News Coverage – Aurora Public Schools

FOX 31: ‘We felt prepared’: Aurora Public Schools begins school year virtually

Story excerpt: "Thousands of students returned to school Tuesday morning in Aurora, firing up their computers for virtual learning. Aurora Public Schools voted last month to begin the year remotely for at least the first eight weeks, with hopes to … Read More

The Sentinel: “RICO MUNN: Herculean challenges met with inspiring work by APS staff”

Story excerpt (written by APS Superintendent Rico Munn): "On July 24, the APS Board of Education made the difficult decision to start the upcoming school year remotely. The current pandemic is forcing all of us to make difficult choices and … Read More

The Sentinel: COVID-19 testing site for Aurora, Cherry Creek schools employees now open

Story excerpt: "A testing site for employees in school districts across the metro area, including Aurora Public Schools and Cherry Creek School District, opened Tuesday. COVIDCheck Colorado, a program of the Gary Community Investments foundation, opened five testing sites for … Read More

AuroraTV: Aurora Public Schools Extends Free Meal Program

Story excerpt: "Eating right is a big part of staying healthy and Aurora Public Schools has been helping with that throughout the pandemic. And they have just extended their free meals program through August 14th. APS launched the program back … Read More

9News: New program allows Aurora teachers to get tested for COVID-19 every 2 weeks

Story excerpt: "A community investment company has teamed up with Aurora Public Schools to offer free COVID-19 testing for teachers every two weeks. COVIDCheck Colorado is a social benefit enterprise of Gary Community Investments Company, which is part of the … Read More

The Colorado Sun: Aurora will offer its 4,000 teachers two coronavirus tests a month come fall. Will other school districts follow?

Story excerpt: "Gary Community Investment Company and The Piton Foundation on Tuesday said they will invest up to $1 million in testing every Aurora Public Schools teacher for COVID-19 every two weeks during the school year, the foundation of a … Read More

The Sentinel: Ryan Widemon navigates challenging times as new Aurora Central athletic director

Story excerpt: "To say Ryan Widemon has hit the ground running in his first stint as a high school athletic director would be an extreme understatement. The 31-year-old — who took over the AD position at Aurora Central over the … Read More

The Sentinel: APS approves teacher raises, stipends amid statewide economic woes

Story excerpt: "Among a dire statewide economic crisis and budget cuts created by the pandemic crisis, historic teacher salary boosts and a stipend program for high-turnover positions are now a reality in Aurora Public Schools. The APS Board of Education … Read More

The Sentinel: APS to hand out 1 millionth free meal since pandemic began

Story excerpt: "As of Friday, Aurora Public Schools staff will have handed out 1 million free meals to local students and adults since the pandemic began, the district says. The school system has been handing out free meals since mid-March, … Read More

Chalkbeat: “From the Class of 2020: Stories of inspiration and hope”

Story excerpt: "Melody is a young woman who has pushed herself to the limits in order to grow and make her mother proud. She searches for ways to make a difference in her family, school, and community. Despite obstacles such … Read More

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