Jeffco Public Schools

School Programming Changes for 2020-21

12/11/2019

For the 2020-21 school year, several Jeffco schools are making programming changes, such as Vivian Elementary’s transition to a New Classical Academy, an IB program at Summit Ridge Middle School, Doral Academy’s expansion to K-10, as well as others

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EnrollJeffco Opens Tuesday, Dec 10

12/09/2019

Jeffco Public Schools will start accepting enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year on Tuesday, Dec 10. Log in to the online enrollment system known as EnrollJeffco to get started.

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Columbine defeats RV to head to state 5A championships

Columbine faces Cherry Creek in State Football Championship Game

12/07/2019

Columbine faces Cherry Creek in State Football Championship Game

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Arvada HS Basketball team members rake leaves for community service

Leafing a Good Impression: Arvada HS Rakes in Community Service

11/21/2019

Arvada HS Basketball team members rake leaves for community service

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Frank Arellano of Warren Tech named 7Everyday Hero

Warren Tech Volunteer named 7Everyday Hero

11/20/2019

Two loves led a Warren Tech volunteer to be named as 7Everyday Hero: cars and teaching.

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Warren Tech Volunteer named 7Everyday Hero

11/20/2019

Two loves led a Warren Tech volunteer to be named as 7Everyday Hero: cars and teaching.

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Vivian Elementary Restructures to New Classical Academy for 2020-21

11/13/2019

The new program offered at New Classical Academy at Vivian will be designed to build character and develop academic potential through a highly-structured environment. With traditional programming focused around core knowledge, as well as content anchored in Greek and Latin roots, the PreK-5 elementary school aims to create 21st century philosophers.

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Driven to Success: Greg Jackson named Transportation Director of the Year 2019

11/07/2019

Collaboration, teamwork, and fun are the mile markers of career success for Jeffco Executive Director of Transportation and Fleet Services Greg Jackson. Jackson was recently named "School Transportation News" 2019 Transportation Director of the Year.

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Three Creeks K-8 celebrates a construction milestone

It was a day to remember at Three Creeks K-8

11/06/2019

Three Creeks K-8 celebrates a construction milestone

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Driven to Success: Greg Jackson named Transportation Director of the Year 2019

11/06/2019

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Andrew Ellis, North Arvada Middle School 8th grader, helps write grant to secure new obstacle course play area

Two Jeffco Students named as 7 Colorado Kids Making a Difference

11/04/2019

Two Jeffco Students named as 7 Colorado Kids Making a Difference

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Snow falls on the Jeffco Public Schools Ed Center

On The Issues: Respect and Civility

10/30/2019

Dr. Glass asks community members to be more respectful and civil in their reactions regarding weather decisions.

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Superintendent and Chief Learner Dr. Jason Glass provides an account of the ballot issues on the November 5th election.

On The Issues: November 5th Election

10/29/2019

Superintendent and Chief Learner Dr. Jason Glass provides an account of the ballot issues on the November 5th election.

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Jefferson Academy students enjoy their new playground.

Investing bond dollars in our charter schools

10/28/2019

Capital improvement projects fund new structures for Jefferson Academy charter schools.

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State Marching Band Showcase Comes Together Despite Last Minute Cancellation

10/28/2019

State Marching Band Showcase Comes Together Despite Last Minute Cancellation

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Fairmount Elementary broadcast students spend the day with Jeffco Communications Team

10/17/2019

Fairmount Elementary broadcast students spend the day with Jeffco Communications Team

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Jeffco Art Teacher wins state Colorado Art Educator Association Special Needs Art Educator of the Year

10/16/2019

Jeffco art teacher Travis Hill wins Colorado Art Educator Association’s Special Needs Art Educator of the year.

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Student holds a new compostable food tray, made of wheatstraw

Compostable food trays rolling out across the district

10/16/2019

Jeffco Food and Nutrition Services has begun piloting compostable food trays.

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The Golden Optimists have partnered with Jeffco’s Connections Learning Center to teach the art of bike repair to CLC students.

The Bike Shop brings to life old bikes and new opportunity

10/08/2019

The Golden Optimists have partnered with Jeffco’s Connections Learning Center to teach the art of bike repair to CLC students.

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Oh The Places You'll Go with a Lifelong Love of Books

10/02/2019

New library para Nicole Crow acquires new books for school library, inspired by her love of books and Dr. Seuss

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AHS picked as 9NEWS Cool School

09/27/2019

Arvada High School was chosen as 9NEWS Cool School for implementing new teaching model of Project Based Learning (PBL) into career pathways

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Innovate fun with the Innovation Fund

09/26/2019

Innovate fun with the Innovation Fund- supporting students' ideas for impacting education

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Pirate the Wonder Dog Works Wonders at Everitt Middle School

09/23/2019

Pirate the Wonder Dog Works Wonders at Everitt Middle School

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Dr. Jason Glass, Jeffco Public Schools Superintendent and Chief Learner

Learning the Jeffco Deeper Learning Model

09/19/2019

In Jeffco, we believe students need it all - both an experience-based education where they learn and practice important skills for their future AND a strong base of factual content knowledge. Toward that end, we are introducing an expanded level of instructional supports and resources for our schools that we call the Jeffco Deeper Learning Model. The model includes four parts: Plan, Teach, Assess, and Reflect.

