Congratulations to the 8th Grade Knowledge Bowl Team! They took 2nd Place at Sanford.
Happening this weekend in Alamosa!
Join us for the District Accountability Meeting on March 4th at 5:30 PM (innovation lab) Mr. Jones will share updates on district improvements, S-CAP goals, budget, and alignment efforts. Mark your calendars—we’d love to see you there!
Sierra Grande School District is accepting applications for the following professional positions for the 2025-2026 school year. Middle School Social Studies/History Teacher, all applicants must have a current teaching license or an alternative teaching license in progress. EOE
In addition, the district is accepting applications for a long-term sub for K-12 School Nurse this will be for 7 weeks of the 2024-2025 school year, all applicants must have a nursing degree, LPN or RN certified. Application forms are available at the district office located at 17523 E. Hwy 160 Blanca, CO 81123 or on the District’s website at www.sierragrandeschool.net Applications may be submitted to Mr. Kevin Jones or Mr. Brandon Mizokami at bmizokami@sierragrandeschool.net or turned in at the district office. For more information please contact High School Principal Brandon Mizokami at 719-379-3257. EOE
Sierra Grande High School is accepting applications for a Middle School Assistant Baseball Coach for the 2025 season. Applications are available at the District office at 17523 Hwy. 160, Blanca, CO 81123 or online at www.sierragrandeschool.net. Please send an application to Sierra Grande High School, attention Melanie Shawcroft, Athletic Director 17523 Hwy. 160, Blanca, CO 81123. EOE
You can visit our employment page for more information.
Girls basketball plays @ Del Norte Tuesday @ 5:30pm
Boys basketball plays @ home vs Centennial Tuesday @ 6pm
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the parents and guardians who attended our recent Parent-Teacher Conferences! Your involvement in your child’s education is invaluable. These conferences provide an important opportunity to strengthen the partnership between home and school, allowing us to celebrate student progress, discuss challenges, and work together to ensure success. Your support and engagement make a tremendous difference!
A huge thank you also goes out to our dedicated teachers and staff for their time, effort, and commitment to our students. Your hard work in preparing for these conferences and collaborating with families helps create the best possible learning environment.
When parents and teachers work together, students thrive! We appreciate each and every one of you for being part of our Sierra Grande community.
The Sierra Grande School District would like to welcome Brandy Howard to the district. Ms. Howard will be taking over the elementary PE duties.
MS Wrestling @ OMS. Go Panthers!
The information from your response to this survey will be very helpful to school and district leaders in working to improve the learning experience for all our students. The survey is anonymous. No one will know your identity, not even the University of Colorado Denver researchers administering the survey. We estimate the survey will take about 10-15 minutes to complete on average. THANK YOU for taking the time to provide your views about your child's school! Click on this link to complete the survey:
https://ucdenver.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_74HwSYkVxymHJ9c
¡GRACIAS por tomarse el tiempo para dar su opinión sobre la escuela de su hijo(a)! La información proveniente de esto será de gran ayuda para los líderes de la escuela y del distrito al trabajar para mejorar la experiencia de aprendizaje de todos nuestros estudiantes. La encuesta es completamente anónima -- nadie, ni siquiera los investigadores de la Universidad de Colorado en Denver que administran la encuesta, conocerán su identidad. Si usted tiene hijos en más de una sola escuela, usted puede completar la encuesta para cada escuela si así lo desea. Estimamos que le tomará aproximadamente 10-15 minutos completar la encuesta.
Si desea completar esta encuesta en español, haga clic en el menú desplegable y seleccione español.
Por favor, seleccione su idioma:
https://ucdenver.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_74HwSYkVxymHJ9c
We would like to welcome Yolanda Quintana to the Middle/High School Staff. Mrs. Quintana is filling a paraprofessional role for the district.
HS baseball and track practice will start Monday February 24th for anyone not still involved with a Winter Sport.
The next Board of Education meeting will be held Wednesday, February 26th at 6:00PM in the Innovation Lab. Board meetings are open to the public and are encouraged to attend.
Parent/Teacher Conferences are tomorrow, Thursday, Feb 20th. Students will have early dismissal at 1PM and Conferences start from 2PM until 7PM.
Pee wee registration
The Sierra Grande School District is accepting applications for a Cafeteria Cook position. Interested persons can apply at District Office located at 17523 Hwy. 160, Blanca, CO 81123. Application is also available on the School District’s website: www.sierragrandeschool.net. Please submit completed application and resume to Mr. Kevin Jones, Superintendent kjones@sierragrandeschool.net or Nina Atencio, Food Services Director, natencio@sierraschool.net. For more information, please contact Kevin Jones, Superintendent, Sierra Grande School District at 719-379-3259.
It's Scholastic Book Fair time! From February 18-20, come experience the limitless possibilities with your kids. Every purchase benefits our school.
To set up your student's eWallet for cashless payments visit our website: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/sgschool
No School Monday, February 17th for Presidents' Day.
State Wrestling. Go Panthers!
Congratulations to the following student for being the January Students of the Month. The theme for the month was being a mentor/leader:
Blanca-Luka Vigil
Forbes-Davian Cepeda
Kindergarten- Maria Arias Gonzalez
1st Grade-Rosabelle Lukondi
2nd Grade-Madilynn Taylor
3rd Grade-Tennyson Grissom
4th Grade-Ezekiel Quintana
5th Grade-Jaylah James
We have seen an increase in highly contagious illnesses within our community. To prioritize the health of all our students and staff, we are taking extra precautions and want to inform you of exclusion criteria. We kindly ask for your cooperation. If your child is sick, please keep them home. See letter for details.
