News Coverage – Aurora Public Schools

21 Mar 2019

AuroraTV: Aurora Public Schools Wants to Keep Kids Healthy with School-Based Clinics

by cpchristiansen | posted in: Health and Wellness, News Coverage, Students | 0

Story excerpt: "Keeping APS students healthy, in school and ready to learn. We're getting into spring and there are a lot of colds out there so it's appropriate that we're talking about the school-based health clinics that APS offers. Aurora … Read More

21 Mar 2019

The Denver Post: Rangeview boys claim first basketball title since 1985

by cpchristiansen | posted in: Athletics, News Coverage, Rangeview H.S., Students | 0

Story excerpt: "A state championship trophy had not been awarded to the Rangeview boys basketball team since 1985 — at the second-highest level. The 2019 Raiders understood the past. And how to change it. The final scene Saturday night from … Read More

21 Mar 2019

CBS Denver: Pickens Technical College Students Continue Mission To Help Classmate Paralyzed In Crash

by cpchristiansen | posted in: Community, News Coverage, Pickens Tech, Students | 0

Story excerpt: "A graduate of Pickens Technical College has seen his life change dramatically in the year since the school won a national competition by building him a wheelchair ramp at his home. The school also received money to update … Read More

28 Feb 2019

The Sentinel: OPPORTUNITY KNOCKING: Truancy officers see success in getting APS students back to school

by cpchristiansen | posted in: Aurora Central, News Coverage, Students | 0

Story excerpt: "It’s no secret that teachers, students and district leaders often celebrate the plethora of immigrants and refugees in the Aurora Public Schools district. But the district’s students, including many learning English and living in poverty, can face some … Read More

28 Feb 2019

Innovation & Tech Today: The Impact of Digital Badge Credentialing on Student Opportunity

by cpchristiansen | posted in: APS 2020, Digital Badges, Goal 2 Skills, Goal 3 Credentials, News Coverage | 0

View story on the Innovation & Tech Today website

20 Feb 2019

AuroraTV: Students at Vaughn Elementary Help Students in Need

by cpchristiansen | posted in: Community, News Coverage, Students, Vaughn Elementary | 0

Story exceprt: "We can all use a little more good in this world and sometimes it's the younger generation that sets the example. Ms. Ribota's 5th grade class over at Vaughn Elementary is making our community a better place. After … Read More

20 Feb 2019

FOX 31: Laredo Elementary goes Grinch

by cpchristiansen | posted in: Laredo Elementary, News Coverage | 0

Story excerpt: "Laredo Elementary in Aurora was the winner of our Grinch prize package. Colorado's Best Host surprised the school with a $1,000 check, DVD's, books and Grinch themed gifts. Universal Pictures wanted to reward a Colorado School to kick … Read More

20 Feb 2019

9NEWS: Every senior at this Aurora high school graduated last year, a first in district history

by cpchristiansen | posted in: APS 2020, AWCPA, Graduates, Graduation, News Coverage | 0

Story excerpt: "The Aurora Public School District celebrated a first in its history in 2018 when all 78 seniors at Aurora West College Preparatory Academy walked across the stage and received their diplomas. 'To see you accomplishing something, to see … Read More

19 Feb 2019

The Sentinel: DOUBLE VISION: Dual high-school/college programs boost Aurora, statewide grad rates

by cpchristiansen | posted in: APS 2020, AWCPA, College and Career Success, Graduates, Graduation, News Coverage | 0

Story excerpt: "Edwin Flores Dominguez is one of those Aurora DACA kids you hear a lot about these days and one of the reasons graduation rate is a big deal. While Edwin is part of the endless controversy over deciding … Read More

19 Feb 2019

CBS Denver: Aurora West College Prep Celebrates 100% Graduation Rate

by cpchristiansen | posted in: APS 2020, AWCPA, College and Career Success, Graduates, Graduation, News Coverage | 0

Story excerpt: "An Aurora school is celebrating a big accomplishment. Aurora West College Preparatory says 100% of its senior class graduated in 2018." Watch the CBS Denver story

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