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Arvada community unites to help boy learn to walk

09/18/2019

A community comes together to make a difference. Jeffco Public Schools employees and Arvada PD Student Resource Officer Brad Gagon help 6yr-old Roman take steps to a better future, literally.

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Bell Middle School 6th-grader inspires Athleta to design new sweatshirt

09/18/2019

Own Your Power! Bell Middle School 6th-grader Sabrina Streich inspires Athleta to design new sweatshirt that fits her lifestyle.

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Wilmot Elementary Addition to Begin Fall, 2019

09/13/2019

Big changes are coming to Wilmot Elementary School this fall as their large building addition and renovation officially kicks-off. The project, funded by the 2018 bond and mill levy initiative, is one of the first in the district to break ground.

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Social Emotional Learning Specialist Samantha Barrale leads a small group discussion at Stober Elementary in Lakewood

Inside the world of Social Emotional Learning Specialists

09/12/2019

Social Emotional Learning Specialists are making a difference in the lives of children

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Hackberry students explore new STEM lab activities

Hackberry Hill Elementary opens STEM Lab

09/10/2019

The latest STEM SmartLab launches at Hackberry Hill Elementary school. Thanks to a generous grant from the Gill Foundation, Jeffco Schools Foundation and collaboration with Creative Learning Systems - students are starting their STEM journey in coding, robotics, 3D printing, mechanics, circuitry, animation, chemistry and more!

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Dr. Jason Glass, Superintendent and Chief Learner, Jeffco Public Schools

Talking School Board Elections with Dr. Glass

09/06/2019

Dr. Glass speaks about the Fall 2019 School Board Elections. Two of the five seats for the Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education are up for election this year.

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GT Center School Information Night - Sept 12

09/03/2019

Jeffco GT Center Schools offer experiences that foster meaningful growth, challenge, and support for qualified gifted learners. Teachers certified in gifted and talented education offer differentiated instruction with a variety of programming options including acceleration, enrichment, and social-emotional support.

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West Jefferson MS Chef Adeline Pulioff competes on Chopped Junior

West Jefferson MS Chef Competes on "Chopped Junior"

09/03/2019

West Jefferson MS Chef competes on The Food Network's "Chopped Junior"

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Fourth Grade Initiative Boosts CMAS Scores

09/02/2019

Jeffco Public Schools saw an increase of 4.8% in 4th grade English CMAS scores and a 0.5% increase in math. The percentage of students who met or exceeded standards in fourth grade English (56%) was the highest passing percentage out of any subject at any grade level in the district. Increased score success has been attributed to increased technology in the classroom, teacher-district collaboration on CDE standards, and test prep centered around online testing.

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Glazers at Lawrence Elementary Install New Security Glass

Promises Kept - Bond Safety and Security Upgrades

09/02/2019

New furniture. New athletic fields. New playgrounds. These are the most visible aspects of the 2018 voter-approved bond program. Less visible, but arguably more important, are the installations of safety and security upgrades at schools across the district -- making Jeffco students safer.

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A student explores new playground at Belmar Elementary

Bond Funds Build New Playgrounds

08/30/2019

Bond funds transform playground spaces at elementary schools.

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Jeffco Stadium Celebrates 60 years

08/28/2019

Old rivals take the field Friday 8/30 to celebrate the 60th season of sports at Jeffco Stadium.

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Andrew Ellis secures $180K grant as class assignment that pays for new playground at North Arvada Middle School

NAMS Student Scores Big with $180K Grant for New Playground

08/26/2019

Student’s grant proposal results in new $180K playground at North Arvada Middle School

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School Board Approves Compensation Agreement with JCEA

08/22/2019

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Arvada K-8 receives new furniture as part of bond improvements roll out

Furniture to Fields - Summer Bond Improvements Begin

08/21/2019

It was a busy summer of construction across Jeffco as the school district launched the first capital improvement projects.

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Edgewater JSEL Celebrates Another Great Summer Program

08/07/2019

Edgewater's JSEL program was a huge hit this summer! Students, families, and staff took part in an end-of-program celebration, "Learning Around the World."

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2019 Colorado Thespians Name Tim Vialpando Administrator of the Year

08/07/2019

2019 Colorado Thespians Administrator of the Year: Tim Vialpando, Evergreen Middle School

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School Starts Aug. 14 (for most)

08/06/2019

School starts Wednesday, August 14 for most students, so it is time to start your back-to-school business. Registration and the student fee payment system are now open

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Survey Results About the Future of Columbine High School

07/24/2019

Survey results and announcement about next steps for security and privacy enhancements for Columbine High School

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Arvada High STEM students work with architects

Arvada High STEM students participate in design improvements for school

06/27/2019

Arvada High STEM students work with architects to collaborate on ideas for new spaces

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Jeffco Appoints Interim Chief of Schools

06/13/2019

Jeffco Public Schools is pleased to announce Renee Nicothodes was selected as the new Interim Chief of Schools for Elementary beginning July 1.

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Board Approves 2019-20 Budget

06/07/2019

The Board of Education for Jeffco Public Schools unanimously passed the $1.2 billion 2019-20 budget at their board meeting last night.

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A New Columbine?

06/06/2019

School safety experts have recommended tearing down the building where the horrific tragedy occurred 20 years ago and replacing it with a new school. We want your feedback regarding what should happen to Columbine High School.

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