WEEK OF JUNE 12, 2025
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County ready to celebrate Bike to Work Day BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
“We have over 70 middle school students who are participating in our Career Pathway Summer Program,” Polzin said. “This program has grown tremendously since its inception back in 2023.” Polzin said the program was initially spearheaded by Thomas Rode, the athletic director and assistant principal and now the program is being led by Jamie Pollett, the assistant principal of EHS. “We appreciate their leadership in ensuring that we offer engaging summer opportunities that allow students to explore the incredible CTE programs available at our high schools,” Polzin said. High school students have many opportunities available to them this summer including the following Credit Recovery and Acceleration, College Exploration and Preparation Workshops, Summer Concurrent Enrollment Classes, Colorado Health Careers Academy, Camp Code for Girls and ACC Summer Youth Camps.
Bike to Work Day is back, and Arapahoe County is gearing up to support cyclists across the region with breakfast stations, community engagement and a celebration of active transportation on June 25. Bike to Work Day is organized each year by Way to Go — a program of the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) — in partnership with eight regional transportation management associations. The purpose of Bike to Work Day is to encourage commuters to swap their cars for bicycles, benefiting their wallets, health and the environment. “I’m a big fan of Bike to Work Day,” Englewood Mayor Othoniel Sierra said. “There’s a more festive atmosphere on Bike to Work Day, with a ton of support from area businesses and other Bike To Work partners. For anyone that is curious about potentially biking to work more frequently, this would be a great day to give it a go.” Jill McGranahan, public information officer for the county, said the county has been a supporter of Bike to Work Day since 2015. “We believe in the power of our regional trail system to connect people, support our local economy and support health, wellness and quality of life for Arapahoe County residents,” McGranahan said. “We want to encourage people to hop on their bikes and commute to work or just enjoy exploring Arapahoe County’s trails. It’s a win-win — good for the environment and good for people.” This year, Arapahoe County Open Spaces is participating by hosting two bike stations where riders can stop in for breakfast, a free trail map and some community cheer. Both recreational riders and daily commuters are welcome. This year also marks a small change in station operations. While the Arapahoe Road Trailhead station will continue to be hosted by the county, the Mary Carter Greenway station will be led by the City of Littleton in partnership with Arapahoe County and the Pedal of Littleton bike shop. “That one’s always been super popular and draws a great crowd along the Cherry Creek Regional Trail,” McGranahan said. “We will still have a presence at the Mary Carter Greenway station, but the city is the lead for that station.”
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Students Natalia and Violeta Hernandez Gonzalez learn literacy and writing skills during the summer program offered at Cherrelyn Elementary PHOTO BY ELISABETH SLAY School on June 7, 2024.
Englewood Schools summer programs underway BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Englewood Schools has launched its lineup of summer programs designed to support academic growth, enrichment and career readiness for students from preschool through high school. The programs are tailored to meet the diverse needs of learners across the district and are held at various school and community locations throughout the summer. “It is heartwarming to see the students return in summer with smiles and an excitement to continue their learning,” Superintendent Joanna Polzin said. “Our students are able to dive into high-interest learning activities in an enriching environment. I am thankful that we have staff members who want to be back with our students in our amazing schools for the summer. It is just one more way that Englewood Schools truly offers big opportunities in a small and caring setting.” There are various programs for all ages,
including the summer camp at Early Childhood Education at Maddox. Polzin said elementary-aged students have the opportunity to attend summer programming that focuses on literacy and math skills. “There is also a camp for our elementary-aged gifted learners and our multilingual learners as well. The elementary camps are taking place at Clayton Elementary,” Polzin said. Additionally, Champions, traditionally the district’s before-and-after school care partner, is running full-day summer care at Charles Hay, Cherrelyn and Clayton for elementary-aged students. Middle school students, currently in grades sixth through eighth, are attending the Career Pathway Summer Program. This program explores the robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs offered at Englewood High School and Colorado’s Finest High School of Choice. The program offers students a hands-on introduction to various STEAM fields and CTE programs.
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