Aurora Public Schools

Every day, we work with our community to break down barriers so that students can engage to their fullest potential and shape their own paths forward.

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Montview Elementary School was named one of America's #HealthiestSchools! 👏🍎🥳 This honor, by @HealthierGen, highlights how Montview breaks barriers to support the health and well-being of students, families and staff. View the full list at https://t.co/2OyOvU1cGG!

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Our Early Childhood Ed. crew kicked off the year carnival style, because empowering our youngest learners deserves BIG FUN! 🥳 Much love to our sponsors @konaice of Hampden, Kona Ice of South Platte, @Costco, @sproutsfm, Aurora AutoPros, @Target, @Popeyes & Milly’s Gift Baskets!

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Our Safety & Security team hosted APS' 1st-ever Campus Safety Officer Badge Ceremony! The event honored heroes who protect our schools every day w/ courage & care. Principals pinned officers, oaths were re-affirmed and brand-new badges featuring the new APS logo made their debut.

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Jalen Snow was named the 𝙉𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝘼𝙇 𝙒𝙄𝙉𝙉𝙀𝙍 for the Jr. NBA Scholastic Coach of the Year award! 🥳🙌 As Mosley P-8's autism para & APS Unified director/coach, Coach Snow is hailed for empowering students with disabilities to shine in sports, plays, clubs + more. ❤️

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🚨CUTE CONTENT WARNING🚨

This post contains adorable photos of APS infant, preschool and kindergarten kiddos on their first day of school. Please proceed with caution as this may hit you in the feels.

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#BackToSchool never looked so cool. 😎 Our 1st–12th graders made a grand entrance and crushed day one! Next week, we welcome our youngest learners. 🥰

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6,000 staff . 1 stadium. 0 chill. Sup. Mike set APS' all-staff meeting off w/ an epic entrance to Eminem’s “Lose Yourself,” lyics that got us fired up for the school year. From cookie face chaos to word search wars & cup stacking, a time was had! 🥳 #DestinationDistrict #theAteam

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Our Back to School Kickoffs are "B-A-N-A-N-A-S"! 🍌🎶🎉 Ok, that reference dates us, but it IS our 17th year hosting this amazing event. 😊 Join us Saturday, Aug. 2 from 10am-12:30pm at the Town Center at Aurora to celebrate the 2025-26 school year! #FreeFamilyFun #ThrowbackPics

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.@dubsmitheagles rising senior Fatima Najar Madera wrote a book called Nuestra Historia to highlight immigrant and first-gen Latino voices! 🤩📚👏 Get your copy via Amazon today!

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There’s something special about a school that starts the year by caring for the whole child. At Mosley P-8’s Back to School Bash, families met the principal, got clothes thanks to @ArcThriftStores' donation, visited vaccine & dental clinics + connected w/ helpful resources. 🥳

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Congrats to the first class of APS' Leaders of the Future Academy! 🥳 These rising 9th graders sharpened real-world skills like self-advocacy, time management, financial literacy + more. Shout out to APS Security, APS Behavior Systems and all who brought this program to life! ❤️

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Summer is when our students get to show off their talents!🎤Aurora Frontier P-8's Desmond McCauley, aka "Des Dog," recently performed a rap at the Mobile Studio Music Festival. Dartmouth Elementary students also performed an original song they wrote about courage. LOVE IT!🙌

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🕊️ We are saddened to share that the legendary Charles Burrell has passed. As the namesake of @burrellartsk12, his legacy lives on through our students and their art. Our hearts are with his family and all who were touched by his inspiring talent and remarkable character. 🤍

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We already know Mosley P-8's Coach Jalen Snow is AMAZING, but now we need the whole country to know it!📣📣 Vote for Coach Snow to become the Jr. NBA Scholastic Coach of the Year. Voting runs through Sunday, June 22. Go Coach Snow!🙌🏀

VOTE NOW: https://t.co/6P5G0B5VTp

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🚨 VOTING NOW OPEN🚨

The Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA and @PositiveCoachUS are proud to announce the 10 U.S. finalists for the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Coach of the Year award due to their outstanding integrity, character, and leadership.

The award celebrates two categories of coaches: Community and Scholastic. Learn more about the 5 finalists for each category and help us select the winners!

VOTE NOW: https://t.co/7Q1zOztSqW

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.@actrojans math teacher Gayathri Ramkumar is a 2026 #ColoradoTeacherOfTheYear semifinalist! Out of 419 educators, Gayathri is one of just 22 selected. Let's cheer her on as she moves to the next round! The @codepted will announce finalists in Sept. and a winner in Oct.

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In APS, wellness isn’t a perk, it’s a priority. From Korean BBQ classes to barre, bowling, biking, bootcamps and more, our staff enjoyed fun and creative ways to connect, stay healthy and recharge. #PowerYourPotential

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Vista PEAK Exploratory's Marcos Julian Martinez has officially been selected as catcher in the elite USSSA-Baseball 11U All-American Games! ⚾️👏 He’ll be repping the West Region July 21-27 in FL, competing alongside the nation's top youth talent. Let's gooo! #FutureMLB #FriYAY

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💸 Money moves start young! 💸
Representatives from @DistrictCreditU stopped by Aurora Hills to drop some serious financial wisdom on our students! 🧠💰 From budgeting basics to saving for the future, it was all about leveling up those money skills!

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Top 10 spellers in the nation! 🐝💥🙌 Huge shout out to Aurora Quest K-8's Vedanth Raju for his incredible run at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, landing 10th place! The word "ellestadite" ended his streak, but he repped Colorado with passion, poise and pride.

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Behind every graduate is a village that never gave up. Our #ClassOf2025 grads crossed the stage because their families and friends supported and believed in them—every step of the way. Graduation was a win for every crew.