K12 News
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January 30, 2025
Sign Up For Parent Teacher Conferences
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, can be found in our news story here.
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.
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.
Call for Board of Director Applicants
The PRA Board of Directors has four board positions open for the 2025/2026 school year. The Board is especially seeking applicants with legal/governance backgrounds. Candidates/Board Members do not need to be the parent or guardian of a PRA student. The term length for these openings is 2 years.
Submissions are due no later than 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19. For more information, read the full letter from the Board of Directors here.
International Festival and Schedule Change on Thursday, Feb. 6
On Thursday, February 6, PRA High School is hosting its annual International Festival during Peaks. For that day, the PRA block schedule will be as follows:
Period 2: 8:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Period 4: 9:50 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.
Period 8: 11:25 a.m. - 12:55 p.m.
Period 6: 1:40 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Please note the exchanging of periods 6 and 8. Students will have a recipe with ingredients displayed clearly on their board and have been advised on safe preparation. We still recommend that students with allergies proceed with great caution as they try things at the festival.
For more information, including where World Language students can store their food, read the news story!
Staff Appreciation Week Sign Ups Are 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. Please note that the last day to submit donations is Thursday, February 6. Thank you to everyone helping coordinate this very special event for all teachers and staff!
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 Model UN Food Fundraiser: PRA Model United Nations is excited to announce that the team will be hosting a fundraiser at Panda Express (16816 Sheridan Pkwy Broomfield, CO 80023) on Friday, February 7th, all day. If customers mention they are there for the PRA Model UN fundraiser, part of the proceeds will be used to help the team fund an international trip to Japan in April! All support is greatly appreciated!
Letter From Broomfield Health: PRA saw an increase in gastroenteritis illness (GI) among our students last week.
The City of Broomfield Public Health and Environment department prepared a letter regarding guidance and exclusion with Norovirus. Please click on this hyperlink to read the letter.
Don't Forget to Check Lost and Found During Parent-Teacher Conferences: While on campus for Parent-Teacher Conferences, please take a moment to look for missing items in our lost and found areas. There are four primary lost and found areas within the school. They are in the following locations:
- The first floor of the K8 building near the entrance of the K8 commons
- The first floor outside of the K8 and HS gyms
- The second floor of the K8 building near the entrance of the Connector
- On the first floor of the HS building just inside the HS Commons.
As a reminder, please label your child(s) items whenever possible to help reunite the item with its rightful owner!
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.
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!
Lunch Menu: The PRA school lunch menu is available here. A printer friendly version is available on our website.
K8 Lunch Menu (February)
HS Lunch Menu (February)
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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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 tomorrow, January 31.
The Scholastic Book Fair at PRA from February 10-13, 2025!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming back to PRA from February 10-13, 2025! To learn about eWallet and find out when you and your student can visit the Book Fair, check out our news story here!
The book fair only runs smoothly with help from our amazing volunteers! You can sign up to come have some fun helping students select and purchase books!
Please note that you must have completed your volunteer training to help at the book fair.
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:
Soccer (1st-5th Grade)
Miners on the Move (3rd-5th Grade)
Volleyball (3rd-4th Grade)
For more information on Spring sports, check out our news story.
3rd Grade Field Trip to Gates Planetarium on Thursday, Feb. 6
Our 3rd grade class will be headed to the Gates Planetarium at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science on Thursday, February 6 to take in a planetarium show and experience the exhibits in the museum to support our unit on Astronomy. A permission slip will be sent out closer to the event. This field trip will require a $13 payment.
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.
Middle School News
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Mathcounts Team finishes 6th at District Prelims
The PRA Mathcounts team competed in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Prelim District Competition this past Saturday at Rocky Top Middle School! Learn more in our news story.
Purchase Your MS Yearbook Before It's Too Late!
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 make it your own with personalization! Your yearbook can be one-of-a-kind with custom text and unique icons. Visit their website to reserve your copy by Friday, January 31 before it’s too late!
Jostens offers interest-free payment plans, allowing you to spread out the cost of your order. Please note that minimum purchase requirements and eligibility restrictions apply.
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.
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) Applications Process Open
The applications process is open for NJHS! The New Member Candidate Form is due on Monday, February 24, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.
Applications should be filled out by students and turned into Room 1226 in the K8 building. Completion and submission of this form does not guarantee selection. Fill out your application by making a copy here or visit Room 1226 in the K8 building for paper copy of the application form.
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! Note: This trip is only open to PRA students who will be in high school (or have just graduated) in June 2026.
View the slideshow that was shown at our in-person meeting here, and click here to enroll! Scholarship opportunities are also available.
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!
High School News
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Winter Dance Set For Saturday, Feb. 1
The Winter Dance will be held on Saturday, February 1 from 8-11 p.m. The theme is City of Stars. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased here.
Parents who would like to donate food can sign up here. Please bring donations to the high school main office by 3:15 p.m. on Friday, January 31.
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
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!
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.
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! Note: This trip is only open to PRA students who will be in high school (or have just graduated) in June 2026.
View the slideshow that was shown at our in-person meeting here, and click here to enroll! Scholarship opportunities are also available.
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 Tip-Off TOMORROW!
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
