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Welcome to the June 2026 Edition of the
APS Board of Education Newsletter!
| | Out and About: Board Members in Our Schools and Community | | |
Being visible matters. Whether I’m visiting classrooms, supporting student events, volunteering with community partners, or showing up at district and neighborhood gatherings, I believe leadership means being present, accessible, and engaged.
These moments reflect my ongoing commitment to listening, learning, and working alongside families, educators, and students across Aurora Public Schools. When we show up for one another, we build stronger schools and a stronger community.
-Gayla Charrier, Board Secretary
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Community Connections
Clyde Miller Farewell Celebration and Carnival
| | "The end of a school year comes fast and furiously but in the best kind of way! Excitement, endings, and the promise of new beginnings surround us as we warmly send our seniors off to their next adventure and witness underclassmen, all the way to kindergarten, advance to their next level. Along this route this spring, I have been fortunate to attend events across the district including Clyde Miller’s farewell celebration and their end of year carnival, community dinners at Montview, including those celebrating Black History and Women’s History months, as well as Mr. See’s celebration of the arts." - Board Treasurer Vicki Reinhard | | Board Treasurer Vicki Reinhard (left) with Clyde Miller art teacher "Mr. See" at the Clyde Miller Carnival | | Students and staff prepping for the Clyde Miller Carnival | | |
Ribbon Cutting for New Iowa Elementary Playground
Board Secretary Gayla Charrier attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new playground at Iowa Elementary School. The playground was built through a partnership with APS, KABOOM! and the Denver Broncos Foundation. The Denver Broncos mascot Miles and several Broncos cheerleaders participated in the ribbon cutting.
| | Photo at right: Board Secretary Gayla Charrier (right) with Denver Broncos mascot Miles at the Iowa Playground Ribbon Cutting | | | |
School Board Symposium
Board Directors Dr. Tiffany Tasker and Kristin Mallory recently attended the annual School Board Symposium hosted at the Morgridge College of Education at the University of Denver to support both Board President Tramaine Duncan and Dr. Zachary Rahn, APS Director of Teaching & Learning, who presented at the event. The conversations were engaging, thoughtful, and really emphasized the importance of the work of a School Board.
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Board President Tramaine Duncan (left) prepares to lead a breakout session with two members of the University of Denver at the School Board Sympoisum .
| | Student and Staff Highlights | | We also like to celebrate the voices, leadership, and achievements of students and staff across Aurora Public Schools, in the classroom, in the community, and beyond. | | APS Graduating Class of 2026 | We are so incredibly proud of all of you! You have shown resilience and dedication throughout your 12 years (or more!) of education, and this is just the start of your journey to write your own story and make great things happen! | | From left: Board Director Kristin Mallory, Board Secretary Gayla Charrier, Board Director Dr. Anne Keke and Board President Tramaine Duncan at the APS graduation ceremonies | | Board Director Dr. Anne Keke hands out a diploma to an APS graduate. | | Board President Tramaine Duncan prepares to hand out a diploma to an APS graduate. | | Board Vice President Danielle Tomwing (left) with APS Avenues Principal Ran Jung backstage before the graduation ceremony | | Board Director Kristin Mallory prepares to hand out diplomas at the Vista PEAK Preparatory graduation ceremony. | | Rangeview Boys Basketball Team Attend a Day at the Capitol | | Rangeview Boys Basketball team members with Board Secretary Gayla Charrier (top right) and former Board Director Michael Carter (top middle) during a trip to the state capitol. | | Board Secretary Gayla Charrier joined APS Unified Sports students to participate in an annual Field Day celebrating their success in various sports competitions throughout the school year. | | APS Unified Sports students participate in a Bean Bag Toss tournament during Unified Sports Field Day | | Board Secretary Gayla Charrier (left) and APS staff member participating in Unified Sports Field Day | | Pickens Tech Executive Internship Sponsor Recognition Dinner and Ceremony | | Board Vice President Danielle Tomwing, Board Director Dr. Tiffany Tasker and Board Treasurer Vicki Reinhard recently attended a dinner to recognize and celebrate the APS students who successfully completed the Pickens Technical College Executive Internship Program and the adults and businesses who sponsored them. Congratulations, students, on gaining real-world experience in future jobs and careers! | | From left: Board Treasurer Vicki Reinhard, Board Director Dr. Tiffany Tasker and Board Vice President Danielle Tomwing attending the Pickens Tech Executive Internship Program Sponsor Dinner | | Board Vice President Danielle Tomwing (left) and Board Director Dr. Tiffany Tasker with an Executive Internship student earning her completion certificates | | Vista PEAK Exploratory Half Cap Graduation Ceremony | | |
Board Secretary Gayla Charrier and Board Treasurer Vicki Reinhard recently attended the Half Cap Graduation Ceremony at Vista PEAK Preparatory. This ceremony honors the students who have completed their first two years of high school and are on track to graduate two years from now. Congratulations, future Class of 2028 graduates!
| | Board Secretary Gayla Charrier celebrates students at the Vista PEAK Preparatory Half Cap Graduation Ceremony. | | Board Treasurer Vicki Reinhard (right) with other APS staff honoring the Vista PEAK Preparatory Half Cap Graduates | | |
Looking Ahead
As we close out this school year and prepare for the next, our focus continues to remain on student voice, inclusive opportunities, and strong community partnerships, building a future where every APS student is supported, seen, and set up to succeed.
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Aurora Public Schools Board of Education
Educational Services Center 1
15701 E. 1st. Ave., Suite 206
Aurora, CO 80011
boe.aurorak12.org
Aurora Public Schools Boardroom
APS Professional Learning & Conference Center
15771 E. 1st. Ave.
Aurora, CO 80011
Questions or comments? Email Board Executive Assistant Claudia Paz-Blossick at cpaz@aurorak12.org or call 303-344-8060, extension 28988.
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