On February 17, the APS Board of Education approved the name Edna and John W. Mosley P-8 for the new school currently under construction on the APS Community Campus. The name recognizes the important contributions made by the Mosleys to Aurora and the greater community.

The Board considered community feedback and recommendations from the P-8 Advisory Committee before selecting the name from three options.

• Learn more about Edna and John Mosley.
• Visit the new Edna and John W. Mosley P-8 website.

Retired Lt Colonel John Mosley at Douglas Army Air Field in Arizona in 1944. Mosley served as a Tuskegee Airman during WWII. (Photo and caption courtesy of The Denver Post)

The Aurora Public Schools family is saddened by the recent passing of former Tuskegee Airman John W. Mosley. We pay tribute to his life and legacy. We are honored to open a new P-8 school this fall, which is named after Mr. Mosley and his wife, Edna. Edna Mosley was the first African-American to serve on the Aurora City Council.

APS thanks Mr. and Mrs. Mosley for their contributions to education and the betterment of all people.

Read more about the life of John W. Mosley:

• The Denver Post: John Mosley dies at 93: Denver native was Tuskegee Airman, sports pioneer
• The Aurora Sentinel: Tuskegee Airman, longtime Aurora community leader John Mosley dead at 93

Due to road improvements, Centretech Parkway will be closed east of Airport Boulevard until Aug. 3. During the closure, APS staff and visitors should use 2^nd Avenue to access the Transportation Department, Information Technology Center, Purchasing, Warehouse and Print Services. Please view the road map for recommended routes.

Please join Aurora Public Schools for the grand opening of the Edna and John W. Mosley P-8: 

Thursday, Oct. 1, 5 p.m.
Edna and John W. Mosley P-8
55 N. Salida Way

Mosley P-8 is named in recognition of the important contributions made by the Mosleys to Aurora and the greater community. John Mosley was a member of the famed Tuskegee Airmen during World War II, and Edna Mosley was the first African American to serve on the Aurora City Council.

The new school is located on the APS Community Campus near Airport Boulevard and 2^nd Avenue. The school will serve more than 900 students from preschool through eighth grade and help to alleviate overcrowding at elementary and P-8 schools in the area.

The grand opening will feature a ribbon cutting, building tours and free food from Jim ‘n Nick’s Bar-B-Q and Sabor Mexican Grill. To view a map of the school location, click here. To learn more about Mosley P-8, visit mosley.aurorak12.org.

Edna and John W. Mosley P-8 Principal Carrie Clark greets students on the first day of the new school on Sept. 10.

Edna and John W. Mosley P-8 opened its doors to students in grades 6-8 on Sept. 10. Elementary school and preschool students started classes during the week of Sept. 14.

Mosley P-8 is named in recognition of the important contributions made by the Mosleys to Aurora and the greater community. John Mosley was a member of the famed Tuskegee Airmen during World War II, and Edna Mosley was the first African American to serve on the Aurora City Council.

The new school is located on the APS Community Campus near Airport Boulevard and 2nd Avenue. The school will serve more than 900 students from preschool through eighth grade.

The APS Board of Education approved the school’s construction in December 2013 to help alleviate overcrowding at elementary and P-8 schools in the area. The school was funded with Certificates of Participation, a lease-financing mechanism commonly used by school districts for new construction and improvements.

NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 29, 2015

What: Edna and John W. Mosley P-8 Grand Opening
When: Thursday, October 1 at 5 p.m.
Where: Edna and John W. Mosley P-8
               55 N. Salida Way 
               Aurora, CO 80011

Aurora Public Schools Opens Edna and John W. Mosley P-8 School to 900+ Students

Aurora Public Schools is excited to officially open the Edna and John W. Mosley P-8 school serving more than 900 students. Mosley P-8 is named in recognition of the important contributions made by the Mosleys to Aurora and the greater community.

John Mosley was a member of the famed Tuskegee Airmen during World War II, and Edna Mosley was the first African American to serve on the Aurora City Council.

The new school is located on the APS Community Campus near Airport Boulevard and 2nd Avenue. The school will serve more than 900 students from preschool through eighth grade. It will help alleviate overcrowding at seven elementary and P-8 schools in the area.

The grand opening will feature a ribbon cutting, building tours and free food from Jim ‘n Nick’s Bar-B-Q and Sabor Mexican Grill.

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Interested media may contact APS News Media Specialist
Patti Moon at 303-326-2755 for more information

More than 800 parents, students and community members joined APS staff to celebrate the grand opening of the Edna and John W. Mosley P-8 on Oct. 1. Aurora Mayor Steve Hogan and Mosley family members were on hand to dedicate the new school.

