 4th grade
Isaiah Coumbia, 5th grade
Clyde Miller Elementary K-8
Nicholas Switzer, 1st grade
Walfred Santos Contreras, 2nd grade
Kassandra Rodriguez De La-Cruz, 3rd grade
Zephron Tobin, 4th grade
Carmiya Weathersby, 5th grade
Norberto Flores, 6th grade
Julia Mirita, 7th grade
Alexis Soto Vargas, 8th grade
Columbia Middle School
Montserrat Jimenez, 6th grade
Gelnda Chiang, 7th grade
Helen Do, 8th grade
Crawford Elementary
Beatryx Hill, 1st grade
Raul Espinoza Ortega, 2nd grade
Favio DeLaCruz Rivera, 3rd grade
Netayah Chum, 4th grade
Vicent Hakizimana, 5th grade
Dalton Elementary
Gerardo Flores Morales, 1st grade
Kristian Johnson, 2nd grade
Anna Jane Geddes, 3rd grade
Ayden Rosen-Gammel, 4th grade
Princess Pena, 5th grade
Dartmouth Elementary
Analia Mendoza, 1st grade
Shalom Yoseph, 2nd grade
Kyla Cordova, 3rd grade
Lydia Basterra, 4th grade
Ayden Quiroga, 4th grade
Edna & John Mosley P-8
Vinnie Somers, 1st grade
Natalia Serna, 2nd grade
Nathan Coronado, 3rd grade
Mia Lopez, 4th grade
Luisa Quintana, 5th grade
Megan Reno, 6th grade
Erika Villarreal Hernandez, 7th grade
Giovano Luna Guzman, 8th grade
East Middle School
Serena Gouverneur Torres, 6th grade
Ahtumn Rains, 7th grade
Luis Lupercio, 8th grade
Elkhart Elementary
Adrian Stewart, 1st grade
Jared Chavez, 2nd grade
Reagan Clark, 3rd grade
Jorge Pacheco, 4th grade
Issac Osei, 5th grade
Fletcher Community School
Valeria Villagran, 1st grade
Federico Amezquita-Lara, 2nd grade
Angel Jaramillo Ramirez, 3rd grade
Nellie Sherwood, 4th grade
Juan Gonzalez, 5th grade
Fulton Academy of Excellence
Benjamin Stonebraker, 1st grade
Anthony Hernandez, 2nd grade
Alize Ramirez, 3rd grade
Edwin Luna, 4th grade
Sher Ku Moo, 5th grade
Gateway High School
Jonatan Solomon, 9th grade
Irinia Amouzou, 10th grade
Keelan Altman, 11th grade
Brianna Favela, 12th grade
Global Village Academy
Lovely Tilon, 1st grade
Lilia Benavides, 2nd grade
Maggie Shi, 3rd grade
Ian Gair, 4th grade
Emari Terry, 5th grade
Josue Gardie, 6th grade
Justin Altman, 7th grade
Austin Murphy, 8th grade
Hinkley High School
Poleth Valdez, 9th grade
Seiloni Sanft, 10th grade
Teaggan Ilela, 11th grade
Isaiah Jackson, 12th grade
Jewell Elementary
Gavin Friend, 1st grade
Chanel Mayhew, 2nd grade
Aubrianna Carpenter-Torres, 3rd grade
Madyson Newton, 4th grade
Riley Oehring, 5th grade
Kenton Elementary
Jitzel Hernandez, 1st grade
Gabi Lagunes, 2nd grade
Jacquelin Valencia, 3rd grade
Alexis Salas Guerrero, 4th grade
Cesar Pacheco, 5th grade
Lansing Elementary
Cesar Galaviz Ojeda, 1st grade
Ryan Lyle, 2nd grade
Adhieh Redgebol, 3rd grade
Ashley Soriano, 4th grade
Lamarana Balde, 5th grade
Laredo Elementary
Israel Bulto, 1st grade
Mackailyn Hensley, 2nd grade
Ananda Vargas Holguin, 3rd grade
Emily Padilla Martinez, 4th grade
Caroline Flores, 5th grade
Lotus School for Excellence
Ebeneezer Yiman, 1st grade
Nyallay-Christina Ngebkome, 2nd grade
Andrea Caballero, 3rd grade
Neiyat Temelso, 4th grade
Hlina Kahsai, 5th grade
Elijah Rodriguez, 6th grade
Gissele Bueno Casteneda, 7th grade
Ruth Hundie, 8th grade
Daratu Kadir Mohammed, 9th grade
Bra'a Mahur Huer Al Durien, 10th grade
Camilo Vazquez, 11th grade
Leah Noemi Galvez Valencia, 12th grade
Lyn Knoll Elementary
Gustavo Miranda, 1st grade
Ayse Kalem, 2nd grade
Luis Toro, 3rd grade
Mohand Allami, 4th grade
Maella Lemon, 5th grade
Montview Elementary
Yaole Amanuel, 1st grade
Lluvia Martinez, 2nd grade
Andruw Gonzalea, 3rd grade
Cesar Giron, 4th grade
Evelyn Torres Lopez, 5th grade
Mrachek Middle School
Douglas Solano, 6th grade
Rachel Etter, 7th grade
Mataniya Bikis, 8th grade
Murphy Creek K-8
Jeremiah Schmeling, 1st grade
