Three National Publications Give Jeffco Schools Top Ratings

The Washington Post released its list of most challenging high schools in The High School Challenge 2012 and five Jeffco schools are on the national and state rankings. 

The Colorado state rankings list Evergreen High School as the fourth most challenging school in the state, Lakewood takes the fifth spot, Conifer is placed at sixth, D'Evelyn is eighth and Bear Creek High School (BCHS) lands in the 22nd slot. 

BCHS Principal Kevin Carroll recently announced his school’s ranking on the Washington Post’s list to his staff. "This reinforced to them that they are an amazing group of educators," he said. "They pour themselves into their work with our students every day and not for recognition, but because they love what they do. We give our students great pathways to their future and we're not done yet."

U.S. News and World Report also ranked six Jeffco schools on its Best High Schools in Colorado list.  D'Evelyn, Conifer, Evergreen, Lakewood, Ralston Valley, and Wheat Ridge high schools landed in the top 40.

Also recently released, Newsweek’s 2013 America’s Best High Schools which places D’Evelyn at #174, Evergreen at #423, Lakewood at #782 and Conifer at #789, as ranked among 2,000 of the nation’s best high schools.

Federally Funded Summer Lunch Program to be Offered

Jeffco Public Schools Summer Food Service Program offers free lunch to children one to 18 years old from Monday, June 3 through Friday, Aug. 2 at several Jeffco sites. See chart on the next page for exceptions.

Children do not have to be registered Jeffco Public School students. There is no service at any location on Thursday, July 4 or Friday, July 5 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. The program, which is paid for by federal funding, helps provide students with the nutrition they need to learn, play and grow during the summer when school is out of session.  Read more and see locations.

Pomona Senior Overcomes
Adversity to Succeed

Pomona High School senior Dominic Martinez has a story to tell and he has a clear vision of how it will end — with success.  Martinez is one of eight Jeffco students honored by The Jefferson Foundation’s 2013 My Student, My Hero event that recognizes high school seniors who embody leadership qualities in their schools and communities.  Martinez was nominated for the award by his teachers.  In 2010, his mother passed away from cancer and Martinez survived on the kindness of other Pomona families by rotating from home to home.  Always focused on his future, Martinez studies hard because he knows education is his lifeline to a successful future.  He plans on attending Colorado State University in the fall.  Watch the KATV 8 story. 

Special Student Crowned King

Jefferson High School students voted for their school’s prom king with their hearts.  The student body voted special needs student Phillip Thomas as their 2013 prom king.  Thomas’s mom, Caryn Wittig Thomas, was so touched by the kind gesture that she shared the story and his prom pictures from her personal Facebook page with 7News. Thomas’s prom date complimented his black and pink tuxedo in a matching dress.  “Never did I expect it to get so much attention, well-deserved attention,” said Thomas’s mom.  “I still can't stop smiling and crying.”  Read the 7News story.

Engage Jeffco Schools

The district is always looking for ways to better connect with the people who have an interest in our schools. We also understand that attending a meeting to make your voice heard is not always possible. We searched for another way to connect with our community and we think we have found it. We are now offering a new online format, Engage Jeffco Schools.