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Who will be the next Pueblo Chieftain Student of the Week? Vote by May 30
This week's Student of the Week poll features three recent graduates of local high schools and three current students who continue to make their mark. Featured students were nominated by Chieftain readers with respect to their academic achievements and community contributions. Those featured in this week's poll represent East High School and South High School. ...
Pueblo East senior named Pueblo Chieftain Student of the Week
A.J. Moreno, a senior at East High School, has been selected Pueblo Chieftain Student of the Week by readers. Moreno is recognized by East math teacher Kareen Lopez as a "standout student" with a journey "defined by excellence and dedication." Moreno is the winner of four academic letters, a four-year participant in Key Club and a four-year participant in GEAR Up.
Pueblo D60 has secured an 'unprecedented' federal grant. Here's how it plans to use it
Pueblo School District 60 has accepted an "unprecedented" $15 million federal grant that will create magnet school programs at three neighborhood schools within the district. Through the grant, Pueblo D60's "Project Heroes" will introduce Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STREAM) programs at Park View Elementary, the Risley International Academy of Innovation and Centennial High School.
What to know about Pueblo D60 school buildings 5 years after $218 million bond
The almost 60-year-old Roncalli STEM Academy building, 4202 W. State Highway 78, is far from the oldest school facility in Pueblo School District 60 but it is the latest to reach the end of its life span. School closures and subsequent demolitions are realities faced by school districts across the...
Pueblo D60 board approves contract for next superintendent. Here's what's in it
Kimzey, formerly the chief schools officer at Norfolk Public Schools in Virginia, was named the sole finalist for the Pueblo D60 superintendent position on April 24. Her selection was the result of a nearly three-month national search conducted by the executive search firm Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates. The term...
Pueblo South's Luke Dehn named Pueblo Chieftain Student of the Week
Luke Dehn, a senior at South High School, has been voted this week's Pueblo Chieftain Student of the Week by readers. The South senior has received an academic letter for every semester he has attended at the school. He is a four-year baseball letter winner, a four-year golf letter winner, a two-year participant in basketball and a two-year participant in track. ...
Pueblo Community College Celebrates Over 1,600 Graduates at Local Commencement Events
Pueblo Community College (PCC) held its 2024 commencement ceremonies, celebrating 1,626 graduates. On May 9, 1,349 graduates from the Pueblo and Fremont campuses received their diplomas at the Southwest Motors Events Center in Pueblo. Two days later, the Southwest campus awarded diplomas to 277 graduates at Mancos-Cortez High School.
Who will be the Pueblo Chieftain's next Student of the Week? Vote by May 16
This week's installment of the Chieftain's Student of the Week poll features six high-achieving students representing six local high schools. Nominees have logged countless hours in and out of the classroom to turn their aspirations into realities. This week's poll features students from Centennial High School, Central High School, Dutch Clark Digital Online at Paragon, East High School, Pueblo County High School and South High School.
D60 teacher pay contract approved
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — The Pueblo School District 60 (D60) announced on Thursday, May 23 that teachers are set to receive a raise for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year after a tentative two-year agreement with the Pueblo Education Association was reached. D60 will be giving its teachers a raise in their salaries starting in the 2024 […]
CSU Pueblo professors want a raise. Here's how their salaries compare to similar universities
Colorado State University Pueblo faculty members are seeking salary increases for professors, associate professors, and assistant professors to make them more competitive with salaries offered at similar institutions. CSU Pueblo's Faculty Senate passed a resolution on April 29 to benchmark faculty salaries at the 50th percentile of median salaries at similar institutions. If implemented, the resolution would increase faculty pay substantially from the current 25th percentile benchmark. ...
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