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- May 24th Edition
- WHS Class of 2016 Graduates
- WHS Seniors Honored
- Westminster Academy for International Studies to Open in the Fall
- Free Full Day Preschool Coming to 7 Elementary Schools
- Meet Teacher of the Year Angie Edmundson
- Outstanding ESP Employees Named
- Emotional Premiere for Documentary Film ‘MEDIC!’
- ‘Daniels Scholar’ Brandon Dickerson Headed to School of Mines
- Sandi Nees Named ‘Education Partner of the Year’
- Bus Rodeo Honors Best Drivers
- WPS Says ‘Thank You’ to Retirees
- WPS TV Schedule
- Calendar
- May 10th Edition
- AdvancED Accredits Westminster Public Schools
- Community Survey Now Underway
- Meet Teacher of the Year Terri Hutchinson
- Eric Hodges Honored
- Foundation Breakfast Inspires, Raises Money
- ‘MEDIC!’ Premiere is Friday May 20th
- More ‘Westy Idol’ Highlights
- Class of 2016 Prepares to Graduate
- Retirement Celebration is Next Week
- WPS TV Schedule
- Calendar
- April 26th Edition
- Teachers of Year Named
- Phil Love Greenhouse Dedicated
- ‘Westy Idol’ Highlights District Talent
- BOE Hears from WHS Students
- Six Students Receive Youth Awards
- Former Hidden Lake Student Honored as a Hero
- 9 News Profiles Teacher Who Makes Molly Brown Come Alive
- Retirement Celebration Set for May 17th
- Foundation Breakfast Friday, Golf Tournament June 1st
- WPS TV Schedule
- Calendar
- April 12th Edition
- Two Classroom Days Restored to Spring Calendar
- Swanson Pushes for Equitable Funding
- WHS Students Partner with Congressman Perlmutter for Documentary
- FRED Award Winners for March Honored
- Skyline Vista ‘Celebrates the Beat’
- WHS Wind Ensemble Learns From the Best
- Greenhouse Dedication Combined with District Plant Sale
- Westy Idol Still Seeking Performers
- Broncos Great Karl Mecklenburg to be Joined by Tammy Vigil at Foundation Breakfast
- WPS TV Schedule
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- March 22nd Edition
- March 8th Edition
- District Changes Name to Westminster Public Schools
- State Ed Commissioner Endorses Competency Based Education
- Westminster Public Schools Searching for Great Teachers
- BOE Shares Views on ‘VISION 2020’
- Class of 2020 Visits Westminster High School
- Schools Celebrate ‘Read Across America Day’
- Joanna Ramsey Theatre Unveiled next Tuesday
- Centerstage Theatre Production Opens Next Week
- ‘Chester the Cheetah’ Profiled on TV
- Tennyson Knolls Teaches Good Health
- WPS TV Program Schedule
- Calendar
- February 23rd Edition
- District Celebrates Academic Excellence
- Joanna Ramsey Theatre to be Unveiled March 15th
- Broncos Great Karl Mecklenburg to Speak at Foundation Breakfast
- Your Chance to Comment on BOE ‘VISION 2020’
- FRED Award Winners Named
- Scholarship Deadline Approaching
- Tickets on Sale for D50 Nuggets Game
- D50 TV Schedule
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- February 9th Edition
- January 26th Edition
- ‘State of District 50 is Strong’
- Julie Arellano Remembered as ‘One of our Best’
- BOE Supports CBS
- Board of Education Joins Call for More Ed Funding
- New Video Spotlights Steve Sandoval, ‘A Leader to Learn From’
- College Tuition Fair and Scholarship Panel on Saturday, January 30th
- High School Juniors to Take ACT Test in Spring
- STEM Academy Open House Wednesday
- ‘Celebrating Academic Excellence’ Set for February 20
- Metz Students Bring Wizard of Oz to Stage
- D50 Nuggets Game set for Sunday, March 6
- D50 TV Schedule
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- December 15th Edition
- Football Team Honored by Westminster City Council
- Education Week Honors Steve Sandoval as a ‘Leader to Learn From’
- New Video Highlights Colorado STEM Academy
- PARCC Results Released
- Hodgkins’ Garage Sale Sends African Students to School
- November ‘Fred’ Award Winners Recognized
- GRAMMY Foundation Recognizes WHS
- Mesa, WHS Singers Help Light Christmas Tree at City Hall
