News Coverage – Aurora Public Schools

9News: For years, some kids have been getting left out of gifted and talented testing

What if there are students who should be in a school district's Gifted & Talented program, but they are being overlooked? To address this concern, Aurora Public Schools piloted a program that tests EVERY student instead of waiting for teachers' recommendations. … Read More

AuroraTV: Asha Bear Visits Tollgate Elementary

Story excerpt: "Remember that first day of school? Kind of nerve-racking, right? New classroom, new teacher, away from mom and dad. An employee with Aurora Water wanted to help students at Tollgate Elementary ease back into routine and brought along a furry … Read More

KWGN Channel 2: Yo Yo Master

"Myles Gregory is a senior at Hinkley High School and is one of the top yo-yo competitors in the country. Myles first became interested in learning yo-yo tricks when he was in 4th grade (9 years old). A yo-yo company … Read More

9News: Elementary students in Aurora Public Schools plan for the future

Story excerpt: "Students in 1st grade in the Aurora Public School District begin planning for life after school. Students begin career exploration in the third grade." Watch the 9News interview with APS Director of College & Career Success Dr. Dackri … Read More

The Denver Post: CSU Global offers Aurora grads discounted online tuition as part of rent deal with school district

Story excerpt: "Aurora Public Schools graduates who want to take online classes through Colorado State University Global will pay about one-quarter less than the general public because of a real estate deal. CSU Global, which offers bachelor’s degree in 13 … Read More

AuroraTV: Aurora Public Schools & the Town Center at Aurora Host the 12th Annual Back to School Kickoff

Story excerpt: "What's the fun of going back to class if you can't have one more party? Nearly 20,000 people came out for Aurora Public Schools' 12th annual Back to School Kickoff. Students, families and APS staff hit the Town … Read More

Denver7: Aurora Public Schools get security upgrades thanks to bond

Story excerpt: "When students in Aurora Public Schools (APS) head back to class on Tuesday morning, many of them will notice changes to their school buildings. All summer, crews have been working on various projects paid for through a $300 … Read More

CBS4: “All Set For School: Dispatchers Chip In To Help Aurora Children”

Story excerpt: "[Police] Dispatchers in Aurora came together to help students get off on the right foot with the upcoming school year. They started raising money in March and will deliver school supplies on Thursday. Dispatchers had the option to … Read More

9News: Superintendent of Aurora Public Schools presents early-stage framework for the future to Board of Education

Story excerpt: "Superintendent Rico Munn presented the Aurora Board of Education with an initial implementation framework for the future of Aurora Public Schools during Tuesday night's meeting. It's part of Phase III of Blueprint APS which is described as 'a plan focused … Read More

The Sentinel: “2018-19 In Review: Historic Rangeview hoops win highlights Aurora’s title haul”

Story excerpt: "Shortly after Rangeview lost to Eaglecrest in the 2016 Class 5A boys basketball semifinals, Colette Palmer looked at her son, Cade, and made an offhand joke. While her husband, Cade’s father and Raiders coach, Shawn, dealt with the … Read More

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