Mosley P-8 is named in recognition of the important contributions made by the Mosleys to Aurora and the Aurora community. John Mosley was a member of the famed Tuskegee Airmen during World War II, and Edna Mosley was the first African American to serve on the Aurora City Council.

The new school is located on the APS Community Campus near Airport Boulevard and 2nd Avenue. The school serves more than 900 students and will help alleviate overcrowding at elementary and P-8 schools in the area.

Meet Paul Ortiz, Aurora Public Schools bus driver by day and talented pencil portrait artist by night. He has drawn the faces of many iconic figures, but his latest masterpiece of the late Edna and John W. Mosley has steered his artistic career in a more meaningful direction.

Lieutenant Colonel John W. Mosley was a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African American military aviators in the United States Armed Forces. His wife, Edna, was the first African American to serve on the Aurora City Council.

The portrait is displayed in the Edna and John W. Mosley P-8 school alongside a bio of the dynamic duo. Ortiz hopes that when students look upon it, they are inspired by The Mosley’s story of hard work, perseverance and dedication to their community.

Ortiz, who retired after 26 years in the U.S. Navy, had the honor of personally presenting the original artwork to Lt. Col. Mosley before he passed away.

The Denver Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. contracted Ortiz to draw all 19 of the documented Tuskegee Airmen of Colorado. The artwork will be displayed at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum and two military history museums in Colorado Springs.

Learn more about Ortiz and view a gallery of his incredible pencil portraits here!

If you are a student or a parent of students in APS who are planning for college or careers after high school, you are welcome to attend the upcoming "How to Afford College and Career Training" Resource Fair sponsored by America's Promise. The resource fair and presentation is for middle and high school students and parents to prepare for life after high school.

America's Promise "How to Afford College and Career Training" Resource Fair
Tuesday, Jan. 26
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Community College of Aurora
16000 E. CentreTech Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80011 (view map)

Colleges and private and occupational schools will be available to answer questions and provide advice. Computers courtesy of KidsTek will also be available to search and review websites that offer financial resources.

High school juniors and seniors can enter to win a $300 scholarship donated by the Community College of Aurora!

To learn more, call 303-326-8708 or visit http://auroragov.org/oyd. 

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In October, APS convened a calendar committee to develop options for the 2016-17 Conventional School Calendar. The committee is recommending a draft calendar that is very similar to the one we are currently using, with the following school start and end dates and breaks:

• July 29 – New teachers report to buildings
• Aug. 3 – All teachers report to buildings
• Aug. 8 – First day of school, Grades 6-12
• Aug. 10 – First day of school, Grades 1-5
• Aug. 15 – First day of school, Preschool and Kindergarten
• Oct. 10-14 – Fall recess
• Dec. 19 – Jan. 2 – Winter recess
• Jan. 3 – No classes for Grades P-5
• March 27 - 31 – Spring recess
• May 25 – Last day of school

The committee is recommending this approach because the calendar worked well for APS staff and families this year and a similar calendar would provide a smooth transition into the next school year. Furthermore, due to enrollment and capacity challenges at several of our schools, the recommendation would allow APS to focus on developing calendar options for 2017-18. This will include a four-track, year-round calendar possibility for overcrowded schools.

The APS Board of Education will consider the calendar recommendations at its Jan. 5 meeting and will likely make a decision on Jan. 19. 

2017-18 Calendar

As a reminder, we will convene a 2017-18 Calendar Committee in January 2016 to develop both conventional and four-track, year-round calendar options and evaluate the logistical aspects of implementing a year-round calendar. The Board has directed staff to develop the year-round calendar option as a possible solution to enrollment and capacity challenges at P-8/K-8 schools east of Buckley Road. The year-round calendar would potentially begin in July 2017 at the following schools: Aurora Frontier P-8, Aurora Quest K-8, Clyde Miller P-8, Mosley P-8, Murphy Creek P-8 and Vista PEAK P-8.

The 2017-18 Calendar Committee will be comprised of staff and parents from schools that have been identified as potential candidates for the year-round calendar (listed above), key department and division staff members, and community members. We will be recruiting committee members in the coming weeks.

Read in English.

En octubre, APS convoco a un comité de calendario para que desarrollaran opciones para el Calendario Escolar Convencional 2016-17.  El comité está recomendando un calendario que es muy similar al que estamos usando actualmente, con las siguientes fechas de inicio y final y recesos:

• 29 de julio – Los maestros nuevos se reportan a las escuelas
• 3 de agosto – Todos los maestros se reportan a las escuelas
• 8 de agosto – Primer día de clases, Grados 6-12
• 10 de agosto – Primer día de clases, Grados 1-5
• 15 de agosto – Primer día de clases, Pre-escolar y Kínder
• 10-14 de octubre – Receso de otoño
• 19 de diciembre al 2 de enero – Receso de invierno
• 3 de enero – No hay clases para los estudiantes en los grados P-5
• 27-31 de marzo – Receso de primavera
• 25 de mayo – Ultimo día de clases

El comité está haciendo estas recomendaciones porque el calendario de este año ha funcionado bien para los miembros del personal de APS y para las familias, y sería una buena transición al siguiente año escolar.  Además, debido a los retos en las inscripciones y de capacidad escolar en varias de nuestras escuelas, estas recomendaciones permitirían que APS se enfoque en desarrollar opciones para el calendario escolar 2017-18.  Esto incluirá la posibilidad de un calendario con cuatro términos y un calendario de 12 meses.