- Consider District 50 Education Foundation for End of Year Giving
- D50 TV Schedule
- Calendar
- December 1st Edition
- Valente Elected BOE President
- Colorado STEM Academy Expanding
- WHS Greenhouse, Theater, to be named after Love, Ramsey
- Flynn Elementary Honors Our Veterans
- Readers are Leaders
- Students Throw Pies at Teachers
- Board President Says an Emotional ‘Goodbye’
- Christmas Celebrations begin this Week
- Hyland Hills Holiday Lights is Bigger, Better
- D50 TV Schedule
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- November 10th Edition
- Voters Choose Valente, Ciancio and Math for BOE
- Future Center Steering Kids to Tomorrow
- Showcase Highlights D50 Opportunities
- Possible Name Change Survey: Round Three
- Academy Helps Connect Parents to Education
- Major Improvements on the Way for Flynn Elementary
- CenterStage Theater Company Presents ‘Just Like Us’
- Wolves Finish Memorable Season at 9-1
- October ‘Fred’ Award Winners Recognized
- D50 TV Schedule
- Calendar
- October 27th Edition
- Homecoming Victory for Wolves—Now 8-0
- Homecoming Parade Unites Community
- A Warmer Winter for Harris Park Students
- Skyline Vista Shaves Heads to Save Lives
- District 50 Adds Voice to State Budget Debate
- Future Center Ribbon Cutting, District Showcase Next Monday
- Voting Continue in Board of Education Race
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- October 13th Edition
- District 50 Considers a Name Change, Wants Your Input
- Board Candidates Answer Your Questions
- Ruben Pacheco Withdraws from Race
- Community Celebrates Drug Free Message
- ‘Red Ribbon Month’ Has Students Looking to the Sky
- Skyline Vista Playground Celebrates Partnerships
- Renowned Cartoonist Visits D50
- Defense Shines, Wolves remain Undefeated
- College Fair Provides Options
- District Showcase, Future Center Ribbon Cutting Set for November 2
- Homecoming Parade is October 24
- D50 TV Schedule
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- September 29th Edition
- WHS Football Rolls, Running Back Dickerson Nominated for State Award
- Superintendent Cabinet Focuses on Community Solutions
- Five WHS Grads Receive Peierls Scholarships
- Website Answers Questions about District 50 Properties
- Apply Now to Become DAAC Member
- Submit Your Questions for Board of Education Forum
- Scott Carpenter Students Head to Great Outdoors
- Closure of 72nd Avenue to Begin Wednesday
- Highlights of Ranum/Westy Alumni Golf Tournament
- ‘Fred’ Award Winners Recognized
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- September 15th Edition
- Hodgkins’ Families Celebrate ‘Putts for a Purpose’
- Rods for a Good Cause Returns
- Irving Street Library Open on Sunday
- New Leaders at D50 Schools
- Meet Ed Foundation Leader, Sign up for Newsletter
- Board of Education Forum Set for Oct 6
- Parents Honored for their Work in Preventing Suicide
- TV News Focuses on D50 Food Program
- High Powered Wolves Football Team Remains Undefeated
- D50 TV Schedule
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- September 1st Edition
- New Teachers Experience Joy and Jitters as Careers Get Underway
- 5 Candidates to Compete for Three BOE Seats
- September is Attendance Awareness Month
- ‘Stuff for Students’ Sets Students on the Right Path
- Ranum/Westy Golf Tournament to Tee Off September 25
- Mark Your Calendar
- Closure of 72nd Avenue Delayed
- Co-workers Share Their Summer Stories
- D50 TV Schedule
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- August 28th Edition
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Superintendent Cabinet Focuses on Community Solutions
Calling for a “community hug for our kids when they are not in school,” Superintendent Pamela Swanson hosted her first meeting last week of the newly formed Westminster Children’s Initiative which is working to find community based solutions to challenges facing District 50 children and their families.
