K12 News
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April 3, 2025
April Miner Message from Our Executive Director
Check out this month's Miner Message from PRA's Executive Director, April Wilkin. Hear from Mrs. Wilkin as she covers topics such as budget updates, student testing in April, as well as information on the upcoming Board of Directors meeting and elections.
F.A.S.T. Cornhole Tournament
Registration is currently open for the first F.A.S.T. Cornhole Tournament, scheduled for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, April 26.
K-12 families are welcome to register a two-person team ($25) and enjoy a fun day in the sun, complete with face painting, non-tournament cornhole boards, concessions, prizes and more!
Proceeds from the event going towards the F.A.S.T. budget, used for service and appreciation events. Read our news story here.
5th & 8th Grade Continuation (May 21)
Guests attending 8th Grade Continuation will sign in on the day of the event at a sign-in table at the entrance to the K-8 Courtyard.
To ensure a quick entry to 5th Grade Continuation, PRA will be implementing a 5th grade continuation ONLY pre-registration form for parents and guests.
Please fill out this form with the names of parents and all guests that will be attending 5th Grade Continuation. PRA will also be requesting a birthdate for all adult attendees. Your birthdate will be run through our school Raptor system to clear your entrance to the continuation. Once approved, PRA will send home name tags for you to wear in Thursday folders on May 15. Please have your name tag with you when you arrive.
In addition, if you would like to have your child(ren) attend their sibling's 5th or 8th grade continuation ceremony and they will be returning to school afterward, you can use the same form for this.
PRA is also in need of staff, parent, and/or student volunteers to help make the 5th and 8th Grade Continuation Ceremonies a success. Please consider volunteering for one or more of the following 5th grade and/or 8th grade events on Wednesday, May 21. Click here for more information on the opportunities available or to sign up.
Last Staff Luncheon of the School Year!
PRA's KG, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 8th, and 10th grade families are proud to support PRA's amazing staff by hosting a delicious lunch for them on Wednesday, April 16 from Red Robin. This is the last staff luncheon for the school year and we need YOUR help to make it a success!
We are in need of sparkling waters, sodas, desserts, or monetary donations to help round out this tasty treat. All families are welcome to contribute.
Monetary donations can be made here. Food donations can be delivered to the K8 or HS offices on the day of the event. If you have any questions, please reach out to the PRA ES GLC Team. Thank you for helping us spoil PRA staff!
Join Us for PRA's Annual Philanthropy Dessert Event!
Our PRA volunteers truly have a heart of gold and are the cornerstone of our community. In an effort to express our gratitude towards everyone that has donated to our numerous events, or has shared their ideas, talents, and/or time with us, PRA cordially invites you to join us for our annual Philanthropy Dessert Event.
The event will be held on Monday, April 21 from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in the K8 Commons, where we will be serving up a healthy dose of thankfulness and some delectable treats.
To ensure each guest is adequately honored, we ask that you RSVP for the event by Monday, April 14, 2025. We hope to see you there!
PRA Host Families Needed
Nonprofit EF High School Exchange Year (EF) is looking for caring volunteer Prospect Ridge Academy host families for EF international students that will arrive to Colorado in August 2025.
To learn more about available EF students, and on how to make an EF student’s dream of studying in the USA come true, please contact Melissa as soon as possible via email or by calling 720-759-8605. For more information, check out our news story.
Office Hours
Front office hours for the PRA K8 and High School buildings:
7:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Monday through Friday
K12 News & Notes
F.A.S.T. Krak Boba Fundraiser: The F.A.S.T. team is holding a fundraising event with Krak Boba (2245 Main St, Suite 10
Superior, CO) on April 5 and April 6 from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Krak Boba will donate 10% of all proceeds back to PRA to help fund future Staff Appreciation Events. Show this flyer or our Facebook post at checkout for your purchase to be included!
Medical Careers Day Volunteering Opportunity: Our high school students in Medical Sciences will soon be learning about careers in medicine. If you are a medical professional, please consider volunteering to share your experiences/insights and inform/inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals. Dates/times are Wednesday, April 30, and Thursday, May 1, from 8:15 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. Volunteers don't need to sign up for both slots. We are looking for 4-5 professionals for each day to talk and answer questions. Whether you are a doctor, nurse, researcher, or work in any other field of medicine, your guidance will be invaluable in helping students understand the diverse opportunities and pathways in medicine.
If you are interested or have questions, please email Dr. Bennett.