El Consejo Directivo de Educación de APS considerará las recomendaciones durante su reunión el 5 de enero y probablemente tomará una decisión el 19 de enero.  Usted puede mirar un ejemplar del calendario propuesto en el sitio web http://aurorak12.org/calendar-draft.

Calendario 2017-18

Como recordatorio, convocaremos a un Comité de Calendario para el 2017-18 en enero de 2016 para desarrollar ambos, un calendario convencional y un calendario de 12 meses con cuatro términos.  El Consejo Directivo les ha pedido a miembros del personal que desarrollen un calendario de 12 meses como una posible solución a los retos en las inscripciones y de capacidad escolar en las escuelas de P-8/K-8 ubicadas al este de la carretera Buckley Road.  El calendario de 12 meses podría comenzar en julio de 2017 en las siguientes escuelas:  Aurora Frontier P-8, Aurora Quest K-8, Clyde Miller P-8, Mosley P-8, Murphy Creek P-8 y Vista PEAK P-8.

El Comité de Calendario 2017-18 estará compuesto de miembros del personal y de padres de las escuelas que han sido identificadas como posibles candidatas para el calendario de 12 meses (en la lista de arriba), miembros del personal de departamentos y divisiones claves, y miembros de la comunidad.  Estaremos reclutando miembros para el comité durante las próximas semanas.

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The Board of Education approved the 2016-17 conventional school year calendar at its meeting on Jan. 19 based on recommendations by the Calendar Committee. The committee was comprised of school staff, parents and APS administrative staff. 

Some of the 2016-17 calendar highlights include:

• The school year begins for grades 1 through 12 during the week of Aug. 8. Preschool and kindergarten students begin school on Monday, Aug. 15. Please check with your school for specific dates.
• The school year ends for most students on Thursday, May 25. Please check with your school for specific dates.
• Fall Break occurs at the end of the first quarter from Monday, Oct. 10 through Friday, Oct. 14. This will ensure uninterrupted learning during the first quarter.

The new calendar is similar to the one in place for the current school year. The committee recommended this approach because the calendar has worked well for APS staff and families this year. We are confident that a similar calendar will provide a smooth transition into the 2016-17 school year.

El Consejo Directivo de Educación de APS aprobó el calendario convencional nuevo para el año escolar 2016-17 en su reunión de anoche, basándose en las recomendaciones del Comité del Calendario.  El comité fue compuesto de miembros del personal, padres y miembros de la administración de APS.

Algunos puntos para resaltar del calendario 2016-17 incluyen:

• El año escolar para los grados 1 al 12 comienza durante la semana del 8 de agosto. Los estudiantes de pre-escolar y kínder comienzan clases el lunes, 15 de agosto.  Por favor verifique con su escuela las fechas específicas.
• El año escolar termina el jueves, 25 de mayo, para la mayoría de los estudiantes. Por favor verifique con su escuela las fechas específicas.
• El receso de otoño será al final del 1^er trimestre del lunes, 10 de octubre, al viernes, 14 de octubre. Esto asegurara que no haya interrupciones en la instrucción del primer trimestre.

El calendario nuevo es parecido al que estamos utilizando este año escolar.  El comité lo recomendó porque éste calendario ha funcionado bien para los miembros del personal y las familias de APS.  Estamos confiados de que un calendario similar proporcionara una buena transición al año escolar 2016-17.

Edna and John W. Mosley P-8’s third through eighth grade students recently went from classmates to travel buddies in a matter of seconds, thanks to Google, Inc. The tech company’s Expeditions Pioneer Program took students on virtual reality field trips to explore wonders of the world through Google cardboard glasses that provide 360-degree panoramic views of more than 100 sites.

While at their desks, students ventured through the Amazon, swam with sharks, climbed Mt. Fiji and fittingly experienced flight as Tuskegee Airmen. Teachers guided the tours and enjoyed watching their lessons come to life as the room continuously echoed with oohs and ahhs.

Mosley, a tech-focused school, was one of a few schools from around the world Google personally visited to pilot the program.

APS is thrilled to see students engaged on a new level, experiencing places school buses can’t go.