Ian Chavez, 2nd grade
Xavier Allulli, 3rd grade
Jack Higgins, 4th grade
Kristabelle Dutton, 5th grade
Daniel Campbell, 6th grade
Maria Rosales, 7th grade
Issac Gardberg, 8th grade
North Middle School
Jason Hoang, 6th grade
Breanna Remigio, 7th grade
Alexandra Reyes, 8th grade
Paris Elementary
Kelson Merino Orellana, 1st grade
Maurice O'Roy, 2nd grade
Daisy Moran, 3rd grade
Amairani Penaloza Arriaga, 4th grade
Zulue Jimenez, 5th grade
Park Lane Elementary
Tayanna Gomez, 1st grade
Joshua Mavinga, 2nd grade
Michael Ramos, 3rd grade
Bryan Ramos, 4th grade
Brian Gutierrez, 5th grade
Peoria Elementary
Valeria Martin Sainz, 1st grade
Sophia Paola Ochoa, 2nd grade
Selmah O'Bryant, 3rd grade
Lizeth Bustamante, 4th grade
Alondra Patricia Garcia Villpando, 5th grade
Rangeview High School
Maia Sandoval, 9th grade
DeJuan Chapa, 10th grade
Hannah Brown, 11th grade
Eric Roon, 12th grade
Sable Elementary
Markell Cox, 1st grade
Kandes Abreha, 2nd grade
Valencia Hudgins, 3rd grade
Cynthia Barlow, 4th grade
Lily Bade, 5th grade
Side Creek Elementary
Angeliqué Sharpe, 1st grade
Felipe Prieto Suarez, 2nd grade
Leila Tadesse, 3rd grade
Marco (Tony) Rodriguez, 4th grade
Melanie Ternlund, 5th grade
Sixth Avenue Elementary
Aminata (Amy) Thiam, 1st grade
Elise Mitchell, 2nd grade
Edwin Quintero Campa, 3rd grade
Melissa Saenz, 4th grade
Jacob Brennan, 5th grade
South Middle School
Christian Arguetta, 6th grade
Jayden Lavigne, 7th grade
Katiana Williams, 8th grade
Tollgate Elementary
Robert Martinez, 1st grade
Devin Blanton, 2nd grade
Daniel Orozco Sanchez, 2rd grade
Junior Chino Perez, 4th grade
Thyler Endita, 5th grade
Vanguard Classical School - East K-12
Elena Gott, 1st grade
Delilah Rodriguez, 2nd grade
Kiefer Scott, 3rd grade
Aliya Hendricks, 4th grade
Jayden Marquez, 5th grade
Anastasia Chuklanov, 6th grade
Olivia Martinez, 7th grade
Lauren Stuck, 8th grade
Emily Maughan, 9th grade
Jessica Pau, 10th grade
Meghan McFerren, 11th grade
Vanguard Classical School - West K-8
Elizondo Carbajal, 1st grade
Selena Amaro Franci, 2nd grade
Jullian Niceta, 3rd grade
Newal Nasir, 4th grade
Dania Garcia, 5th grade
Sofia Staley, 6th grade
Devion Morey, 7th grade
Eneida Solis, 8th grade
Vassar Elementary
Aleysa Cortez, 1st grade
Jaylene Soto, 2nd grade
Bailey Kaskalavich, 3rd grade
Jayden Aguirre, 4th grade
Adison Johnson, 5th grade
Vaughn Elementary
Kai'ani Garrido, 1st grade
Melany Estevez Vences, 2nd grade
Viviana Metthews, 3rd grade
Tiffany Pham, 4th grade
Andrea Castillo, 5th grade
Virginia Court Elementary
Angel Cruz Frausto, 1st grade
Alexis (Sophie) Curry, 2nd grade
Johan Cruz Frausto, 3rd grade
Nakeya Poole-Abrams, 4th grade
Ariana Sanchez, 5th grade
Vista PEAK Exploratory P-8
Michaela Miller, 1st grade
Gabriella Warren, 2nd grade
Zachary Woodbury, 3rd grad
Irvin M. Gutierrez, 4th grade
Leah Hall. 5th grade
Kameron Elliott, 6th grade
Sarayeah Baez Little, 7th grade
Ethan Buckner, 8th grade
Vista PEAK Preparatory 9-12
Nicole Minikus, 9th grade
DaXiana Windom, 10th grade
Niles Gilmore, 11th grade
Carla Rey Diaz, 12th grade
Wheeling Elementary
Dresden White, 1st grade
Maria Cayabyeb, 2nd grade
Arielle Freeman, 3rd grade
Carla Vasquez Avana, 4th grade
Angel Montoya, 5th grade
William Smith HighSchool
Greg Rodriguez, 9th grade
Cecia Reyes, 10th grade
Evelyn Vickers, 11th grade
Christopher Godoy, 12th grade
Yale Elementary
Ashkey Romero Zelaya, 1st grade
Berenice Roman Ramirez, 2nd grade
Yahir Moreno Sanchez, 3rd grade
Duc-Tri Do, 4th grade
Darline Washington, 5th grade
Aurora Public Schools' eighth-grade students might be ready to jump out into the real world. Really. Well, almost.
