This is a special summer edition of Miner Mail. Weekly Miner Mail will resume in August.
July 2024
K12 News
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Welcome Amy Bruce, New K8 Principal!
Happy July, Miner Families!
We are excited to welcome our new K8 Principal, Amy Bruce. Check out this video to hear why Amy chose PRA and her vision for our K8 this school year and beyond.
We can't wait to see you in August! For the video transcript, click here.
K12 Check-In Fair: Monday, August 12
As we prepare for the 2024-25 school year, Prospect Ridge Academy is excited to welcome students and parents back to campus for the annual K12 Check-In Fair on Monday, August 12th. In an effort to streamline the event, and to accommodate parental feedback, the check-in fair will be a one-day event this year and is separate from Miner Merge.
The K12 Check-In Fair is strongly encouraged for all elementary, returning middle school and returning high school students. This event is welcome to all families. Click here for more event details.
Registration Open for 2024 Miner Gold Rush and Fall Festival
The annual Miner Gold Rush and Fall Festival is back and better than ever in 2024! Join us and the rest of the PRA community on Saturday, September 28th as we kick off another school year by bringing our families together for a fun day of community building.
The Fall Festival will include entertainment options such as Mining for Gold, carnival games, face painting, a dunk tank, as well as the return of the Ninja Nation obstacle course! Early bird registration is open through September 7. Click here to learn more and select your ticket package today!
Annual Gala: 'Oh, Snap!' Back to the 90s
PRA invites you to join us Saturday, November 9, at the Omni Interlocken in Broomfield as we celebrate the 1990s and raise funds in support of our students!
Doors open for our cocktail hour at 5:30 pm. Dinner and event program to follow between 6:30-10:30 p.m. Early bird registration is open now through October 4. Click here to learn more and select your ticket package today!
Summer Hours
Just a reminder of our adjusted summer office hours at Prospect Ridge Academy.
June 17-Aug. 9: CLOSED
Beginning Aug. 12: 7:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Summer Pages
Be sure to continue checking the Summer Page on our website for your level for summer coursework and challenges, school supply lists, and information about the upcoming school year. Use the links below or find them on the menu under the section for each level.
K12 News & Notes
Coffee & Doughnuts: Join your fellow PRA community members for coffee and doughnuts, hosted by F.A.S.T., the morning of Friday, Aug. 16.
Back to School BINGO: Have fun with your family, play BINGO and win prizes during Back to School BINGO night on Wednesday, August 28 (6-8 p.m.)! All proceeds go to fund the F.A.S.T. service and appreciation events. Click here for more information on Back to School Bingo.
Miners at the Rockies: Head down to Coors Field with your fellow PRA Miners to watch the Rockies face the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, Sept. 1. Tickets now available for purchase. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 p.m.
PRA Partners with Recite Me: PRA is excited to announce a new inclusive online experience to its website visitors through its partnership with Recite Me assistive technology. Read more about the new digital tools offered to our website users.
Reminders...
Elementary School News
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Elementary School Open House (August 12)
Held on the same day as the Check-In Fair, the Elementary School Open House is designed for elementary students and families to have the opportunity to visit their classrooms, meet the teachers, and bring in their personal school supplies.
The Open House runs between 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Boohoo Yahoo Kindergarten Coffee (August 14- First Day of School)
Stick around after drop-off for our annual Boohoo Yahoo Event as a chance to celebrate, or mourn, your child's first day of school and make connections with other parents in the kindergarten class.
If you missed last month's Miner Mail...
- Help your student's skills stay sharp over the summer break with our Summer Reading Challenge and Summer Math Challenge
- Check out the final edition of the Miner News Nugget!
Middle School News
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Miner Merge (August 13)
The Middle School Miner Merge is for all 6th graders, as well as 7th and 8th graders who are new to PRA. This event gives new middle schoolers an opportunity to meet fellow students, staff and become acquainted with the building.
Click here for more event details.
6th Grade: 8:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
7th & 8th Grade: 12:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.
PRA Middle School yearbook staff earns national excellence award
Back in June, the Prospect Ridge Academy Middle School yearbook program was recognized on the national scene for their work during the spring semester, earning a 2024 Jostens National Yearbook Program of Excellence award at the Gold Level. Click here to read the full story!
Fall Sports Registration due August 9th
Summer Reading Challenge
- Help your students skills stay sharp over the summer break with our Summer Reading Challenge
High School News
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Miner Merge (August 13)
The High School Miner Merge is for all incoming 9th graders, as well as 10th, 11th and 12th graders who are new to PRA. This event gives new high schoolers an opportunity to meet fellow students and staff and become acquainted with the building.
Click here for more event details.
8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (Games on the field until 12:30 p.m.)
PRA Girls Golf, Torres rack up postseason awards
Four Miners were recognized on Class 3A All-State Girls Golf teams! Hope Torres earned Class 3A Player of the Year and head coach Anna Stavola won Class 3A Coach of the Year. In addition to her CHSAA honors, Torres was also recognized by BoCo Preps as the Daily Camera's Golfer of the Year.
PRA Athletics releases complete list of 2024 Spring Sports Award Winners
Across the Miners’ five spring sports, a total of 24 individual PRA high school student-athletes and six relay teams would go on to earn Metro League All-Conference recognition this past spring while eight Miners garnered CHSAA All-State honors.
To view the complete list of PRA high school spring sport award winners, click here: 2024 PRA High School Spring Athlete Achievements
PRA's Ben Mulvaney wins Metro League Assistant Coach of the Year
Back in June, PRA High School assistant track and field coach Ben Mulvaney was recognized by his peers, earning Assistant Coach of the Year honors across all sports, which was announced at the Metro League Hall of Fame banquet.
Fall Sports Registration due August 9th
High School Forms
The following three forms have been updated for the 24-25 school year:
Student Driver Parking Permit Application
Junior and Senior Lunch Off-Campus Privileges Application
Senior Capstone Off-Campus Privileges Application
These forms have historically been available in paper form only. This has changed for the 24-25 school year and will only be available via Cheddar Up.
