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Westy class of '92 grad Judge Melanie Gilbert reflects on her legal career and why she gives back to the WPS Foundation.
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The WHS Mariachi Program has garnered attention from the Colorado Department of Education.
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WPS recently celebrated the grand opening of the Iver C. Ranum An Innovation Campus.
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Welcome to Westminster High School's inaugural Athletics and Activities monthly newsletter! Stay tuned for exciting updates on athletics and activities. We’re thrilled to share our journey with you. Enjoy the first issue!
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The stunning view of the Rocky Mountains met Westminster High School students and their families as they celebrated graduation at the Colorado Convention Center.
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WHS Senior Makayla Galler has her sights set on the moon, Mars, and beyond!
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Westminster Public Library offers a Summer reading program with prizes available! Sign up for the Teen Advisory Board or get your volunteer hours.
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Westminster High Schools’ Top 10 Students received special recognition last week at the annual brunch hosted by Dr. Pam Swanson.
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Brooke is known for buzzer beaters and coming through for her team when the pressure is on.
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What’s up WPS talked with Ceezer Garcia just days before receiving his scholarship from the NFL Hall of Fame QB.
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The Westminster High School (WHS) Boys’ Volleyball took the top prize at the George Washington and Mullen Tournaments.
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The wide range of talents and skills of Westminster Public Schools students will be on full display during the CE! awards and talent show on Wednesday, April 24.
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Dr. Justin Davis brings extensive experience with leadership and instruction that has touched the lives of many students over the years.
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Westminster Public Schools is excited to announce that our district is in the process of adopting a new Comprehensive Health Curriculum. This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to provide our students with a comprehensive, engaging, and modern health education that prepares them for the challenges and opportunities of the future.
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The new district and school sites were created in coordination with Finalsite, developers of a Content Management System used by hundreds of school districts nationwide.
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The students of Westminster Public Schools, especially Westminster High School, definitely gave their all to Make-A-Wish Colorado.
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The calendar for the coming year provides for extended breaks in November (Thanksgiving), December-January (Holiday Break), and March (Spring Break).
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Superintendent Swanson was pleased we were selected to share our proactive approach to dealing with truancy and attendance problems during a recent statewide gathering of educators.
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For the past 6 months, the Communications Department has been working diligently behind the scenes to replace the district’s current website (Blackboard) with a new website developer (Finalsite). The new site will include dynamic moving graphics, a more modern interface, a fresh new look and much more.