Futures Football Program Celebrates a Successful 2016
Nothing screams fun like football in the spring, and for many seventh- and eighth-grade students in Aurora Public Schools, that fun has become a positive addiction worth fueling.The Futures Program, a...
View ArticleBright Future Ahead for Class of 2016 Scholarship Recipients
The Aurora Public Schools' class of 2016 was not shy when it came to applying for scholarships and grants for college. This year’s graduating seniors took full advantage of the opportunity to earn...
View ArticleAPS Celebrates the Class of 2016
Congratulations to the nearly 3,000 students who recently graduated from Aurora Public Schools. Students earned diplomas from the following schools:Aurora Central High SchoolAurora West College...
View ArticleVista PEAK Business Pathway Named One of the Best in the U.S.
When it comes to helping students shape successful futures as businessmen and women, Vista PEAK Preparatory offers one of the top programs in the nation. The school’s career technical education (CTE)...
View ArticleVista PEAK Preparatory Students Selected for Prestigious PBS NewsHour Student...
Youth reporters from Richwood, West Virginia interview Trevor, a high school forestry student who understands the importance of diversifying energy resources and revenue, but also has a deep...
View ArticleAPS High School Theater Performances Underway
Please join Aurora Public Schools in supporting our talented youth at upcoming high school theater productions. Our students have been fully engaged in fine-tuning their acting skills to bring exciting...
View ArticleHinkley and Vista PEAK Students Help Legacy Peers Stay Strong
Hinkley High School and Vista PEAK Preparatory’ s FBLA, DECA and Visual and Design Arts students are offering Legacy High School students and staff support and encouragement in the aftermath of the bus...
View ArticleElementary and High School Students Link Up to Discuss Their Plans
Despite a 10 year age difference, Murphy Creek P-8 third-grade student Bryton Bender and Vista PEAK Preparatory senior EryKah Williams found common ground in planning for the future. The two recently...
View ArticleVista PEAK Bison Meant Business at Stock Market Competition
Congratulations to Vista PEAK Preparatory business pathway students who now reign as the Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge champions! Kassandra Chairez, Xavier Chism, Kyree Conaway, Eliseo...
View ArticleInside the Game: Winter Sports Athletic Profiles
Aurora Public Schools offers competitive athletic programs for all middle and high school students, including basketball, track and field, soccer and wrestling. Participation in athletics is designed...
View ArticleJoin Us for a Show!
Aurora Public Schools high school students are gaining the skills they need to shape successful futures in the performing arts. These talented entertainers are preparing a variety of productions that...
View ArticleVista PEAK Game Club Gives Back
Written by Vista PEAK Preparatory Site Tech Jay Vicens Last year, students in the Vista PEAK Preparatory Genesis Game Club decided to give back to their community in a huge way. Club president Angel...
View ArticleAPS Students Take the Cake at Local Debate Tournament
Hinkley Uncovering talent in students is not as easy as it may sound. Teachers, advisors, counselors and coaches are always looking for new ways to help students rise to the top, which aligns with the...
View ArticleVista PEAK Senior Overcomes Adversity with Help from his Basketball Team
Please view the following video from 9News about Vista PEAK's Marquise Johnson, who overcame many personal struggles by playing on the Bison basketball team. Read the full 9News story.
View ArticleVista PEAK Sets FBLA Record
Congratulations to the Vista PEAK Preparatory Future Business Leaders of America club for making their mark, yet again, at a recent Colorado FBLA District 10 Leadership Conference. The students went...
View ArticleACHS Unified Basketball Team Wins State Championship!
Congratulations to Aurora Central High School’s unified basketball team, suitably named Aurora Central Gold, who recently closed out their debut season as state champions! In addition, the school’s...
View ArticleAPS Plans Upcoming Bond Projects
Mrachek Proposed Building Interior Renderings The APS Construction Management and Support Department has released the master project schedule and bond implementation timeline for the 2016 bond. The...
View ArticleUpcoming APS Graduation Dates
High School Graduation Dates Learn more about APS graduations. December 15, 2016 Graduation: Midyear Graduations Dec. 15, 2016 6:30 p.m. APS Professional Learning & Conference Center 15771 E. 1st...
View Article2016 Bond Projects Underway
Plans are well underway for several bond-funded construction projects. Below are some of the projects starting this year: A new building for Mrachek Middle School Classroom additions at Vista PEAK...
View ArticleVisit APS’ Festival of the Arts Now Through April 22!
Aurora Public Schools is excited to host the 2017 Festival of the Arts at the Town Center at Aurora. This free event, which is open to the public now through April 22, features original works of art...
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