Aurora Public Schools invites your input as we work to anticipate the need for possible changes to school calendars and school facility needs for the next several years. The Board of Education began an extensive process in 2014 to identify various options to address school crowding.   From this process, two top options emerged: 1) hold a possible bond election to fund new schools and 2) consider a possible return to a Year-round school calendar at some of our schools. As part of this work, a BOE- sanctioned Year-round Concept Committee, comprised of APS staff and parents, is currently evaluating the logistical aspects of implementing a contingency year-round calendar and reporting this information to the Board.  A second committee is developing both the district school year calendar for the 2017-18 school year, and as a contingency plan, a potential four-track, year-round calendar at some P-8 and K-8 schools.

Which schools may be involved?
If this contingency was needed, the year-round calendar could potentially begin in July 2017 at the following schools: Aurora Frontier P-8, Aurora Quest K-8, Clyde Miller P-8, Edna & John W. Mosley P-8, Murphy Creek P-8 and Vista PEAK Exploratory P-8.

Committee Process Timeline
The following is a timeline of the committee process and Board of Education consideration:

• Jan.-April 2016: The committees will develop calendar options and a year-round concept plan, gather community feedback and share recommendations with the APS Leadership Team.
• May 2016: The Board will consider calendar options and information, including the year-round calendar contingency.
• June-Aug. 2016: The Board will consider options to address APS facility needs, including possible authorization of a bond election.
• Dec. 2016: APS will present the 2017-18 District School Year and Year-round Calendar options to the Board for a decision.

Open Houses
Please join us for an open house to learn more about the calendar development process, options and the year-round concept. All open houses listed below will include the same information, and participants generally attend for approximately 25 minutes during the one and one-half hour meeting.   A survey will be used to record preferences to various alternatives.

AT THE OPEN HOUSES:

• View displays to learn about the calendar process, options and year-round concept.
• Talk one-on-one with calendar committee and APS staff members.
• Provide your feedback via a brief survey.
• Spanish interpretation will be provided.

If you are unable to attend an open house, you may learn more by visiting aurorak12.org/calendar-process.

Is your student prepared for college or ready for a job?

Families, join us for an Informational Meeting about Digital Badging! 

Digital Badging is a new way to give APS students opportunities to develop their hopes & dreams! WIN a BACKPACK full of school supplies! 

• North Middle School 12095 Montview Blvd. Aurora, CO 80010  Date: Tuesday, April 12 Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm Location: In the Library 
• Mosley P-8 55 N. Salida Way Aurora, CO 80011  Date: Thursday, April 21 Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm Location: In the Media Center
• Mrachek Middle School 1955 S Telluride St Aurora, CO 80013 Date: Tuesday, April 26 Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm Location: TBD
• Aurora West College Preparatory Academy 10100 E 13th Ave Aurora, CO 80010  Date: Thursday, April 28 Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm Location: In the Media Center

For questions, contact Amanda McLean at armclean@aps.k12.co.us or 303-340-0859 x28290

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The City of Aurora recently honored numerous Aurora Public Schools students as Aurora Scholars!  These students are recognized as Aurora’s future leaders who have made noteworthy contributions to their schools.

One teacher-nominated student from each grade level (first through 12th) at every school in Aurora is named an Aurora Scholar. The students obtained a certificate and gifts donated by community members.

Congratulations to the 2016 APS Aurora Scholars listed below for their hard work and dedication!

