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Share Your Voice: Portrait of a Graduate Community Listening Sessions
11/10/2025
Join us at an upcoming session to share ideas and help shape this important work!
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Mosley staff gather to celebrate the school's 10 year anniversary.
A Decade of Inspiration at Mosley P-8
10/20/2025
Edna and John's legacy stays strong 10 years after school opening.
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APS College Fair Opens Doors
10/14/2025
October is College Awareness Month!
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APS Superintendent Michael Giles and CU Denver Chancellor Kenneth Christensen sign agreement
APS Partners with CU Denver to Guarantee Student Admission
10/10/2025
Agreement officially signed during event at Aurora Central High School.
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Pickens Tech Named to Top 250 U.S. Vocational Schools
10/01/2025
Pickens makes USA TODAY list for high graduation rates, graduates' salaries & diversity.
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New Educators Shine at APS
09/25/2025
Meet our new educators helping make APS THE Destination District in Colorado
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APS' First Dual Language School Opens Aug. 2026
09/16/2025
Help us name it, shape it and launch it into the future!
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Tragic School Shooting at Evergreen High School
09/11/2025
A message from APS Superintendent Michael Giles, Jr.
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APS Celebrates Groundbreaking of New P-8 School in Horizon Uptown
09/08/2025
Community on hand to witness progress of school set to open in fall 2026.
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Every School Day Matters in APS!
09/02/2025
This September, Aurora Public Schools is proud to recognize Attendance Awareness Month
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A young APS student smiles at the camera as she tries some food at the APS Meet & Eat.
APS Meet & Eat Empowers Families to Choose School Food Favorites
08/28/2025
5th annual event featured almost 50 vendors and Miles, the Denver Broncos mascot!
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Destination APS Interactive Map
Timely Updates Highlighted on Destination APS Interactive Map
08/28/2025
New info includes estimated project completion dates.
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Jalen Snow Named Jr. NBA Scholastic Coach of the Year
08/15/2025
Dedicated Mosley P-8 para and coach recognized by Denver Nuggets and the NBA with national award
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APS Kicks Off the 2025-26 School Year!
08/08/2025
Enjoy a slideshow of our favorite back-to-school photos!
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APS security officer speaking with students.
Safety Top of Mind As Students, Families Return for 2025-26 School Year
07/31/2025
The Standard Response Protocol simplifies steps during emergency response.
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Crossroads Transitional Center student walks down steps with help from teacher.
Rising Together: Students Build Stairs to Empower Peers with Disabilities
06/10/2025
Magnet school partners with transition center for heartwarming project.
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Exterior view of the Burrell Arts K-8 school
Burrell Arts Campus Honored by National Arts Organization
05/30/2025
Burrell Arts named a 2025 New and Emerging School Award winner.
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Congratulations, Class of 2025!
05/29/2025
Cheers to our barrier breakers for powering their potential.
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Jessica Alvarado Campos holds two gold medal certificates.
Burrell Arts Student Earns National Awards
05/28/2025
Jessica Alvarado Campos to be honored at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
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APS Partnership Strengthening & Empowering Students Through Taekwondo
05/27/2025
Local Taekwondo studio vital community partner for APS
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Altura Elementary School
Altura Celebrates Student Milestones at Continuation Ceremony
05/27/2025
Pre-K and fifth grade students ascend to next level in school careers
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Longtime Kids Tech Icon Winds Down Four-Decade ECE Career
05/27/2025
Mrs. Kay, as she’s affectionately known, says her work has never felt like a “job”
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APS Staffing Team Brings Care, Compassion to Personnel Management
05/16/2025
Specialized team helps incoming staff find their footing.
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Opening of Park Lane Elementary playground
Denver Broncos Foundation Helps Park Lane Playground Come to Life
05/15/2025
Community partnerships helped school replace 30-year-old playground.
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Alexus and Ashly, Aurora Central's Boettcher scholars
Aurora Central Grads Earn Prestigious Boettcher Scholarships
05/14/2025
Congratulations to Alexus Lopez and Ashly Landaverde Morales!
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Close up of a banner that students have signed as a pledge to not bully.
Columbia Students Pledge to Make School a Bully-Free Zone
05/02/2025
Anti-bullying effort sponsored by Tri-M Music Honor Society.
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Park Lane Families Help Design New Playground
04/25/2025
Students and families of Park Lane recently got the opportunity to give input on a new design for their playground.
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Collage of four APS students who have been awarded the Daniels Scholarship
APS Class of 2025 Features Four Prestigious Daniels Scholars
04/18/2025
Scholars come from Aurora Central High School and Rangeview High School.
