Boettcher Scholarship Winner Grew up in WPS Community

Marisol is one of just 42 scholars to receive the scholarship which will fully cover the costs of her education.

Note from Superintendent Swanson: May 5, 2021

Student agency has always been a key component of our learning model, but when we began this journey more than a decade ago, we never expected it to be tested by a national health crisis.

CBS ’Proved its Worth’ During Pandemic

A nationally recognized education website pointed to WPS competency based system during the pandemic.

Westminster High School’s Kate Albyn Named a 2021 Teacher of the Year

Albyn was selected as one of three educators in WPS for the 2021 Westminster Elks Teachers of the Year.

BOE Calls for Undocumented Students to be Allowed Access to Professional Licenses

At last week’s board meeting, members unanimously passed a resolution supporting a change to state law.

WPS to Celebrate More than 490 Years of Combined Service at Annual Retirement Event

The district’s retiring staff will be honored on May 10 at Westminster High School.

Boys Volleyball is the New Game in Town

Westminster High School has added boys volleyball to its list of sanctioned team sports and the reaction has been overwhelmingly positive.

Free High-Quality Books for Children (Birth to Age Five)

Children that live in Adams County can get access to free books.

Board of Education Decision Westminster Public Schools V Peter Mandell

On Friday, October 23, 2020, the WPS Board of Education adopted a recommendation from a hearing officer involving the case of Skyline Vista Elementary teacher Peter Mandell.

ASBO Awards WPS for Excellence in Budget Presentation

The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) is proud to recognize WPS for excellence in budget presentation with the Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) for the 2020–2021 budget year.

Superintendent Swanson Named 2020 Colorado Superintendent of the Year

Dr. Swanson and her team are recognized nationwide as leaders in competency based education and have become forceful advocates for reforming how schools and districts are evaluated.

WPS Academic Scores Continue to Outpace State, Surrounding Districts

Hard work continues to pay off for elementary, middle and high school students in WPS.