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  • Two Central students hold up the Cornhole Tournament Trophy

    CORNHOLING FOR A GOOD CAUSE

    For the second year, the turf of historic Dutch Clark Stadium hosted Cornhole at Dutch Clark Stadium, a fundraiser for the D60 Education Foundation. This year, the tournament featured a high school division, with tossers from Central, Dutch Clark Digital, East and South taking part.

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  • A large crowd watches a performance at the Peace Summit

    LETTING THE SUNSHINE IN AT THE COMMUNITY PEACE SUMMIT

    In an effort to promote positivity, anti-bullying activity and inclusivity, the District has, for the past six years, hosted a Community Peace Summit. This year's theme was, "When You Can't Find the Sunshine, Be the Sunshine."

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  • Dar and Dale Emme

    YELLOW RIBBON CAMPAIGN FOUNDERS SPEAKING TO MIDDLE SCHOOLERS

    As part of Suicide Prevention Month, Dar and Dale are visiting with middle school students about the Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program.

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  • Young students performing in the Nutcracker

    EXPLORE THE WORLD OF DANCE THROUGH AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS

    For qualifying youngsters ages 8 through 10, it’s a chance to experience and explore the art of dance with a professional staff at no charge.

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  • 2023 Cannon Game Poster Art

    THE CANNON GAME: BOOMING GOLD OR BLACK?

    The rivalry returns Friday, as the East Eagles, holders of the coveted Cannon, will be looking to retain the prize against the South Colts. Kickoff is 7 p.m. at Dutch Clark Stadium.

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  • Bradford's Principal celebrates good news with a smile and clapping hands

    2023 INITIAL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORKS RELEASED: 11 SCHOOLS IN THE TOP TIER

    The Colorado Department of Education recently released preliminary District and School Performance Frameworks based on assessment results and growth data. This initial data reveals that 11 schools occupy the top-tier Performance Framework: Fountain, Goodnight, Corwin, Haaff, Franklin, Irving, Bradford, South Park, Sunset Park, Minnequa and Morton.

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  • Photos of two substitute teachers smiling

    SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS TO RECEIVE MORE PAY/BONUS INCENTIVES

    Substitute teachers play a critical role in maintaining the continuity of instruction for our scholars. As guest teachers, substitutes have the responsibility of administering the absent teacher’s learning plan while keeping students engaged and involved.

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  • A young student wearing blue glasses sets at a desk

    MATH AND ELA GROWTH IN D60 SCHOOLS MEETING OR EXCEEDING STATE EXPECTATIONS

    With the release of results from state assessments taken last spring comes the encouraging news that many of our schools are meeting or exceeding the statewide Median Growth Percentile (MGP) benchmarks in Math and English Language Arts. Additionally, as a District, growth in high school Math and ELA increased.

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  • The entrance of Dutch Clark Stadium

    NEW DUTCH CLARK STADIUM SAFETY/SECURITY FEATURES

    In addition to the aesthetic upgrades to improve the look and appearance of Dutch Clark Stadium, a number of improvements have been made with an eye toward increased safety and ease of use of the facility. A new addition to the safety protocol will be the use of walk-through metal detectors at stadium entry points.

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  • Betsy DeCesaro

    SUPERINTENDENT WELCOMES BUILDING LEADERS BACK TO SCHOOL

    In an annual tradition, Superintendent Charlotte Macaluso officially kicked off the 2023-24 school year with a K-12 Leadership Orientation for building principals, assistant principals and District administrators.

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  • A group of D60 staff members at the American School Counselor Association national conference

    D60 STAFFERS PART OF NATIONAL CONFERENCE

    A total of 17 D60 staffers are taking part in the American School Counselor Association national conference in Atlanta.

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  • Cast members rehearse for the Summer Musical

    63RD SUMMER MUSICAL BRINGS ‘LITTLE MERMAID’ TO STAGE

    Under the direction of longtime music educator and South alumnus Todd Albrecht, a cast of nearly 50 will present Disney’s popular “The Little Mermaid” in this year’s Pueblo Summer Musical. The presentation will hit the Arts Center stage at 2 p.m. July 15-16 and at 7 p.m. July 17-20

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  • Tommy Farrell

    BOARD PRESIDENT, DISTRICT ALUMNI HONORED BY LATINO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

    As a District, we continually celebrate the life accomplishments of those we had the honor of educating, especially those who elected to remain in Pueblo to serve its residents through their chosen profession. Each year, the Pueblo Latino Chamber of Commerce honors emerging leaders through its 40 under 40 awards ceremony. The event is designed to “elevate the profiles of our up-and-coming leaders and highlight the amazing, professional talent we have in our Pueblo community.”

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  • Two students set on a fallen tree stump at the nature center

    OUTDOOR EQUITY PROGRAM OPENS DOORS FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES

    The new Outdoor Equity program of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County is designed to improve the access of children and families to the outdoors and environmental education. The program is supported through the Colorado Outdoor Equity Board, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and Great Outdoors Colorado.

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  • A young boy holds a carton of milk and a sandwich at D60's Summer Lunch Program

    SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM UNDERWAY

    Through the efforts of Southwest Foodservice Excellence/D60 Foodworks, children 18 and younger have a host of options when it comes to free summer lunches.

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  • Superintendents Macaluso and Johnson hold a banner with members of CDE

    A ‘BANNER’ YEAR FOR FOUR D60 SCHOOLS

    To recognize schools in Colorado that have demonstrated strong growth in student achievement since 2019, Governor Jared Polis established the Governor’s Bright Spot Award, which comes with an accompanying $50,000 endowment. 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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  • D60's siz recipient of teacher and staff awards for the 2022-2023 school year

    D60 COLORADO TEACHERS OF THE YEAR, SUPPORT STAFF HONORED

    In a long-standing tradition, three D60 peer-nominated educators and three Classified Support Staff were honored Thursday for their commitment, dedication and professionalism. Each year, the Pueblo County Chapter of the Colorado Teacher of the Year Program honors dedicated, knowledgeable and skilled K-12 classroom educators with a Colorado Teacher of the Year Award.

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  • Krista Lauricella

    TEACHER APPRECIATION MONTH RECOGNITION

    Krista Lauricella teaches K-5 ESS at Heritage Elementary.

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  • Charlotte Macaluso, Board of Education President Tommy Farrell and Board Member Barb Clementi, and

    DISTRICT LEADERS RECOGNIZED BY GREATER PUEBLO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

    During Thursday's Business During Lunch hosted by the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce, Superintendent Charlotte Macaluso, Board of Education President Tommy Farrell and Board Member Barb Clementi, and the D60 Communications Team were recognized by Chamber President Duane Nava before those gathered in the Pueblo Convention Center.

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  • A student holds her award and takes a photo with Superintendent Macaluso

    SUPERINTENDENT'S CROSS-CURRICULUM WRITING AWARD WINNERS

    For more than three decades, scholars in elementary, middle and high school have been encouraged to demonstrate their literary talents in this showcase, started by the late Edmund Vallejo, a D60 educator and Superintendent, who valued the importance of writing.

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