Altura Elementary

Evangeline Ford, 1st grade

Valyn Harwood, 2nd grade

Jazmin Garcia, 3rd grade

Lisbeth Flores, 4th grade

Aileen Mancilla, 5th grade

Arkansas Elementary

Olivia Zulkarnaen, 1st grade

Elisse Drummond, 2nd grade

Bryan Vallejo Villarreal, 3rd grade

Jazlynn Rolison, 4th grade

Sabrina Lahlali, 5th grade

Aurora Academy

Brock Martin, 1st grade

Ebenezer Bisrat, 2nd grade

Margo Owens, 3rd grade

Yebella Melaku, 4th grade

Nini Bruner-Yound, 5th grade

De'Maya High, 6th grade

Caesar Coss, 7th grade

Velveth Backhus, 8th grade

Aurora Central High School

Benjamin Zuniga, 9th grade

Maryam Tawfeq, 10th grade

Brandie Radilla Galicia, 11th grade

Jamal Abdulkadir, 12th grade

Aurora Frontier K-8

Mayte Barnes, 1st grade

Brooklyn Burke, 2nd grade

Nalaa Barnes, 3rd grade

Hannah Young, 4th grade

Rachel Labit, 5th grade

Timi Ola, 6th grade

Vy (Andy) Tran, 7th grade

Jonathan Loya Gonzales, 8th grade

Aurora Hills Middle School

Destiny Kande, 6th grade

Sedrick Dean, 7th grade

Jasmine Jule-Jimenez, 8th grade

Aurora Quest K-8

Olivia Gonzales, 1st grade

William O'Donnell, 2nd grade

Lauren Peavy, 3rd grade

Maya Braunstein, 4th grade

Ishita Agrawal, 5th grade

Breawnna Curry, 6th grade

Rylie Ward, 7th grade

Ariana Cuevas, 8th grade

Aurora West Preparatory Academy

Briana Lopez-Tena, 6th grade

Luis Alvarez-Aguirre, 7th grade

Victoria Castillo, 8th grade

Jose Flores, 9th grade

Hafsa Ali, 10th grade

Jorge Pelayo, 11th grade

Janeth Hernandez, 12th grade

AXL Learning Academy

Lyric Jackson, 1st grade

Mariah Worthy, 2nd grade

Alexander Hernandez-Lopez, 3rd grade

Lillian Hinneh, 4th grade

Andrew Gandara, 5th grade

Amanda Trujillo, 6th grade

Joyce Amy Lopis, 7th grade

Nicholas Rosenker, 8th grade

Boston K-8

Samuel Hernandez Jacobo, 1st grade

Kieara Pickle, 2nd grade

Betwel Eyasu, 3rd grade

Phar Reh, 4th grade

Patience Graves, 5th grade

Namen Hurd, 6th grade

Leslie Rodriguez Flores, 7th grade

Hei Wee Htoo, 8th grade

Century Elementary

Matthew Cuevas, 1st grade

Madison Callaway, 2nd grade

Makailah Williams, 3rd grade

Francisco Beltran, 4th grade

Isaiah Coumbia, 5th grade

Clyde Miller Elementary K-8

Nicholas Switzer, 1st grade

Walfred Santos Contreras, 2nd grade

Kassandra Rodriguez De La-Cruz, 3rd grade

Zephron Tobin, 4th grade

Carmiya Weathersby, 5th grade

Norberto Flores, 6th grade

Julia Mirita, 7th grade

Alexis Soto Vargas, 8th grade

Columbia Middle School

Montserrat Jimenez, 6th grade

Gelnda Chiang, 7th grade

Helen Do, 8th grade

Crawford Elementary

Beatryx Hill, 1st grade

Raul Espinoza Ortega, 2nd grade

Favio DeLaCruz Rivera, 3rd grade

Netayah Chum, 4th grade

Vicent Hakizimana, 5th grade

Dalton Elementary

Gerardo Flores Morales, 1st grade

Kristian Johnson, 2nd grade

Anna Jane Geddes, 3rd grade

Ayden Rosen-Gammel, 4th grade

Princess Pena, 5th grade

Dartmouth Elementary

Analia Mendoza, 1st grade

Shalom Yoseph, 2nd grade

Kyla Cordova, 3rd grade

Lydia Basterra, 4th grade

Ayden Quiroga, 4th grade

Edna & John Mosley P-8

Vinnie Somers, 1st grade

Natalia Serna, 2nd grade

Nathan Coronado, 3rd grade

Mia Lopez, 4th grade

Luisa Quintana, 5th grade

Megan Reno, 6th grade

Erika Villarreal Hernandez, 7th grade

Giovano Luna Guzman, 8th grade

East Middle School

Serena Gouverneur Torres, 6th grade

Ahtumn Rains, 7th grade

Luis Lupercio, 8th grade

Elkhart Elementary

Adrian Stewart, 1st grade

Jared Chavez, 2nd grade

Reagan Clark, 3rd grade

Jorge Pacheco, 4th grade

Issac Osei, 5th grade

Fletcher Community School

Valeria Villagran, 1st grade

Federico Amezquita-Lara, 2nd grade

Angel Jaramillo Ramirez, 3rd grade

Nellie Sherwood, 4th grade

Juan Gonzalez, 5th grade

Fulton Academy of Excellence

Benjamin Stonebraker, 1st grade

Anthony Hernandez, 2nd grade

Alize Ramirez, 3rd grade

Edwin Luna, 4th grade

Sher Ku Moo, 5th grade

Gateway High School

Jonatan Solomon, 9th grade

Irinia Amouzou, 10th grade

Keelan Altman, 11th grade

Brianna Favela, 12th grade

Global Village Academy

Lovely Tilon, 1st grade

Lilia Benavides, 2nd grade

Maggie Shi, 3rd grade

