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APS CARES about our Students, Families and Staff

08/20/2024

According to famed psychologist Abraham Maslow, food and shelter are every human's first and most basic needs.

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Taste Free Food at the 4th-Annual Aurora Meet & Eat on Aug. 28

08/05/2024

APS is hosting a free parent and student-focused food show! Come taste some amazing food and help us decide what to put on our school menus!

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Join Us at the APS Back to School Kickoff on Aug. 3!

07/23/2024

Aurora Public Schools is hosting its 16th annual Back to School Kickoff to celebrate the beginning of the 2024-25 school year! APS students and families can enjoy free goodies, food, entertainment and more.

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Join Us at the APS Back to School Kickoff on Aug. 3!

07/11/2024

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Volunteer at the APS Back to School Kickoff!

06/28/2024

Connect with the community while lending a helping hand!

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APS Summer Free Meal Service May 28-Aug. 3

05/23/2024

Aurora Public Schools is offering individual meals and 5-day meal kits to anyone 18 and under.

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APS Summer Free Meal Service May 28-Aug. 3

05/23/2024

Aurora Public Schools is offering individual meals and 5-day meal kits to anyone 18 and under.

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Your Voice Matters! Let Us Know about the Strengths and Challenges of Aurora Public Schools!

03/25/2024

Each year, we invite parents to share their thoughts and feedback about our safety, wellness and learning supports.

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Get Your Child Ready for Kindergarten! A Virtual Event on Feb. 28!

02/23/2024

Learn about kindergarten programs, registration and enrollment.

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Planning for Potential 2024 Bond Measure

02/16/2024

We are excited to hear from our community on what a potential 2024 Bond Measure could look like and mean for Aurora Public Schools.

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Superintendent Listening Tour Continues

02/05/2024

Provide input on the values we have identified as a community!

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Apply to a Magnet School or Program for the 2024-25 School Year!

01/22/2024

Aurora Public Schools is proud to offer a wide variety of learning options that empower families to choose the right schools for their children.

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Honoring the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education

01/05/2024

Take a moment to express your gratitude to our Board members!

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APS family on the first day of school 2023-24

Blueprint APS: Join Our Upcoming Community Engagement Sessions!

01/04/2024

Attend our Blueprint APS community engagement sessions to share your thoughts on the long-term educational and facilities plan!

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Two new APS Board of Education members and one returning member are sworn in together.

New APS Board Members Take Oath of Office

12/07/2023

District held a reception to celebrate outgoing Board members and welcome new ones.

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Side-by-side portraits of Vista PEAK Preparatory senior Madinatou Kouanda (left) and junior Gabriel Hankins

Two State FBLA Officers Share the Same APS School and a Drive for Success

12/06/2023

Vista PEAK Preparatory students lead statewide organization focused on business.

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Board Elect Members Vicki Reinhard, Tiffany Tasker and Danielle Tomwing

Aurora Public Schools to Welcome New Board Members on Dec. 5

11/14/2023

Attend the reception and witness new members take the oath of office.

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Final Days to Provide Your Input through Superintendent Listening Tour Surveys

10/29/2023

Even if you were unable to attend a listening session, we would love to hear from you by Oct. 31!

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Students Who Speak More than One Language can Earn the Seal of Biliteracy!

10/25/2023

Earning a Seal of Biliteracy opens many doors.

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Valuing Every Voice: Superintendent Listening Tour

10/05/2023

Superintendent Mike would love to hear from the Aurora Public Schools community!

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Attendance Matters! School Absences Affect the Child and Community

09/27/2023

Let's #ShowUpTogether on Oct. 2!

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Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month!

09/15/2023

Honor Hispanic trailblazers, amplify Hispanic voices and learn more about Hispanic culture.

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Congratulations, Class of 2023!

05/24/2023

It’s time to celebrate! After years of hard work, the Aurora Public Schools Class of 2023 walked the stage and grabbed their diplomas!

