District + School News
![A NOTE FROM SUPERINTENDENT GOTTO | DECEMBER 4]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733245184/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/aqzvlwrdj3yh82mdkcs6/JeniWeb_5.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733245184/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/aqzvlwrdj3yh82mdkcs6/JeniWeb_5.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733245184/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/aqzvlwrdj3yh82mdkcs6/JeniWeb_5.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733245184/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/aqzvlwrdj3yh82mdkcs6/JeniWeb_5.png","width":960}])
Dr. Gotto gives an update on WPS Energy Plan and Destination 2030.
![SUNSET RIDGE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS LEARN TOGETHER AT THE DENVER MUSEUM]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733170536/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/zyvlbvueawtzkacoibzj/SunsetSlider.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733170536/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/zyvlbvueawtzkacoibzj/SunsetSlider.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733170536/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/zyvlbvueawtzkacoibzj/SunsetSlider.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733170536/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/zyvlbvueawtzkacoibzj/SunsetSlider.png","width":1200}])
Students uncover dinosaur secrets while teachers crack math mysteries—Sunset Ridge’s day at the museum!
![WESTMINSTER ACADEMY CELEBRATES CULTURES AT INTERNATIONAL NIGHT]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733171137/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/m5wbgwpnci33kah3emad/InternationalWeb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733171137/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/m5wbgwpnci33kah3emad/InternationalWeb.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733171137/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/m5wbgwpnci33kah3emad/InternationalWeb.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733171137/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/m5wbgwpnci33kah3emad/InternationalWeb.png","width":960}])
Travel the world in one night—food, music, and dance await!
![STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: MIKAELA NERIO ALVAREZ]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733157636/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/pwwatzzmqabuvyvqpa3v/StudentWeb_5.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733157636/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/pwwatzzmqabuvyvqpa3v/StudentWeb_5.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733157636/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/pwwatzzmqabuvyvqpa3v/StudentWeb_5.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733157636/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/pwwatzzmqabuvyvqpa3v/StudentWeb_5.png","width":960}])
Mikaela loves learning and can’t wait to go to school every day to learn new things.
![STAFF SPOTLIGHT: JEFF DENNIS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733157259/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/jknhpnomgdfwtsld3qg1/StaffWeb_3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733157259/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/jknhpnomgdfwtsld3qg1/StaffWeb_3.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733157259/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/jknhpnomgdfwtsld3qg1/StaffWeb_3.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733157259/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/jknhpnomgdfwtsld3qg1/StaffWeb_3.png","width":960}])
He grew up in the district, attended Ranum High School, and has taught in the district at a number of schools.
![ENROLLMENT FOR WESTMINSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPENS DECEMBER 11TH]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733156661/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/mwll1a7nudw44xulrkum/EnrollmentOpens.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733156661/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/mwll1a7nudw44xulrkum/EnrollmentOpens.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733156661/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/mwll1a7nudw44xulrkum/EnrollmentOpens.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733156661/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/mwll1a7nudw44xulrkum/EnrollmentOpens.png","width":960}])
Whether it’s flying drones, playing in a Mariachi band or graduating with college credit, WPS has something for everyone.
![FRED AWARD WINNERS PUT KIDS FIRST]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733156538/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/btelcbkgfzobvu4rmczj/FREDWeb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733156538/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/btelcbkgfzobvu4rmczj/FREDWeb.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733156538/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/btelcbkgfzobvu4rmczj/FREDWeb.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733156538/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/btelcbkgfzobvu4rmczj/FREDWeb.png","width":960}])
A principal, a secretary, and an instructional coach are the first recipients of the FRED award for the 2024-25 school year.
![STAYING CONNECTED: THE UNBREAKABLE SPIRIT OF THE CLASS OF '76]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733155943/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/a7pfwvwnlhj0qxy2h354/AlumWeb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733155943/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/a7pfwvwnlhj0qxy2h354/AlumWeb.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733155943/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/a7pfwvwnlhj0qxy2h354/AlumWeb.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733155943/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/a7pfwvwnlhj0qxy2h354/AlumWeb.png","width":960}])
Ranum alum stays connected and gives back.
![SECOND ANNUAL WESTY TURKEY BOWL A FUN CELEBRATION]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733155032/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/i7sqog6caa2tcjjjna2y/TurkeyBowlWeb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733155032/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/i7sqog6caa2tcjjjna2y/TurkeyBowlWeb.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733155032/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/i7sqog6caa2tcjjjna2y/TurkeyBowlWeb.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733155032/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/i7sqog6caa2tcjjjna2y/TurkeyBowlWeb.png","width":960}])
The school turned out to support Westy’s unified sports program in a game of football and friendship.
![SHARE THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT WITH WPS - SEND US YOUR PICTURES]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733154794/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/chrvqjqsk9mubifylbng/HolidaysWeb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733154794/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/chrvqjqsk9mubifylbng/HolidaysWeb.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733154794/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/chrvqjqsk9mubifylbng/HolidaysWeb.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733154794/westminsterpublicschoolsorg/chrvqjqsk9mubifylbng/HolidaysWeb.png","width":960}])
Share your pictures with us by December 13th!