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Leafing a good impression

Every couple of weeks or so, Arvada High athletes psyche themselves up for a different type of competition, with each of them picking up a rake and preparing to clear the most leaves from nearby … more

Casey Van Divier
cvandivier@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 11/19/19 05:06 PM

Jefferson County school district data highlights need for longer lunch times

A Nov. 13 presentation to the Board of Education from leaders with the district’s Food & Nutrition Services sparked some board members to call for a change in how much time students have to eat … more

Casey Van Divier
cvandivier@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 11/19/19 09:55 AM

Foster to become district’s first dual language option school

Next school year will mark the establishment of Jeffco’s first Dual Language Option School, with Arvada’s Foster Elementary transforming into Foster Dual Language PK-8 School. That decision was … more

Casey Van Divier
cvandivier@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 11/13/19 12:38 PM

With Jefferson County bus driver shortage at peak, student athletes miss hours of classtime

What happens when there’s a school bus driver shortage? A chain reaction, said Autumn Sereno, assistant principal and athletic coach at Lakewood’s Green Mountain High School. The chain of events … more

Casey Van Divier
cvandivier@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 11/12/19 09:52 AM

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Schooley wins District 3, but running mate loses to Miller

When first results came in at 7:08 p.m. Election Day, Nov. 5, Jefferson County Board of Education candidate Stephanie Schooley was shown to be leading over Rob Applegate, while Susan Miller led over … more

Casey Van Divier
cvandivier@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 11/11/19 11:12 AM

Green Mountain’s Geometry in Construction program expands

Traditional math classes in high school typically involve students working on math problems revolving around hypothetical scenarios but when Green Mountain High School’s Scott Burke arrived on the … more

Joseph Rios
jrios@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 11/6/19 10:01 PM

Third Warren Tech center to be built in Littleton

After setting its sights on opening a third campus for Warren Tech - Jeffco’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) center that has attracted statewide media attention for its programming — the … more

Staff report | 11/6/19 10:00 PM

Schooley and Miller take Jeffco school board races

Election results in at 10:09 a.m. Nov. 8 showed Jefferson County Board of Education candidate Stephanie Schooley was victorious over Rob Applegate, and Susan Miller over Joan Chávez-Lee … more

Casey Van Divier
cvandivier@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 11/5/19 08:09 PM

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Depending on the industry in which you are aiming to get hired, your resume could be the key to your success. Whether it be a position in the public sector, a technology job or in education – your … View more Post your news

Class is in session for Little Elementary parents

When Little Elementary School kindergarten teachers talk with parents, they don't shy away from using words like schema, metacognition and phonemic awareness — and it doesn't take long for parents … more

Casey Van Divier
cvandivier@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 10/28/19 03:52 PM

Applications for $1 million innovation fund now open to students

For two years now the Jeffco Innovation Acceleration Fund has invited school district staff to apply for a portion of a $1 million fund to support creative ideas. And this year, thanks to some … more

Casey Van Divier
cvandivier@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 10/22/19 04:12 PM

Susan Miller, Candidate for Jeffco School Board District 4

Profession: School district and financial adviser, former WRHS PTSA President Contact: millerforjeffcostudents.com and www.facebook.com/Miller4Students and susan@millerforjeffcostudents.com Why are … more

10/16/19 03:36 PM

Joan Chávez-Lee, Candidate for Jeffco School Board District 4

Profession: Retired teacher and school administrator Contact: jchavezleeforjeffcoschools.com or llaves81@yahoo.com Why are you seeking this office? As a former Jeffco teacher and principal, and as a … more

10/16/19 03:36 PM

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Stephanie Schooley, Candidate for Jefferson County School Board District 3

Profession: Executive Director for a higher education nonprofit City: Lakewood Contact: www.stephanieschooleyforjeffcoschools.com Why are you seeking this office? All children can succeed if they are … more

10/16/19 03:36 PM

Rob Applegate, Jefferson County School Board District 3 candidate

Profession: Research and Analysis Associate Director City/neighborhood: Applewood Contact: www.applegateforjeffcokids.com and rob@applegateforjeffcokids.com Why are you seeking this office? I was … more