Broomfield Safety Action Plan Public Meeting: Whether you walk, bike, roll or drive, it’s important you can get to your destination safely. Drop by the Broomfield Transportation Safety Action Plan (BTSAP) open house on Monday, April 21 anytime between 5 and 8 p.m. at the Broomfield Community Center to give your input on draft recommendations for improving safety throughout Broomfield’s transportation network. The draft recommendations are based on community ideas and feedback as well as traffic data analysis.
A virtual open house, found on Broomfield Voice, will kick off on Monday, April 21 and run through Wednesday, May 7 providing an online, asynchronous option for the community to provide their input.
2025-26 Annual Registration: Annual registration is now open! Please log in to your SchoolMint account to complete next year's student registration by Friday, April 11.
Annual student fees for 2025-2026 have been posted to your Infinite Campus account and are due by the Check-in Fair in August.
BOD Seeking New Committee Members: PRA is looking for new members to join the Fundraising Committee and the School Accountability Committee. Click here to read more about the two current opportunities!
Committees and Subcommittees are made up of PRA staff, administration, and parents, and are chaired by a PRA Board member.
The Committees act under the authority of the PRA Board and provide talents, knowledge and expertise for the benefit of PRA. Parent participation is an excellent way to share ideas, meet other parents, work with the Board and staff, and most importantly, make PRA better.
Student Volunteer Opportunity: Thunder Vista is looking for student volunteers to help with their Carnival event on Friday, April 25th. This is a great way for middle and high school students to earn some extra service hours and give back to our larger community. If interested, please sign up here.
Lunch Menu:
The PRA school lunch menu is available here.
K8 Lunch Menu (April)
HS Lunch Menu (April)
Get Involved!
Interested in getting more involved with the PRA community? There are plenty of ways to do so!
Volunteers Needed for 5th & 8th Grade Continuation Ceremonies
Info on Volunteering Training
More Service Opportunities
Reminders...
Elementary School News
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Elementary Talent Show: April 23
The Elementary Talent show is almost here! Join us on Wednesday, April 23 for the annual Elementary Talent Show, hosted in the K-8 Gymnasium from 8:30-11 a.m.
Auditions will be held on April 16-17 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. each day in the Elementary Music Room and is open to all 1st-5th grade students. Click this link to sign up for auditions.
The dress rehearsal for the Talent Show will be at 3:15-3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22 in the K-8 Gym. Click here to view the event flyer.
Rockies Themed Spirit Day on Friday (April 4)
As a college prep school with athletics as one of the pillars of the PRA Mission, the K-8 Administration would like to give students an opportunity to show their support and excitement for the Colorado Rockies home opener this Friday, April 4!
PRA K-8 Students are encouraged to wear their favorite Colorado Rockies attire for this special Spirit Day and join the fun as baseball fans from across the city and state celebrate Opening Day.
Elementary CMAS - Testing Schedule and Additional Details
Elementary CMAS testing will take place from April 9-15. Please review this document for additional details, including a breakdown of the test schedule.
Summer Enrichment Program
PRA is happy to be offering the annual Summer Enrichment Program (SEP)! It is designed for current K-5th grade PRA students. This program will be held at the school and be taught by highly qualified PRA teachers.
Students will receive small group and one-on-one instruction in reading and math. This program is geared toward students who would benefit from extra support, specifically in reading and math. This intensive program runs in person Monday through Friday for two weeks, from June 2-13. It takes place from 9:00 a.m.-12p.m. each day. The cost for the entire program is $300 per child ($500 total for two siblings).
You can view the flyer here, or sign up at this link!
Middle School News
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CMAS Testing
Middle school CMAS testing will take place on Tuesday, April 15 (8th grade only), and April 21 & 22 (Grades 6-8). Please review this document for additional details, including a breakdown of the test schedule.
Want to contribute some snacks on these days? Click here to sign up!
Rockies Themed Spirit Day on Friday (April 4)
As a college prep school with athletics as one of the pillars of the PRA Mission, the K-8 Administration would like to give students an opportunity to show their support and excitement for the Colorado Rockies home opener TOMORROW - Friday, April 4!
PRA K-8 Students are encouraged to wear their favorite Colorado Rockies attire for this special Spirit Day and join the fun as baseball fans from across the city and state celebrate Opening Day.
Middle School 2025 Spring Dance
The Middle School Student Council is busy planning our Spring "floral" dance, and we need your help. Both volunteers and donations are needed to make this fun event a success for students! The dance will be on Friday May 2nd, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Student Council will be taking care of all set up and clean up, so chaperones are for supervision and food service only. Donations may be dropped off in the K-8 front office anytime before 3:15 p.m. on Friday, May 2. Feel free to bring in non-perishable items to the K-8 front office throughout the week of the dance (April 28 - May 2).