Recently, all eighth graders from across the district traveled to the Professional Learning and Conference Center for the third annual CareerTrek where they met and chatted with employers and universities about the possibilities awaiting them once their K-12 education ends. APS staff in the Postsecondary Workforce Readiness department collaborated with businesses and higher education institutions to develop relevant topics and a variety of hands-on activities to support students’ understanding of careers while reiterating the real world relevance of 21st Century Skills.
This year's theme, aptly titled Roadmap to Your Successful Future, proved exciting and engaging for attendees and aligned with the three goals of the APS strategic plan. CareerTrek exposes students to various career fields and supports the expectation that all students will have the plans, skills and credentials that they need upon graduation to shape a successful future.
Taking it a step further, organizers used racetrack decorations -- including a model race car -- throughout the venue to help students relate to the message. In addition to the more rigid programming, students also learned some of the basics, including how to tie a necktie and craft a resume.
Click to view slideshow.South Middle School students reflect on their experience at CareerTrek
"I thought it was fun because I went around to all of these jobs, and I actually want to do them." – George West
"I got to discover jobs that I didn't know were out there, so I got interested in other jobs." – Aaliyah Jones
"I found out that I was interested in things I didn't expect to be interested in." – Jacqueline Bernal
All children ages 3 or 4 on or before October 1 are age-eligible for the Aurora Public Schools Preschool Program. In order for your child to be considered, a parent or legal guardian must attend the preschool screening process. Your child must be present for the screening and you must bring the required registration documents. Visit http://admissions.aurorak12.org for a list of required documents. If your name does not appear on the child’s birth certificate, you must bring legal documentation of guardianship.
Appointments are not necessary. Due to a limited number of preschool slots, attendance at a screening doesn’t guarantee placement. For more information, visit http://ece.aurorak12.org or call 303-364-9371 or view the flier.
Laredo Child Development Center - 1420 Laredo St.
- Feb. 1, 8 am-6 pm
- Feb. 8, 8 am-4 pm
- March 1, 8 am-2 pm
- March 22, 8 am-2 pm
- April 5, 1-4 pm
Jamaica Child Development Center - 800 Jamaica St.
- Feb. 2, 8 am- 6pm
- Feb. 15, 8 am-4 pm
- March 8, 8 am-2 pm
Meadowood Child Development Center - 3333 S. Norfolk Way
- Feb. 3, 8 am-6 pm
- Feb. 22, 8 am-4 pm
- March 15, 8 am-4 pm
- April 19, 8 am-2 pm
Clyde Miller P-8 - 1701 España St.
- March 22, 4-6 pm
Peoria Elementary - 875 Peoria St.
- March 1, 4-6 pm
Wheeling Elementary - 472 S. Wheeling St.
- March 8, 4-6 pm
APS Early Beginnings - 812 N. Jamaica St.
- April 12, 8 am-2 pm
Boston P-8 - 1365 Boston St.
- April 12, 4-6 pm
Edna & John W. Mosley P-8 - 55 N. Salida Way
- April 19, 4-6 pm
The Children's Academy - 14551 E. Tennessee Dr.
- April 7, 1-4 pm
Little Angels Day Care - 13963 E. Exposition Ave.
- April 10, 9-11 am
Beck Recreation Center - 800 Telluride St.
- May 3, 1-4 pm
Students in APS have the opportunity to demonstrate their achievement of 21st century skills acquired not only in traditional academic settings, but also in their communities and job experiences. Earning these credentials is an important part of Goal 3 of the APS 2020 Strategic Plan, which states that Every student will have credentials that open doors. Digital Badges help students open those doors by giving them the opportunity to tell a story about what they know and what they can do.
Learn how teachers in APS are bringing their students into the exciting world of digital badges and showing them what kinds of badges they can earn.
