Governor proposes state pre-K funding expansion, which could help Summit families
FRISCO — Gov. Jared Polis’ push to expand early childhood education in Colorado continued as the governor announced significantly expanding the Colorado Preschool Program, which provides half- and full-day school funding for Colorado children considered at-risk...
Summit School District wins $155K grant from El Pomar Foundation
El Pomar Foundation trustees have approved more than $1 million in grant funding for seven nonprofit organizations in the High Country, including Clear Creek, Eagle, Lake, Pitkin and Summit counties. Summit School District was awarded...
Mountain Dreamers petitions Summit School District for protections against searches by ICE
FRISCO — While social pressures and grades are common sources of anxiety for many students, it goes far beyond that for some. Students who are recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program also...
Registration open for financial literacy class at Summit High School
A 4-H financial literacy class starts Jan. 23 at Summit High School. The class is for juniors and seniors, who will learn financial literacy skills in budgeting, checking accounts, credit cards, investments and more. The...
Summit County grads named to dean’s lists for fall 2019 semester
Jamie Byers of Breckenridge was named to the dean’s list at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a gpa of 3.5 with no grade below a C....
Swift Foundation accepting applications for literacy grants
The Bessie Minor Swift Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations in Summit County that promote literacy, reading and writing skills or offer programs in the languages, sciences and interdisciplinary areas, according to a...
Thinking Outside the Classroom: Why are no two snowflakes alike?
If you are like us here at the Keystone Science School, you are giddy every time you see that precious white frozen precipitation falling from the sky. We are talking about snow, of course. We...
Summit County teachers, board at odds over 4A funding allocation
FRISCO — The Summit County Education Association, the union representing teachers in the Summit School District, issued a statement on Friday, Dec. 20, expressing “disappointment” with the district board of education regarding the allocation of...
Federal funding program that benefits Summit County schools is renewed
FRISCO — A federal funding program that has provided hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to Summit County and Summit School District is on its way to being extended for another two years. The Secure...
$1,000 raised for Summit High School ski technician program, EpicPromise Foundation
BRECKENRIDGE — Summit High School ski technician class founder Tom Lutke teaches about 80 kids per year the operations of the technical ski business. “We focus on learning the ins and outs of the ski...
Secret Spot Challenge fundraiser to provide interactive mental health training
The Dillon-based organization Snowboarders and Skiers for Christ is hosting an event to raise awareness for mental health and funds for the mental health focused nonprofits Building Hope and My Quiet Cave. The event is...
Dillon author releases book to teach children colors and vocabulary
Dillon author Susan Gentile-Suf has published a new book, “Sing a Rainbow,” according to a news release. The book encourages children to sing while they learn colors and vocabulary. Originally a biology major, Gentile-Suf has...
CMC board selects officers at December board meeting
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — At the December meeting of the Colorado Mountain College Board of Trustees in Glenwood springs, five recently elected trustees took their oaths of office. The board also elected the following officers: Patty...
Frisco donates $3.8K to elementary STEM program
FRISCO — The town of Frisco presented Frisco Elementary School with a check for $3,860 on Dec. 6, to go toward the school’s STEM program, according to a news release. The money was a portion...
Summit School District cancels classes as heavy snowfall is expected to continue
DILLON — Summit School District announced at about 6:30 a.m. Friday that school would be closed for the day because of weather. School district spokeswoman Mikki Grebetz sent the following email: “Due to the forecast...
Breckenridge receives $2 million grant for electric buses
BRECKENRIDGE — The town of Breckenridge is set to add more electric buses to its fleet following a sizable grant from the Department of Transportation. On Wednesday, Dec. 5, Congressman Joe Neguse announced a $2...
Scholarship in honor of Vail local seeks applicants
VAIL — The Paul Cuthbertson Foundation is accepting applications for the inaugural Live for Those Who Cannot Scholarship, which will be awarded periodically to youths who have a passion for life and dedication to achieving...
Seasonlong Nordic skiing program to be offered to elementary school children
KEYSTONE — As an extracurricular activity, the Keystone Resort Nordic Center is offering a seasonlong Nordic skiing program to children 5–12 years old. There will be eight or nine sessions that will occur each Monday,...
Attorney General requests more funds for Safe2Tell as tip line program continues to grow
Safe2Tell, the state’s anonymous tip line for violence intervention and prevention for students, is continuing to grow, according to state officials. In October, the program received 2,622 tips, a 15% increase in monthly tip volume...
12 Summit County students travel to Honduras on service trip to install eco stoves
FRISCO — The Peak School and Summit in Honduras combined their resources for a service project to install eco stoves in the homes of villages in Honduras that mainly use open-flame fires for cooking. Over...