Aurora Public Schools

APS News: Lyn Knoll Elementary

Girls from eight APS schools recently participated in the Girls on the Run 5k run at City Park.  The run included more than 1,000 girls from across the state.    Girls on the Run is a program for 8-to-13 year olds designed to educate, inspire and prepare girls to lead a healthy life. The program integrates [...]

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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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The city of Aurora honored a host of Aurora Public Schools students recently through the Aurora Scholars program and awards ceremony. The program, now in its fifth year, honors one student from each grade in every Aurora-area public and private school in a city-wide ceremony with the mayor, city council, superintendents and other community stakeholders. The [...]

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[ December 13, 2012; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. December 17, 2012; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] You’re Invited to APS Community Resource Fairs! Aurora Public Schools will host two community resource fairs and celebrations for parents and students.  The events will feature student performances and refreshments. In addition, because the holiday season may create stress for families and students, several community groups will be present with support on topics including housing needs, strategies [...]

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Lyn Knoll Elementary School will soon get some assistance diversifying their library book collection, thanks to a grant from the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. Lyn Knoll becomes the sixth school in Colorado and one of 238 schools nationwide to win. Now in its 10th year, the LBFAL has awarded more than $9.5 million to [...]

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Construction progresses on additions to Elkhart Elementary School.During the summer break, APS will complete bond-funded construction projects at several APS schools. Bond projects slated for completion in August include: Whole building remodels at Altura, Elkhart and Lansing elementary schools A new water piping system at Lyn Knoll Elementary Roof and swimming pool building repairs at Hinkley High School Over the [...]

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The city of Aurora recently honored many Aurora Public Schools students through the Aurora Scholars program and awards ceremony. Now in its fourth year, the program honors one student from each grade in every Aurora-area public and private school in a city-wide ceremony with the Mayor, City Council, superintendents and other designees. The program is designed [...]

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Fifth graders at Lyn Knoll Elementary School recently took part in Liberty Day at the Colorado State Capitol. The Colorado House of Representatives recognized the group of Lyn Knoll Dragons on the floor, and Democrats and Republicans read the U.S. Constitution aloud. The students distributed free Liberty Day books to people at the Capitol and asked [...]

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Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learning staff member Ellen Gardner reads to a group of second graders during the annual Read Across America Day.Students across Aurora Public Schools recently showed that “Reading is Fundamental” by participating in the National Education Association’s Read Across America Day. Now in its 15th year, this annual program focuses on [...]

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The new Aurora Hills Middle SchoolAPS is working through the winter on several bond-funded construction projects. Construction of a new Aurora Hills Middle School is nearly complete. To allow additional time for staff to move into the new building over winter break, the school is following a modified calendar. Aurora Hills students will return to classes [...]

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