Aurora Public Schools is excited to host the 2017 Festival of the Arts at the Town Center at Aurora. This free event, which is open to the public now through April 22, features original works of art created by talented students from every school in the district!
During mall hours, we invite guests to browse the large collection of paintings, sculptures, photographs and more. Be sure to stop by the art gallery on the upper level by JCPenney to see students’ amazing 3D pieces!
In addition to visual arts, guests can also enjoy the performing arts as students host a live performance. The showcase takes place Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the lower-level by Dillard’s.
Thank you for supporting the arts!
Aurora Public Schools recently hosted the seventh annual Girls Technology Camp! This day-long event linked sixth-grade female students from across the district with one another to engage in hands-on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) experiences.
In addition to sessions on coding, 3-D design and snap circuits, the girls enjoyed taking apart and reconstructing Netbooks. As an added treat, they had an opportunity to tinker with robots, a 3D printer and a green screen photo booth. Powerful women in STEM fields led the workshops and reminded students that females can do anything they put their minds to.
We thank the APS Information Technology and Educational Technology departments for organizing such a lively event to empower our girls! Students left energized and motivated to pursue STEM careers. Some students even earned Digital Badges, credentials that will bring them one step closer to their dreams.
Click to view slideshow.
The Colorado Rockies and Aurora Public Schools Foundation invite students, families and staff to celebration the annual APS Appreciation Day at Coors Field this Sunday, May 7 at 1:10 p.m.!
Enjoy an exciting game as the Colorado Rockies face off with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Purchase discounted fundraiser tickets at rockies.com/APS.
Students from Side Creek, Vassar, Montview and Iowa elementary schools are scheduled to sing the National Anthem.
Visit our Facebook event page to let your friends know you are attending! Check out more Coors Field theme days at rockies.com/themedates.
The City of Aurora recently held a ceremony to recognize hundreds of Aurora Public Schools students as "Aurora Scholars" for the positive contributions they have made in their communities and schools. The annual event, now in its eighth year, was created to bring city officials, school district staff and families together to honor the achievements of Aurora’s future leaders.
One teacher-nominated student from each grade level (first through 12th) at every school in Aurora was recognized. Students received certificates and gifts donated by the community.
In APS, we believe every student has unique abilities that we must recognize and engage. Bravo to the 2017 APS Aurora Scholars listed below for being exemplary students!
Altura Elementary School
Danaye Pierce, 1st grade
Ashlen Salinas, 2nd grade
Samuel Escobar, 3rd grade
Daniel Conde, 4th grade
Leona Ferguson, 5th grade
Arkansas Elementary School
Braydon Little, 1st grade
Nanmuhong (Neil) Ye, 2nd grade
Kniyah Dumas, 3rd grade
Jesus (David) Llamas Trujillo, 4th grade
Ismael Zapien-Moran, 5th grade
Aurora Academy
Raphael Lopez-Fleming, 1st grade
Brook Hailu, 2nd grade
Fatoumata Dioubate, 3rd grade
Termaine Manuel, Jr., 4th grade
Solange Cordova Santamaria, 5th grade
Yohannes Zekarias, 6th grade
Laylah Rodriguez-Johnson, 7th grade
Gia Martell Mendez, 8th grade
Aurora Central High School
Apshara Siwakoti, 9th grade
Thaddeus Veasley, 10th grade
Christian Wells, 11th grade
Olivia Langley, 12th grade
Aurora Frontier P-8
Aiden Mercil, 1st grade
Neah Pagidigan, 2nd grade
Tyler Zook, 3rd grade
Jenny Vu, 4th grade
Julian Carrizales, 5th grade
Leigha Dimock, 6th grade
Jenelle Martin, 7th grade
Jason Ta, 8th grade
Aurora Hills Middle School
Manda Li, 6th grade
Leslie Flores Guerrero, 7th grade
Xotchil Olague, 8th grade
Aurora West college Preparatory Academy
