K12 News
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March 20, 2025
Enjoy Your Spring Break, Miners!
Prospect Ridge Academy hopes all of our students, families and staff have a very safe and relaxing Spring Break! Let's unwind, have some fun and get ready to close out the 2024-25 school year strong when we return in April!
Staff returns to campus on Monday, March 31 for a Professional Development day before classes resume the morning of Tuesday, April 1. As a reminder, there will not be an edition of Miner Mail on March 27. Our next edition will be sent out on Thursday, April 3.
Almost to Our Annual Give Goal!
Thank you to everyone who stepped up and was part of our Annual Give campaign! In just the last 24 hours, we jumped from 13% to 18% family participation and are just $20,000 shy of our annual goal.
PRA is truly grateful for your generosity and the impact you make on our nearly 1,500 students and 200 staff members. Still looking to help? Donations are accepted year-round, and individuals can sign up for a monthly, recurring deduction. Visit the Annual Give webpage to make your gift today! #EveryFamilyEveryDay
Flapjack Fundraiser Cancelled
Unfortunately, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our Model UN and Robotics Flapjack Fundraiser, which was originally scheduled for this upcoming Saturday at Applebee's. We apologize for the late notice and this news.
For all of those who purchased the tickets and would like a refund, please contact Patty Kelly at Pkelly@prospectridgeacademy.org. If you would prefer to donate your tickets, no action is required and every dollar will go to the club of your choosing.
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. 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.
GLC Openings for 2025-26 School Year:
PRA is currently looking for new Grade Level Coordinators (GLCs) for the 2025-26 school year.
Elementary Team
Class of 2038 (rising Kindergarten) (1-2)
Class of 2035 (rising 3rd graders) (1-2)
Middle School Team
Class of 2030 (rising 8th graders) (1-2)
High School Team*
Class of 2029 (rising 9th graders) (2)
Class of 2027 (rising 11th graders) (2)
* Any High School parent interested in joining the High School GLC Team is encouraged to reach out
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
Get Schooled on Driveline: It's that time of year when we all see the finish line of the school year, rules become more like suggestions, and we are all just skating by on the skin of our teeth, Let's all try to regroup and remember our drive line etiquette by reviewing this helpful infographic!
For more information, review our driveline expectations and check out these Do's and Don'ts. Afterwards, test your skills with our virtual driveline quiz!
Donate Your Old Phones to Support Women in STEM: Women-in STEM (WINS) club at PRA HS is collecting old electronics to raise money. WINS plans to keep a portion of the proceeds to fund field trips and activities. Additionally, half of the proceeds will be donated to the Trevor Project.
Collection boxes can be found in both the K8 and HS front offices. Donations are being accepted now through TOMORROW, March 21. For more information, including the types of items that can be donated, read our news story here.
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!
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.
Support PRA with King Soopers Purchases: Did you know that PRA is part of the King Soopers Community Rewards program? This program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day and at no added cost! For more information or for steps on how to link your King Soopers card to PRA, follow this link and use the organization code (TN045).
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!
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 full event flyer.
Miner News Nugget
Extra, Extra! Read all about it!
Check out the Quarter 3 publication of our K-8 student newspaper, The Miner News Nugget!
This edition features stories on Miner Mania, the Elementary Art Show, Middle School dance and much more!
First Tee Golf Opportunity
PRA teachers, Ms. Rosebrook and Ms. Morse, want to remind everyone that students from PRA can use the discount code: 50inschool to get 50% off First Tee Golf camps/lessons.
Check out the First Tee website to see current programs and lessons.
5th Grade Instrument Club
5th grade instrument club will begin rehearsals again after Spring Break! The 5th grade club students will be performing at the Spring Concert with the MS and HS students. The concert is May 7 and will be held at the Broomfield Auditorium beginning at 7 p.m. Students need to arrive at 5:30 p.m. in formal attire.
Please take a look at the schedule here. If you have any questions or are missing the emails, please reach out to Ms. Vogelsberg.
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 our annual Summer Enrichment Program (SEP)! It is designed for current K-5th grade PRA students. Our 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!
Two PRA Students Selected For NJAHS Virtual Exhibit
The National Junior Art Honor Society (NJAHS) received a record-setting 173 submissions from schools throughout the world for the 2025 NJAHS Juried Exhibition, with only 48 submissions being selected.
Of those 48 submissions, PRA had two Miners in Ella Bilbrey and Samantha Webb get selected for the virtual exhibit, which is available to view online through August. Congratulations, Ella and Samantha!
New Edition of the K-8 Newspaper, Miner News Nugget
Extra, Extra! Read all about it! Check out the Quarter 3 publication of our K-8 student newspaper, The Miner News Nugget! This edition features stories on Miner Mania, the Elementary Art Show, Middle School dance and much more!
Scandinavia Pre-Departure Meeting: April 3
The Pre-Departure meeting for the Scandinavia trip is scheduled for 4 p.m. on 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.
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!
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 on 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 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.
Scandinavia Trip Pre-Departure Meeting: April 3
The Pre-Departure meeting for the Scandinavia trip is scheduled for 4 p.m. on 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.
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!
College Board Telemarketing Fraud Alert
Families of 9th-11th grade PSAT/SAT Students,
CDE would like to notify you of recent cases of telemarketing fraud, where scammers impersonate College Board representatives and ask for payment for student tests.
The College Board does not make unsolicited phone calls to students or families requesting this type of information. Districts and CDE are advising that this has taken place in the state of Colorado this year. Here is a helpful communication resource through the Colorado Resource Repository under Flyers for Students and Families.
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!
Attention! 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.
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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Athletes of the Month Winners for February
The PRA Athletics Department has announced the February winners for Athletes of the Month! Click on the name of each student-athlete to read about their nomination, with comments from their respective head coaches.
Liam Schilling, HS Boys Basketball
Sports Portrait Packages Now Available!
PRA's sports portraits provider, Cassano Creations, is offering package options for fall, winter and spring sports!
Visit CassanoCreations.shootproof.com find a specific team's gallery and to choose your package.
Packages are delivered to parent emails once completed.
Volunteering and Community Service
