Emily Murphy | Pagosa Peak Open School

PPOS takes the stage at PCA

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,...

PPOS students mediate conflicts, build community

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.

Pagosa Peak Open School celebrates project work

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...

PPOS kindergartners research, recommend toys for future preschool

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...

PPOS students get outside

by Emily Murphy | Sep 15, 2023

Did you know they use the whole animal?” fourth-grader Tenzin asked, referring to what he learned about the Southern Ute tribe during his class trip to the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum in Ignacio. Tenzin’s class trip was one of many Pagosa Peak...