K12 News
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January 23, 2025
Save the Date: Parent Teacher Conferences
Save the date, Miners! The 2025 spring semester Parent-Teacher Conferences will be on Thursday, February 13 (8 a.m.- 6 p.m.)
More information, along with the SignUp Genius links, will be communicated to parents in the January 30 edition of Miner Mail, so stay tuned!
Please note there will be no school for students on this day. However, students should plan to attend conferences with their parents. High school teachers will be available in-person from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and virtually from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
K-8 conferences will be held in-person from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fall Semester Grades Available in Infinite Campus
Log-in to your IC account to access your student's fall semester grades! Please note there will be no physical copies mailed or in Thursday folders. If you need assistance finding grades in IC, view our quick and easy 'How-To' Slideshow here.
Staff Appreciation Week Sign Ups Now Live
PRA's upcoming "Garden Party" Staff Appreciation Week is scheduled for February 10-12. Want to help make this event a success? You can sign up to volunteer using the links below!
Monday - Sweet & Savory Brunch
Tuesday - Soup & Sandwiches
Wednesday - Stock the Lounge
If you would prefer to make a monetary donation, you can do so here. Thank you to everyone helping coordinate this very special event for all teachers and staff!
2025-2026 PRA School Calendar
Get started making your plans for next year, because the PRA school calendar for the 2025-2026 school year is officially available! Check it out here.
Collection Challenge for 2025 Miner Mania Ends Feb. 6
The 2025 Miner Mania is in full swing! PRA is excited to be partnering with A Precious Child for this year’s annual K-12 service event, held on Thursday, February 20.
All donations from this year’s Miner Mania go towards providing Colorado children with resources to achieve their full potential. The Collection Challenge is open through Thursday, February 6.
Click here to read more about the Collection Challenge, the grade level prizes and to access the Cheddar Up donation link.
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
2024 Annual Report: PRA's 2024 Annual Report is now available! You can view it here.
Free Suicide Prevention Course: Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is a course designed to reduce suicidal behaviors by teaching practical, evidence-based suicide prevention strategies. To learn more about this free course, visit our news story here. Please register here by Monday, January 27th.
A Letter to Parents from Adams 12: Adams 12 has a message to families regarding vaccination. Read the full letter here.
Outstanding Student Fees: This is a reminder to please pay any outstanding student fees that may still need your attention. Your support helps us provide our students with the best experiences and resources.
Thank you for being a vital part of our school community. We truly appreciate all that you do!
Rescue Your Gear and Support PRA: In an effort to assist families from having kids’ personal items get lost or donated, PRA has teamed up with Name Bubbles to bring high-quality, affordable personalized labels!
Now through January 31, parents, friends and neighbors can purchase school labels using our link and PRA will receive 20% of the proceeds. For more information, please read our news story here!
Join F.A.S.T. Team: Have you been wondering how you can get 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 we have at PRA. Click here to learn more!
Lunch Menu: The PRA school lunch menu is available here. A printer friendly version is available on our website.
K8 Lunch Menu (January)
HS Lunch Menu (January)
Get Involved!
Interested in getting more involved with the PRA community? There are plenty of ways to do so!
Reminders...
Elementary School News
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ES Spring Sports Intramural Registration
PRA elementary spring sports registration opens on Friday, January 24 and is due by Monday, February 24. The spring sports seasons will run from March 17-May 17.
Please reach out to Emily Stucky, our K-12 Assistant Athletic Director, with any registration questions.
For all ES intramural sports information, please click here. The spring sports offered include:
Winter Bingo Free Dress Day
Students who completed and turned in their Winter Bingo sheet are invited to participate in a free dress day on Wednesday, January 29! If you or your student are unsure about their participation status, you can email Mrs Irvin.
Please remember to use your best judgement and follow the PRA dress code guidelines of clothing that is well-fitting and not too revealing.
Congratulations to 5th and 7th grade for winning the Winter Bingo grade level participation contest! The hot chocolate pop-up party will take place on Wednesday, January 29 during lunch.
Yoga Stars Enrichment Program
Stretch n' Grow is offering another session of Yoga Stars for all K-5 students. It began on November 14 and will run through February 27th once per week. Families can still sign up for the remaining classes at a prorated cost. See the flyer for information to sign up.
Driveline: Expectations Reminder
Recently, we have had parents parking on the end caps of the K8 parking lot during afternoon driveline. We need to keep the end caps free of cars so that other cars can maneuver through the parking lot and so it is clear in the event we have an emergency. Please only park in parking spaces.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. Visit our website here to review driveline expectations.
Sticky Fingers Enrichment Program
Prospect Ridge Academy K-5 students have the opportunity to sign up for "COOL'inary Cooking Club with Sticky Fingers Cooking! Classes will take place on Mondays from 3:30-4:30 p.m. with the first class taking place on January 27 and the last one on March 17. For more information, visit stickyfingerscooking.com or email Hello@stickyfingerscooking.com. View the flyer here!
P.E. Tennis Shoe Reminder
Please remember that all K-5 students in elementary P.E. are asked to wear tennis shoes on their P.E. days. We understand that cold and snowy days make it a challenge to wear appropriate tennis shoes all the time. Please help encourage your student to bring a pair of shoes that cover the entire foot, tie, or velcro, and provide traction to change into for P.E.
Vans or Converse are generally acceptable as long as the shoe has laces to tie. Shoes that are not considered tennis shoes include snow boots, anything with a heel, sandals, slip-on shoes, and dress shoes.
P.E. takes place twice a week. Please contact your homeroom teacher for which days your child has P.E. Thank you for helping your student be as successful as possible!
Last Chance to Guarantee a Yearbook and Order Personalization
Time is almost up! This is your last chance to guarantee a yearbook and order personalization for your student. Capture the special moments and celebrate the memories of the year. Order today! The deadline is January 31.
