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    D60 RECEIVES LOCAL FOOD PROGRAM GRANT

    The Colorado Department of Education will award the District $25,333 as part of the Local Food Program Grant, a program that connects Colorado food producers with local school districts.

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  • Rotarian Matt Albright holds a green and white dictionary

    ROTARIANS AGAIN DELIVER ON DICTIONARY PROMISE

    For nearly two decades, members of Pueblo Rotary #43 have contributed to the educational process by purchasing and delivering full color hard-bound Scholastic Children’s Dictionaries to every third grader in Pueblo County.

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  • A classroom of young students set on the floor while paying attention to the guest reader

    DISTRICT SCHOLARS PARTICIPATE IN READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY

    Throughout the District this week, dignitaries including Mayor Nick Gradisar, firefighters and police officers, business owners, collegiate athletes and coaches, high school student leaders, Pueblo Bulls, and other community notables took a moment out of their busy schedules to read a book with our scholars while stressing the importance of literacy and the joy that comes with reading.

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  • A Corwin student shows a thumb up standing in front of his science fair exibit titled Acne Extermin

    REGIONAL STEM FAIR STATE QUALIFIERS/AWARD WINNERS

    For the 21st year, the D60 Elementary and Southern Colorado Regional (6th through 12th grade) STEM Fair attracted well researched and interesting projects in science and engineering categories. From this talented field, 15 middle and high schoolers earned the right to advance to the state competition.

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    HISTORIC DUTCH CLARK STADIUM TO RECEIVE UPGRADES

    Through a partnership between Pueblo School District 60 and the Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority, the City’s most iconic athletic facility is slated to receive $5.2 million in improvements that will breathe new life and longevity into this hub of community activity.

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  • School Choice Advertisement with two young ladies in caps and gowns

    SCHOOL CHOICE WINDOW NOW OPEN

    Through the Public Schools of Choice Law passed in the early 1990s, families have the right to enroll their children in any school, for any reason. If there is room in a preferred Pueblo School District 60 school, and transportation is not an issue, students are welcome: regardless of residency and other factors. In the fall, the District will welcome new buildings for Centennial and East high schools, Sunset Park Elementary and Franklin School of Innovation, and a brand-new institution: Nettie S. Freed K-8 Expeditionary. The School Choice “lottery window” is now open, giving D60 parents the best chance of winning a seat for their child or children in the school of choice.

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  • D60 Board of Education pose for a photo in their board room

    HONORING OUR SCHOOL BOARD

    The role of a school board director, which comes with no compensation, is one that requires time, dedication, patience, compassion and commitment. To honor those who serve on school boards, Governor Jared Polis has proclaimed January as School Board Recognition Month. During Tuesday’s regular meeting of the D60 Board of Education, that proclamation was read by D60 Director of Communication Dalton Sprouse.

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  • A young student in a blue shirt smiles as he sets at his preschool desk

    UNIVERSAL PRESCHOOL OPENS DOORS FOR MORE FAMILIES

    Beginning in the 2023-24 school year, the state-funded Universal Preschool Colorado program offers every 4-year-old child the opportunity to attend a half-day (up to 15 hours) of preschool. In the year before they are eligible for kindergarten, children with certain qualifying factors are eligible for an additional 15 hours on top of the half-day programming, making for a full day of preschool.

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  • Landon Mascareñaz, VP of Community Partnership for the Colorado Education Initiative

    DISTRICT LEADS WAY IN RECEIPT OF GRANT

    The RISE (Response, Innovation and Student Equity) Grant supports high-needs school districts, charter schools, and public institutions of higher education to address the learning challenges related to the economic, social, and health impacts of COVID-19.

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  • Guests in yellow safety vests walk through one of the new elementary schools

    DISTRICT, SCHOOL LEADERS TOUR NEW BUILDINGS

    Set to open in Fall 2023 as sparkling, state-of-the-art buildings conducive to instruction and learning, the new Sunset Park Elementary and Franklin School of Innovation sites received a host of special visitors Friday, including Superintendent Charlotte Macaluso and members of her Leadership Team, Principals John Hull (Sunset Park) and Dana DiTomaso Junkman (Franklin) and staff, and D60 Board of Education members.

