International – Aurora Public Schools

8 Aug 2017

Explore the World at Aurora Global Fest on Aug. 19

by aurorak12 | posted in: Community, Community Connection, Core Beliefs, Events, International, News Highlights, Parents, Partnerships, People, Performances, Staff, Students, Web Stories, Welcome Center | 0

The city of Aurora, Colorado invites you to experience fantastic flavors, cultural experiences and artistic expression from around the world at Global Fest. Come thirsty! The World Beer Market will offer different beverages with brewing techniques and flavors from around … Read More

17 Feb 2017

Aurora Hills’ ‘Socktober’ Fundraiser Pays Dividends

by jlvaughns | posted in: Achievement, APS 2020, Aurora Hills M.S., Community, Core Beliefs, Fundraisers, International, News Highlights, Students, Web Stories | 0

Story and photos submitted by Aurora Hills Middle School Staff In the month of October, Aurora Hills seventh-grade students launched a "Socktober" campaign. They paired with LIMBS International to raise money and awareness to support individuals in need of prosthetic legs. The … Read More

18 Jan 2017

Crawford Refugee Students Open Their Lives, Hearts to Classmates

by jlvaughns | posted in: APS 2020, Community, Crawford Elementary, International, News Highlights, Partnerships, People, Students, Web Stories | 0

For many students at Crawford Elementary, going to school every day is quite the experience. Crawford serves a relatively large percentage of refugee and immigrant students and families, and for some, school is a first-time experience. Refugees and immigrants have such … Read More

28 Jun 2016

Digital Badge Summit: A Think Tank for Success

by jlvaughns | posted in: APS 2020, Community, Digital Badges, Goal 3 Credentials, International, News Highlights, Partnerships, People, Postsecondary Workforce Readiness, Staff, Technology, Web Stories | 0

Remember the days when academic report cards were seen as the foundation to the makeup of a student? Archaic in nature, the report card only told one side of the story. Fortunately for today’s youth there’s Digital Badging, a credentialing … Read More

17 Apr 2015

APS Celebrates International Baccalaureate Day

by czhicks | posted in: Community, Gateway H.S., Hinkley H.S., International, International Baccalaureate, News Highlights, Parents, People, Staff, Students, Web Stories | 0

Several APS schools recently celebrated International Baccalaureate Day with students, staff, parents and community members to highlight the accomplishments of IB students and honor the diversity of the community. IB Americas Director Drew Deutsch even traveled from Washington D.C. to … Read More

6 Apr 2015

Aurora Welcome Center Provides Array of Services to Refugee and Immigrant Families

by pamoon | posted in: Community, International, News Releases, Partnerships, People | 0

5 Mar 2015

Hinkley Thunderbirds Spread their Wings and Wrap them Around the World

by czhicks | posted in: Environment, Hinkley H.S., International, Partnerships, People, Staff, Students, Volunteers, Web Stories | 0

Cobalt blue is Hinkley High School’s color of pride, but its Helping Wings club is proving that being green is the way to go. This group works restlessly to ensure the well-being of the environment and those in need. With … Read More

9 Feb 2015

International Teacher Delegation Gets Taste of U.S. Education at ACHS

by jlvaughns | posted in: Aurora Central, Community, International, People, Students, Web Stories | 0

Aurora Central High School recently hosted nearly 30 librarians and teachers from countries around the world as part of the International Visitor Leadership Program. The visit, organized by the Center for Education in Law and Democracy (CELD) and the Colorado Civic … Read More

4 Nov 2014

Aurora Quest Celebrates Student Diversity

by comminfo | posted in: Aurora Quest, Community, Events, International, Parents, People, Students, Web Stories | 0

Story by Alaysha Powell APS Communications Team Intern On Dec. 2 the Aurora Quest K-8 community will experience an evening filled with excitement and adventure as they participate in the 2014 Quest Culture Fair. Aurora Quest kicked off this event … Read More

8 Oct 2014

Hinkley Senior Turns Adversity into Aspirations

by czhicks | posted in: Achievement, Aurora LIGHTS, Community, Hinkley H.S., International, People, Staff, Students, Volunteers, Web Stories | 0

Hinkley High School senior Mandarina “Yassy” Mohamed understands the importance of maintaining a positive attitude in the face of uncertainty. Less than two years ago, life as she knew it became a distant memory when she took her first step … Read More

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