PPOS Students Tackle the Ninja Warrior Course
This was the first year PPOS students went off-campus for the event…
PPOS Partners with Pagosa Arts Initiative, The Forge Martial Arts
Programming with both organizations will continue throughout the summer…
Fourth & Fifth Grades Create ‘American Revolution’ Podcasts
“I knew a little about the American Revolution before this project, but I was surprised to learn about women who played such a big part…”
Student ‘Restorative Practices’ Group Revises PPOS Dress Code
“The dress code felt targeted and sexist toward feminine people,” said eighth-grader Sarah Joy…
Kindergarten Families Celebrate ‘Life Cycle Learning’
“They especially loved getting hands-on and dissecting the pumpkin….
PPOS Students Show Their Stuff
The week before the holiday break included a book release party and a science night…
Exploring Nature at the Hershey Ranch
“We went on a bug hunt and found a huge black and orange butterfly,” Quinn, 9, said about her small group work…
PPOS Students Explore ‘The Secret Life of Pollinators’
Students shared notices and wonders about perennial and native plants…
Basil, Beets & Butterflies
While working within science and language standards, students will also be considering their own impact on the environment…
PPOS Starts the 2021-2022 Year Serving Grades K-8
“As our middle school students take on more responsibilities and independence in life, we strive to also reward these developments with more choices…”
Ribbon Cutting at PPOS
On May 11, 2021, students, staff and families gathered to celebrate the building’s purchase and the permanence of our learning home…
Pagosa Peak Farm to School
When Pagosa Peak Open School started their Meal Service Program, it was only natural to add more local produce and meat to their menu…
PPOS Virtual Fit-A-Thon Deemed a Success
COVID19 has forced every school across the globe to pivot and adjust how things are done. From a mixture of in-person and distance learning to virtual parent teacher conferences, school have learned to adapt and keep going through this novel time of change. The realm of school-fundraising is no exception, and COVID has forced schools to…
A Shared Learning of the Virus
A Distance Learning Class and an In-person Class Interact Over Bacteria and COVID