News Coverage – Aurora Public Schools

Denver7: Aurora Central High School to become district’s first visual and performing arts magnet school

Story excerpt: "Aurora Central High School senior Angel Briones spent Monday demonstrating to students how to solder metal in a jewelry making class. 'As a senior, I get off periods and as much as I would like to go home, … Read More

The Hechinger Report: When kids pick their ‘trusted adult,’ it pays off

Story excerpt: All student names were changed to protect their identities. "When 12-year-old Jayla heard a friend had died by suicide during the pandemic, she was terribly upset. The loss was bad enough, but Jayla carried an extra weight. 'He … Read More

AuroraTV: APS Celebrates Completion of Virginia Court Remodel

Story excerpt: "An Aurora elementary school recently received a major makeover. Students, their families and community members couldn't wait to get inside the newly remodeled Virginia Court. While it looks sleek and modern on the inside now, it was originally … Read More

The Sentinel: APS opens new college and career center at William Smith High School

Story excerpt: "Aurora Public Schools opened a new college and career center at William Smith High School, which will provide students at the high school and alternative students from APS Avenues with career and higher education preparedness training. A ribbon … Read More

CBS4: Aurora Back-To-School Event Helps Students ‘Make That Connection’

Story excerpt: "An annual celebration in Aurora brought music, dancing and smiles on Saturday. 'This is the day I think we all look forward to the most through the entire school year,' said Aurora Public Schools Public Information Officer Corey … Read More

CBS4: Aurora Public Schools Serves More Than 8 Million Meals To Families During Pandemic

Story excerpt: "More than eight million meals have been handed out by Aurora Public Schools since the start of the pandemic and not just to their students. On Thursday, those representing the school were outside Aurora Central High School to … Read More

Colorado Public Radio: “Lessons Learned: Aurora Public Schools Evaluates How The Pandemic Affected Students”

Story excerpt: "Making sure all students had access to grade-level content, keeping students safe and healthy, and making sure students and staff had access to social and behavioral supports — those were all essential expectations that Aurora Public Schools promised … Read More