K12 News
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February 27, 2025
Another Successful Miner Mania in the Books!
PRA is grateful to everyone who made the 2025 Miner Mania another successful K-12 service project event! Check out this highlight video to take a look back at an exciting, fun and impactful day for our Miners and our event partners A Precious Child.
Model UN Fundraiser: Wednesday, March 5
Join us at MOD Pizza (16818 Sheridan Pkwy) next week, Wednesday March 5, to support the PRA Model UN!
When you checkout or order online, use the code "MODGIVES25" to donate a portion of your purchase to the High School Model United Nations Team, as they prepare to complete in Fukuoka, Japan in April.
The Lightning Thief Tickets On Sale Now!
Tickets are on sale now for the high school spring musical, The Lightning Thief! Performances will take place on March 13-15.
Based on the best-selling book by Rick Riordan, travel with Percy Jackson as he discovers that the Greek gods are real, and that he is the only chance to prevent a war between the gods.
Tickets are available for $10 for adults and $8 for students/seniors.
Core Knowledge Night: Tuesday, March 18
Core Knowledge Night is quickly approaching! Mark your calendar for Tuesday, March 18 right here at PRA for a free annual science and social studies open house.
This event takes place from 5 - 7 p.m. and will feature presenters including the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, Fiske Planetarium, Nature's Educators, PRA's own Heather Preusser presenting her newest novel, and much more!
GLC Openings for 2025-26 School Year
PRA is currently looking for new Grade Level Coordinators (GLCs) for the 2025-26 school year for the following classes:
Elementary GLC Team
Class of 2038 (rising Kindergarten) (1)
Class of 2035 (rising 3rd graders) (1)
Middle School Team
Class of 2030 (rising 8th graders) (1-2)
High School GLC Team
Class of 2029 (rising 9th graders) (2)
Class of 2027 (rising 11th graders) (2)
GLCs are an incredible resource for the PRA community. These parent volunteers assist with coordinating events, communications with parents, and assisting parents with appropriate channels to improve organizational efficiency. Click to read the full news story.
Click the link to read more about a GLC’s roles and responsibilities. For those interested, please fill out this Google Form.
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
PRA Parent Night - March 3: Student mental health is at the forefront of our minds these days. Student mental health is best supported when school staff, families, and other stakeholders work together as a team.
Join Sadie Skattum, ES Counselor, and Dan Eaker, MS Counselor, for a parent night focused on supporting your student's mental health. This session will include a time of Q&A.
If you have a question about supporting your student's mental health, please fill out this anonymous Google Form. For more information, view the event flyer here!
Thank You PRA Community!: Members of F.A.S.T. would like to thank you for all of the contributions made to make this year’s Staff Appreciation Week a success! We really could not have done it without your generous food, gift card and monetary donations. Also, a big thank you to those that donated their time to prepare, restock and clean up each day of the event. The PRA staff was so thankful for warm meals on these cold winter days and really felt spoiled! Thank you for making PRA the wonderful community it is!
Join F.A.S.T. Team: Want to get more involved with the PRA community? The F.A.S.T. Team (Family Activities & Service Team) is a volunteer group that helps contribute to the incredible community events hosted by PRA. Click here to learn more!
Picture Day - Thursday, March 6: PRA has an upcoming picture day for Group Choir, Group Band, and Orchestra coming up on Thursday, March 6! Additionally, 5th and 8th grade panoramic photos will take place in April, so stay tuned for more information!
Read Across America Day: Read Across America Day is on March 2, 2025, and PRA will be celebrating the following week, March 3 - 7. PRA's celebrations will culminate with a spirit day on March 7! All students, grades K-12, are invited to participate on March 7 by dressing up as their favorite book character, wearing something Dr. Seuss-related, or wearing something reading-related!
Lunch Menu:
The PRA school lunch menu is available here. A printer friendly version is available on our website.
K8 Lunch Menu (March)
HS Lunch Menu (March)
Get Involved!
Interested in getting more involved with the PRA community? There are plenty of ways to do so!
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Elementary School News
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Author Visit on Friday, February 28
On Friday, February 28, author DeLovell Earls is visiting PRA to read with the 1st - 4th grade classes! He will be reading his book "What If..." and answering questions about being an author. See the flyer here for more information and to purchase a signed copy of his book to have delivered to your student on the day of the reading!
You can also purchase a copy of the book here. If you want the book delivered to the school, click the Last Minute Option.
