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February 12, 2013
Kids at Laurel Elementary Drum Their Way to Learning

Special needs education has come a long way at Laurel Elementary School of Arts and Technology!

Special needs education has come a long way at Laurel Elementary School of Arts and Technology in Fort Collins.  Last week over 20 kids joined their teachers and aides on a trip to Denver to d

September 30, 2012
Sixth Graders Travel to Mt. Evans For Class

Have you ever experienced Mt. Evans?

   Outdoor Education Laboratory Schools [OELS] is a place where students learn about the ecosystems and wildlife in a natural setting outside of school.

August 10, 2012
Back to School Shouldn't Have to be Bland

With the new school year coming closer, its the perfect time to change your look! But how?

With a new school year coming, its the perfect time to change up your look. But how? These are some tips and tricks that are sure to mix things up.
 

July 28, 2012
Oh No, Not School Again!

  School isn't exactly what most kids would call..... FUN.

  Summer flies by in the blink of an eye, and school whips around that corner really fast! School isn't the easiest to prepare for, and can certainly be very difficult!

June 11, 2012
The Continuation Graduation

At my Elementary school, us fifth graders (now sixth graders) are moving on to Middle School.  To celebrate that, we have a big ceremony for all of the graduating fifth graders!

A few weeks ago, school let out.  It was the last day of school; but more than that to the fifth graders of my Elementary School.  It was our last day of elementary school.

April 24, 2012
Silly Bandz creating a major problem in Schools across the Nation

Do you like Silly Bandz, and you wear them at school? Well you might not be able to wear them for much longer at your school, and Schools Nationwide.

Do you like Silly Bandz? If you do and your school allows you to wear them, you might not be able to wear them to school any more.

April 22, 2012
Mindstorms Hit Welchester

Welchester Elementary has a Robotics Club!

This spring twenty-one fifth and sixth grade students at Welchester Elementary were introduced to the science of robots through an after school program.

January 29, 2012
School Bus Hero...

“I don’t consider myself a hero, my training has taught me what to do in case of an emergency. I thought fast and made the right decisions, just like every other bus driver."  Daniel Martinez may decline being called a hero but in my book he was great man for what he did and how he handled the situation.

“I don’t consider myself a hero, my training has taught me what to do in case of an emergency.

January 8, 2012
The Curse of Lip Gloss

Who knew lip-gloss could be such a dangerous accessory? 

     On a sunny Tuesday afternoon, my sister came out of the brick building with the sign, “Walnut Hills Elementary -- Welcome Back Students!” on the front.

December 8, 2011
MICROwaves Can Make a MASSIVE Impact

Natalie Bollig writes, You're going to your first day of seventh grade at Carmody Middle School.

You're going to your first day of seventh grade at Carmody Middle School. You enter the cafeteria. Scope the area. Suddenly you see your friend motion you over.

September 4, 2011
Reel Life Starring Us

Taylor Kelly writes, Reel Life Starring Us was a cute girly book about fitting in and standing out.

"Reel Life Starring Us" was a cute girly book about fitting in and standing out. The story was about two girls and their lives at Rockwood Hills Middle School (RHMS).

September 3, 2011
Great. It's the First Day of School... FOREVER!!!

Joy Foster writes, If you're interested in getting into an action packed book about the first day at a new school...

If you're interested in getting into an action packed book about the first day at a new school, then you might want to set aside the book you're reading and pickup this one instead!

September 3, 2011
Scrawl out your story

Erin Moriarty writes, After class-bully Tod and his "droogs" get caught vandalizing school property...

After class-bully Tod and his "droogs" get caught vandalizing school property, his punishment is to spend every day in after-school detention writing in a notebook.

September 2, 2011
Service Dogs: The Real Deal

Brytin Staab writes, Service Dogs are very important in this world.

Service Dogs are very important in this world. They help many people with all sort of things, such as blindness, diabetes, and seizures.

August 28, 2011
Is it Too Much?

Dust off those textbook covers and sharpen your pencils- school is back in session!

Dust off those textbook covers and sharpen your pencils- school is back in session!

August 4, 2011
Working with Groups can Work!

Sophia Becker writes, Many times (in school and in life) you will need to work on projects in groups.

Many times (in school and in life) you will need to work on projects in groups.

July 14, 2011
How to Make a First Impression

Brytin Staab writes, Have you ever moved or gone to a new school? There are easy ways to fit in.

Have you ever moved or gone to a new school? There are easy ways to fit in.
 

June 29, 2011
You Don't Have To Be Athletic To Climb a Mountain

Abe Lamontagne writes, Just to start things off: this is not a LITERAL mountain.

Just to start things off: this is not a LITERAL mountain. It is a mountain that many people around the world face, though.

May 25, 2011
The Anti-Prom

Taylor Kelly writes, Prom. A perfect, romantic night, a right of passage...

Prom. A perfect, romantic night, a right of passage, a fun time; but not in this story. Three girls with high expectations of prom turn their prom night into the opposite of prom--the Anti-Prom.

February 12, 2011
Foundations Has a Fancy Feast On Victory!

Olivia Newcomer writes, In Brighton, Colorado, a new charter school opened its doors, and the people came on rolling in.

In Brighton, Colorado, a new charter school opened its doors, and the people came on rolling in.

February 1, 2011
Kidproof Comes to Colorado!

Kidproof's Cyber Safety comes to Colorado.

On January 24, Platte River Academy was proud to be the first school in Colorado to offer Kidproof's Cyber Safety assembly.

January 14, 2011
The Most Commonly Used Vehicle For School Kids

Natalie Bollig writes, When kids start 7 th grade, there are many changes they go through.

When kids start 7 th grade, there are many changes they go through. In the morning, they have 3 priorities: Get up, make yourself look nice, and don't miss the bus.

September 2, 2010
Silly Bandz

Madi Horner writes, Aren't rubber bands boring? Well they don't have to be thanks to the ingenuity of Robert Croak.

Aren't rubber bands boring? Well they don't have to be thanks to the ingenuity of Robert Croak. Silly Bandz are the newest kids toy sensation in America. Mr.

August 31, 2010
Selling Out and Getting More

Stephanie McMahon writes, Several schools in Denver are participating in the annual magazine sale.

Several schools in Denver are participating in the annual magazine sale. Students are selling magazines to raise money for their school and to plant trees in forests all over the state.

August 20, 2010
Demi teams up with Teens

Stephanie McMahon writes, Demi Lovato's new charity, TeensAgainstBullying.

Demi Lovato's new charity, TeensAgainstBullying.org, is sweeping quickly across the country.