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Monday, September 9, 2019
APS and Aurora Science & Tech Celebrate Groundbreaking of New STEM School
MEDIA ADVISORY
For Sept. 12, 2019
Press Contacts:
Corey Christiansen (APS) | cpchristiansen@aurorak12.org | 720-591-0140
Stefanie Gilary (AST) | Stefanie.Gilary@
AURORA, CO – A groundbreaking partnership between Aurora Public Schools (APS) and Aurora Science & Tech (AST) will give APS students the opportunity to learn and work on a world-class medical campus. Join us as we break ground on a new school building for AST, the first DSST Public Schools campus in Aurora.
The grades 6-12 school will be located on the Fitzsimons Innovation Campus and will focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Thanks to its proximity to the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center, this partnership will provide students with a multitude of real-world science and research opportunities.
A few weeks ago, AST welcomed its founding class of 6th graders to a temporary location. It will move into its permanent facility in fall 2020 and add a new grade each year. Students living in northwest Aurora will be given preference for enrollment. Then, enrollment will open up to other APS students. DSST Public Schools has operated some of Denver’s best public schools for over 15 years and AST will be its first school in a district outside of Denver.
WHAT: Aurora Science & Tech Groundbreaking Celebration / Light refreshments will be served
WHEN: Thursday, September 12th at 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: 2540 N. Scranton Ct, Aurora, CO 80045 / Shuttles will be provided from the parking lot to the event tent
WHO: Donors, Educators, Students & Families of AST and APS
SPEAKERS:
Marques Ivey, Aurora Public Schools Board of Education President
Bill Kurtz, DSST Public Schools CEO
Scott Arthur, Vice Chancellor of Advancement, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Peter Sherman, AST Founding School Director
Cassandra Maynard, AST 6th Grader
Photo/Video Oppt: Upon request we will ensure that media has the opportunity to take photographs, videotape the event and interview students and staff – please call Stefanie Gilary at 914.960.6079.
About Aurora Public Schools
Aurora Public Schools is the fifth largest school district in Colorado. APS serves approximately 40,000 students and includes more than 60 schools. It is one of the most diverse districts in the state with students from more than 130 countries who speak over 160 languages. Over the past several years, APS has made noteworthy improvements in graduation rates, dropout rates and overall student growth and achievement. In fact, since 2013, APS graduation rates have increased by nearly 25%. During that same period of time, its dropout rate has sharply declined from 4.8% to 2.6%. APS 2020 is the district's strategic plan, which includes three strategic goals: 1) Every APS student will have a plan for his or her future, 2) Every student will have a set of skills to implement his or her plan and 3) Every student will have credentials that open doors. It is the district's vision that every student shapes a successful future.
About DSST Public Schools
DSST Public Schools (DSST) operates a network of STEM middle and high schools in Denver and Aurora, Colorado. For the 2019-20 school year, DSST will serve over 6,300 students at fifteen schools across ten campuses on behalf of Denver Public Schools and Aurora Public Schools. All DSST students enroll via an open lottery--there are no other admissions criteria. DSST believes students are best served by integrated public schools that reflect the diversity of their community--over 70 percent of DSST students are students of color and more than 60 percent qualify for free or reduced price lunch. DSST’s current growth plan envisions opening three additional schools in each of the districts it currently serves, resulting in a network at full buildout of 21 schools across 12 campuses serving over 10,000 students. Since DSST’s inception in 2004, every DSST high school graduate has been accepted to a four-year college or university.
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
APS Breaks Ground on New P-8 School with Focus on STEM Education
AURORA, CO – Aurora Public Schools (APS) will break ground this week on a new school with a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education. The school’s curriculum will engage students in creative hands-on projects that will prepare them for future STEM careers. The school will serve students in preschool through 8th grade and will officially open in August 2020.