24 Math Club Spring Session
PRA is offering an opportunity for students in grades 3-5 to join a before school math club, centered on mathematical fluency. The club will be based on the 24 Math Game.
This club will take place on Tuesday mornings weekly from 7:35-8:10 a.m. from March 4 - April 8. The club will not meet over spring break.
The end of session tournament will take place after school on April 16 until 5:30 p.m.
For more information, read our news story here. You can sign up for the 24 Math Club here!
3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Tech Projects
3rd, 4th, and 5th grade families will be receiving a text message from CODE STUDIO over the next week to view their student's tech project. This text can look like spam, so if it says it's from Code Studio, please know that it is safe to open the link and please don't delete it.
An example of what the text may look like is included in the story image.
Read the full letter from Brigid Goslin for more information, including how to have this text message sent to a different phone number than what is in Infinite Campus.
PRA Summer Youth Sports Camps
Get ready for an exciting summer of sports! Registration for the PRA Summer Youth Sports Camps opens on March 10. Visit the PRA Athletics Website for more details and to sign up. Each camp is just $100 - don't miss out on the fun!
Middle School News
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MS Yearbooks Still Available
PRA is excited to announce that the 2025 Middle School yearbook is still for sale! PRA students and staff are working hard to capture the events, activities and memories of this school year.
Order your yearbook here or by calling 1-877-767-5217. This is one you won’t want to miss!
CMAS Testing - Test Schedule and Additional Details
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.
PRA Summer Youth Sports Camps
Get ready for an exciting summer of sports! Registration for the PRA Summer Youth Sports Camps opens on March 10. Visit the PRA Athletics Website for more details and to sign up. Each camp is just $100 - don't miss out on the fun!
High School Transition Night: Wednesday, March 12
Rising 9th graders, join PRA for High School Transition Night! Rising 9th graders and students who are new to PRA are required to attend this event, which takes place on Wednesday, March 12 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. For details about this event, click here. Reserve your spot at this link!
High School News
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Pi Day T-Shirt Contest
Show off your creativity this Pi Day on Friday, March 14. Wear a shirt that's Pi or math-related – whether it's a clever math pun, the Pi symbol, or something entirely unique. You can either purchase or create your shirt.
One winner per class will earn 100 Peak Points, and all participants will earn Spirit Day Peak Points for getting involved.
High School Pages
*Remember to check your grade-level pages for information from your GLC.
PRA College Day: Thursday, March 6
PRA College Day will take place on Thursday, March 6 during Peaks and all high school students are welcome. Younger grades and parents are welcome to join after school ends at 3:15 p.m.
For more information, including which schools will be in attendance, view the event flyer here.
Senior Leadership Capstone Symposium
Senior and junior families are invited to join PRA for the Senior Leadership Capstone Symposium on Wednesday, March 19 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. in the HS gym and classrooms.
The Senior Leadership Capstone is designed to give PRA seniors the opportunity to explore a possible career interest in depth, under the guidance of a mentor who works in that field. Seniors will present their projects they developed with their mentor's assistance at the Symposium.
Successful completion of a Senior Leadership Capstone project is a graduation requirement. Please come see the incredible work done this year by the Class of 2025 seniors.
Upcoming 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.
After Prom Donations
Dear PRA Families,
As we prepare for this year's After Prom event Saturday, April 5 from 11 p.m. - 2 a.m., we are excited to create a memorable and safe experience for our students. To make this happen, we rely on the generosity of parents and volunteers in our community.
We kindly ask for your support in the form of donations. Whether it’s food, beverages, decor, or financial contributions, every little bit helps us put together an unforgettable night for our students. Your involvement is crucial in helping us create a fun and safe environment where they can celebrate together.
If you 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. Together, we can make this After Prom a night to remember!
Attention Parents! Does your student play a sport outside of PRA?
The HS yearbook is on the lookout for photos of students participating in sports outside of PRA. This encompasses all athletic activities your student is involved in, such as dance, swimming, archery, horseback riding, gymnastics, wrestling, lacrosse, club sports, circus arts, etc.
Please email your photo to hsyearbook@prospectridgeacademy.org. Include the student's name and grade, what team they are on, and any other important descriptions.
Athletics News
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Boys Basketball Senior Day
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our girls' basketball team on its Senior Day this past Wednesday!
Now, PRA Athletics is looking to pack the gym again this Friday for the boys' basketball Senior Day game against Bennett! Varsity tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. Ticket link.
All PRA students and staff receive FREE admission with school ID. Help us support our senior student-athletes and Go Miners!
Volunteering and Community Service