Ian Gair, 4th grade

Emari Terry, 5th grade

Josue Gardie, 6th grade

Justin Altman, 7th grade

Austin Murphy, 8th grade

Hinkley High School

Poleth Valdez, 9th grade

Seiloni Sanft, 10th grade

Teaggan Ilela, 11th grade

Isaiah Jackson, 12th grade

Jewell Elementary

Gavin Friend, 1st grade

Chanel Mayhew, 2nd grade

Aubrianna Carpenter-Torres, 3rd grade

Madyson Newton, 4th grade

Riley Oehring, 5th grade

Kenton Elementary

Jitzel Hernandez, 1st grade

Gabi Lagunes, 2nd grade

Jacquelin Valencia, 3rd grade

Alexis Salas Guerrero, 4th grade

Cesar Pacheco, 5th grade

Lansing Elementary

Cesar Galaviz Ojeda, 1st grade

Ryan Lyle, 2nd grade

Adhieh Redgebol, 3rd grade

Ashley Soriano, 4th grade

Lamarana Balde, 5th grade

Laredo Elementary

Israel Bulto, 1st grade

Mackailyn Hensley, 2nd grade

Ananda Vargas Holguin, 3rd grade

Emily Padilla Martinez, 4th grade

Caroline Flores, 5th grade

Lotus School for Excellence

Ebeneezer Yiman, 1st grade

Nyallay-Christina Ngebkome, 2nd grade

Andrea Caballero, 3rd grade

Neiyat Temelso, 4th grade

Hlina Kahsai, 5th grade

Elijah Rodriguez, 6th grade

Gissele Bueno Casteneda, 7th grade

Ruth Hundie, 8th grade

Daratu Kadir Mohammed, 9th grade

Bra'a Mahur Huer Al Durien, 10th grade

Camilo Vazquez, 11th grade

Leah Noemi Galvez Valencia, 12th grade

Lyn Knoll Elementary

Gustavo Miranda, 1st grade

Ayse Kalem, 2nd grade

Luis Toro, 3rd grade

Mohand Allami, 4th grade

Maella Lemon, 5th grade

Montview Elementary

Yaole Amanuel, 1st grade

Lluvia Martinez, 2nd grade

Andruw Gonzalea, 3rd grade

Cesar Giron, 4th grade

Evelyn Torres Lopez, 5th grade

Mrachek Middle School

Douglas Solano, 6th grade

Rachel Etter, 7th grade

Mataniya Bikis, 8th grade

Murphy Creek K-8

Jeremiah Schmeling, 1st grade

Ian Chavez, 2nd grade

Xavier Allulli, 3rd grade

Jack Higgins, 4th grade

Kristabelle Dutton, 5th grade

Daniel Campbell, 6th grade

Maria Rosales, 7th grade

Issac Gardberg, 8th grade

North Middle School

Jason Hoang, 6th grade

Breanna Remigio, 7th grade

Alexandra Reyes, 8th grade

Paris Elementary

Kelson Merino Orellana, 1st grade

Maurice O'Roy, 2nd grade

Daisy Moran, 3rd grade

Amairani Penaloza Arriaga, 4th grade

Zulue Jimenez, 5th grade

Park Lane Elementary

Tayanna Gomez, 1st grade

Joshua Mavinga, 2nd grade

Michael Ramos, 3rd grade

Bryan Ramos, 4th grade

Brian Gutierrez, 5th grade

Peoria Elementary

Valeria Martin Sainz, 1st grade

Sophia Paola Ochoa, 2nd grade

Selmah O'Bryant, 3rd grade

Lizeth Bustamante, 4th grade

Alondra Patricia Garcia Villpando, 5th grade

Rangeview High School

Maia Sandoval, 9th grade

DeJuan Chapa, 10th grade

Hannah Brown, 11th grade

Eric Roon, 12th grade

Sable Elementary

Markell Cox, 1st grade

Kandes Abreha, 2nd grade

Valencia Hudgins, 3rd grade

Cynthia Barlow, 4th grade

Lily Bade, 5th grade

Side Creek Elementary

Angeliqué Sharpe, 1st grade

Felipe Prieto Suarez, 2nd grade

Leila Tadesse, 3rd grade

Marco (Tony) Rodriguez, 4th grade

Melanie Ternlund, 5th grade

Sixth Avenue Elementary

Aminata (Amy) Thiam, 1st grade

Elise Mitchell, 2nd grade

Edwin Quintero Campa, 3rd grade

Melissa Saenz, 4th grade

Jacob Brennan, 5th grade

South Middle School

Christian Arguetta, 6th grade

Jayden Lavigne, 7th grade

Katiana Williams, 8th grade

Tollgate Elementary

Robert Martinez, 1st grade

Devin Blanton, 2nd grade

Daniel Orozco Sanchez, 2rd grade

Junior Chino Perez, 4th grade

Thyler Endita, 5th grade

Vanguard Classical School - East K-12

Elena Gott, 1st grade

Delilah Rodriguez, 2nd grade

Kiefer Scott, 3rd grade

Aliya Hendricks, 4th grade

Jayden Marquez, 5th grade

Anastasia Chuklanov, 6th grade

Olivia Martinez, 7th grade

Lauren Stuck, 8th grade

Emily Maughan, 9th grade

Jessica Pau, 10th grade

Meghan McFerren, 11th grade

Vanguard Classical School - West K-8

Elizondo Carbajal, 1st grade

Selena Amaro Franci, 2nd grade

Jullian Niceta, 3rd grade

Newal Nasir, 4th grade

Dania Garcia, 5th grade

Sofia Staley, 6th grade

Devion Morey, 7th grade

Eneida Solis, 8th grade

Vassar Elementary

Aleysa Cortez, 1st grade