APS is reaching out to the local community to help determine the name of the school, its mascot and the school’s colors. The new P-8 will offer a full range of sports for grades 6-8. Students in all grades will be able to participate in after-school clubs, activities and learning opportunities. Construction for the new school is funded by the voter-approved $300 million 2016 bond program.
WHAT: Groundbreaking Ceremony for new P-8 School at Harmony
WHEN: Wednesday, August 28th @ 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: 52 N. Robertsdale Street, Aurora, CO 80018
The school is located in Aurora in the Harmony subdivision along E. Ellsworth Ave. between Robertsdale St. and Trussville Rd. Since the school is in an area of new construction, GPS systems do not accurately display its location.
*Please refer to the map below for directions to the site.
Monday, June 18, 2018
Two APS Schools to Use Construction Calendars in 2018-19
APS utilizes bond dollars to ensure every student has equitable access to learning environments that support them in reaching their full potential. Over the next year, two APS schools will be receiving major bond-funded improvements.
A replacement building at Mrachek Middle School will be completed in summer 2018. Montview Elementary School is receiving a whole building remodel in 2019. Because of these major construction projects, both schools will use a modified calendar for the 2018-19 school year.
Mrachek students and staff are excited to start school in their new building this fall. The new building will feature a two-story 130,000 square foot school with separate learning communities for each grade level and serve up to 1,000 students. All students will begin school on September 10 and finish the school year on June 6, 2019.
Montview’s project will include a two-classroom addition, replacement of the school’s HVAC system and updates to flooring and fixtures throughout all learning spaces in the building. These improvements will not only increase capacity, but will ensure that the building design aligns with the school’s curriculum.
Montview students in grades 1-5 will begin school on Aug. 6 while Pre K and Kindergarten will begin on Aug. 13. All students will end their school year early on April 24, 2019.
For more specific information about the 2018-19 calendars for Mrachek and Montview visit aurorak12.org/schools/calendars.
These projects are possible thanks to Aurora voters who approved a $300 million bond measure in 2016. To learn more about APS bond projects, visit bond.aurorak12.org.
Friday, June 16, 2017
Hospital Staff Treat Yale Landscape with New Look
When students at Yale Elementary return to school this fall, they’ll enjoy a new beautiful landscape that also functions as an outdoor classroom. The entire rear face of the school now features new trees, plants, walking paths and even sitting areas. Students will find even more magic in reading their favorite books in a setting like this.
Volunteers with Children’s Hospital Colorado made the landscape transformation possible. Dozens of hospital employees dedicated a day to digging, planting and beautifying the school’s outer appearance. This is the 11th consecutive year Children’s Hospital Colorado staff have dedicated their time and talents to sprucing up our schools. Thanks to this amazing partnership, APS has saved more than $1.4 million in school makeovers!
As the APS 2020: Shaping the Future strategic plan highlights, one of our core beliefs is that community partnerships provide vital resources and opportunities for students and families. We thank each volunteer for their service. We are also grateful to our sponsors who helped make this project a reality.
Together, the sponsors below contributed more than $37,000 in landscaping and other materials to create a beautiful school environment at Yale:
A&B Builders
Ballard Group Inc.
Basalite Concrete Products
Children’s Hospital
DBC
Grainger
Helena Chemical
Munding Design
Pioneer Sand
Rain Bird
Rocky Mountain Sunscreen
Ron Bath Masonry LLC
Sand Creek Wholesale Nursery
Singing Hills
Southwest Mobile Storage, Inc.
Straightline Sawcutting
Tagawa Gardens
Trion Promotions
Wold Architects and Engineers
Wagner
Friday, November 11, 2016
Public Hearing on Priority Improvement or Turnaround Unified Improvement Plan Schools
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 11, 2016
WHAT: Public Hearing on Priority Improvement or Turnaround Unified Improvement Plan Schools
WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016, 6 p.m.
