APS Celebrates Completion of New Eight-Classroom Addition at Hinkley High School

MEDIA ADVISORY 
For Oct. 9, 2019

Press Contact:
Corey Christiansen, APS Public Information Officer
cpchristiansen@aurorak12.org | C: 720-591-0140

 

AURORA, CO – Students at Hinkley High School now have some new spaces to explore at their school. For the last 10 months, construction crews have been expanding the school by adding eight new classrooms to the north side of the building. The classroom additions also created a new interior courtyard for the school.

Hinkley will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the evening of Wednesday, October 9 to mark the official opening of the new classrooms. These new additions will provide an improved space for the school’s health sciences and engineering classes complete with cutting-edge equipment. Hinkley will be able to offer a more hands-on learning experience for its students through these new classrooms and collaborative spaces.

In addition, these improvements will also allow the school to increase its capacity throughout and make the best use of space in the building.

This project was made possible thanks to the citizens of Aurora who approved a $300 million bond measure in November 2016, which will make improvements at every school in APS and benefit every student.

WHAT: Ribbon-cutting ceremony for new eight-classroom addition at Hinkley High School / Light refreshments will be served following the ceremony

WHEN: Wednesday, October 9th @ 5:30 p.m.

WHERE: Hinkley High School / 1250 Chambers Rd, Aurora, CO 80011

APS Students Earn Daniels Fund Scholarships!

Fifteen graduating APS seniors have earned the Daniels Fund Scholarship for demonstrating outstanding character, leadership and service. The Daniels Fund Scholarship covers all required tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies and other miscellaneous college expenses.

Armonium Tsegaye, Aurora Central HS Daniels Fund Scholar

Congratulations to the following Daniels Fund Scholars:

Aurora Central High School
- Steven Asher
- Akolda Redgebol
- Armonium Tsegaye

Hinkley High School
- Pamela Arzate
- Angel Aleman
- Calvin Pope, Jr.
- Josue Estrada Murillo

Rangeview High School
- DeJuan Chapa
- Nathan Jones
- Andres Marquez
- Brayan Rodriguez
- Abel Negussie
- Nadya Nfaoui
- Danyion Reagan

William Smith High School
- Salma Fakiri

 

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

Grandson of Cesar Chavez to Deliver "Season for Nonviolence" Keynote Address

NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 10, 2016

WHAT: 19th Annual Season for Nonviolence Program
WHEN: Friday, February 12, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Hinkley High School, 1250 Chambers Road Aurora, CO 80011

Grandson of Cesar Chavez to Deliver "Season for Nonviolence" Keynote Address

Mr. Anthony Chavez, grandson of the late Cesar Chavez, will be delivering an inspiring message at Hinkley High School on Friday, February 12. His speech is titled “Season of Service and Period of Peace”.  

Hinkley is participating in the 19^th annual Gandhi King Season for Nonviolence, a global campaign. The event is in partnership with New Dawn Center for Spiritual Living and the Aurora Police Department.

The Gandhi King Season for Nonviolence is an annual 64-day campaign. It was co-founded in 1998 by Dr. Arun Gandhi and The Association for Global New Thought, an educational, media and grassroots awareness campaign.

The purpose of Season for Nonviolence is to focus educational and media attention on the philosophy of attaining peace through nonviolent action as demonstrated by legendary leaders Mohandas K. Gandhi, Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., Cesar E. Chavez, and President Nelson Mandela and others.

Community leaders from 900 cities in 67 countries have participated in the campaign since it began in 1998.

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

Aurora Public Schools Students Showcase Interactive Career and Technical Education Projects

NEWS RELEASE #44
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 28, 2015

WHAT: Career and Technical Education Pathway Student Showcase
WHEN: Thursday, April 30, 2015 from 4:45-5:45 p.m.
WHERE: APS Professional Learning & Conference Center (PLCC)
                 15771 E. 1st Avenue (Mt. Massive Room), Aurora, CO  80011

Aurora Public Schools Students Showcase Interactive Career and Technical Education Projects

Aurora Public Schools is proud to celebrate our Career and Technical Education (CTE) students. A large group of students will be showing off their top work and projects during an interactive showcase. This event will be hosted in the Mt. Massive Room at the APS Professional Learning & Conference Center.

