WEEK OF AUGUST 24, 2023
VOLUME 128 | ISSUE 26
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Elizabeth School District staff exits the EHS auditorium after a convocation to kick off the school year.
PHOTO BY NICKY QUINBY
Good times launch school year New superintendent hosts pep rally to get things rolling BY NICKY QUINBY SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Elizabeth School District teachers got treated to breakfast and a fullfledged pep rally to launch the new school year.
On the morning of Aug. 8, teachers were ushered into the Elizabeth High School gym by the EHS marching band and poms team with rousing music and shouts of affirmation. School district spokesperson Jason Hackett says the new superintendent, Dan Snowberger, implemented the convocation to “get everyone excited for the new school year.” Past events to begin a school year were more conventional and insular, but this year, Snowberger aimed not only to inspire teachers but also
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used the kickoff event to bring the whole community together in support of district teachers and staff. Community members from virtually every arena were present. County Commissioner Chris Richardson, Elizabeth Mayor Nick Snively, Town Administrator Patrick Davidson, Police Chief Jeff Engel and Fire Chief TJ Steck were all in attendance. Also present were the two full-time school resource SEE SCHOOL YEAR, P10
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