WHERE: APS Professional Learning & Conference Center, 15771 E. 1st Ave., Aurora, CO 80011
Public Hearing on Priority Improvement or Turnaround Unified Improvement Plan Schools
On December 13, 2016, the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. at the Professional Learning and Conference Center,15771 East 1st Avenue, Aurora, Colorado, 80011, to review the adoption and implementation of a school improvement plan as described in section 22-11-404 C.R.S., a school priority improvement plan as described in section 22-11-405 C.R.S., or a school turnaround plan as described in section 22-11-406 C.R.S.
The district and following schools are required to develop a priority improvement or turnaround plan:
- Aurora Central High School
- Aurora Hills Middle School
- AXL Academy
- Dartmouth Elementary
- East Middle School
- Fletcher Community School
- Gateway High School
- Jewell Elementary School
- Kenton Elementary
- Laredo Elementary
- North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology
- Paris Elementary
- Sable Elementary School
- Sixth Avenue Elementary School
- South Middle School
- Vaughn Elementary School
- Virginia Court Elementary School
- Vista PEAK Preparatory
- Wheeling Elementary School
The Board of Education is expected to approve the plans on January 3, 2016 For more information, please contact Director of Accountability and Data Reporting, DJ Loerzel at 303-340-0861.
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Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Aurora Public Schools Introduces Interactive Map for 2016 Bond Projects
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AUGUST 23, 2016
Aurora Public Schools Introduces Interactive Map for 2016 Bond Projects
Map is first of its kind for Colorado
Aurora Public Schools has introduced an interactive map that allows the community to view the 2016 bond projects proposed for each school. This is the first interactive map of its kind for any Colorado school district. The map can be viewed at: http://bond.aurorak12.org/projects/.
On Aug. 2, the APS Board of Education voted unanimously to place a bond question on the November ballot. If approved by voters, the bond would fund building and technology improvements at every school in the district.
The $300 million bond measure is based on the recommendations of the APS Long Range Facilities Advisory Committee, a group comprised of community members, parents, City of Aurora planning staff, and school and administrative staff. The LRFAC conducted a three-year study to prioritize the most critical projects out of $511 million in identified facility and technology needs.
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Interested media may contact APS Public Information Officer Patti Moon for more information at 303-326-2755 or pamoon@aps.k12.co.us
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Children’s Hospital Colorado Celebrates 10 Years of Giving to Aurora Public Schools
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 8, 2016
WHAT: Children’s Hospital Colorado Transforms an APS School
WHEN: June 10, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: Crawford Elementary School, 1600 Florence St., Aurora, CO 80010
Children’s Hospital Colorado Celebrates 10 Years of Giving to Aurora Public Schools
On Friday, June 10, Children’s Hospital Colorado employees won’t just be saving lives – they will be enriching the lives of APS students. Dozens of Children’s Colorado staff volunteers and APS volunteers will join together at Crawford Elementary School at 8 a.m. to give the school a landscape makeover.
This is the tenth year APS has partnered with Children’s Hospital Colorado on this school improvement community project:
Montview Math & Health Sciences Elementary – 2007
North Middle School Health Sciences & Technology Campus – 2008
Park Lane Elementary – 2009
Sable Elementary – 2010
South Middle – 2011
Laredo Elementary – 2012
Vaughn Elementary – 2013
Jewell Elementary – 2014
Wheeling Elementary – 2015
Crawford Elementary – 2016
Many generous organizations have donated from across the metro area to make this project possible:
A Mac Underground
CPS Distributors
Munding Design
Rainbird Manufacturing
Singing Hills Landscape
A&B Builders
Colorado Best Block
Dewitt Manufacturing
Hunter Irrigation
Pioneer Sand Co.