Jaylene Soto, 2nd grade

Bailey Kaskalavich, 3rd grade

Jayden Aguirre, 4th grade

Adison Johnson, 5th grade

Vaughn Elementary

Kai'ani Garrido, 1st grade

Melany Estevez Vences, 2nd grade

Viviana Metthews, 3rd grade

Tiffany Pham, 4th grade

Andrea Castillo, 5th grade

Virginia Court Elementary

Angel Cruz Frausto, 1st grade

Alexis (Sophie) Curry, 2nd grade

Johan Cruz Frausto, 3rd grade

Nakeya Poole-Abrams, 4th grade

Ariana Sanchez, 5th grade

Vista PEAK Exploratory P-8

Michaela Miller, 1st grade

Gabriella Warren, 2nd grade

Zachary Woodbury, 3rd grad

Irvin M. Gutierrez, 4th grade

Leah Hall. 5th grade

Kameron Elliott, 6th grade

Sarayeah Baez Little, 7th grade

Ethan Buckner, 8th grade

Vista PEAK Preparatory 9-12

Nicole Minikus, 9th grade

DaXiana Windom, 10th grade

Niles Gilmore, 11th grade

Carla Rey Diaz, 12th grade

Wheeling Elementary

Dresden White, 1st grade

Maria Cayabyeb, 2nd grade

Arielle Freeman, 3rd grade

Carla Vasquez Avana, 4th grade

Angel Montoya, 5th grade

William Smith HighSchool

Greg Rodriguez, 9th grade

Cecia Reyes, 10th grade

Evelyn Vickers, 11th grade

Christopher Godoy, 12th grade

Yale Elementary

Ashkey Romero Zelaya, 1st grade

Berenice Roman Ramirez, 2nd grade

Yahir Moreno Sanchez, 3rd grade

Duc-Tri Do, 4th grade

Darline Washington, 5th grade

APS has opened the North Salida Way road extension on the APS Community Campus. The road extension connects the campus to Sixth Avenue and will improve access to Aurora Quest K-8, Edna & John W. Mosley P-8 and APS support facilities in the area. The road is configured for a right turn only onto Sixth Avenue (eastbound).

APS expects the road extension to ease traffic flow on the campus, which was previously accessible only via 2nd Avenue or Centretech Parkway east of Airport Boulevard.

Aurora Public Schools' eighth-grade students might be ready to jump out into the real world. Really. Well, almost.

Recently, all eighth graders from across the district traveled to the Professional Learning and Conference Center for the third annual CareerTrek where they met and chatted with employers and universities about the possibilities awaiting them once their K-12 education ends.  APS staff in the Postsecondary Workforce Readiness department collaborated with businesses and higher education institutions to develop relevant topics and a variety of hands-on activities to support students’ understanding of careers while reiterating the real world relevance of 21st Century Skills.  

This year's theme, aptly titled Roadmap to Your Successful Future, proved exciting and engaging for attendees and aligned with the three goals of the APS strategic plan. CareerTrek exposes students to various career fields and supports the expectation that all students will have the plans, skills and credentials that they need upon graduation to shape a successful future.

Taking it a step further, organizers used racetrack decorations -- including a model race car -- throughout the venue to help students relate to the message. In addition to the more rigid programming, students also learned some of the basics, including how to tie a necktie and craft a resume. 

South Middle School students reflect on their experience at CareerTrek

"I thought it was fun because I went around to all of these jobs, and I actually want to do them." – George West

"I got to discover jobs that I didn't know were out there, so I got interested in other jobs." – Aaliyah Jones

"I found out that I was interested in things I didn't expect to be interested in." – Jacqueline Bernal

 

 

All children ages 3 or 4 on or before October 1 are age-eligible for the Aurora Public Schools Preschool Program. In order for your child to be considered, a parent or legal guardian must attend the preschool screening process. Your child must be present for the screening and you must bring the required registration documents. Visit http://admissions.aurorak12.org for a list of required documents. If your name does not appear on the child’s birth certificate, you must bring legal documentation of guardianship.

