District News + Events
![A NOTE FROM SUPERINTENDENT GOTTO | DECEMBER 4]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733245184/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/aqzvlwrdj3yh82mdkcs6/JeniWeb_5.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733245184/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/aqzvlwrdj3yh82mdkcs6/JeniWeb_5.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733245184/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/aqzvlwrdj3yh82mdkcs6/JeniWeb_5.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733245184/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/aqzvlwrdj3yh82mdkcs6/JeniWeb_5.png","width":960}])
Dr. Gotto gives an update on WPS Energy Plan and Destination 2030.
![SUNSET RIDGE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS LEARN TOGETHER AT THE DENVER MUSEUM]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733170536/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/zyvlbvueawtzkacoibzj/SunsetSlider.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733170536/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/zyvlbvueawtzkacoibzj/SunsetSlider.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733170536/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/zyvlbvueawtzkacoibzj/SunsetSlider.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733170536/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/zyvlbvueawtzkacoibzj/SunsetSlider.png","width":1200}])
Students uncover dinosaur secrets while teachers crack math mysteries—Sunset Ridge’s day at the museum!
![WESTMINSTER ACADEMY CELEBRATES CULTURES AT INTERNATIONAL NIGHT]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733171137/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/m5wbgwpnci33kah3emad/InternationalWeb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733171137/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/m5wbgwpnci33kah3emad/InternationalWeb.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733171137/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/m5wbgwpnci33kah3emad/InternationalWeb.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733171137/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/m5wbgwpnci33kah3emad/InternationalWeb.png","width":960}])
Travel the world in one night—food, music, and dance await!
![STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: MIKAELA NERIO ALVAREZ]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733157636/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/pwwatzzmqabuvyvqpa3v/StudentWeb_5.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733157636/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/pwwatzzmqabuvyvqpa3v/StudentWeb_5.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733157636/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/pwwatzzmqabuvyvqpa3v/StudentWeb_5.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733157636/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/pwwatzzmqabuvyvqpa3v/StudentWeb_5.png","width":960}])
Mikaela loves learning and can’t wait to go to school every day to learn new things.
![STAFF SPOTLIGHT: JEFF DENNIS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733157259/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/jknhpnomgdfwtsld3qg1/StaffWeb_3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733157259/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/jknhpnomgdfwtsld3qg1/StaffWeb_3.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733157259/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/jknhpnomgdfwtsld3qg1/StaffWeb_3.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733157259/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/jknhpnomgdfwtsld3qg1/StaffWeb_3.png","width":960}])
He grew up in the district, attended Ranum High School, and has taught in the district at a number of schools.
![ENROLLMENT FOR WESTMINSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPENS DECEMBER 11TH]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733156661/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/mwll1a7nudw44xulrkum/EnrollmentOpens.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733156661/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/mwll1a7nudw44xulrkum/EnrollmentOpens.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733156661/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/mwll1a7nudw44xulrkum/EnrollmentOpens.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733156661/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/mwll1a7nudw44xulrkum/EnrollmentOpens.png","width":960}])
Whether it’s flying drones, playing in a Mariachi band or graduating with college credit, WPS has something for everyone.
![FRED AWARD WINNERS PUT KIDS FIRST]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733156538/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/btelcbkgfzobvu4rmczj/FREDWeb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733156538/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/btelcbkgfzobvu4rmczj/FREDWeb.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733156538/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/btelcbkgfzobvu4rmczj/FREDWeb.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733156538/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/btelcbkgfzobvu4rmczj/FREDWeb.png","width":960}])
A principal, a secretary, and an instructional coach are the first recipients of the FRED award for the 2024-25 school year.
![STAYING CONNECTED: THE UNBREAKABLE SPIRIT OF THE CLASS OF '76]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733155943/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/a7pfwvwnlhj0qxy2h354/AlumWeb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733155943/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/a7pfwvwnlhj0qxy2h354/AlumWeb.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733155943/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/a7pfwvwnlhj0qxy2h354/AlumWeb.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733155943/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/a7pfwvwnlhj0qxy2h354/AlumWeb.png","width":960}])
Ranum alum stays connected and gives back.
![SECOND ANNUAL WESTY TURKEY BOWL A FUN CELEBRATION]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733155032/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/i7sqog6caa2tcjjjna2y/TurkeyBowlWeb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733155032/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/i7sqog6caa2tcjjjna2y/TurkeyBowlWeb.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733155032/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/i7sqog6caa2tcjjjna2y/TurkeyBowlWeb.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733155032/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/i7sqog6caa2tcjjjna2y/TurkeyBowlWeb.png","width":960}])
The school turned out to support Westy’s unified sports program in a game of football and friendship.
