
WINTER CONCERT FURTHER POSTPONED
Due weather conditions throughout the district, the Winter Concert will be further POSTPONED to MONDAY, DECEMBER 18TH. The venue and time will remain the same.

Winter Spirit Days! 12/13, 12/14, 12/18, 12/19 🌲


2 HOUR DELAY: Due to snowfall and expected weather conditions in areas of the district, all grades, PK-12 will operate on a 2 HOUR DELAY tomorrow, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14TH. Buses will run two hours later than normally scheduled. Classes will start at 9:55 AM. Breakfast will not be provided.
Elementary students will report to their teachers in the cafeteria. Middle School students should report to the MPR before classes. High School students should report to the High School Gym before classes.
If conditions change overnight an update will be sent out tomorrow morning.

WINTER CONCERT POSTPONED: Due to snowfall and road conditions, the PK-12 Winter Concert scheduled for tonight at 6 PM has been POSTPONED to tomorrow, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14 . The time and venue remain the same. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and flexibility.
Safety is our top priority, and we look forward to celebrating our winter concert under safer conditions.

Students mark the separated plant pigments from spinach leaves. Chromatography is a method used to separate molecules for further study. In Biology II, students used the method to detect the presence of different plant pigments, including chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b, in spinach leaves. This lab was to help build an understanding photosynthesis.


BOARD MEETING LIVE: https://youtube.com/live/f-SBYYXBke0?feature=share

Kindergarten students finished up a Thanksgiving STEM project where they had to hide a turkey. They learned some very interesting facts about turkeys in the process.







Cotopaxi SnoRiders, ski season is HERE! Check out all information at this link below. The first ski date is coming up soon. Don't miss out on this great opportunity ⛷️🎿⛷️https://www.cotopaxire3.org/page/monarch-snoriders

NOTICE: The 2nd-5th Grade classrooms are currently experiencing issues with one of the rooftop heating units, causing lower temperatures inside classrooms. The other rooftop unit is still operational, and there are space heaters available as needed. We are monitoring temperatures, and our HVAC service provider is aware . We hope to ensure repairs will be completed as soon as possible.

Our Angel Tree is up and looking for a few more supporters. Stop by the front office to check in and visit our tree! 🎄🎄


Notification: High school basketball practices will continue to be closed practices. This means only teammates and coaches at practice. This helps with eliminating distractions. Thank you for your continued support.

The Cotopaxi School welcomes parents, students, and community members to attend the Winter Band Concert on Wednesday, December 13th at 6 PM in the Multipurpose Room (MPR)
The evening will include performances by PK through 4th Grade, as well as the 5th - 12th Grade bands.


Notification: Local law enforcement and school administration collaborated today to respond to a Safe2Tell to ensure continued safety of our staff and students. Safe2Tell Colorado provides students and adults in Colorado the ability to report concerning behaviors by making safe, ANONYMOUS reports. 1-877-542-7233 or safe2tellco.org

Eighth grade is finishing up their figurative language unit. They are learning how to incorporate this into their writing. Figurative language is a literary device that uses words or phrases for effect, humorous, or exaggeration purposes instead of their literal translation. It is commonly used to create an emotional reaction, especially in fiction, and to make reading more enjoyable.

Gobble, Gobble! Happy Thanksgiving from the Cotopaxi Early Learning Center! Melissa, Steven's mom gave us a project for the kids to make. They made turkey headbands to wear for Thanksgiving! The kids enjoyed putting them together and especially liked wearing them to the big school!



Marsupials visit 2nd graders today! Thank you for visiting us Wee Pocket Sanctuary!



High school art students worked in groups to create paper sculptures of animals using various forms.







Thank you South Central BOCES for our sensory walk in our elementary hallway! Students will be very excited to see their colorful hallway, and work all their senses right outside their classes.😊


Title 1 night tonight! A great evening of learning about more reading resources and fun reading skill building! Reach out to Ms. Kris Schoech, our Title 1 teacher for more information.




NOTICE: The 2nd-5th Grade classrooms are currently experiencing issues with one of the rooftop heating units, causing lower temperatures inside classrooms. The other rooftop unit is still operational, and there are space heaters available as needed. We are monitoring temperatures, and our HVAC service provider is aware . We hope to
ensure repairs will be completed as soon as possible.