Achievement – Aurora Public Schools

12 Jun 2018

Aurora Central Students Master Language Skills, Earn Seal of Biliteracy

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Congratulations, felicitaciones and mazal tov to the 15 Aurora Central High School students who recently earned the Colorado Seal of Biliteracy! This honor recognizes students who develop proficiency in standard academic English and any other language, including American Sign Language. … Read More

24 May 2018

APS Class of 2018 Takes Flight!

Aurora Public Schools is proud of our more than 3,200 students who recently graduated with diplomas and/or certificates from our high schools and Pickens Technical College. The ambitious seniors earned more than $33 million in scholarships and many will attend … Read More

15 May 2018

Introducing the APS Class of 2018 Top Ten Graduates!

Congratulations to our Class of 2018 top ten graduates! After years of hard work and dedication, these students reached their graduation milestone as leaders of the pack. APS held a Bright Lights ceremony at the Aurora Municipal Center to honor … Read More

14 May 2018

Innovative Partnership with CSU-Global Provides Significant Tuition Discounts

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Aurora Public Schools is excited to engage in a new partnership with Colorado State University-Global to provide recent APS graduates and staff members the opportunity to pursue postsecondary education and certificate programs at significantly discounted rates. CSU-Global is a completely … Read More

11 May 2018

Jared Polis Foundation Honors Two APS Teachers

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Congratulations to Rangeview High School math teacher Carmen Curtis Basham and East Middle School science teacher James Rothert for earning the Jared Polis Foundation’s 2018 Teacher Recognition Award! The award recognizes Curtis Basham and Rothert for demonstrating highly-effective, results-oriented teaching … Read More

30 Apr 2018

2018 Aurora Scholars Honored by City of Aurora

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The City of Aurora recently held a ceremony to recognize hundreds of Aurora Public Schools students as "Aurora Scholars” for the positive contributions they have made in their communities and schools. The annual event, now in its ninth year, was … Read More

12 Apr 2018

Group of APS Seniors Graduate College before High School!

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There is a natural order in life, which also applies to education. A student enters preschool or kindergarten and progresses through elementary, middle and high school before pursuing his or her college and career goals. However, a few ambitious Aurora … Read More

8 Feb 2018

APS Seniors Accepted into Prestigious CU Healthcare Programs

APS is celebrating a quadruple victory as four APS seniors earned acceptance into the University of Colorado Denver. Three students will attend the university’s Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine program. One student will participate in the … Read More

31 Jan 2018

Hinkley Earns National Recognition for Equity and Excellence in Education

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In Aurora Public Schools, we believe all students must have equitable access to learning opportunities, technology and environments that support them in reaching their full potential. That is why we are excited to announce that Hinkley High School earned designation as … Read More

19 Jan 2018

APS Builds Momentum with Improved Grad & Dropout Rates

From Superintendent Munn: Earlier today, the Colorado Department of Education released 2017 graduation and dropout rates. Year over year, APS has been reaching new levels of success and we are proud of the momentum that is building across our district.

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