News Coverage – Aurora Public Schools

Denver7: Aurora teacher Jimmy Day named 2023 Colorado Teacher of the Year

Story excerpt: "Jimmy Lee Day II, the band director and instrumental music teacher at East Middle School in Aurora Public Schools, was named Colorado’s 2023 Teacher of the Year in a surprise ceremony. 'Congratulations to Mr. Day on being named … Read More

The Sentinel: Aurora students build their own skateboards with Amazon’s help

Story excerpt: "Students at East Middle School got to build their own skateboards Thursday as part of a partnership between the APS Foundation, Amazon and other local organizations. About 75 sixth and seventh grade students in the school’s woodworking class … Read More

AuroraTV: APS Celebrates the Grand Opening of East Middle School

Story excerpt: "A school is APS will be teaching their students in a brand new space. Dozens were there for an exciting moment at East Middle School - a new building and millions of dollars in renovations are now done. … Read More

AuroraTV: Aurora Public Schools Partners with Xcel

Story excerpt: "There are a lot of ways to make a difference in our world, especially when it comes to the environment in Aurora and beyond. Maybe it's turning a light off when you leave the room or getting groceries … Read More

Denver7: Denver jazz, symphony icon Charles Burrell celebrates 102nd birthday

Story excerpt: "Turning 102 years old, in and of itself, calls for a pretty special party. Charles Burrell certainly got that as he rolled up to a building with his name on it in Aurora Tuesday. The Charles Burrell Visual … Read More

Channel 2: Great Day Colorado Explores Colorado’s First Entrepreneur Academy For Kids

Story excerpt: "It’s the first of its kind in Colorado, a magnet school has opened up in Aurora this fall semester! The Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy is working to polish the minds of youngsters from kindergarten to 8th grade. The … Read More

The Sentinel: High note for a ‘low brass guy’ — APS band instructor finalist for Colorado top teacher

Story excerpt: "After a district music festival in May, East Middle School band director and instrumental music teacher Jimmy Day went about his usual routine of emailing performance clips to some of his friends and former colleagues. One of his … Read More

Rocky Mountain PBS: Educator Emporium provides free classroom supplies for Aurora teachers

Story excerpt: "In a room filled with school supplies, Elba Barahona searched for items she thought her incoming students might like. She looked for markers, colored paper, folders – fun and colorful items the kids could enjoy. Barahona was preparing … Read More

The Sentinel: Construction of new school on former Lyn Knoll Elementary begins

Aurora Public Schools broke ground this week on a P-8 school on the site of the former Lyn Knoll Elementary, which closed last year. This is the second P-8 the district is beginning to build in two weeks, following a groundbreaking … Read More

CBS4: Aurora’s Del Mar neighborhood gets first new school in 60 years

Construction has already begun on the yet-to-be-named school in Aurora's Del Mar neighborhood.

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Upcoming Events

Wednesday December 7

9:00 am – 1:00 pm

GED Testing

Wednesday December 7

9:00 am – 1:00 pm

GED Testing takes place at:

APS GED Testing Center, Mobile 78, Pickens Technical College, 500 Airport Blvd., Aurora, CO 80011

Contact Information:

Testing Coordinator: Diane Johnson
Phone: 303-326-2112
Email:apsged@aurorak12.org
Website:https://aurorak12.org/community/ged

**** COVID-19 Updates: A few things you need to know:

Masks are no longer required but are strongly encouraged for all coming to the testing center.
Enter Building E through the north ramp entrance and follow the red arrows to the testing center

GED Testing for December 2022 - Spanish.pdf

GED Testing for December 2022 - English.pdf

Thursday December 8

10:00 am – 7:00 pm

GED Testing

Thursday December 8

10:00 am – 7:00 pm

GED Testing takes place at:

APS GED Testing Center, Mobile 78, Pickens Technical College, 500 Airport Blvd., Aurora, CO 80011

Contact Information:

Testing Coordinator: Diane Johnson
Phone: 303-326-2112
Email:apsged@aurorak12.org
Website:https://aurorak12.org/community/ged

**** COVID-19 Updates: A few things you need to know:

Masks are no longer required but are strongly encouraged for all coming to the testing center.
Enter Building E through the north ramp entrance and follow the red arrows to the testing center

GED Testing for December 2022 - Spanish.pdf

GED Testing for December 2022 - English.pdf

Friday December 9

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

GED Testing

Friday December 9

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

GED Testing takes place at:

APS GED Testing Center, Mobile 78, Pickens Technical College, 500 Airport Blvd., Aurora, CO 80011

Contact Information:

Testing Coordinator: Diane Johnson
Phone: 303-326-2112
Email:apsged@aurorak12.org
Website:https://aurorak12.org/community/ged

**** COVID-19 Updates: A few things you need to know:

Masks are no longer required but are strongly encouraged for all coming to the testing center.
Enter Building E through the north ramp entrance and follow the red arrows to the testing center

GED Testing for December 2022 - Spanish.pdf

GED Testing for December 2022 - English.pdf

Saturday December 10

9:00 am – 3:30 pm

GED Testing

Saturday December 10

9:00 am – 3:30 pm

GED Testing takes place at:

APS GED Testing Center, Mobile 78, Pickens Technical College, 500 Airport Blvd., Aurora, CO 80011

Contact Information:

Testing Coordinator: Diane Johnson
Phone: 303-326-2112
Email:apsged@aurorak12.org
Website:https://aurorak12.org/community/ged

**** COVID-19 Updates: A few things you need to know:

Masks are no longer required but are strongly encouraged for all coming to the testing center.
Enter Building E through the north ramp entrance and follow the red arrows to the testing center

GED Testing for December 2022 - Spanish.pdf

GED Testing for December 2022 - English.pdf

Sunday December 11

8:00 am – 10:00 am: Aurora Public Schools Board of Education Executive Session

Aurora Public Schools Board of Education Executive Session

Sunday December 11

8:00 am – 10:00 am

Aurora Public Schools Board of Education Executive Session

On Sunday, December 11, 2022, the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is expected to recess into executive session under the authority of C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b), to receive legal advice to discuss the legal parameters for conducting an acting superintendent search.

The executive session will be held from 8:00-10:00 a.m. in the Annex conference room at the APS Professional Learning and Conference Center, 15771 E. 1^st Ave., Aurora, CO 80011.

Monday December 12

10:00 am – 4:00 pm

GED Testing

Monday December 12

10:00 am – 4:00 pm

GED Testing takes place at:

APS GED Testing Center, Mobile 78, Pickens Technical College, 500 Airport Blvd., Aurora, CO 80011

Contact Information:

Testing Coordinator: Diane Johnson
Phone: 303-326-2112
Email:apsged@aurorak12.org
Website:https://aurorak12.org/community/ged

**** COVID-19 Updates: A few things you need to know:

Masks are no longer required but are strongly encouraged for all coming to the testing center.
Enter Building E through the north ramp entrance and follow the red arrows to the testing center