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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Free Summer Meal Service Program May 27 - Aug. 1
05/12/2025
The free meal program runs May 27 to Aug. 1 and is available to anyone 18 years and under.
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Gracie Binder helps a student during a reading lesson.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week
05/05/2025
Two teachers share their passion for education as their students sing their praises.
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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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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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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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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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2025-26 APS District Calendar Is Now Available
02/12/2025
We are excited to share that our Board of Education has approved the 2025-26 District Calendar. Thanks to those who provided feedback on the new calendar!
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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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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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APS Board of Education members clockwise from top left: Board Treasurer Tiffany Tasker, Board Director Tramaine Duncan, Board Secretary Danielle Tomwing, Board Vice President Michael Carter, Board Director Vicki Reinhard, Board President Dr. Anne Keke, Superintendent Michael Giles, Jr. and Board Director Dr. Debra Gerkin.
Honoring the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education!
01/02/2025
January is School Board Recognition Month.
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College advisor speaks with Aurora Central students
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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