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Celebrate the Mrachek M.S. Grand Opening on Sept. 27!
The much anticipated new Mrachek Middle School is now open to students! Thanks to bond dollars, Mrachek’s new building aligns with our APS core belief that all students have equitable access to...
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APS Avenues: An Alternative Path to Success
In Aurora Public Schools, we believe diversity is our strength. Diversity, however, not only applies to the rainbow of ethnicities and cultures our nearly 40,000 students represent. It also speaks to...
View ArticleEnroll in a Winter Sport Today!
It’s September and that means winter sports seasons are right around the corner at Aurora Public Schools. APS offers athletic programs for all middle and high school students. These programs include...
View ArticleAPS Celebrates Mrachek Grand Opening!
Hundreds of APS staff, students and community members recently gathered to witness the grand opening of the new Mrachek Middle School. The school features a 130,000-square-foot building with separate...
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APS Honors Veterans in Aurora & Across the Nation!
In celebration of Veterans Day, Aurora Public Schools is honored to salute all veteran and active military personnel for their sacrifice, bravery and commitment to serve our country. APS is privileged...
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CU Wizards “Surfing like a Mathematician”
Saturday, January 26, 9:30-10:30 a.m. CU Boulder Applied Mathematics Professor Mark Hoefer presents “Surfing with a Mathematician” FREE S.T.E.A.M show for ages 5-18 that demonstrates how mathematics...
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Aurora Public Schools Preschool Screenings Begin!
The Aurora Public Schools Preschool Program provides high-quality early learning opportunities for students. Children who attend high-quality preschools enter kindergarten with better pre-reading...
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APS Internship Brings Rangeview’s Kandace Wilkins Closer to Her Dream
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...
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Aurora Public Schools Board of Education Hailed as Cornerstone of District
January is School Board Recognition Month! Aurora Public Schools joins districts across the state to thank our Board of Education for the vital role each member plays in helping every student shape a...
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2019-20 & 2020-21 Aurora Public Schools Conventional Calendars Now Available
APS is pleased to release the 2019-20 and 2020-21 district conventional calendars, available at aurorak12.org/calendars. In fall 2018, APS convened a Calendar Committee that included staff, parents and...
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CU Wizards “BOOM! The Physics of Sound & Music”
Professor Micheal Dubson’s “BOOM! The Physics of Sound and Music!” will both delight and inform kids of all ages! An award-winning physicist demonstrates and describes in humorous, entertaining ways...
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Local students learn about water careers at APS Career Trek
An Aurora Water employee talks with students at the utility’s booth during the recent Aurora Public Schools Career Trek. Photo courtesy Mary Dawson, Senior Natural Resource Specialist, Aurora Water...
View ArticleAPS Honors Class of 2019’s Highest-Achieving Seniors!
Congratulations to Aurora Public Schools’ Class of 2019 Top 10 graduates! After years of hard work and perseverance, these promising leaders reached their graduation milestone as our highest-achieving...
View ArticleAurora Youth Expo is Saturday, June 22
At the Aurora Youth Expo on June 22, youths and families can explore how to have a safe and healthy summer by learning about job opportunities, summer programs and community resources while enjoying a...
View ArticleAPS 12th Annual Back to School Kickoff on Aug. 3!
Aurora Public Schools is excited to host our 12th annual Back to School Kickoff to celebrate the beginning of the 2019-20 school year! APS students and families will enjoy free goodies, food and...
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First Day of School Begins Aug. 6 in Aurora!
In a matter of days, students, families and staff will begin a new school year in Aurora Public Schools. For most schools, the first day of school is Aug. 6 for grades 1-12. Preschool and kindergarten...
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Honoring Our Military Veterans and Their Families
In honor of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, Aurora Public Schools salutes all veterans and active-duty military members for their unique sacrifice, bravery and commitment to our country. We also honor the...
View ArticleEffecting change one class at a time
Teachers often mention “the click” as one of the biggest rewards to working in a classroom. The click is when a teacher sees in a kid’s eyes that he or she understands a new concept and a fire is lit...
View ArticleAssistance League Provides Home Learning Kits to Area Schools
Students at Valverde Elementary School in Denver and Boston P-8 in Aurora recently received Home Learning Kits provided by the volunteers of Assistance League of Denver. All 700 students in the Title...
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Boys Hope Girls Hope Colorado Raises Over $100,000 at Shaken, Not Stirred...
During the last 12 months, how many times have you heard the word “pivot”? Many organizations – both for profit and non-profit – have had no choice but to rethink their strategies, everyday processes...
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Curbside Service Expands Nonprofit’s Reach
By Debbie Jones YourHub Contributor Even when their grins are covered by masks, it’s obvious that students served by Clothes To Kids of Denver are thrilled to find just the right shirts, pants,...
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The Second Graduating Class of the Pandemic Moves Forward
Students across the country will forever remember where they were when it was announced in 2020 they would be headed home until further notice. Two weeks became three, then four. Weeks became months....
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AAUW Aurora Awards College Scholarships
Malia Jimerson Submitted by Su Ryden, Your Hub Contributor Five Aurora college students have been awarded $2,500 scholarships for the 2022-23 academic year by the Aurora branch of American Association...
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Empowering Students with Innovative Risk-Taking Skills: A Colorado Magnet...
Imagine a learning space where students have access to real-life entrepreneurial skills, and learn how to solve modern-day problems using contemporary solutions. Picture a learning space where...
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Aurora-based organization Boys Hope Girls Hope of Colorado recognized by the...
The Second Annual An Evening With Justin Simmons gala took place on Friday, Oct. 7. The gala benefits the Justin Simmons Foundation, which is dedicated to mentoring young people, promoting the...
View ArticleAPS 15th annual Back to School Kickoff set Aug. 5
Aurora Public Schools is excited to host its 15th annual Back to School Kickoff to celebrate the beginning of the 2023-24 school year! APS students and families will enjoy free goodies, food,...
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APS 2024 Summer School enrollment now open
Aurora Public Schools is offering free, in-person summer school programming to its preschool through eighth grade students to prevent the learning loss many students experience during summer break....
View ArticleAPS Medical Day Treatment School: Prescribing high doses of normalcy to...
Fayth, from left; Jana; MDT Secondary Teacher Lisa Avram; and Jihad (Provided by Aurora Public Schools) “Be grateful for what you have.” It’s a short, yet powerful message from a young woman whose...
View ArticleNew school alert: Sable Child Development Center opens Fall 2024
Say hello to Aurora Public Schools’ newest child development center, Sable CDC! The Sable Dragonflies are excited to welcome all 3- and 4-year-old children within district boundaries this fall. Sable...
View ArticleAttendance matters! School absences affect the child and the community
“Here!” This simple expression is one of the most important statements a student can make each school day. In fact, a child who misses just two days of school a month, excused or unexcused, over the...
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