Iesha Hollingsworth-Aguilar, 6th grade
Aung Sang, 7th grade
Andrea Ortiz, 8th grade
Aurora Lopez, 9th grade
Josh Cedillos, 10th grade
Nimo Mahamud, 11th grade
Pedro Bueno, 12th grade
Aurora Quest K-8
Josiah Fuller, 1st grade
Lisa Rai, 2nd grade
Isaac Bailey, 3rd grade
Ayon Hammond, 4th grade
Grant Reed, 5th grade
Ksenia Balabanova, 6th grade
Hannah Bonansinga, 7th grade
Zakary Nfaoui, 8th grade
Aurora Expeditionary Learning Academy
Kade Folds, 1st grade
Colton McDonald, 2nd grade
Meron Adumer, 3rd grade
Isaiah Krueger, 4th grade
Jose Ortega, 5th grade
Murayo Osman, 6th grade
Kanza Fakiri, 7th grade
Danie Mensah, 8th grade
Boston K-8
Jamie Gonzalez Medina, 1st grade
Evelyn Perez Acosta, 2nd grade
Anthony Moran, 3rd grade
Natalia Garcia Zamora, 4th grade
Candice Carillo, 5th grade
Ro Sar, 6th grade
David Meraz, 7th grade
Bishwa Adhikari, 8th grade
Clyde Miller P-8
Mayra Castanon Tellez, 1st grade
Camila Luevanos, 2nd grade
Abel Anteneh, 3rd grade
Mary Catherine (Kate) Gomez, 4th grade
Tihut Anteneh, 5th grade
Chyla Howard, 6th grade
Leilah Weathersby, 7th grade
Coltin Anderson, 8th grade
Century Elementary School
Jake Brock, 1st grade
Analay Oronna, 2nd grade
Yabsira Seyoum, 3rd grade
Allen "AJ" Anthony, 4th grade
Francisco "Frankie" Beltran, 5th grade
Columbia Middle School
Luis Tinajero-Areola, 6th grade
Manuel Lopez Vega, 7th grade
Soloman Jameson, 8th grade
Crawford Elementary School
Alan Bravo Hernandez, 1st grade
Wuilson Cruz Lopez, 2nd grade
Victor Avila, 3rd grade
Gennesis Renteria Giron, 4th grade
Mary Sing, 5th grade
Dalton Elementary School
Briana Zarei, 1st grade
Graci Hyatt, 2nd grade
Elliana Wright, 3rd grade
Paulina Hernandez Gutierrez, 4th grade
Allyson Bohn, 5th grade
Dartmouth Elementary School
Eliana Jones, 1st grade
Faith Cervantes, 2nd grade
Fatimatou Balde, 3rd grade
Zakary Hoenshell, 4th grade
McKenzie Lyninger, 5th grade
East Middle School
Issac Osei, 6th grade
Courtney Wilborn, 7th grade
Arlet Munoz, 8th grade
Edna & John W. Mosley P-8
Adriel Yoshimura, 1st grade
Mikell Givan, 2nd grade
Yahaira Cadena Galaviz, 3rd grade
Alivia Hunley, 4th grad
Dominic Varela, 5th grade
Yoselin De La Torre-Perez, 6th grade
Bre'nae Thomas, 7th grade
Sierra Shake, 8th grade
Elkhart Elementary School
Yasira Hernandez, 1st grade
Joseph Hernandez Chable, 2nd grade
Melany Rios, 3rd grade
Daniela Lupercio, 4th grade
Hai Ling Zhang, 5th grade
Fletcher Commununity School
Josiah Clark, 1st grade
Alexandra Fuentes, 2nd grade
Esmeralda Arteaga Hernandez, 3rd grade
Brian Montiel, 4th grade
Alexa Ramos Santos. 5th grade
Fulton Academy of Excellence
Kohn Sorn, 1st grade
Ashley Vera Garcia, 2nd grade
Emma Warnick, 3rd grade
Kevin Salas, 4th grade
Diego Ruelas, 5th grade
Gateway High School
Estrella Soto Salas, 9th grade
Kameran Howard Parrish, 10th grade
Michkaleke Baker, 11th grade
Maria Aguero Marroquin, 12th grade
Global Village Academy
Anna "Belen" Arana, 1st grade
Max Joslin, 2nd grade
Zane Tindell, 3rd grade
Mauricio Luevano, 4th grade
Sakari Mackey, 5th grade
Andre Osuchukwu, 6th grade
Dayanira Gallegos, 7th grade
Yasab Zurisadai Salvatierra, 8th grade
Hinkley High School
Dorian James Fox, 9th grade
Kasizn Kasheem Smith, 10th grade
Kimberly Noemi Munoz Murillo, 11th grade
Maryan Issack, 12th grade
Iowa Elementary School
Moise Daou, 1st grade
Mi'Kell Smith, 2nd grade
Adam El Oudni, 3rd grade
Andrew Villamil, 4th grade
Haylie Martin, 5th grade
Jewell Elementary School
Andalyn Heller, 1st grade
Maximiliano Hernandez, 2nd grade
Jarvis Murray, 3rd grade
Timothy Austin, 4th grade
Erman Adam, 5th grade
Kenton Elementary School
Benjamin Andrade, 1st grade
Alexa Hernandez Ibarra, 2nd grade
Gabriel Macias Herrera, 3rd grade
Asael Sarinana, 4th grade
Marco Castillo Delgado, 5th grade
Lansing Elementary School
Diego Tenorio Sanchez, 1st grade
Adrienne Ortega, 2nd grade
Amira Ouazrane, 3rd grade
Eva Sanchez, 4th grade
Haiden Ortega, 5th grade
Laredo Elementary School
Brandon Johnson, Jr., 1st grade
Naomi Tamajong, 2nd grade
Luis Banuelos Moreno, 3rd grade
Desire Arreola, 4th grade
Joshua Virvez, 5th grade
Lotus School for Excellence
