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17301 E. Arkansas Ave., Aurora, CO 80017
303-755-0323
303-326-1205

Upcoming Events

24Apr
FridayAll Day
Professional Release Day - No Classes
27Apr
MondayAll Day
Parent Conference Exchange Day - No Classes
20May
WednesdayAll Day
Last Day of Preschool
21May
ThursdayAll Day
Last Day of 4th Quarter & 2nd Semester
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Together, We are Arkansas

Our mission is to provide engaging learning opportunities that meet the needs of each student and prepares them for the 21st Century.

SPARK, IGNITE, FUEL

wildcat iconSchool Hours & Bell Times

Office Hours: 7:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
School Hours: 7:45 a.m.- 2:15 p.m.
AM Preschool: 7:45 a.m. - 10:30  a.m.
PM Preschool: 11:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

 

 
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Recent News

Free Food Bags Available on Big Bag Fridays!
06 November 2025
APS Nutrition Services provides free weekend grab & go food bags (one per child) for the next few Fridays (and one Tuesday!)
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Already registered in APS? Check Your Student in for the 2025-26 School Year Starting July 1!
16 July 2025
Parents or guardians must check in their returning students using this online system before the start of the school year to review and update important student and family information.
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New to Aurora Public Schools? Learn how to enroll!
05 September 2023
If you have a new student to Aurora Public Schools, learn how to enroll them at the Centralized Admissions office.
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District Notices

Important Update: 2026-27 School Start & End Times
03 March 2026
We are excited to share that beginning in the 2026-27 school year, APS will implement a districtwide bell schedule alignment as part of our commitment to student success and the priorities of our Destination APS Strategic Plan.
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2026–27 & 2027–28 School Calendars Approved by APS Board of Education
09 February 2026
As part of the calendar development process, families and staff were invited to share feedback through our annual engagement surveys in October 2025.
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Prepare Your Students for Upcoming State Assessments
08 January 2026
Many students will participate in state testing this spring. Learn how to help your students do their very best!
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