APS News: P-20 Campus
Vista PEAK Staff Heading to Kenya on Education Mission
Melanie Moreno, far right
Vista PEAK P-20 Campus Pathway Director Melanie Moreno and teacher Jessica Cuthbertson are on a mission to create as many innovative educational opportunities for all students across the world. The two Colorado educators will soon travel to Kenya to further this mission.
Cuthbertson and Moreno will embark on a 13-day journey to promote and [...]
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APS Community Resource Fair
[ 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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Lt. Governor Celebrates APS Pathways to Results
Lt. Governor Joe Garcia talks about APS Academic & Career PathwaysMore than 200 people recently attended the Aurora Public Schools Pathways to Results Celebration that highlighted how APS Academic and Career Pathways are impacting student learning.
Lieutenant Governor Joe Garcia joined APS Superintendent John L. Barry, APS Board of Education members and community partners at this special [...]
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U.S. Education Secretary Visits Aurora Public Schools
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan recently visited Aurora Public Schools for a roundtable discussion on Tuesday, Feb. 28. The discussion, held at Vista PEAK Preparatory School, focused on our Academic and Career Pathways.
Several APS pathways teachers, staff, parents, students and partners participated in the discussion, giving Duncan an overview of the P-20 and pathways concepts [...]
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Thank You, APS Classified Employees!
APS Teammates,
Aurora Public Schools takes great pride in the work we do to provide our students an excellent education so they become world class citizens. This pride is on full display not only in the classroom, but behind the scenes as well.
From October 16-22, APS will join other school districts statewide to observe Classified School [...]
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APS Celebrates Vista PEAK Preparatory Grand Opening
On Sept. 8, Aurora Public Schools celebrated the opening of its newest school, Vista PEAK Preparatory 9-12.
Vista PEAK Preparatory, located on the APS P-20 campus, serves high school students. The Vista PEAK campus uses a P-20 educational model focused on providing students 21st century learning from preschool through postsecondary coursework.
Thank you for celebrating the newest addition [...]
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2010-11 Bond Projects Underway
Construction is virtually complete on the new Meadowood Child Development Center.
APS is working through the winter on several bond-funded construction projects.
Vista PEAK Preparatory, a comprehensive high school now under construction on the APS P-20 Campus in east Aurora, is scheduled to open in August 2011. Vista PEAK Preparatory will serve 9th and 10th grade students [...]
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First Day of School Kick-off
[ August 4, 2010; 10:00 am to 11:00 am. ] Join APS students as they return for the 2010-11 school year. Superintendent John L. Barry and the Board of Education invite you to celebrate the first day of school with us.
Wednesday, August 4
Vista PEAK P-8
24551 East 1st Avenue
Aurora, CO 80018
10:00 a.m.
Thanks to the generous support of Aurora voters, a portion of the 2008 bond funds [...]
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Vista PEAK Grand Opening
[ August 2, 2010; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ]
Vista PEAK P-8 Exploratory School Grand Opening Celebration
Join the celebration at Aurora Public Schools newest school, Vista PEAK P-8:
Monday, Aug. 2
5-7 p.m.
24551 East 1st Ave.
The grand opening will include free food, building tours, music and entertainment. Vista PEAK P-8 is located near Sixth Avenue and Harvest Road in southeast Aurora.
Vista PEAK P-8 will serve more [...]
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AERA Members Visit North Middle School
A group of education leaders recently visited the North Middle School Health Sciences and Technology Campus as part of the American Education Research Association (AERA) conference. Participants discussed the work that APS is doing with regional higher education, business and community partners to craft a cutting-edge model of excellence for innovation in public education.
With [...]
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