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Pickens’ Executive Internship Program Gives Students a Look Into Their Future

04/13/2023

Pickens Technical College Executive Internship Program offers students hands-on experiences in their aspired professions.

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Board Approves Names of District’s Two Newest P-8 Schools

03/21/2023

Aurora Public Schools is excited to announce that the district's two new P-8 schools will be called Del Mar Academy and Aurora Highlands P-8.

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Visual & Performing Arts K-12 Magnet Campus Celebrates Grand Opening

02/16/2023

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APS Unified Basketball Game Gains NBA Attention

02/14/2023

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APS Executive Internship Program Thanks Sponsors and Awards Scholarships

02/02/2023

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Honoring the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education

01/11/2023

January is School Board Recognition Month! Aurora Public Schools thanks our Board of Education for the vital role each member plays in breaking down barriers so our students can engage to their fullest potential.

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Prepare Your Students for Upcoming State Assessments

01/04/2023

The foundation of our district's strategic plan, APS 2026: Faces of the Future, is our community's core beliefs.

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Board of Education Approves the 2022-23 Boundary Recommendations

12/01/2022

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Speech-Language Pathology is “All For The Students”

12/01/2022

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East Eagles Trade their Wings for “Wood” at Skateboard Building Event

11/08/2022

Students in East Middle School’s woodworking program are proud owners of brand new skateboards that they built with their own hands

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Aurora Public Schools Teacher Named Colorado Teacher of the Year

11/03/2022

We are excited to announce that East Middle School Instrumental Music Teacher and Band Director Jimmy Day II earned the 2023 Colorado Teacher of the Year award!

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Aurora Public Schools’ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Framework

10/05/2022

Both school and district staff members have spent the past month starting conversations about our DEI framework and finding ways to discuss both areas of success and areas for improvement.

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East Middle School Celebrates Building Transformation

10/01/2022

Students and staff at East Middle School recently came together to celebrate an incredible two-year transformation of their school

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Lifting Literacy to a Higher Level

10/01/2022

Aurora Public Schools Superintendent Rico Munn challenged every staff member at the start of the 2022-23 school year with a question to reflect on: What's your urgency?

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East Band Teacher’s State Recognition is Music to His Ears

10/01/2022

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College and Career Expert Says the Key to Success is to Start Early

10/01/2022

When the leaves start to develop a goldish tint and the crisp air has you reaching for your hoodie each morning.

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Aurora Public Schools Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month

10/01/2022

Aurora Public Schools Community.

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Aurora Public Schools Breaks Ground on Two New P-8 Schools

09/01/2022

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Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow: September is Attendance Awareness Month

09/01/2022

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Aurora Public Schools Invests in a Cleaner Future

08/18/2022

“There’s nothing more important than taking care of our planet,” said Williams. “Working to better our environment and world is everyone’s responsibility.”

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Blueprint APS Update & Next Steps

08/01/2022

Once again, we will share additional information and updates with you regularly. Thank you again for your continued support.

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New Magnet School Focused on Entrepreneurship & Invention Celebrates Grand Opening

08/01/2022

“Our students have been breaking down barriers because of the incredible support of our community.”

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Quest Student Spells Out a BUZZworthy Performance

07/06/2022

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Today Show’s Hoda Kotb surprises deserving students with scholarships!

07/05/2022

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APS’ New Instagram Handle is “@aurorak12”!

06/01/2022

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Pickens’ Horticulture Program Blossoms with Building Upgrade

03/23/2022

The open house was managed by Samantha O’Neill, Pickens' Career Placement and Coordinator, who was very excited about all the new possibilities the remodel will bring.

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School Social Workers Support Students in the Classroom and Beyond

03/07/2022

If you see an APS school social worker this week or at any time in the future, please thank them for their commitment to ensuring every student shapes a successful future!

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APS Celebrates Women’s History Month

03/01/2022

Please join us in celebrating Women's History Month by educating yourself about female trailblazers and sharing your findings to keep their names alive.

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