![SHARE THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT WITH WPS - SEND US YOUR PICTURES]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733154794/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/chrvqjqsk9mubifylbng/HolidaysWeb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733154794/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/chrvqjqsk9mubifylbng/HolidaysWeb.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733154794/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/chrvqjqsk9mubifylbng/HolidaysWeb.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733154794/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/chrvqjqsk9mubifylbng/HolidaysWeb.png","width":960}])
Share your pictures with us by December 13th!
![UNIVERSAL PRESCHOOL PROGRAM GIVES SHOUT OUT TO ONE OF OUR OWN]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733153658/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/e8rcq8bksudk8szh5mzc/PreKPolisWeb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733153658/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/e8rcq8bksudk8szh5mzc/PreKPolisWeb.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733153658/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/e8rcq8bksudk8szh5mzc/PreKPolisWeb.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733153658/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/e8rcq8bksudk8szh5mzc/PreKPolisWeb.png","width":960}])
Governor Jared Polis took note and even stopped by to meet with the group.
![unicorn with school supply border]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709314687/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/lnv7yl7wx0461jv1807f/FamilyNewsletterwithUnicornandschoolsupplies.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709314687/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/lnv7yl7wx0461jv1807f/FamilyNewsletterwithUnicornandschoolsupplies.png","width":421}])
Message from the principal, Destination WPS, Attendance, Upcoming Dates, 2024-2025 Calendar, Family Resources, Daniel C Vallez Family Education Center, BEST practices, STAR* Behaviors, Joy and Learning at Harris Park, Empower Learning
![unicorn with school supply border]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709314197/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/cmu6ii0hk4a1trdh3hfc/HarrisPark_WeeklyUpdate.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709314197/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/cmu6ii0hk4a1trdh3hfc/HarrisPark_WeeklyUpdate.png","width":421}])
Message from the principal, Destination WPS, Attendance, Upcoming Dates, 2024-2025 Calendar, Family Resources, Daniel C Vallez Family Education Center, BEST practices, STAR* Behaviors, Empower Learning
Message from the principal, Destination WPS, Attendance, Upcoming Dates, 2024-2025 Calendar, Family Resources, Daniel C Vallez Family Education Center, BEST practices, STAR* Behaviors, Empower Learning
![Woman smiling]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731449942/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/fqk2hbd9peqajy04ciu6/JeniWeb_4.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731449942/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/fqk2hbd9peqajy04ciu6/JeniWeb_4.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731449942/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/fqk2hbd9peqajy04ciu6/JeniWeb_4.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731449942/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/fqk2hbd9peqajy04ciu6/JeniWeb_4.png","width":960}])
Dr. Gotto reflects on the support of 4C.
![high school volleyball team]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731434826/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/og0ufpwhj47bmpnrbgxo/VolleyballWeb_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731434826/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/og0ufpwhj47bmpnrbgxo/VolleyballWeb_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731434826/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/og0ufpwhj47bmpnrbgxo/VolleyballWeb_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731434826/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/og0ufpwhj47bmpnrbgxo/VolleyballWeb_1.png","width":960}])
The team went 12-0 in their league this season.
![student with white shirt smiling]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731433548/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/lwvgoi67dhgjbdwwhog1/StudentWeb_4.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731433548/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/lwvgoi67dhgjbdwwhog1/StudentWeb_4.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731433548/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/lwvgoi67dhgjbdwwhog1/StudentWeb_4.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731433548/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/lwvgoi67dhgjbdwwhog1/StudentWeb_4.png","width":960}])
Hugo will graduate this year and is looking to get a scholarship to go to trade school to become either an electrician or a diesel mechanic.
![man with mic talking]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731427374/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/namg28nswmkdbswduvfe/RaulWeb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731427374/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/namg28nswmkdbswduvfe/RaulWeb.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731427374/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/namg28nswmkdbswduvfe/RaulWeb.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731427374/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/namg28nswmkdbswduvfe/RaulWeb.png","width":960}])
Author and illustrator Raúl the Third visited with students to talk about his work and life experiences.
![man with beard smiling]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731432783/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/raug5byz983sdcomon1x/FallSportsWeb1_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731432783/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/raug5byz983sdcomon1x/FallSportsWeb1_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731432783/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/raug5byz983sdcomon1x/FallSportsWeb1_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731432783/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/raug5byz983sdcomon1x/FallSportsWeb1_1.png","width":960}])
Nick is a proud 2002 graduate of Ranum High School where he played multiple sports including football, baseball, and basketball.
![CO-WORKERS RALLY TO SUPPORT SHERRELWOOD TEACHER]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731428215/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/dr5q7to17ghhs1pg9qt1/DiabetesCC.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731428215/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/dr5q7to17ghhs1pg9qt1/DiabetesCC.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731428215/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/dr5q7to17ghhs1pg9qt1/DiabetesCC.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731428215/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/dr5q7to17ghhs1pg9qt1/DiabetesCC.png","width":900}])
“I am so thankful for my friends during the past year as we navigate this new journey,” said Troupe.