Academic Stories
Academic Stories
Stay up to date with the latest stories about academics! From student projects to student successes, see what's going on with our academic department.
Academic Stories
Our academic department always has exciting news, fun, events, star students, and so much more! These stories highlight things going on in the academic department. Feel free to read about the latest exciting events and people in the academic realm. You can always check out other department stories as well by clicking the button below!
![That's a Wrap on Practicum Week]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1712859009/govalorcom/x1zny6tu8ozd7a7rmvjk/practicum2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1712859009/govalorcom/x1zny6tu8ozd7a7rmvjk/practicum2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1712859009/govalorcom/x1zny6tu8ozd7a7rmvjk/practicum2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1712859009/govalorcom/x1zny6tu8ozd7a7rmvjk/practicum2024.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1712859009/govalorcom/x1zny6tu8ozd7a7rmvjk/practicum2024.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1712859009/govalorcom/x1zny6tu8ozd7a7rmvjk/practicum2024.jpg","width":2200}])
Practicum Week 2024 has come to an end. Come read about all the exciting things that took place.
![Poetry Outloud Winners!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710865875/govalorcom/fyxqsv2vfbuqvb1hpthm/9O8A8037.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1710865875/govalorcom/fyxqsv2vfbuqvb1hpthm/9O8A8037.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1710865875/govalorcom/fyxqsv2vfbuqvb1hpthm/9O8A8037.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1710865875/govalorcom/fyxqsv2vfbuqvb1hpthm/9O8A8037.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1710865875/govalorcom/fyxqsv2vfbuqvb1hpthm/9O8A8037.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1710865875/govalorcom/fyxqsv2vfbuqvb1hpthm/9O8A8037.jpg","width":2200}])
Congratulations to our Poetry Outloud Winners from our school-wide competition. The top two winners go on to compete at Regionals and then State.
![Congratulations to Lauren Lombardo (Class of 2024 ), Rotary Club Honoree]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709917600/govalorcom/o1zg2a5cs0immjt3wzeh/IMG_0223.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709917600/govalorcom/o1zg2a5cs0immjt3wzeh/IMG_0223.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1709917600/govalorcom/o1zg2a5cs0immjt3wzeh/IMG_0223.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1709917600/govalorcom/o1zg2a5cs0immjt3wzeh/IMG_0223.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1709917600/govalorcom/o1zg2a5cs0immjt3wzeh/IMG_0223.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1709917600/govalorcom/o1zg2a5cs0immjt3wzeh/IMG_0223.jpg","width":2200}])
On March 7, 2024, Lauren was honored by the Highlands Ranch Rotary Club for her resilience, entrepreneurship, and creativity.
![Poetry Outloud Finalists]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1706546243/govalorcom/rw1rtucvwlmpullgfx8c/Poetryoutloud.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1706546243/govalorcom/rw1rtucvwlmpullgfx8c/Poetryoutloud.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1706546243/govalorcom/rw1rtucvwlmpullgfx8c/Poetryoutloud.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1706546243/govalorcom/rw1rtucvwlmpullgfx8c/Poetryoutloud.jpg","width":1080}])
Congratulations to our Poetry Outloud Finalists who will compete at our school-wide competition on February 2. Everyone is welcome to come watch these amazing students perform two poems.
![Congratulations to Kelly O’Hearn (Class of 2024), Rotary Club Honoree]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701705094/govalorcom/scjd5n6migp6w2m8n9si/IMG_98261.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701705094/govalorcom/scjd5n6migp6w2m8n9si/IMG_98261.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1701705094/govalorcom/scjd5n6migp6w2m8n9si/IMG_98261.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1701705094/govalorcom/scjd5n6migp6w2m8n9si/IMG_98261.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1701705094/govalorcom/scjd5n6migp6w2m8n9si/IMG_98261.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1701705094/govalorcom/scjd5n6migp6w2m8n9si/IMG_98261.jpg","width":2200}])
On November 30 2023, Kelly was honored by the Highlands Ranch Rotary Club for his academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, and community service. This is an incredible honor to be chosen out of many outstanding high school students in the community.
![Global Seal of Biliteracy Honors]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1702584536/govalorcom/yd6pns2zvtrsig5amyjx/804A6140.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1702584536/govalorcom/yd6pns2zvtrsig5amyjx/804A6140.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1702584536/govalorcom/yd6pns2zvtrsig5amyjx/804A6140.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1702584536/govalorcom/yd6pns2zvtrsig5amyjx/804A6140.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1702584536/govalorcom/yd6pns2zvtrsig5amyjx/804A6140.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1702584536/govalorcom/yd6pns2zvtrsig5amyjx/804A6140.jpg","width":2200}])
The Global Seal of Biliteracy is an international award that recognizes when students have attained Functional or Working proficiency in two or more languages.