School News
PPOS students support Pagosa this winter
Education at Pagosa Peak Open School (PPOS) often extends beyond the four walls of the classroom; and this winter, the sixth-grade class is taking that mission to our community.
Strings of Success: Pagosa Strings Orchestra’s Debut Concert Strikes a Chord for Arts Education
The Pagosa Springs community rallied to support local arts education on December 7th, as Pagosa Peak Open School’s Strings Orchestra Club hosted its debut concert at the Pagosa Center for the Arts. The evening was a resounding success, drawing a full house of 120...
PPOS expands programming, partnerships, playground
A new school year begins at Pagosa Peak Open School, as the district’s only tuition-free charter school begins the school year. Learn what is new this year.
PPOS playground construction underway
After receiving a nearly $700,000 grant from the Colorado Health Foundation, the Playground for the People is underway.
Pagosa Peak Open School teacher wins National Lifelong Learning Award
Last week, Graham was awarded the John Larmer Lifelong Learning Award from PBL Works, the organization that sets the standard for project-based learning across the nation. The award recognizes up to three educators nationwide who have shown to majorly impact students with their high quality project work.
PPOS students reach semi-finals in Battle of the Books
Students in grades 3-5 from across Southwest Colorado traveled to Durango to compete, after reading 12 pre-determined books.
PPOS playground design complete, scheduled to open in August
Pagosa Springs is only six months away from having a brand new, uptown community playground.
PPOS wins leadership award
Pagosa Peak Open School is proud to announce that our school received a Leadership Award during this year’s National School Choice Week from NSCW President Andrew Campanella.
PPOS engages community in Restorative Practices
On January 16, students at PPOS celebrated Restorative Practices with a Showcase Night, during which the community was invited to learn more about how RP shows up in the school, and what it looks like.







