The Gilpin County RE-1 School District Board of Education held two meetings on January 9, 2024, in the school boardroom. The first meeting started at 6:30 p.m. All 2024 board members were in
On January 10, 2024, the Jeffco Board of Education authorized Jefferson Academy to open a charter school in Coal Creek Canyon. This was celebrated as “a testament to the unwavering dedication,
[caption id="attachment_107599" align="alignleft" width="289"] Eagles’ wrestling: Gilpin grappler freshman Ezekiel Bloom riding his opponent.[/caption] Long gone are the days when Hulk Hogan,
The Nederland Middle - Senior High School boys’ basketball program has expanded again this year. With two full teams at the high school level (junior varsity and varsity) as well as a middle
A letter from Jefferson Academy thanks the many families who have already submitted applications through EnrollJeffco to Jefferson Academy Coal Creek Canyon. Parents were reminded that Round 1 of
On December 22, the Gilpin County High School Boys’ Basketball team organized their inaugural holiday dinner. Led by Coach Cassidy Joy, the purpose of the dinner was to foster unity among the
TEENS, Inc., Nederland Middle-Senior High School, and Nederland Elementary School (NES) have once again teamed up to provide a mentoring program. At first glance it may seem like the fourth grade
[caption id="attachment_107042" align="alignleft" width="278"] Nederland schools work together: Nederland Elementary School Principal Caleb Melamed (left) and Nederland Middle-Senior High School
The Gilpin County RE-1 Board of Education held their last meeting of the year on December 12, 2023. A few technical glitches at the beginning led to the meeting starting late, at 7:06
Nederland Middle-Senior High School’s auditorium came alive on December 6, 2023, as families gathered to support the talented musicians during the annual Winter Concert. The festive event,
There have been some exciting activities recently at Nederland Elementary School (NES). On December 15, there was an all school Holiday Sing-a-long led by music teacher Kirk Kubicek. It was also
[caption id="attachment_106865" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] NMSHS choirs celebrate holiday themed music: On Thursday, December 14, 2023, the NMSHS choirs sang a fully a capella performance, due
The Gilpin County RE-1 Board of Education held a special meeting on December 5, 2023, at 7 p.m. in the school boardroom to welcome newly elected or reelected members, and to reorganize for the
On Thursday, December 7, the Gilpin Cheer Team competed in the CHSAA State Spirit Championships at the Denver Coliseum. Competing against 25 other 2A/3A teams from across Colorado in the Game Day
On December 1, the Gilpin Middle School Theater Department showcased their rendition of the popular musical Mean Girls Jr. The highly anticipated event featured two separate shows, one at 2 p.m.
Following a vote by the Jefferson County School Board to close Coal Creek Canyon K-8 school, Charter School Jefferson Academy has applied to use the school building in the next school year. The
[caption id="attachment_106100" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Nederland school community gathers: Nederland Middle-Senior High School’s PTA (Panther Parents) serve the middle school students
[caption id="attachment_106118" align="alignleft" width="276"] The board listens to student presentations: Mr. Newberg‘s media production students presented the ins and outs of creating
Neuroscientists reveal the critical ingredients for raising emotionally resilient and well-rounded children. Throughout our Mountain Strong Families Sessions, we’ve learned that children