by Emily Murphy | Mar 5, 2024
Through a San Juan Mountain Range project, students researched the human uses, recreational opportunities, hazards, species, and geological histories of this range. On Friday, March 1 they shared this newfound knowledge with a group of 40 adults and their peers. The space filled with mountain models, maps, papers, experiments, artwork, skits and oral presentations. Every student was represented and presented.
by Emily Murphy | Dec 18, 2023
The Pagosa Center for the Arts was flooded with more than 200 people, ready to be entertained by Pagosa Peak Open School students who worked all semester on creating a seasonal variety show for the community. PPOS Creatives Advisor Rain March organized, facilitated,...
by Emily Murphy | Nov 18, 2023
After months of training on the procedures and expectations for facilitating conflict, this year’s Restorative Practices Student Board at Pagosa Peak Open School has begun repairing relationships between students when issues arise.
by Emily Murphy | Oct 30, 2023
Families, students and community members flooded the Pagosa Peak Open School lobby last week; ready to celebrate the first student projects of the year, eat delicious bites from Mee Hmong Cuisine, carve pumpkins and socialize with the school’s intimate...
by Emily Murphy | Sep 24, 2023
“What are the attributes of a marble?” Project-based Learning Advisor Kelle Bruno asked kindergartner Jalu during their project time. “It is white and round,” Jalu answered. The group of Pagosa Peak Open School kindergartners sitting with Bruno...