Student work will include: Aerospace, Digital and Software Engineering/Design, Visual & Design Arts Capstone projects, Web Design, Tax Help Colorado services and Biomedical Health Science Capstone projects. Students are representing CTE Pathways from Aurora Central, Gateway, Hinkley, Rangeview and Vista PEAK Preparatory high schools.

Members of the CTE Pathway Advisory Committee will be asking students questions and offering them feedback about their work. The time and efforts of PAC members have positively impacted CTE student achievement and outcomes. 

A requirement of state-recognized CTE programs is to have an active Advisory Committee comprised of 51% business/industry members who provide feedback regarding class curriculum, technology and work place skills, learning opportunities and business and industry trends. CTE Pathways prepare students to graduate from high school prepared for entry-level employment and/or participation in post-secondary programs. 

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

Nephew of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. To Deliver "Season for Nonviolence" Keynote Address

                                                                                                                    

NEWS RELEASE #32
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 11, 2015

WHAT: 18th Annual Season for Nonviolence Program
WHEN: February 13, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Hinkley High School, 1250 Chambers Road Aurora, CO 80011

Nephew of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. To Deliver "Season for Nonviolence" Keynote Address

Rev. Dr. Derek King (nephew of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.) will deliver the keynote address at Hinkley High School on Friday, February 13. The school is participating in the 18^th annual Gandhi King Season for Nonviolence, a global campaign. The event is in partnership with New Dawn Center for Spiritual Living and the Aurora Police Department.

Rev. Dr. King will be delivering an inspiring message on “Alternatives to Violence”. Students will also participate in breakout sessions which will be facilitated by Aurora Public Schools staff and the Aurora Police Department.

The Gandhi King Season for Nonviolence is an annual 64-day campaign. It was co-founded in 1998 by Dr. Arun Gandhi and The Association for Global New Thought, an educational, media and grassroots awareness campaign.

The purpose of Season for Nonviolence is to focus educational and media attention on the philosophy of attaining peace through nonviolent action as demonstrated by legendary leaders Mohandas K. Gandhi, Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., Cesar E. Chavez, and President Nelson Mandela and others.

Community leaders from 900 cities in 67 countries have participated in the campaign since it began in 1998.

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

Hinkley High School Hosts First Annual African American Male Empowerment Summit (AAMES)

NEWS RELEASE #29
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 28, 2015

WHAT: First Annual African American Male Empowerment Summit (AAMES)
WHEN: January 30, 9-11:45 a.m.
WHERE: Mission Under Grace Church, 1072 Chambers Ct., Aurora, CO 80011

Hinkley High School Hosts First Annual African American Male Empowerment Summit (AAMES)

A team of educators and mentors at Hinkley High School is working to inspire young African American men to take charge of their own success. The theme for the first annual African American Male Empowerment Summit (AAMES) is “The Urgency of Now”.

The Summit will be facilitated by African American men who are leaders in our community. The men, from all different backgrounds, careers and ages will be speaking to students about characteristics that establish a pathway to success. 

Aurora Public Schools Superintendent Rico Munn will be speaking with students at 9 a.m. The keynote speaker, Jameel Mallory, will share his remarks with students afterwards. There will be a career inquiry session and workshops focused on: Integrity, Self-Determination, Accountability, and Visionary Goal-Setting.

About Jameel Mallory
Jameel Mallory is a research assistant for the University of Colorado’s Department of Family Medicine. His work involves implementation and innovation within primary care. Mallory is a proud graduate of Aurora Public Schools. He regularly volunteers with many different community organizations. 