Laziza Allayorova, 1st grade
Malakhi Freeman, 2nd grade
Ryan Okolie, 3rd grade
Hafeezat Ghaffar, 4th grade
Melgen Burciaga Buhaya, 5th grade
Demir Mikulin, 6th grade
Nour El Houda Goucem, 7th grade
Hermon Beluts, 8th grade
Peniel Ansah, 9th grade
Francisco Pina Pasillas, 10th grade
Naliya Noonnak-Sanitkhum, 11th grade
Huda Hussain, 12th grade
Lyn Knoll Elementary School
Kyven Rodriguez, 1st grade
Adrian Lara, 2nd grade
Cadence Paul, 3rd grad
Jonathan Narvaez, 4th grade
Levi Wilson-Kistner, 5th grade
Mrachek Middle School
Abdul Taj, 6th grade
Bayan Al Shaer, 7th grade
Marial Navarro Corona, 8th grade
Murphy Creek P-8
Kai Tercero, 1st grade
Levi Sargent, 2nd grade
Brooklynn Colbert, 3rd grade
Emery Bender, 4th grade
Tristin Danielson, 5th grade
Brenda Flores-Gonzalez, 6th grade
Ashley Fontes, 7th grade
Marbella Romero-Soto, 8th grade
Montview Math & Health Sciences Elementary School
Gabriel Sebastian Lopez, 1st grade
Patricia Martinez, 2nd grade
Evelyn Castellano, 3rd grade
Jade Wood, 4th grade
Alejandra Quiroz Covarrubias, 5th grade
North Middle School
Christian Carrillo, 6th grade
Jacqueline Chacon, 7th grade
Daisy Chavez, 8th grade
Paris Elementary School
Uriel Ortiz Romero, 1st grade
Diana Urbina Matamoros 2nd grade
Haly Rodarte Vasquez, 3rd grade
Branden Bonilla, 4th grade
Carol Jean Logan, 5th grade
Park Lane Elementary School
Aiden Miranda, 1st grade
Samantha Pacheco, 2nd grade
Savanna Yarbrough, 3rd grade
Yadira De Leon, 4th grade
Yazmin Chavez, 5th grade
Peoria Elementary School
Michael Fierro, Jr., 1st grade
Ellary Larson, 2nd grade
Jesus Garcia, 3rd grade
Hadasa Burgos, 4th grade
Saul Garcia, 5th grade
Rangeview High School
Ryan Slocum, 9th grade
Donovan Strouse, 10th grade
Connor Rodenbeck, 11th grade
Milad Husayni, 12th grade
Sable Elementary School
Alex Miranda Sanchez, 1st grade
Josias Biniam Bekele, 2nd grade
Amy Rachelle Orozco, 3rd grade
Psalm Niya Akiang Jackson, 4th grade
Ryan Joseph Bieber, 5th grade
Side Creek Elementary School
Ingrid Garcia-Fonseca, 1st grade
Mia Orozco, 2nd grade
Tatiana Holguin, 3rd grade
Evalise Zuniga, 4th grade
Adelle Hazelhurst, 5th grade
Sixth Avenue Elementary School
Savanna Rogers, 1st grade
Seleah Reeves-Miller, 2nd grade
Zelise Stewart, 3rd grade
Aiden Petty, 4th grade
Mia Segura Ruizesparza, 5th grade
South Middle School
Afsaneh Fagherzadah, 6th grade
Brandon Moreno Serrano, 7th grade
Alejandro Estrada, 8th grade
Tollgate Elementary School
Maya Gray, 1st grade
Alanis Cruz, 2nd grade
Elaf Al-Nuami, 3rd grade
Daniela Flores, 4th grade
Ikram Chichou, 5th grade
Vanguard Classical School - East Campus
Azlaan Ali, 1st grade
Kenley Martinez, 2nd grade
Ellis Cook, 3rd grade
Darcy Allshouse, 4th grade
Daelyn Bingham, 5th grade
Dennis Ancheta, 6th grade
Isabella Walsh, 7th grade
Bonsitu Kebeto, 8th grade
Eneida Solis, 9th grade
Mikias Mengistu, 10th grade
Keith Mlinek, Jr. 11th grade
Nikole Holtz, 12th grade
Vanguard Classical School - West Campus
Melany Gutierrez, 1st grade
Genesis Landa-Posas, 2nd grade
Cristal Parra-Ruiz, 3rd grade
Yaretzi Bustillos Rodriguez, 4th grade
Lorenzo Carpio, 5th grade
Zita Kinney, 6th grade
Asanti Michell, 7th grade
Jessica Hernandez Solis, 8th grade
Vassar Elementary School
Mia Stanton, 1st grade
Ethan Hodges, 2nd grade
Kaeden Labelle, 3rd grade
Matthew Prudek, 4th
Daniela Alvarez, 5th grade
Vaughn Elementary School
Triana Torres-Ramirez, 1st grade
Saung Zin, 2nd grade
Su Myat Khine, 3rd grade
Eunice Briones, 4th grade
Kassandra Herrera, 5th grade
Virginia Court Elementary School
Aubruanna Kuntz, 1st grade
Zamzam Mohamed, 2nd grade
Duong Do, 3rd grade
Anneliese Nevarez, 4th grade
Karamba Diaby, 5th grade
Vista PEAK Exploratory P-8
Makena Hieb, 1st grade
Serena Hakim, 2nd grade
Dimpna Castaneda, 3rd grade
Aniya Turner, 4th grade
Jordan Loria, 5th grade
Nathan Gutierrez, 6th grade
Annabelle Gray, 7th grade
Ben Spengler, 8th grade
Vista PEAK Preparatory 9-12
Keyshawn Grigsby, 9th grade
Tachina Cruz, 10th grade
Patricia Ruiz, 11th grade
Amanda Farrar, 12th grade
Wheeling Elementary School
Soraya Rebeles Martinez, 1st grade
Hunter Martinez, 2nd grade
Aaron Griffin, 3rd grade
