News Coverage – Aurora Public Schools

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

The Sentinel: Gateway’s Malia Jimerson awarded Lynch Family Legacy Scholarship

Story excerpt: "Malia Jimerson never got to (officially) land the triple jump that would have put her in Gateway High School’s recordbooks, but she landed something bigger for her school and for herself. The accomplished student-athlete and multiple-sport letterwinner — … Read More

AuroraTV: Dartmouth Elementary Teachers Host Car Parade for Students

Story excerpt: "These last two months haven't just been tough on students, but their teachers too. That's why those at Dartmouth Elementary decorated their cars and hit the road. They hosted a wave parade a couple of weeks ago to … Read More

CBS4: Restaurant Thanks Aurora Public School Workers Who’ve Been Serving Meals To Students

Story excerpt: "The staff at Aurora Public Schools has served more than 650,000 free meals to students and families in the past two months. Now, a local restaurant is feeding them — to thank them for their dedication. On weekdays, … Read More

9News: Rangeview High School says goodbye to its seniors

Story excerpt: "When the school year ends, seniors are supposed to have their moment to say goodbye. Seniors like Meron Siyoum. 'It's usually called the 'Goodbye Gauntlet' and it's something that we do here at Rangeview every single year,' Meron … Read More

CBS4: Aurora Public Schools Prioritize Mental Health For Teachers During Remote Learning

Story excerpt: "For the past two months, teachers across the state have been transitioning their lesson plans from the classroom to an online platform due to measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus. 'The challenges of teaching virtually have to … Read More

FOX 31: Aurora Public Schools hands out unprecedented 600,000 free meals to families during pandemic

Story excerpt: "Aurora Public Schools announced it has passed out more than 600,000 free meals in less than two month during the COVID-19 pandemic, an unprecedented milestone for the school district under its expanded free meal program. Aurora Public Schools … Read More

The Sentinel: APS food for kids and families makes the half-million mark

Story excerpt: "By Friday, Aurora Public Schools staff will have doled out half-million free meals to Aurorans since schools shuttered in mid-March, according to the district. APS said in a statement Thursday that its free meal program, which provides free … Read More

Colorado Public Radio: How Teens Across Colorado Are Taking The Pandemic In Stride

Story excerpt: "The Speller brothers, who are fraternal twins, remember the sweet taste of victory one year ago at the state basketball championship. It was the Rangeview Raiders’ first state basketball trophy since 1985. And the brothers were ready to … Read More

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