School Bus Ads Drive New Revenue for APS

NEWS RELEASE # 23
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 25, 2012

 

School Bus Ads Drive New Revenue for APS

 

Aurora Public Schools and Spot On Solutions are partnering on a new school bus advertising program. The advertising program will raise additional operating funds that support APS students while providing local businesses a unique opportunity to promote their services. APS will receive 50 percent of the advertising revenue.

The cost for a bus board ad starts as low as $250 per month with a six-month agreement and includes artwork, production, installation and removal. The bus boards are approximately 18 square feet. Businesses will have the opportunity to target their advertising by selecting from different bus routes within the Aurora Public Schools district.

Current advertisers include Aurora Schools Federal Credit Union, TCF Bank, Colorado Youth for a Change and Pickens Technical College.

Bus board ads are placed on the lower side of the school bus below the windows, and do not affect student safety in any way. APS has developed guidelines to ensure that bus ads are appropriate for children and families, and all ads are approved by the district prior to production.

For pricing information and packages, call Spot on Solutions at 720-482-0384 or email at dina@spotonsolutionsinc.com. 

 

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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 # 22
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 24, 2012

WHAT: APS Board of Education Executive Session
WHEN: September 25, 2012
WHERE: 15701 E. 1^st Avenue, Suite 206, Aurora, CO 80011

APS Board of Education Executive Session

On Tuesday, September 25, 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)(e), to develop strategy for negotiations. 

This session will take place from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the superintendent’s office conference room, Educational Services Center 1, located at 15701 E. 1^st Avenue, Suite 206, Aurora, CO 80011.

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Senior Education Department Officials to Visit Gateway High School

NEWS RELEASE # 21
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 14, 2012

 

Senior Education Department Officials to Visit Gateway High School

Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education Deb Delisle and David Esquith, director of the Office of Safe and Healthy Students, will visit Gateway High School on Friday, September 14, as part of the U.S. Department of Education’s third annual back-to-school bus tour. Delisle and Esquith will participate in a discussion with school and district educators on school safety and creating a positive learning climate for all students. 

Gateway High School
1300 South Sable Boulevard
Aurora, Colorado 80012
Friday, September 14
12:30 pm 

Delisle and Esquith will give closing remarks at a meeting about the Aurora Public Schools’ Recovery Plan, school climate and safety.  The plan was developed in response to the July 20 tragedy at the Century 16 Theater in Aurora, which had a direct impact on many Gateway students, staff and families, and included the death of a 2012 Gateway graduate. Delisle and Esquith also will visit the roadside memorial near the site of the shooting on their way to the school, at approximately 11:30 a.m.  

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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 # 20
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 14, 2012

WHAT: APS Board of Education Executive Session
WHEN: September 18, 2012
WHERE: 1085 Peoria Street, Aurora, CO 80011

APS Board of Education Executive Session

On Tuesday, September 18, 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)(e), to develop strategy for negotiations.

This session will take place from 5:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in “Conference Room A” of Educational Services Center 4, located at 1085 Peoria Street, Aurora, CO 80011.

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USDE Representatives to Visit Aurora Public Schools

NEWS RELEASE # 19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 12, 2012

WHAT: USDE Representatives to Visit Aurora Public Schools
WHEN: September 14 and 17
WHERE: Various locations (see below)

 

USDE Representatives to Visit Aurora Public Schools

Aurora Public Schools is pleased to host U.S. Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education Deb Delise and David Esquith, Director from the Office of Safe and Healthy Students. The representatives will visit Gateway High School on Friday, September 14 and will meet with APS leaders and Gateway staff members. Topics of discussion include the school district’s response to the July 20 theater shooting and APS practices of ensuring safe and positive learning environments.

 

Friday, September 14
12:30 pm
Gateway High School
1300 South Sable Boulevard
Aurora, Colorado 80012

 

The U.S. Department of Education is also hosting a conversation with APS teachers and staff members on Monday, September 17 at Aurora Central High School. The 90-minute roundtable discussion will be led by USDE teaching ambassador fellow Mike Humphries and will focus on health and physical education.

 

Monday, September 17
4 pm
Aurora Central High School
11700 East 11th Avenue
Aurora, Colorado 80010

 

Media may join the USDE representatives and APS staff members during these discussions.

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

 

 

  

 

9/11 Tradition Continues at APS Schools

NEWS RELEASE # 18
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 10, 2012

WHAT: APS schools remember 9/11 
WHEN: September 11 (see below)
WHERE: Various schools (see below)

 

9/11 Tradition Continues at APS Schools

The tradition of honoring those who gave their lives on September 11, 2001 continues at Aurora Public Schools. Students at Century and Paris elementary schools will celebrate the lives of the everyday heroes who protect them and remember those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

The Daughters of the American Revolution are joining the Aurora Fire Department and the Aurora Police Department to bring the special ceremony to the schools. Each ceremony will include an impressive flag presentation, the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem. Every student will hold a small American flag during the ceremony, donated by Graebel Companies. 

Media are welcome to attend one of the special ceremonies at any of these APS locations:

• 8:15 am – Century Elementary School, 2500 South Granby Way 80014
• 10:15 am – Paris Elementary School, 1635 Paris Street 80011

A flag that was previously displayed at the state capitol will be given to the students at Century Elementary School by Senator Suzanne Williams.

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

 

 

  

 

APS and Colorado Youth for a Change Unveil “Drop In Aurora”

NEWS RELEASE #17
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 5, 2012

WHAT: APS Unveils “Drop In Aurora”
WHEN: September 6, 10 a.m.
WHERE: APS Professional Learning & Conference Center, 15771 East 1^st Avenue 80011

 

APS and Colorado Youth for a Change Unveil “Drop In Aurora”

Aurora Public Schools announces a new program aimed at getting dropouts back in school to finish their secondary education, called “Drop In Aurora.”

Aurora Public Schools is partnering with Colorado Youth for a Change to bring the program to students. The groups currently work together to serve students at the Rebound Program and Futures Academy. APS and Colorado Youth for a Change are teaming up again to launch an additional dropout recovery strategy aimed specifically at Aurora’s youth. The program is an extension of CYC’s Drop In Colorado, a community-based multimedia campaign designed to let dropouts know that they have choices for going back to school and to connect them with CYC staff.

APS and CYC want to reach dropouts and their influencers (family, friends, clergy, etc.) and encourage them to send a text message to 99000 for more information. The interested person will receive a note of encouragement and a website link to an interactive experience, including the appropriate resources needed for a successful return to school. This partnership further drives Aurora Public Schools vision to graduate every student with the choice to attend college without remediation.

The new program will be highlighted at a special news conference:

Thursday, September 6
10 a.m.
Professional Learning and Conference Center
15771 East 1st Avenue
Aurora, Colorado 80011

Expected attendees include APS Leadership Team and Board of Education members, Colorado Youth for a Change leaders and students.

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