Middle School News
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Winter Bingo Free Dress Day
Students who completed and turned in their Winter Bingo sheet are invited to participate in a free dress day on Wednesday, January 29! If you or your student are unsure about their participation status, you can email Mrs Irvin.
Please remember to use your best judgement and follow the PRA dress code guidelines of clothing that is well-fitting and not too revealing.
Congratulations to 5th and 7th grade for winning the Winter Bingo grade level participation contest! The hot chocolate pop-up party will take place on Wednesday, January 29 during lunch.
Middle School Pages
*Remember to check your grade-level pages for information from your GLC.
Click here to learn more about MS eligibility to participate in non-academic school sponsored events.
MS Spring Sports Registration Deadline: February 26
The last day to register for MS spring sports (baseball, girls soccer, girls golf, track and field) is Wednesday, February 26. Please click on this link to start the registration process.
A middle school spring sports parents meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 5 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the high school commons.
Visit individual team pages on the PRA athletic website for more information on tryouts and coach contact information. Please reach out to Emily Stucky, Assistant Athletic Director, with any registration questions.
Driveline: Expectations Reminder
Recently, we have had parents parking on the end caps of the K8 parking lot during afternoon driveline. We need to keep the end caps free of cars so that other cars can maneuver through the parking lot and so it is clear in the event we have an emergency. Please only park in parking spaces. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Visit our website here to review driveline expectations.
Join Coach Storer's Mailing List For Miner Football Family Updates
Attention all 8th graders! Are you interested in playing high school football? Fill out this form to be put on Coach Storer's mailing list and get information about the Miner Football Family!
Course Selection Window Coming Soon
Throughout the month of January, secondary students will have conversations with current teachers about their core class recommendations for next school year.
MS and HS students will select their elective choices between January 30 and February 5 in Infinite Campus. Instructions will be sent out directly to students the week of January 30.
Read the full letter from the PRA Counseling Team to ensure you know what to expect!
Announcing: Europe Trip Summer 2026!
We are thrilled to announce a new and culturally immersive travel opportunity for summer 2026 to Switzerland, Italy, France, and Spain! We are hosting an in-person meeting for families to learn more on Wednesday, January 29. Please register for the meeting here. Note: This trip is only open to PRA students who will be in high school (or have just graduated) in June 2026.
Click here to read the full letter from Mr. Finkelstein & Mrs. Rimmasch!
Summer 2025 Scandinavia Trip!
Calling all PRA high schoolers and current 8th graders! Don’t miss your opportunity to come to Scandinavia!
If you’re interested, open enrollment is until February 15. Please reach out to Mrs. Eccles, Ms. Nelson or Mrs. Toth with any questions!
Last Chance to Guarantee a MS Yearbook for Your Child and Include Personalization!
Be sure to order the one book that captures the activities, spirit, and unique qualities of your child’s school. Order your 2025 Yearbook today!
Don't miss out on your last chance to guarantee a yearbook for your child and to include personalization! Visit their website to reserve your copy by Friday, January 31 before it’s too late! If you have already purchased a book, thank you!
High School News
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HS Spring Sports Registration Deadline & Parent Meeting Information
Spring sports registration for PRA High School student-athletes is currently open! The last day to register for HS spring sports (baseball, girls soccer, girls golf, girls tennis, track and field) is Wednesday, February 19.
Please click on this link to start the registration process.
A high school spring sports parent meeting will be held on Thursday, February 27 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the high school commons.
The high school spring sports seasons are set to begin on Monday, February 24. Please visit the individual team pages on the PRA athletics website for more information and coach contact information. Please reach out to Emily Stucky, our Assistant Athletic Director, with any registration questions.
High School Pages
*Remember to check your grade-level pages for information from your GLC.
HS News and Notes
Last Chance to Guarantee a Yearbook! : Order your yearbook before Friday, January 31 to guarantee a yearbook on distribution day. Click here to order today!
High School Forms
Track & Field Winter Training
Calling all HS Track & Field athletes! Join us for Winter Training. It takes place after school at 3:30-4:45 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Winter Training is a great way to learn more about track, and jump start your fitness before the season starts.
For more information, contact Coach Mary.
Summer 2025 Scandinavia Trip!
Calling all PRA high schoolers and current 8th graders! Don’t miss your opportunity to come to Scandinavia!
If you’re interested, open enrollment is until February 15. Please reach out to Mrs. Eccles, Ms. Nelson or Mrs. Toth with any questions!
Announcing: Europe Trip Summer 2026!
We are thrilled to announce a new and culturally immersive travel opportunity for summer 2026 to Switzerland, Italy, France, and Spain! We are hosting an in-person meeting for families to learn more on Wednesday, January 29. Please register for the meeting here. Note: This trip is only open to PRA students who will be in high school (or have just graduated) in June 2026.
Click here to read the full letter from Mr. Finkelstein & Mrs. Rimmasch!
Course Selection Window Coming Soon
Throughout the month of January, secondary students will have conversations with current teachers about their core class recommendations for next school year.
MS and HS students will select their elective choices between January 30 and February 5 in Infinite Campus. Instructions will be sent out directly to students the week of January 30.
Read the full letter from the PRA Counseling Team to ensure you know what to expect!
Athletics News
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"Black Out Night" Basketball Games Set For Jan. 31
PRA is excited to invite our entire K-12 community to join us on Friday, January 31 for the annual “Black Out Night” basketball games against rival Peak to Peak Charter School.
Varsity game times are scheduled for 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. that evening in the HS gymnasium. Click here to read more about how to get tickets, "Black Out" t-shirts and concessions options.
Volunteering and Community Service
