APS Site Open on Sunday Following Aurora Tragedy

NEWS RELEASE # 4
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 22, 2012

APS Site Open on Sunday Following Aurora Tragedy

 

The Aurora community has been changed by the tragic shooting that happened inside a movie theater early Friday morning. Our hearts go out to those impacted and to our entire community.

News of a tragedy of this nature can be upsetting. In partnership with the Aurora Police Department, the American Red Cross, and city, state and federal agencies, Aurora Public Schools is reaching out to victims, their families and friends, and the entire Aurora community.

A Disaster Resources and Recovery Center remains open until 4 pm today. Metro-area grief counselors are available to work with victims, their families and friends, and community members. Anyone who would like assistance dealing with this tragedy is encouraged to visit Rangeview High School (17599 E. Iliff Ave. 80013) until 4 pm today.

Grief counselors, victim compensation representatives and other resources are available to those who visit the schools. The privacy of those who visit this center will be strictly protected.

Dealing with a tragedy of this nature is a community effort, and the Aurora Public Schools team is making it a priority to respond to those in need.

 

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Interested media may contact APS News Media Specialist
Paula Hans at 303-326-2755 for more information

 

 

 

 

APS Sites Open Following Aurora Tragedy

NEWS RELEASE # 3
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 21, 2012

APS Sites Open Following Aurora Tragedy

 

The Aurora community has been changed by the tragic shooting that happened inside a movie theater early Friday morning. Our hearts go out to those impacted and to our entire community.

News of a tragedy of this nature can be upsetting. In partnership with the Aurora Police Department, the American Red Cross, and city, state and federal agencies, Aurora Public Schools is reaching out to victims, their families and friends, and the entire Aurora community.

Two Disaster Resources and Recovery Centers remain open until 4 pm today. Metro-area grief counselors are available to work with victims, their families and friends, and community members. Anyone who would like assistance dealing with this tragedy is encouraged to visit Hinkley High School (1250 Chambers Rd. 80011) or Rangeview High School (17599 E. Iliff Ave. 80013) until 4 pm today.

Grief counselors, victim compensation representatives and other resources are available to those who visit the schools. The privacy of those who visit these sites will be strictly protected.

Tomorrow, the Disaster Resources and Recovery Center at Rangeview High School will be open from noon until 4 pm.

Dealing with a tragedy of this nature is a community effort, and the Aurora Public Schools team is making it a priority to respond to those in need.

 

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Interested media may contact APS News Media Specialist
Paula Hans at 303-326-2755 for more information

 

 

 

 

 

APS Responds to Aurora Movie Theater Tragedy

NEWS RELEASE # 2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 20, 2012

APS Responds to Aurora Movie Theater Tragedy

 

The Aurora community has been changed by the tragic shooting that happened inside a movie theater early Friday morning. Our hearts go out to those impacted and to our entire community.

News of a tragedy of this nature can be upsetting. In partnership with the Aurora Police Department, the American Red Cross, and city, state and federal agencies, Aurora Public Schools is reaching out to victims, their families and friends, and the entire Aurora community.

Aurora Central High School (11700 E. 11th Ave. 80010) is currently being utilized by evacuees who live in the area of the suspect’s apartment.

On Saturday, Aurora Public Schools will open two Disaster Resources and Recovery Centers in partnership with the Aurora Police Department’s Victim Services Unit, the Aurora Mental Health Center, the American Red Cross. Metro-area grief counselors will be available to work with victims, their families and friends, and community members. Anyone who would like assistance dealing with this shocking tragedy is encouraged to visit Hinkley High School (1250 Chambers Rd. 80011) or Rangeview High School (17599 E. Iliff Ave. 80013) starting at 9 am.

Dealing with a tragedy of this nature is a community effort, and the Aurora Public Schools team is making it a priority to respond to those in need.

 

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Interested media may contact APS News Media Specialist
Paula Hans at 303-326-2755 for more information

 

 

 

 

 

APS Board of Education Executive Session

NEWS RELEASE # 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 11, 2012

WHAT: APS Board of Education Executive Session
WHEN: July 12, 2012
WHERE: 15701 East 1^st Avenue, Suite 206, Aurora, CO 80011

APS Board of Education Executive Session

On Thursday, July 12, the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is expected to recess into executive session, under the authority of C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b), to receive legal advice.

This session will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Educational Services Center 1 superintendent’s office conference room located at 15701 East 1^st Avenue, Suite 206, Aurora, CO 80011.

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