Tag: High School
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Westminster student in custody after bringing gun onto school grounds
A teen is in custody after bringing a gun onto school grounds in Westminster on Friday, said the Westminster Police Department. Police received a tip that a student at Mountain Range High School may have brought a gun onto campus. After investigating, officers learned the student didn’t attend classes that day, but arrived on campus…
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What we know about the Evergreen shooting: suspect identified, schools closed Thursday
Officials identified the Evergreen High School shooting suspect who allegedly injured two students and took his own life as 16-year-old Desmond Holly. Holly allegedly entered the school with a revolver and fired and reloaded “on and on and on,” Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Jacki Kelley said at a news conference on Thursday. “The suspect’s…
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Former Fort Collins high school counselor arrested for sexual assault
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Fort Collins police arrested a former Poudre School District counselor Tuesday on suspicion of repeatedly sexually assaulting a former student. Cassandra Poncelow, 40, was arrested on suspicion of several charges, including sexual assault on a child, criminal contempt to commit sexual exploitation of children and aggravated sexual assault on a client by a psychotherapist, according…
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Western Welcome Week Grand Parade celebrates 97th year in Littleton
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Western Welcome Week Grand Parade made its way through downtown Littleton for the 97th year on Saturday morning. A popular annual tradition through the city’s historic downtown, the parade featured a variety of local organizations, old cars, scout troops and both high school marching…
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With youth as audience, Denver mayoral candidates focus on fentanyl at 5280 High School forum
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Recent mayoral debates have been combative, but the forum on Thursday, which focused on fentanyl, was much more collaborative. Candidates were asked questions by students at 5280 High School, which specializes in providing education for youth dealing with substance misuse and addiction. Their queries, which…
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More teens working in Colorado, U.S. than before the start of COVID-19 pandemic
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save School is out for summer and that means teens aren’t only looking forward to warmer weather and vacations, but also summer jobs. And they’ll have plenty of company. In 2021, 32% of teens ages 16 to 19 were participating in the nation’s workforce, while 39.6%…
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Denver school district rolls out start time survey
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver Public Schools is gathering feedback from families on changes to school start times. The survey launched on Monday and is available in nine languages. It takes around 20 minutes to complete, according to the district. “We want to make sure the new schedule is informed by…
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Recent flurry of Colorado hazing incidents possibly a reaction to pandemic isolation
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Recent cases of high school hazing in Colorado Springs, Cañon City and Littleton shed light on a phenomenon that experts say is rarely documented but could be exacerbated by a sudden return to school after the isolation teenagers faced during coronavirus quarantine. “There’s been a…
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58 Adams County high schoolers awarded over $1 million in scholarships
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Adams County Scholarship Fund awarded more than $1 million in scholarships to 58 high school students this year, the Adams County Commissioners announced. This is the sixth time the fund has awarded scholarships since it was started by the county commissioners in 2016, in partnership with…
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Colorado Rockies 2021: A look at the top rookies in 2021 and reviewing the adjusted minor league system
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Top Rockies rookies to watch in 2021 Colton Welker, 3B/1B Referencing spring training statistics makes us cringe, as they are so notoriously misleading. But Welker went beyond normal spring production, earning the Abby Greer Award as the club’s spring training MVP after batting .362 with a team-high 12 RBIs in the Cactus League. The Rockies…