Rocky Mountain Flag CO
Ron Bath Masonry
Straight Line
Aquacita LLC
DBC Irrigation
MOA Architecture
Sand Creek Wholesale Nursery
EnergyCAP
Helena Chemical
Lasco
Old Castle
Spears
Tagawa Gardens
Trion Promotions
Wold Architects & Engineers
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Interested media may contact APS News Media Specialist
Patti Moon at 303-326-2755 or pamoon@aps.k12.co.us for more information
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Pickens Technical College Spring Plant Sale 5/5-5/11
The sale begins Thursday, May 5. The dates and hours are as follows:
- May 5: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- May 6: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- May 7: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- May 9-May 11: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. OR UNTIL SOLD OUT
>We look forward to meeting you at Pickens Technical College - Building C for your springtime gardening needs!
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Community Partners Shine the Spotlight on Aurora Public Schools' Top Ten Ceremony
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 13, 2016
WHAT: Aurora Public Schools’ Top Ten Ceremony
WHEN: Friday, April 15, 2016, 6 p.m.
WHERE: City of Aurora Municipal Building, 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora, CO 80012
Community Partners Shine the Spotlight on Aurora Public Schools' Top Ten Ceremony
Aurora Public Schools is proud to partner with generous community organizations to celebrate Top Ten scholars from each of our high schools. Xcel Energy and the Medical Center of Aurora are lighting the way to help sponsor a special event at the City of Aurora’s Municipal Building.
Top ten scholars from Aurora Central, Aurora West College Preparatory Academy, Gateway, Hinkley, Rangeview and Vista PEAK Preparatory high schools will be honored for their outstanding academic achievements.
The City of Aurora, Falck Rocky Mountain, the Aurora Chamber of Commerce, FirstBank Aurora, RBC Capital Markets and Colorado State University Global have also teamed up to help sponsor this event.
Thanks to these generous community partners, students will be escorted in stretch limousines from their schools to the event. A ceremony will be held outside (west of the building) as long as weather permits.
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Interested media may contact APS News Media Specialist
Patti Moon at 303.326.2755 for more information
Monday, February 29, 2016
ACTION Zone Innovation Update
Based on feedback from parents, students, staff and the community, the Aurora Central High School innovation plan has been revised and posted at the ACTION Zone website. The revised plans from the other proposed ACTION Zone schools were also posted a week ago at the ACTION Zone website at aps2020.aurorak12.org/action-zone/.
Innovation plans for Boston K-8, Crawford and Paris will be presented to the APS Board of Education on March 1. The Aurora Central plan will likely be presented to the Board later this month. Staff at Aurora West College Preparatory Academy decided not to move forward with their innovation plan at this time.
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Public Hearing on Priority Improvement or Turnaround Unified Improvement Plan Schools
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 5, 2015
WHAT: Public Hearing on Priority Improvement or Turnaround Unified Improvement Plan Schools
WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, 6 p.m.
WHERE: APS Professional Learning & Conference Center, 15771 E. 1st Ave., Aurora, CO 80011
Public Hearing on Priority Improvement or Turnaround Unified Improvement Plan Schools
On December 15, 2015, the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. at the Professional Learning and Conference Center, 15771 East 1st Avenue, Aurora, Colorado, 80011, to review the adoption and implementation of a school improvement plan as described in section 22-11-404 C.R.S., a school priority improvement plan as described in section 22-11-405 C.R.S., or a school turnaround plan as described in section 22-11-406 C.R.S.
The district and following schools are required to develop a priority improvement or turnaround plan:
- Century Elementary School
- Fletcher Community School
- Jewell Elementary School
- Lansing Community School
- Lyn Knoll Elementary School
- Sable Elementary School
- Sixth Avenue Elementary School
- Vaughn Elementary School
- Virginia Court Elementary School
- Wheeling Elementary School
- Aurora Hills Middle School
- East Middle School
- Mrachek Middle School
- North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology
- South Middle School
- Vista Peak Exploratory
- Gateway High School
The Board of Education is expected to approve the plans on January 5, 2016. For more information, please contact Chief Accountability and Research Officer Lisa Escárcega, at 303-344-8060 ext. 28436.
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