Theresa Amouzou, 4th grade
Vincent Lucero, 5th grade
William Smith High School
Azucena Hernandez, 9th grade
Jackeline Montes, 10th grade
Gilbert Maldonado, 11th grade
Maurice Hawes, 12th grade
Yale Elementary School
Kimberly Castro, 1st grade
Ashley Romero Zelaya, 2nd grade
Josiah Seyoum, 3rd grade
Luis Blanco, 4th grade
Layla Goshorn, 5th grade
Aurora Public Schools is excited to start the 2017-18 school year off on a high note with our 10th annual Back to School Kickoff! APS students and families will receive free goodies, food and entertainment. This is an event you won’t want to miss.
Join us Saturday, Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Town Center at Aurora.
Free backpacks and school supplies will be provided to APS students while supplies last. The event is also a great opportunity to meet school staff, explore tons of resources and register your child for school.
Low- or no-cost immunizations will be available for children two months to 18 years old. Please be sure to bring your child’s shot records.
Holding strong to the belief that families are our partners in education, we can’t wait to connect with families from every school across the district.
We hope to see you there!
Please note that the first day of school for most students in grades 6-12 is on Aug. 8. The first day of school for most students in grades 1-5 is Aug. 10. Preschool and kindergarten students start school on Aug. 14. Please contact your child’s school regarding the exact start date.
It’s almost time for students to return to school for the 2017-18 school year!
The first day of school for most students in grades 6-12 is Aug. 8. The first day of school for most students in grades 1-5 is Aug. 10. Preschool and kindergarten students start school on Aug. 14.
Please contact your child’s school regarding the exact start date.
Aurora
Public Schools offers athletic programs for all middle and high school students. These programs include basketball, track and field, soccer, wrestling and more.
Participation in athletics is designed to promote school spirit, provide a healthy outlet for energy, improve student morale and increase community involvement and support.
If you are a high school student and would like to sign up for a fall sport, follow these simple steps:
If you are a middle school student and would like to get involved in a fall sport, please contact your school to fill out any necessary paperwork.
More than 3,000 APS students participated in high school athletics during the 2016-17 school year. More than 4,000 middle school students participated in an athletic activity. This includes a record number of female athletes at the middle school level.
For information about APS athletics and activities and a complete list of middle and high school programs, visit athletics.aurorak12.org.
Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper and Isaac Slade, lead singer of The Fray, perform with students at Clyde Miller P-8 on January 22, 2018. Slade also conducted a music workshop for students at Aurora Frontier P-8.
Story excerpt:
"Educators, artists, and state leaders celebrated a new phase of Take Note Colorado on Monday. Five school districts are working to introduce more students to music and make Colorado the first state in the country to give every child the instruments and teachers they need to explore their creative side.
'I think it’s a very cool opportunity for us because we get to be exposed to different types of music of the world,' said Michael Agsam, an eighth grader at Aurora Frontier P-8."
The City of Aurora recently held a ceremony to recognize hundreds of Aurora Public Schools students as "Aurora Scholars” for the positive contributions they have made in their communities and schools. The annual event, now in its ninth year, was created to bring city officials, school district staff and families together to honor the achievements of Aurora’s future leaders.
One teacher-nominated student from each grade level (first through 12th) at every school in Aurora was recognized. Students received certificates and gifts donated by the community.
