8 May 2019

HBCU Alumnae Share Paths to Success with Vista PEAK Prep. Students

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By Jason Maclin, Vista PEAK Preparatory Principal Recently, twenty-two vendors representing local companies and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) alumnae chapters shared their careers and academic journey with Vista PEAK Preparatory students. All of the vendors who attended the fair had … Read More
8 May 2019

Clyde Miller P-8 and Sixth Avenue Elementary Students Explore Career Paths!

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Students at Sixth Avenue Elementary and Clyde Miller P-8 were immersed in learning about potential career paths during their school’s annual Career Day. Students from all grade levels had the opportunity to talk to and interact with professionals in a … Read More
26 Apr 2019

Girls Educate, Innovate, and Captivate at Ninth Annual Girls Tech Camp

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By Yucheng Zhang, APS Communication Intern For the ninth executive year, Aurora Public Schools has hosted the annual Girls Technology Camp. The day was filled with hands-on learning opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for sixth-grade female students around … Read More
9 Apr 2019

Lyn Knoll’s New Library is Ready for Checkout

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By Yucheng Zhang, APS Communication Intern Students and staff at Lyn Knoll Elementary School joined together to celebrate the grand opening of their first ever library! The celebration started as any Friday would - the entire school filled the gym … Read More
8 Apr 2019

Beloved School Volunteer Proves Small Acts of Kindness Can Make a Huge Impact

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When Michelle Yardeny started her Farmers Insurance agency, she knew the heart of her company would be giving back to the community. As a teacher’s wife, her empathy for educators led her to embark on a mission to help students and make at … Read More
18 Mar 2019

APS Welcome Center Hosts Parenting Workshop

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The APS Welcome Center recently hosted a workshop for refugee and immigrant families to learn about parenting in the United States. Families representing 14 different cultural backgrounds gathered to acquire new and effective parenting skills that may differ from best … Read More
20 Dec 2018

APS Internship Brings Rangeview’s Kandace Wilkins Closer to Her Dream

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In Aurora Public Schools, our first strategic goal is to ensure every student has a plan for his or her future. Through our Executive Internship Program, high school seniors enjoy unique opportunities to work alongside professionals in their fields of … Read More
17 Dec 2018

Executive Internship Program Celebrates Success, Thanks Partners

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Story submitted by Kerry Smith The Aurora Public Schools Executive Internship Program (EIP) recently hosted its annual Sponsor Appreciation Dinner and Ceremony to thank individuals and businesses that welcomed interns this semester. Nearly 300 family members, district counselors and administrators … Read More
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