Appointments are not necessary. Due to a limited number of preschool slots, attendance at a screening doesn’t guarantee placement. For more information, visit http://ece.aurorak12.org or call 303-364-9371 or view the flier.

Preschool Screening Dates / Locations:

Laredo Child Development Center - 1420 Laredo St.
- Feb. 1, 8 am-6 pm
- Feb. 8, 8 am-4 pm
- March 1, 8 am-2 pm
- March 22, 8 am-2 pm
- April 5, 1-4 pm

Jamaica Child Development Center - 800 Jamaica St.
- Feb. 2, 8 am- 6pm
- Feb. 15, 8 am-4 pm
- March 8, 8 am-2 pm

Meadowood Child Development Center - 3333 S. Norfolk Way
- Feb. 3, 8 am-6 pm
- Feb. 22, 8 am-4 pm
- March 15, 8 am-4 pm
- April 19, 8 am-2 pm

Clyde Miller P-8 - 1701 España St.
- March 22, 4-6 pm

Peoria Elementary - 875 Peoria St.
- March 1, 4-6 pm

Wheeling Elementary - 472 S. Wheeling St.
- March 8, 4-6 pm

APS Early Beginnings - 812 N. Jamaica St.
- April 12, 8 am-2 pm

Boston P-8 - 1365 Boston St.
- April 12, 4-6 pm

Edna & John W. Mosley P-8 - 55 N. Salida Way
- April 19, 4-6 pm

The Children's Academy - 14551 E. Tennessee Dr.
- April 7, 1-4 pm

Little Angels Day Care - 13963 E. Exposition Ave.
- April 10, 9-11 am

Beck Recreation Center - 800 Telluride St.
- May 3, 1-4 pm

Aurora Public Schools is excited to see the APS 2020: Shaping the Future strategic plan coming to life across the district. Students, parents, staff and community members are going above and beyond to ensure APS students have the plans, skills and credentials they need to shape successful futures.

Each month, we celebrate great examples of this work in our P-20 Learning Communities. Following are highlights from Community L.

Erin Autobee
Fulton Academy of Excellence technology teacher Erin Autobee (pictured above) has helped students earn more than 600 digital badges in her first year! Thanks to her hard work and dedication, 98 percent of Fulton’s fifth-grade students will earn an Invention Summit Badge. These credentials will help open doors as students execute their plans.

Lilly Klatt
Edna & John W. Mosley P-8’s Parent-Teacher Association was established only two years ago, but the PTA has already made a significant impact on the school. Parents have dedicated their time and talents to organizing countless activities that have brought the school and community together. In addition, the group raised over $40,000 for the school! We commend the group’s president Lilly Klatt for her leadership and dedication.

Becca Peters
Aurora Quest K-8 Parent Becca Peters is an integral part of the school community. She always lends a helping hand to Quest’s clubs, activities and classrooms. For the last two years, Ms. Peters has managed the Box Tops program, which has funded numerous student activities. She has also been a great addition to the school accountability committee and served on various interview committees.

Gael Guzman
Vista PEAK Exploratory eighth-grade student Gael Guzman’s ability to persevere is infectious. Despite the challenges he has faced, he continues to excel. His positive outlook paired with support from the APS Rebound Ombudsman Program has allowed him to experience greater success, both academically and personally. His peers consider him a leader. Principal Yolanda Greer says Mr. Guzman is a bright and hopeful student who makes her entire staff very proud.

Andrea Yahner
When it comes to unwavering compassion and dedication, Vista PEAK Exploratory Primary Counselor Andrea Yahner is the poster child. Ms. Yahner uses various platforms to help students, staff and parents weather any storms they are going through. She has implemented many programs, organized various school activities and provided countless resources that help people cope with their emotions.

Tanya Crawford
Tanya Crawford goes above and beyond her duties as a paraprofessional at Vista PEAK Exploratory every day. She works tirelessly to fundraise for and coach an all-inclusive cheer program, which she has lead through many school competitions. She assists the school’s athletic director and coaches, found and oversees the Vista PEAK Talent Show and consistently implements new procedures and systems for the school.

Mike Fehringer, Danette Mozes and Jen Fryer
During the 2016-17 school year, Vista PEAK Exploratory’s student, staff, parents, community members and local business volunteers have given more than 2,300 hours of their time to the school. Mike Fehringer and Danette Mozes have volunteered over 100 hours each and Jen Fryer has completed over 200 hours!

Gloria Medina, Honorio Mercado, Lori Carlstrom
Tollgate Elementary School Custodians Lori Carlstrom, Gloria Medina and Honorio Mercado are incredible employees who constantly exceed expectations to make Tollgate a special place for children. They take great pride in ensuring the school is clean and comfortable for students and staff every day.

We thank each individual for making a difference in our students’ lives by dedicating their time, talents and resources.