Vista PEAK Choirs Hit the Right Notes
Hats off to the choirs at Vista PEAK Exploratory and Preparatory campuses, who shined recently at a national competition. The choirs competed in the “Old West Choir Fest” show choir competition in...
View ArticleAmerica’s Promise How to Afford College Resource Fair on Jan. 26
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"...
View ArticleThe Plot Thickens: APS Drama Students Prepare for the Spotlight
Aurora Public Schools’ high school drama students are gearing up to bring live entertainment to the Aurora community. Beginning Feb. 25, the talented actors and actresses will hit the stage in full...
View ArticleVista PEAK Students Dominate Stock Market Challenge
Submitted by Natalie Johnson and Michael DoughertyVista PEAK PreparatoryVista PEAK Preparatory’s Business Pathway students recently took the bull by its horns at the Junior Achievement Stock Market...
View ArticleAPS FBLA Students Go for Gold
What do 32 Vista PEAK Preparatory students and 27 Rangeview High School students have in common? They each brought home a sparkling gold medal from the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)...
View ArticleAPS Vocalists Hit the Right Notes at Choir Festival
Vista PEAK Preparatory student Jeremiah Richard converses with other students during a break at the Colorado All State Choir Festival. A hefty ensemble of Aurora Public Schools students showed off...
View ArticleInaugural A-Town All-Star Game to Feature Top APS Hoops Players
The 2015-16 high school basketball season may be over, but the fun is just about to start for a talented group of Aurora student athletes.The Aurora Sentinel will sponsor the first ever A-Town...
View ArticleVista PEAK Preparatory Flutist Tackles Second All-State Band Performance
Vista Peak Preparatory senior, Tristana Whetten, is headed to participate in Colorado's All-State Band for the second time. Whetten will spend several days at the University of Northern Colorado in...
View ArticleApril is College and Career Readiness Month in APS
Aurora Public Schools students are serious about college and careers. Every day, they learn new skills and other important information to help mold their post-secondary vision. With guidance from the...
View ArticleCommunity Partners Shine the Spotlight on Aurora Public Schools’ Top Ten...
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 2016WHAT: Aurora Public Schools’ Top Ten CeremonyWHEN: Friday, April 15, 2016, 6 p.m.WHERE: City of Aurora Municipal Building, 15151 E. Alameda...
View ArticleVista PEAK Students Feel the PoWeR, Learn New Skills at Pickens Tech
In today’s 21st century, teachers across the globe are discovering new ways to educate students. Nowadays, there is not a one-size-fits-all mentality, and in fact, learning can and should take on...
View ArticleBright Lights Program Honors Class of 2016 Top Grads
The Aurora community recently took part in a unique celebration honoring Aurora Public Schools’ top graduates of 2016. APS partnered with the City of Aurora and a host of gracious sponsors to host the...
View ArticleAPS Foundation Awards 2016 Scholarships
As APS seniors prepare to wrap up their K-12 careers, many are also engaged in the process of securing scholarships and other forms of financial aid for college. With college tuition, books and fees on...
View ArticleThe City of Aurora Recognizes APS Students as Future Leaders
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...
View ArticleAPS FBLA Students Crush State Competition, Head to Nationals
Nearly 20 Rangeview High School and Vista PEAK Preparatory students will represent Colorado this summer in the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference! The nation’s...
View ArticlePlease Join Us: 2016 Aurora Borealis Film Festival
When it comes to creativity and innovation, Aurora Public Schools students continue to make a name for themselves. Many of those highly sought-after attributes will be on display at the May 11 Aurora...
View ArticleVista PEAK Student Earns Summit Badge, Pays Visit to Opera
Vista PEAK Preparatory student Trinell Samuel, left, and Postsecondary Workforce Readiness Partner Jenise Rosa take a selfie during their visit to Opera Colorado .Story and photos submitted by Jenise...
View ArticleGateway and Vista PEAK Seniors Inspire the Next Generation to Succeed
Graduation is around the corner, but seniors at Gateway High School and Vista PEAK Preparatory already slipped into their caps and gowns to shine as role models for young, aspiring students. The...
View ArticleVista PEAK Seniors Demonstrate Skills at Pathway Showcase
Vista PEAK Preparatory seniors recently placed their 21st Century skills in the spotlight at the school’s inaugural Pathway Showcase. Parents, industry partners, community members and more filled the...
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