From The Board

I hope everyone had a merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Students have returned from Christmas break refreshed and ready to tackle the second half of the school year. Let’s make it a great one!

Winter sports are in full swing, and we’re excited for the basketball and wrestling seasons ahead. A huge congratulations to the Coal Ridge Cheerleaders for stepping up into a higher division in the state classification and still dominating their way to the state title. Way to make us proud!

I would like to say, “thank you” to the Cactus Valley Elementary administration and staff for hosting our November 13 board meeting.  It is always appreciated to be a part of Shine the Light, meeting everyone and sharing awesome food.  When I first visited CVE three years ago we were preparing for a major renovation project to fix the floor slabs, and the school was beginning its Grow To Green campaign. 

Over the last three years, $5.6 million in school improvements have been made, including a BEST grant,  and CVE is now working on Blooming to Blue to reach the highest Colorado Accreditation benchmark.

As we have not convened in some time, I would like to take this opportunity to share an important message from the Board.

It is vital to recognize the countless freedoms we enjoy daily, which we often take for granted. These rights are not merely given; they are earned through the unwavering dedication and sacrifices made by the men and women who have fought for them.