In APS, we believe every student has unique abilities that we must recognize and engage. Congratulations to the 2018 APS Aurora Scholars listed below for being incredible students!
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Altura Elementary Aurora Hills Middle School Aurora West Preparatory Academy Boston K-8 Century Elementary Columbia Middle School Crawford Elementary Dartmouth Elementary East Middle School Fletcher Community School |
Edna & John Mosley P-8 Elkhart Elementary Fulton Academy of Excellence Global Village Academy Lansing Elementary
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Park Lane Elementary Sable Elementary Vaughn Elementary Wheeling Elementary |
Aurora Public Schools is excited to host our 11th annual Back to School Kickoff to celebrate the beginning of the 2018-19 school year! APS students and families will receive free goodies, food and entertainment. This is an event you won’t want to miss.
Join us Saturday, Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Town Center at Aurora.
Free backpacks and school supplies will be provided to APS students while supplies last. The event is also a great opportunity to meet school staff, explore tons of resources and register your child for school.
Low- or no-cost immunizations will be available for children two months to 18 years old. Please be sure to bring your child’s shot records.
We are looking for volunteers to help from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.! If you are interested in supporting this important event and sharing in the fun, please contact Barbara Chapman at bgchapman@aurorak12.org or 303.365.5819 ext. 28948.
Holding strong to the belief that families are our partners in education, we can’t wait to connect with families from every school across the district.
We hope to see you there!
Please note that the first day of school for most students in grades 6-12 is on Aug. 7. The first day of school for most students in grades 1-5 is Aug. 9. Preschool and kindergarten students start school on Aug. 13. Please contact your child’s school regarding the exact start date.
All children ages 3 or 4 on or before October 1 are age-eligible for the Aurora Public Schools Preschool Program. In order for your child to be considered, a parent or legal guardian must attend the preschool screening process. Your child must be present for the screening and you must bring the required registration documents. Visit http://admissions.aurorak12.org for a list of required documents. If your name does not appear on the child’s birth certificate, you must bring legal documentation of guardianship.
Appointments are not necessary. Due to a limited number of preschool slots, attendance at a screening doesn’t guarantee placement. For more information, visit http://ece.aurorak12.org or call 303-364-9371 or view the flier.
Laredo Child Development Center - 1420 Laredo St.
- Feb. 1, 8 am-6 pm
- Feb. 8, 8 am-4 pm
- March 1, 8 am-2 pm
- March 22, 8 am-2 pm
- April 5, 1-4 pm
Jamaica Child Development Center - 800 Jamaica St.
- Feb. 2, 8 am- 6pm
- Feb. 15, 8 am-4 pm
- March 8, 8 am-2 pm
Meadowood Child Development Center - 3333 S. Norfolk Way
- Feb. 3, 8 am-6 pm
- Feb. 22, 8 am-4 pm
- March 15, 8 am-4 pm
- April 19, 8 am-2 pm
Clyde Miller P-8 - 1701 España St.
- March 22, 4-6 pm
Peoria Elementary - 875 Peoria St.
- March 1, 4-6 pm
Wheeling Elementary - 472 S. Wheeling St.
- March 8, 4-6 pm
APS Early Beginnings - 812 N. Jamaica St.
- April 12, 8 am-2 pm
Boston P-8 - 1365 Boston St.
- April 12, 4-6 pm
Edna & John W. Mosley P-8 - 55 N. Salida Way
- April 19, 4-6 pm
The Children's Academy - 14551 E. Tennessee Dr.
- April 7, 1-4 pm
Little Angels Day Care - 13963 E. Exposition Ave.
- April 10, 9-11 am
Beck Recreation Center - 800 Telluride St.
- May 3, 1-4 pm
Students in APS have the opportunity to demonstrate their achievement of 21st century skills acquired not only in traditional academic settings, but also in their communities and job experiences. Earning these credentials is an important part of Goal 3 of the APS 2020 Strategic Plan, which states that Every student will have credentials that open doors. Digital Badges help students open those doors by giving them the opportunity to tell a story about what they know and what they can do.
Learn how teachers in APS are bringing their students into the exciting world of digital badges and showing them what kinds of badges they can earn.
The first day of school at Dartmouth was a busy one. Between shuffling kids to and from classes and the bustle of the cafeteria, Principal Moran Stone says the 2018-19 school year is off to a great start.
Hundreds of community members, representing many businesses and organizations across Aurora, have been helping us greet students and offer them a warm welcome. We thank all of our volunteers for taking time out of their busy days to connect with our students in this way. This is a great example of our APS 2020: Shaping the Future strategic plan belief that our community shares the responsibility for student achievement.
We would like to welcome more than 40,000 students back to school and look forward to yet another wonderful year of accelerating learning for every APS student, every day.
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