Westminster Public Schools

Congratulations to Westminster Public Schools Communications Team who recently won awards from National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) and Colorado School Public Relations Association (COSPRA). The team was awarded Publications and Digital Media Excellence Award of Merit in the Website category from both associations. The award is for our NEW website design that was released in spring of 2024 and can be found at wps.org. Check us out. #whereeducationispersonal

WPS recently completed an immersive summer school program for newcomers learning English. Check out the Chalkbeat article below. Everyday is a great day to be a learner in Westminster Public Schools! #whereeducationispersonal https://lnkd.in/gQjgpE5W

Westminster Public Schools Foundation hosted alumni tours of the soon-to-open Ranum Reimagined Innovation Campus for graduates of Westminster Public Schools. The multi-generational campus, which will specialize in CTE/STEM pathways with a focus on aerospace engineering, biomedical technology, cyber security, advanced manufacturing, and more, is set to open with a soft launch in August of 2024 with more pathways and offers set to come online in 2025. The excitement is building in WPS! #whereeducationispersonal

Our Westminster Drone Soccer team under the direction of Coaches Melisa Garcia and Robbie Ferguson at Westminster Public Schools is one of the winningest teams in school drone sports. Check out this great story from FOX31 KDVR / Channel 2 KWGN celebrating the team's recent wins. #whereeducationispersonal https://lnkd.in/gmDkuiuf

Congratulations and a huge shout out to Dr. Melisa Sandoval who recently shifted to Westminster Public School's new Director of Wellness in HR. This new role is a commitment by WPS and its Board of Education to address the well-being of WPS employees in a workplace that proactively fosters wellness and mental health literacy, as well as responsive supports based on needs of staff and faculty. Prior to this, Dr. Sandoval served as Learning Services Director and PK-8 Assistant Principal. Her background in mental health includes work as a mental health interventionist, school counselor, and special education team leader. She is a licensed therapist and holds a doctorate in Professional Learning Design. #whereeducationispersonal

Congratulations to the Westminster High School FFA Chapter who attended the state FFA convetion last week for competitions, leadership workshops, and participation as voting delegates. According to WHS Teacher and Adviser Lucas Naeger, "We are especially proud of the students competing at convention this year." Alitzah Castaneda Madera competed in the Creed Speaking Leadership Development Event where she received a bronze ranking. The Agricultural Issues Team also received Bronze for their forum on water usage in alfalfa production and the proposal of hybridizing drought tolerant varieties to be utilized in Colorado. Additionally the Nursery/Landscape Team was recognized for receiving a Gold Ranking and taking 1st place in the Career Development Event earlier in May. "This team," said Naeger, "will be representing Colorado at the FFA National Convention this fall." WHS Teacher and Adviser Christopher Thornburg also mentored the team this year and helped chaperone and coach at the convention. Great job, Westy FFA! We are so proud! #whereeducationispersonal

This past week, the annual Westminster Public Schools Foundation Golf Tournament was a huge success, raising over $95,000 for the students of WPS. The mission of the foundation is to create partnerships and programs to improve students’ achievement, encourage life-long learning, and build opportunities for a bright future for the students of Westminster Public Schools. Golfers had a great day in the beautiful Colorado sunshine celebrating a meaningful cause. Check out the foundation and its impact: https://www.fundwps.org/ #whereeducationispersonal

A very special congratulations to Dr. Brian Kosena who was just named Chief Learning Officer at Westminster Public Schools. Dr. Kosena has served in a number of roles in WPS including Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, Principal of John E Flynn a Marzano Academy and Tennyson Knolls, Assistant Principal at Colorado STEM Academy, District Instructional Technology Coordinator, and a former high school social studies teacher. However, it is his work with Marzano Academies and the High Reliability Schools framework that has been a standout feature for the district under his leadership. With Kosena as its principal, Flynn PK-8 became the first school in the United States (and the world!) to reach all 5 levels of HRS Certification. The kids of WPS are in good hands with the academic direction of Dr. Kosena. Congratulations! #whereeducationispersonal

Congratulations to the 2024 Westminster Public Schools Foundation and Westminster Rotary Scholarship winners! More than 40 students took home scholarships to attend higher education after they graduate tomorrow. What an amazing group of students representing Westminster High School. The future is bright for these scholars. #whereeducationispersonal