You can sign up to volunteer or donate here. Please reach out to the Student Council Sponsors, Noah Hayden and Erin Puccio, with any questions. Thank you for your support!
Scandinavia Pre-Departure Meeting: April 3
The Pre-Departure meeting for the Scandinavia trip is scheduled for 4 p.m. TODAY - Thursday, April 3. The meeting is MANDATORY for parents and travelers. This will be the second to last meeting before the group takes off! The group will meet in the High School Library at 4 p.m.
High School News
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Prom and After Prom Events on April 5
Join us in Poseidon's Paradise for PRA's 2025 Prom at the Denver Downtown Aquarium (700 Water St, Denver, CO 80211). This event will take place this Saturday, April 5 from 8-11 p.m.
The cost to attend Prom is $80 (includes entry to After Prom) and tickets can only be purchased by juniors and seniors. Tickets can be purchased at this link. Students bringing guest dates must turn in a guest pass to the HS Front Office by TODAY - Thursday, April 3.
The After Prom event is scheduled for 11 p.m.-2 a.m. that same evening and is put on through the generosity of parents and volunteers in our community. The After Prom team kindly ask for your support in the form of donations. Whether it’s food, beverages, decor, or financial contributions.
If parents would like to view ways to contribute, please review our wish list here. If you have any questions, please email the Class of 2026 GLC. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support.
High School Pages
*Remember to check your grade-level pages for information from your GLC.
Miner Cup T-Shirts for Sale
Miner Cup T-shirts are available for purchase for $20 here through April 11. The design was created by Angie Dornier.
Shirts will be delivered through Peak classes prior to the Miner Cup. Go Miners!
Scandinavia Trip Pre-Departure Meeting: April 3
The Pre-Departure meeting for the Scandinavia trip is scheduled for 4 p.m. TODAY - Thursday, April 3.
The meeting is MANDATORY for parents and travelers. This will be the second to last meeting before the group takes off! We will meet in the HS Library at 4 p.m.
College Admissions Bootcamp
This summer (July 28-August 1) rising seniors (Class of 2026) have the opportunity to participate in an intensive week-long college admissions bootcamp workshop with Dr. LeCarner.
The Bootcamp will take place at PRA in the high school library from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and the fee for the Bootcamp is $500. For more information, visit our news story here. To sign up, click here.
Case Studies Night
Have you ever wondered what college admissions officers are looking for in an application? Or how to highlight your strengths and stand out from the crowd?
Join the amazing ROAR officers on April 29th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. as they walk through sample applications (case studies) with students and parents, providing valuable insights into the admissions process.
Before the case studies, there will be a small college fair from 5:30 - 6:00 p.m., with the case studies starting promptly at 6:00 p.m.
The Yearbook is Almost Finished!
The yearbook is almost finished! As communicated, only a limited number of extra copies were ordered.
We expect to be sold out by yearbook distribution. Order your high school book now while supplies last at Jostens.com. If you have already bought a book, thank you!
Interested in Learning About HS Cross Country?
Attention all 8th graders and current high school students! Are you interested in learning more about high school cross country? Join our email distribution list so you can learn more about our program, summer training and our summer camp. Email Coach Marr for more information!
HS Assessments and Schedule Changes - April 16 & 17
PRA 11th grade students will take both the SAT and CMAS on Wednesday, April 16. Please review this document for more details and information.
On April 17, all 10th grade students will be taking the PSAT 10 at 8:15 a.m., and all 9th grade students will be taking the PSAT 9 at 11:45 a.m. To review test day details for the 9th grade PSAT 9, click here. To review test day details for the 10th grade PSAT 10, click here.
Parents, if you have a student that has testing accommodations for SAT, CMAS, PSAT 10, or PSAT 9, they will be emailed separately with additional test day instructions - including arrival and departure times. There will be no school for 12th grade students April 16-17. Please review the test week schedule for additional details.
Athletics News
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K-12 Blackout Soccer Game - Thursday, April 10
We will be hosting a "Black Out" Girls Soccer Game at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 10 vs. rival Peak to Peak!
Fans are encouraged to come show their support by wearing your black PRA spirit gear to the home girls soccer game!
Game tickets can be purchased can be purchased online. All PRA staff and students get in for free!
Campfire Grill and The Snowy Churro food trucks will also be available!
Volunteering and Community Service