10/16/19 03:36 PM

Financial gaps widen between school board campaigns

This year’s four school board candidates filed their latest reports of contributions and expenditures Sept. 30, which saw the financial margins between competing campaigns widen as Election Day, … more

Casey Van Divier
cvandivier@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 10/15/19 01:02 PM

Maple Grove students will not have Manning enrollment priority

At the Oct. 10 school board meeting, both sides of the ongoing Maple Grove and Manning debate — a question of whether neighborhood elementary school Maple Grove should feed into Manning, an option … more

Casey Van Divier
cvandivier@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 10/14/19 12:13 PM

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Lakewood Certified Financial Planner Jo-Ann Holst spoke to 6th graders at the Tennyson Center For Children (TCC) about core financial skills. TCC is one of the Rocky Mountain region’s leading treatment centers for abused, neglected and at-risk youth. View more Post your news

Colorado School of Mines students and their Moroccan teammates win the Solar Decathlon AFRICA

In the midst of the 18-hour days spent building a house under the hot African sun, Colorado School of Mines students got to partake in a special Moroccan tradition. Twice a day, once in the late … more

Christy Steadman
csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 10/8/19 06:04 PM

Gwyn Green’s legacy of social justice to be carried on by students

In the past year since Gwyn Green’s death, Golden residents approached Golden Mayor Marjorie Sloan to ask her to come up with a way to memorialize the late state in one way or another. They had … more

Christy Steadman
csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 10/8/19 06:03 PM

Meet Joan Chávez-Lee, District 4 candidate for school board

Before Joan Chávez-Lee was a Jeffco principal, she was a Jeffco parent. She was raising her kindergarten-aged daughter on her own when, inspired by how impactful her daughter’s teacher was, … more

Casey Van Divier
cvandivier@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 10/8/19 06:03 PM

Meet Susan Miller, District 4 candidate for school board

Lakewood resident Susan Miller has two distinct backgrounds: a longtime finance professional, she has worked as an investment banker and company vice president; and a mother of four former Jeffco … more

Casey Van Divier
cvandivier@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 10/8/19 06:03 PM

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Leafing a good impression

Every couple of weeks or so, Arvada High athletes psyche themselves up for a different type of competition, with each of them picking up a rake and preparing to clear the most leaves from nearby …

Coors brewery in Golden is here for the long haul, with modernization coming

Molson Coors’ corporate offices may be moving out of downtown Denver, but the brewery in Golden isn’t going anywhere. In fact, Molson Coors announced plans to modernize the brewery at the same …

Jefferson County commissioners approve 2020 budget

Jefferson County Commissioner Libby Szabo on Nov. 12 pointed out that Jefferson County is not the first jurisdiction to face budget cuts. “And it won’t be the last,” she said. “But I think …

Jefferson County school district data highlights need for longer lunch times

A Nov. 13 presentation to the Board of Education from leaders with the district’s Food & Nutrition Services sparked some board members to call for a change in how much time students have to eat …

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After 70 plus years, Rockley Music Center to say goodbye to Lakewood

During the Rockley family's 70 plus years of operating the Rockley Music Center on West Colfax, adapting to the needs of the community has been vital. When Melvin and Mildred Rockley opened the …

Pomona makes history with fifth straight team state title

THORNTON — Pomona gymnastics flipped, twisted and vaulted its way into the history books Nov. 7 at Thornton High School. The Panthers claimed their fifth straight Class 5A gymnastics team state …

Results in for Arvada mayoral race

Election results counted as of 10:09 a.m., Nov. 8 show candidate Marc Williams has taken this year's three-candidate race for mayor. Williams earned 44.9% of the vote, while candidate Harriet Hall …

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Disc golf takes full flight in Denver metro area

Chris Ball is a Grammy-nominated songwriter who has composed music for many television shows and toured for seven years as a musician with the rock band Firefall. The 53-year-old Highlands Ranch …

Speed, stubbornness lead to wins at Mile High Nationals

Greg Anderson is very fond of Bandimere Speedway. Anderson, the 58-year-old from Mooresville, North Carolina, drove his Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro to a first-place Pro Stock finish for his second …

This sport is the real dill

James Pinkel, 69, of Centennial, plays pickleball three or four days a week against a variety of players at the Lone Tree Recreation Center. “There are some who show up to really play the game,” …

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