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Rangeview 2024 Award Winners from the Colorado Student Media Association. We entered into 15 categories against thirty-plus other schools and we came away with NINE awards. Particularly of note were Ifeomah Ugeh's first place win for top podcast, Carolynn Ames coming in second as the state's top columnist, Ione Narajka winning three awards, sophomore Tatiana Holguin earning second place in commentary, and a second place finish for Lifestyle Coverage.

Here's a full list of our Award Winners:

First Place:

Podcast - Ifeomachukwu Ugeh - "Ifeomah's Corner"

Second Place:

Breaking News: Ione Narajka, Carolynn Ames, Aiyana Fragoso, Fernanda Hernandez Zubiate "Breaking: Instagram Sextortion Scheme Victimizes Aurora Teens"

Columnist: Carolynn Ames

Commentary: Tatiana Holguin - "Opinion: Aurora Students Growing Numb to Violence"

Lifestyle Coverage: Nataly Leon, Myles Chapman, Yebella Melaku - 2023: THE YEAR IN REVIEW: The Good, the Bad, and the Weird

Third Place:

Critical Review: Ione Narajka - "Sweeney Todd Far Better On Broadway Than The Silver Screen"

In Depth Sports Coverage: Ione Narajka, Tatiana Holguin, Aiyana Fragoso "Rangeview-Vista Peak Football Cancellation"

Honorable Mention

News Feature: Jeanae Ellis, Mary Sekibo "Passion does not Pay the Bills"

Photo Essay: Syrus Sweetwine, Ricardo Salas "Diversity Assembly in Photos"

Announcing the Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2024

Older Raider Excellence Stories

Older News Stories

Summer Programs 2024

Advanced Placement Corner

Chemistry

Taking AP Chemistry next school year? please join the AP Chemistry Summer Assignment Google Classroom using this code: fb3zzc5. Under the classwork tab you will see the summer assignment. Please email Ms. Pierce with any questions: acpierce@aurorak12.org.

AP US History

Click on the following link for access to the summer assignments for AP US History: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14BYDI8nJs6YFh1zoU_9HYSO4q6rTZCsv/

APS Wellness Resources for Students, Staff, & Families

City of Aurora Parks and Recreation

We Are Aurora Youth is a program designed to give the youth of Aurora a fun and safe place to hang out during school breaks. Youth can participate in multiple opportunities such as basketball, volleyball, swimming, gym games, cooking classes, gift card competitions, video game stations, and more!

Our 2024 Summer Break program will take place on weekdays from May 28-Aug. 2

FREE entry is offered through this program to youth who are 13-18 years old and Aurora residents. The free entry is available on Monday through Friday from noon to 7 p.m. at the participating recreation centers listed below. Youth must check in at the front desk of the recreation centers upon their first visit to provide basic registration information and receive their free pass for this program.

Aurora Public Schools provides free meals for youth ages 18 & under in the lobbies of the three recreation centers between approximately 2-6 p.m., or until all meals have been handed out.

This program applies to the following three locations:

Central Rec Center - 18150 E. Vassar Place

- Free recreation center admission from noon-7 p.m. on weekdays.

- Staff-guided activities from 4-7 p.m. in the gym on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

- Includes basketball games, volleyball, activities, snacks, and gift card competitions.

Moorhead Rec Center - 2390 Havana Street

- Free recreation center admission from noon-7 p.m. on weekdays.

- Staff-guided activities from 4-7 p.m. in the gym on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

- Includes basketball games, volleyball, activities, snacks, and gift card competitions.

Southeast Rec Center - 25400 E. Alexander Drive

- Free recreation center admission from noon-7 p.m. on weekdays.

- Staff-guided activities from 4-7 p.m. in the gym on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

Here’s a glimpse at our summer plans:

Summer Activity Guide

AuroraGov.org/ActivityGuide

AuroraGov.org/DayCamps

Denver Free Activities

Click here for free activities located in the Denver area. Find out information here about the following:

State Capitol Tour
Tattered Cover Book Store
United States Mint Tour
Festivals
Hammond’s Candy Factory Tour

Aurora Summer Camps

Click here for a list of camps in Aurora. This list includes camps in the arts, music, and sports.

Aurora Free Meals Program

The city of Aurora and Aurora Public Schools are teaming up to provide free meals to anyone 18 and younger from May 30th - August 3rd. Click here for more information including times and locations.

Trails Rec Center Kids Camps

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery, Aurora Youth Options Summer Programming

Courageous Kids Camp

Additional Programming/Resources for Staff and/or Families: