Aurora Public Schools

APS News: Community

Bond and mill levy funds approved by voters in 2008 and 2012 are benefitting every student in Aurora Public Schools. To learn more about APS bond and mill levy projects, view the 2012-13 Bond/Mill Levy Community Report at bond.aurorak12.org.  

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[ June 8, 2013; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Kidspree @ Yumfest! Produced by the CITY OF AURORAAurora Municipal Center15151 E. Alameda Pkwy.GREAT LAWNJune 8, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.  [gview file="http://aurorak12.org/files/2013/05/kidspree-yumfest-2013.pdf" height="800px"]

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[ May 28, 2013 to June 27, 2013. ] APS Nutrition Services will be offering a food service program for the summer. All schools listed in the flier below will be serving breakfast & lunch, Monday-Friday, May 28-June 27, unless otherwise noted.  ALL CHILDREN 18 AND UNDER EAT FREEADULT BREAKFAST $1.60ADULT LUNCH $3.40 Please choose a site nearest to you. Serving times vary by site. Asterisk(*) [...]

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Jewell Elementary staff, students and parents celebrated the opening of their new community library on May 9. The project was funded with mill levy dollars approved by Aurora voters in November 2012, along with a $5,000 grant from Lowe’s to create a dedicated parent section. Jewell staff and students spent several months transforming the media center [...]

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Kushmakar Baral Twelve Aurora Public Schools students are on cloud nine after finding out that they had earned a Boettcher, Daniel’s Fund or Gates Millennium scholarship. The Daniels Fund selects high school seniors who have demonstrated strong character and a determination to succeed in life. The scholarship covers all required tuition and fees, room and board, books [...]

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Target Team Lead Erin Brown, left, and Murphy Creek P-8 Assistant Principal Chris Capron, right, present the Target Teacher of the Month award to Patty McCool. Submitted by Carol DavisGrants and Partnership Development Congratulations to Murphy Creek P-8 staff member Patty McCool on her recent Target Teacher of the Month award for April 2013. McCool was nominated [...]

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Meadowood Child Development Center recently celebrated Earth Day during the school's monthly Parent Day.  Pioneer donated beautiful rocks that students and their families will paint and eventually add to Meadowood's existing rock beds.  In celebration of Earth Day, students planted a tree, donated by Nick’s Garden Center, to provide additional shade on the playground. 

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Superintendent John L. Barry and Board President Julie Marie A. Shepherd invited all Superintendent Quarterly Award Winners for 2012-13 to a dinner banquet on May 1 at the Professional Learning & Conference Center to celebrate those who make a difference in the lives of APS students. Of these quarterly winners, Barry honored ten staff members, [...]

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Dr. Jim Wingert, center, owner of Broadview Animal Clinic, and Deanna Kline, left, Hinkley High School counselor, present a $250 scholarship to Rangeview High School student Brittany Hudson. Submitted by Kim Wisneski Pickens Technical College The Aurora Public Schools and Pickens Technical College Executive Internship Program recently hosted its end of semester Sponsor Appreciation Ceremony.  More than [...]

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[ May 30, 2013; 7:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Rangeview High School Athletic Department & Booster ClubEleventh AnnualGolf Tournament May 30, 20137:00 Check-in7:30 Shotgun StartAurora Hills Golf Course50 Peoria StreetAurora, Colorado [gview file="http://aurorak12.org/files/2013/05/rhs-golf-fundraiser2013.pdf"]

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