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  • Sol Sandoval Tafoya

    SOL SANDOVAL TAFOYA SWORN IN TO D60 BOARD OF EDUCATION

    Sol Sandoval Tafoya, chosen by the D60 Board of Education on Tuesday to fill the seat vacated by Margaret Wright, was officially sworn into office on Wednesday.

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  • Principals from Franklin, Irving and Heritage pose with the Board of Education for a photo

    GOVERNOR’S BRIGHT SPOT AWARD WINNERS HONORED BY BOARD, SUPERINTENDENT

    Of the more than 1,800 public schools in the state, only 21 were selected for this recognition, with three – Franklin School of Innovation, Heritage Elementary and Irving Elementary – hailing from the District.

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  • Christian Michael of Google talks to students at Centennial

    PARTNERSHIP WITH GOOGLE ADDS ANOTHER DIMENSION TO HOUR OF CODE

    Coinciding with Computer Science Week and the Worldwide Day of Code, the annual District-wide “Hour of Code” is designed to reveal to scholars at all grade levels the power of computer programming (coding) and the bright future that awaits those who choose a career in the computer field. A one-hour introduction to computer science using fun activities to show that anybody can learn the basics, the Hour of Code campaign is supported by more than 200,000 educators worldwide.

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  • A young girl shows off her freshly painted nails

    PCC SANTA SELF CARE DAY OFFERS HOLIDAY PICK-ME-UP

    For 100 students from our elementary, middle and high schools, an early Christmas present in the form of a fresh new hairstyle and vibrant nails was bestowed through the generosity of the Pueblo Community College Cosmetology Program and Michelle Garcia, coordinator of House Bill 1451 (Collaborative Management Program.)

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  • Barb Clementi claps her hands as she speaks to the CASB Convention

    D60 BOARD MEMBER INTRODUCED AS CASB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT ELECT

    A career educator and longtime member of the Pueblo School District 60 Board of Education is the incoming president of the Colorado Association of School Boards Executive Committee.

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  • Image of the front of Irving, Franklin, and Heritage schools

    THREE DISTRICT SCHOOLS HONORED BY GOVERNOR

    Today, Governor Jared Polis announced a new special recognition for 21 schools across the state, including three from District 60, that have demonstrated strong growth in student achievement since 2019. The selected schools, which include Irving Elementary, Heritage Elementary and Franklin School of Innovation, have demonstrated excellence and the ability to advance learning through challenging times.

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    CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH CONTEST

    As October is designated as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the District hosted its first Cybersecurity Awareness Month Poster and Video Contest. Open to scholars at all grade levels, the competition was designed to promote the safe and secure use of the internet while encouraging students to make better decisions when posting pictures, videos, and personal information online.

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  • Drew Dix stands behind a podium

    THE FACE OF THE ‘HOME OF HEROES’ INSPIRES AT PRIDE AND PATRIOTISM

    In its seventh incarnation, Pride and Patriotism once again saw District scholars, from elementary through high school, express their gratitude to those who served – and in many instances continue to serve – in the written word, artistic expression and song.

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  • Drew Dix

    PRIDE AND PATRIOTISM TO FEATURE MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT DREW DIX

    Pueblo’s last living Medal of Honor recipient, and the face of Pueblo as the “Home of Heroes,” Mr. Dix will be the guest speaker at the District’s Pride and Patriotism tribute to veterans, which begins at 6 p.m. November 10 at Memorial Hall.

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  • Highland Park students standing behind a KIND sign

    COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER

    The aptly titled Community Peace Summit drew a diverse and colorful procession of children, scholars and adults to the Pueblo Convention Center for a day of celebration of the District’s efforts in promoting inclusion, compassion and a no-tolerance stance on bullying.

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