The meeting brought together leaders from various backgrounds including the City of Westminster, social service agencies, law enforcement and high school students. Members will meet four times during the course of the year in an effort to ensure that young people in the community excel from cradle to career.
“Our schools can’t do it alone,” said Swanson. “We think this group can provide an even bigger and better impact on our young people.”
During the group’s first meeting members broke up into small groups to identify the keys issues facing the community today. There was a consensus on a need for more out of school youth programs and increased support for programs to deal with diverse issues like affordable housing and substance abuse.
“The youth are our future,” said Doug Hall, Fire Chief of the City of Westminster.District 50 Chief Operations Officer James Duffy echoed the sentiment. “Everyone has a piece of the puzzle,” he said.
And while the group identified numerous areas of concern, Westminster High School student leaders were quick to point out that the challenges are not unique to Westminster High School and District 50. “There are so many good things going on at our school that we shouldn’t focus on just the negative,” said Senior Tommy Phung, President of the Student Council. “We have an amazing school.”
Below is a list of the members of the Westminster Children’s Initiative.
Partners
BOB BRIGGS ................................................................................................ CITY OF WESTMINSTER
MAYOR PRO TEM
JUSTIN CUTLER ........................................................................................... CITY OF WESTMINSTER
RECREATION SERVICES MANAGERJOE DEMERS ........................................................................................................... HYLAND HILLS
RECREATION SUPERINTENDENTDALE & DAR EMME ............................................................................................. YELLOW RIBBON
FOUNDERS
RICHARD GARCIA ...................................................................... COLORADO PARENT COALITION
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DOUG HALL ............................................................................. WESTMINSTER FIRE DEPARTMENT
FIRE CHIEFBECKY HOFFMAN ................................................... ADAMS COUNTY YOUTH INITIATIVE (ACYI)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
LEVON HUPFER ................................................................................. ADAMS COUNTY DIVERSION
DIRECTOR OF JUVENILE &ADULT DIVERSION
ROSIE JARAMILLO ....................................................... WESTMINSTER EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
PRESIDENT
MICHAEL KAISER ........................................................ ADAMS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
COMMUNITY POLICING SPECIALIST
PAT LAURIENTI ...................................................... ADAMS COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
FIRE CHIEFDEB OBERMEYER/ALEXIS RAMIREZ .............................................................. COMMUNITY REACH
DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY & EXTERNAL RELATIONSNORMA PORTNOY ............................................................................... KID’S FIRST HEALTH CARE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORTIM READ ............................................................................ WESTMINSTER POLICE DEPARTMENT
TEVA SIENICKI .................................................................................................... GROWING HOME
PRESIDENT & CEO
WAYNE & JOAN SMITH ........................................................................................ HAVE A HEART
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DON TRIPP ................................................................................................. CITY OF WESTMINSTER
CITY MANAGERStudent Representatives
TOMMY PHUNG (SENIOR) ............................................................... WESTMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL
MARIA PHAM (JUNIOR) .................................................................. WESTMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL
District Representatives
MAT AUBUCHON ............................................................................................ EARLY CHILDHOOD
DIRECTOR
STEPHANIE BAER ............................................................ DISTRICT 50 EDUCATION FOUNDATION
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
KEN CIANCIO ........................................................................... BOARD OF EDUCATION DIRECTOR
JOE DAVIDEK .......................................................................... BOARD OF EDUCATION SECRETARY
JAMES DUFFY .................................................................................... CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
VERONICA GLEATON ................................................................................. EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
KIFFANY KIEWIET ........................................................................... WESTMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL
DAVID MAKI ................................................................................ CULINARY SERVICES DIRECTOR
MYRIAN NOWOSAD ....................................................... COMMUNITY & EDUCATION SPECIALIST
BILLY POWERS ............................................................................................. INNOVATION FELLOW
STEVE SAUNDERS ............................. COMMUNICATIONS & COMMUNITY RELATIONS DIRECTOR
TONY STRENO ................................................................................ STUDENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
PAMELA SWANSON ....................................................................... SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Posted September 28, 2015