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

APS Foundation Awarded Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative

                                                                

NEWS RELEASE #25
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 15, 2014

APS Foundation Awarded Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative Grant
Grant to be used for Future Centers in local high schools

The Aurora Public Schools Foundation is excited to announce that it was awarded a $75,000 Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI) grant. 

The state initiative’s goal is to create a strong network of career and college readiness programs across Colorado while also increasing the total amount of scholarship giving available for post-secondary students.

The APS Foundation will use the grant money to open its first “Future Center” at Hinkley High School in the beginning of 2015. Future Centers are an innovative approach to connect Aurora Public Schools high school students to post-secondary options.

Advisors will guide students and their families through the college application process including: how to construct essays, how to apply for financial aid and scholarships and how to understand the dynamics of post-secondary institutions.

Future Centers coordinate closely with the school district, principals and school counselors to complement the pre-collegiate programs already in place. They also work to strengthen the college attendance culture in schools. The Future Centers initiative will help ensure all APS students graduate ready to access and succeed in post-secondary opportunities.

There is an acute need to support APS students in creating and executing post-secondary plans. Earning a post-secondary credential is increasingly necessary to be competitive for jobs in today’s economy. By 2020, 74% of Colorado’s jobs will require some form of post-secondary education.

About Aurora Public Schools Foundation
The Aurora Public Schools Foundation was founded in 1987 as a non-profit organization with the mission to cultivate community investment to enrich student opportunity. The foundation facilitates collaborations between schools and the community, fosters innovations that enable schools and the district to meet the challenges of the future and secures supplemental resources from individuals, corporations and foundations to support programs. 

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

Renowned Tibetan Flutist Will Deliver Keynote as Hinkley High School Participates in Season for Nonviolence

NEWS RELEASE # 39
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 11, 2014

WHAT: Renowned Tibetan Flutist Will Deliver Keynote at Hinkley High School Nonviolence Event
WHEN: February 14, 2014
WHERE: 1250 Chambers Rd., Aurora, CO  80011

Renowned Tibetan Flutist Will Deliver Keynote as Hinkley High School Participates in Season for Nonviolence

Nawang Khechog, a renowned Tibetan flutist and Tibet’s first Grammy Nominee, will deliver the keynote address at Hinkley High School on Friday, Feb. 14 as the school participates in the Gandhi King Season for Nonviolence, a global campaign now in its 17th year. The event is in partnership with New Dawn Center for Spiritual Living and the Aurora Police Department.

Nawang has won multiple awards from Tibet, India, Nepal and United States of America and is one of Tibet's foremost world music composers. Nawang was a monk for 11 years and studied Buddhist philosophy and meditation with the Dalai Lama and many other Tibetan masters. He also lived as hermit, meditating in the Himalayan foothills for several years.

The event at Hinkley High School (1250 Chambers Rd.) will begin at 8:30 a.m. and will include breakout sessions for students. 

The Gandhi King Season for Nonviolence is an annual 64-day campaign. It was co-founded in 1998 by Dr. Arun Gandhi and The Association for Global New Thought, an educational, media and grassroots awareness campaign spanning the Jan. 30 and April 4 memorial anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The purpose of the campaign is to focus educational and media attention on the philosophy of attaining peace through nonviolent action as demonstrated by legendary leaders Mohandas K. Gandhi, Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., Cesar E. Chavez, and President Nelson Mandela and others.

Spiritually-guided citizen leaders in 900 cities in 67 countries have participated in the campaign since it began in 1998.

About Nawang Khechog

Nawang received the Tibetan Music Award “Special Recognition” (similar to “Life Time Achievement Award”). He also received Raasrang World Flute Festival Award of India, “The Multicultural Award” from Boulder and the Visionary Awards of Colorado, USA “Best Music of the Year” and “Best World Music.” More:  http://www.nawangkhechog.com/

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Interested media may contact the APS Communication Department
at 303-365-7805 for more information