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Aditi Arreola Quinones smiles during the 2025 Bright Lights ceremony.
Bright Lights Honors the Class of 2025’s Top-Performing Students
04/08/2025
Two graduating seniors share their experiences after a successful high school career.
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APS Investing Bond Dollars Toward School Safety Upgrades
04/01/2025
APS will begin making improvements to fire alarms and public address systems at schools during Summer 2025 .
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Jalen Snow, arms full with his trophy and prizes, smiles during the surprise 'coach of the year' award ceremony.
Surprise! Mosley P-8 Paraeducator Crowned Coach of the Year
03/26/2025
In a surprise ceremony, the Denver Nuggets honored Jalen Snow with the award.
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Rangeview's Marceles Duncan dunks during a basketball game
Rangeview Makes Incredible Run to 6A State Final Four
03/17/2025
Raiders' thrilling season ends just one game shy of the state championship.
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Ian and Amelia Bacon hold trophies during a school celebration
Vista PEAK Twin Wrestlers Become School's First-Ever State Champions
03/17/2025
Ian and Amelia Bacon already have sights set on repeating next year.
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Student cuts through wood and sawdust flies in the Gateway woodworking shop.
Sawdust Flies at Gateway High School as Students Showcase Their Cabinet-Making Skills
02/28/2025
Students demonstrate real-world expertise in SkillsUSA competition.
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Miss USA Alma Cooper on stage at Vista PEAK Preparatory as she speaks to the assembled crowd of APS students.
Miss USA Visits APS to Inspire the Leaders of Tomorrow
02/27/2025
Middle and high school students heard Alma Cooper's motivating story.
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APS Bus Drivers, Paraprofessionals Celebrated on Love the Bus Day
02/17/2025
APS is proud to celebrate its transportation team for the 20th annual celebration.
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BOE Reaffirms Inclusivity for Students Regardless of Documentation Status
02/14/2025
The Board of Education unanimously passed the resolution that embraces our diversity and recognizes that we are an inclusive school community.
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Responding to Requests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
02/12/2025
These procedures are intended to provide direction to all employees on handling requests from federal immigration officials.
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Art Teacher's Creative Take on "Life in Space" Displayed on International Space Station
02/10/2025
Aurora Frontier P-8's Thad McCauley wins space art contest.
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Rangeview High School students and staff pose for a photo in front of donated laptops
GSA Donates 150 Laptops to APS Schools
02/07/2025
Rangeview first to receive devices, will use in robotics/cybersecurity classes.
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Micah points out an illustration in his current favorite book.
Rotary Club of Aurora Donates $5K in Books to APS
02/06/2025
The gift continues a long partnership of service between the club and APS.
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Mrachek eighth grader Annalise Carter works through a case study during a sample psychology class.
Mrachek Middle School Students Learn About College Life
01/28/2025
The Community College of Aurora welcomed students to learn more about their campus experience.
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APS Board of Education Shines Light on Exceptional Students & Staff
01/27/2025
Regular Board meetings kick off with inspiring student + staff recognitions.
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Learning Choices in Aurora Public Schools
01/20/2025
Aurora Public Schools provides the following learning choices to students and families
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Jamal Murray Shocks Aurora West Students with Surprise Visit
01/08/2025
Denver Nuggets star surprised basketball teams during practice.
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P-TECH: Offering Pathways to High-Skill Jobs of the Future
01/03/2025
Aurora Public Schools is proud of the work we do with our community to break down barriers so that students can engage to their fullest potential and shape their own paths forward.
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Need Financial Aid? APS College & Career Centers Help Students Navigate FAFSA
12/16/2024
Applications are now open for high school seniors to apply for financial aid.
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A Star is Born: Jeremiah Daniels Illuminates Silver Screen in ‘Color Book’
12/12/2024
North Middle School student co-stars in new film.
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Thank You, Aurora Voters!
11/11/2024
We are thrilled to announce that Aurora voters overwhelmingly approved ballot measures 5A and 5B, passing both our 2024 Bond and Capital Mill Levy!
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Angel Duran Flores works on a computer as his teacher, Adam O'Bryan, looks on.
CLDE Breaks Barriers for APS’ Multilingual Learners
09/09/2024
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education is improving outcomes for students and teachers alike.
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APS CARES about our Students, Families and Staff
08/15/2024
The well-being of our students, families and staff is a top priority for our district.
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Aurora Central High School's Unified Team poses for a group photo
Special Olympics Colorado Names APS a Unified Distinguished District
03/06/2024
APS just the third district in Colorado to receive the prestigious honor.
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School Bus Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility
08/25/2023
As a parent or guardian, you want your child to get to school safely and return home in the same manner every day.
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