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Courtesy: michellebaroneauthor.com Outgoing Montview Math and Health Sciences Elementary School Principal Michelle Barone absolutely loves children and has spent many years in their corner as an educator. Although she will no longer be in the classroom, Barone has another possible career on the horizon as an award-winning children's author. Denver Mayor Michael Hancock recently announced that Barone's [...]

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Dozens of children from all over the state are spending time at Aurora Central High School for the 30th Annual Colorado Junior Wheelchair Sports Camp. This special camp provides children who use wheelchairs the opportunity to enjoy a traditional camp experience not often available to them. This camp introduces children in grades 1-12 to both recreational [...]

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Aurora Public Schools recently hosted U.S. Department of Agriculture officials to kick-off the 2013 Summer Food Service Program. APS schools are serving breakfast and lunch during the week now through June 27. Breakfast and lunch are provided without charge to children 18 and under. Special guest USDA Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Kevin [...]

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Students at Arkansas Elementary School recently saw some cool professional bicycle tricks by the pros themselves. What's more, they also learned the importance of walking and biking safely to school. Arkansas hosted the BMX "Safe Routes to School Program," where stunt team members performed on their bikes while students looked on. The show featured a BIG [...]

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Lacy Scott has done great things within the health arena since her arrival in Aurora Public Schools more than 10 years ago. She recently earned the 2012-13 School Nurse of the Year award from the Colorado Association of School Nurses (CASN). The annual award honors one school nurse who demonstrates excellence in school nursing practice and leadership [...]

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Kenton Elementary School students Ramon Alvarez (not pictured), Rodrigo Hernandez and Anthony Pilego won third place in the Colorado Stock Market Experience competition. Kenton Elementary School students Ramon Alvarez, Rodrigo Hernandez and Anthony Pilego are well on their way to becoming experts on the stock market. Next stop: Wall St. The three students teamed up and earned [...]

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Aurora West students Lisa Bingham, left, and Amber Rivera will attend the 2013 Colorado Masonic High School Band Camp. Lisa Bingham and Amber Rivera have a deep love for music. The two Aurora West College Preparatory Academy students will soon be able to put their trumpet and clarinet skills to the test at a few of the state's [...]

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Paris Elementary School is one of many APS schools who encourage students to eat healthy and stay physically active. Their dedication to getting every student on board was recently recognized on the big stage. Paris, along with 19 other schools in Colorado, completed all six steps in the Fuel Up to Play 60 program for 2012-13 school [...]

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A Pickens Technical College students accepts a certificate of appreciation for her participation in an internship. The Executive Internship Program at Pickens Technical College has proven to be a beneficial opportunity for students to get a head start on a possible career choice. Now, thanks to the Aurora Symphony Orchestra, Pickens will select one student to [...]

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