APS Eighth Graders Embark on Career Trek

NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 27, 2016

WHAT: Career Trek
WHEN: Thursday and Friday, September 29 and 30, from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Aurora Public Schools PLCC,15771 E. 1st Ave., Aurora, CO

APS Eighth Graders Embark on Career Trek

On September 29 and 30, all Aurora Public Schools eighth graders are embarking on an epic Career Trek. In alignment with the three goals of our strategic plan, APS 2020, this year’s theme is “Roadmap to your Successful Future”. School and district leaders are excited to engage students as they shape plans for their futures, build skills to implement their plans and earn credentials that open doors. Students will be exploring a myriad of career paths and extra-curricular activities.

The event is being held at the Professional Learning and Conference Center from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on both days. Dozens of exhibitors will be on hand to demonstrate new technologies and meet with students.

Students will be encouraged to visit, introduce themselves and learn from many different exhibitors.

Exhibitors will be participating from the following Colorado Career Clusters:

• Business, Marketing & Public Administration
• Agriculture, Natural Resources & Energy
• STEM, Arts, Design & Information Technology
• Skilled Trades & Technical Sciences
• Health Sciences, Criminal Justice & Public Safety
• Hospitality, Human Services & Education

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Interested media may contact APS Interim Chief Communication Officer
Patti Moon at 303-326-2755 for more information

APS Board of Education Executive Session

NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 2, 2016

WHAT: APS Board of Education Executive Session
WHEN: Tuesday, September 6, 2016, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
WHERE:  Professional Learning and Conference Center, 15771 East 1st Avenue, Aurora, CO 80011

Aurora Public Schools Board of Education Executive Session

On Tuesday, September 6, 2016, 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 for negotiations regarding a contract.

The executive session will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Blanca Peak conference room at the APS Professional Learning and Conference Center, 15771 E. 1^st Ave., Aurora, CO 80011.

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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

APS Board of Education Retreat

 

NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 10, 2016

WHAT: APS Board of Education Retreat
WHEN: Thursday, September 15, 2016, 5:30 p.m.
WHERE:  Conference Room A, Educational Services Center 4, 1085 Peoria St., Aurora, CO 80011 

Aurora Public Schools Board of Education Retreat

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will hold a Board Retreat on Thursday, September 15, 2016 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., to discuss goal development. The Retreat will be held in the Support Services conference room of Educational Services Center 1, 15701 East 1^st Avenue, Suite 206, Aurora, CO 80011.  

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APS Board of Education Executive Session

 

NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 27, 2016

WHAT: APS Board of Education Executive Session
WHEN: Tuesday August 2, 2016
WHERE:  Professional Learning and Conference Center, 15771 East 1st Avenue, Aurora, CO 80011

Aurora Public Schools Board of Education Executive Session 

On Tuesday, August 2, 2016, 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.

The executive session will be held from 5:00-6:00 p.m. in the Blanca Peak conference room at the APS Professional Learning and Conference Center, 15771 E. 1^st Ave., Aurora, CO  80011.

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APS Board of Education Special Open Meeting

NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 22, 2016

WHAT: APS Board of Education Special Open Meeting
WHEN: Friday, June 24, 2016, 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Professional Learning and Conference Center, 15771 East 1st Avenue, Aurora, CO 80011

Aurora Public Schools Board of Education Special Open Meeting

On Friday, June 24, 2016, the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will be holding a special open board meeting to consider the Rocky Mountain Prep Charter School Contract and Facility Use Agreement. 

The meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m. in conference room Mount Massive of the Professional Learning and Conference Center, 15771 East 1st Avenue, Aurora, CO 80011

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Aurora Public Schools Showcases How Digital Badging is Revolutionizing Education in Digital Badge Summit

NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 22, 2016 

WHAT: Digital Badge Summit
WHEN: Friday, June 24, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
WHERE: APS Professional Learning & Conference Center (PLCC)
               15771 E. 1st Ave.
               Aurora, CO 80011

Aurora Public Schools Showcases How Digital Badging is Revolutionizing Education in Digital Badge Summit

Hundreds of digital badge leaders, practitioners and enthusiasts from across the globe are joining forces at the 2016 Digital Badge Summit in Aurora, Colorado. The Badge Summit is the first of its kind and will offer educators a look at how digital badging can help students pursue more college and career opportunities.

Aurora Public Schools students have been earning digital badges through an innovative credentialing program, which recognizes assets and opens doors. Digital credentials can help students communicate what they know and are able to do. Click here for more information about digital badging.

Through partnerships with employers, Aurora Public Schools leaders hope this initiative will help ensure that graduates gain the “real-world” skills necessary to succeed in the workforce.

Preparing students for college and career is a main focus of the district’s strategic plan APS 2020: Shaping the Future.

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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