For over four decades, the Wheat Ridge Piranhas Swim Club has been doing something bigger than swimming — building community, one lap at a time. If you’ve ever stood on the pool deck at a Wheat Ridge Piranhas practice, you know the sound. Coaches and swimmers chanting together — “Chomp! Chomp! Chomp!” — a rallying
Ten years ago, Rise Dance Center opened its doors to the Wheat Ridge and Jefferson County community with a vision: to make dance accessible to everyone. Today, they’ve become not just a studio, but a sanctuary of joy, healing, and community. Karen, the owner and a fellow cancer survivor, has created a space where movement
Wheat Ridge bids farewell to Sister Faustina, the esteemed principal of Saints Peter and Paul School. She is a visionary dedicated to the children and families under her care. Let’s cut to the chase: Sister Faustina orchestrated a remarkable transformation at Saints Peter and Paul. Walking through the halls of Wheat Ridge’s Catholic STEM school
First things first, thank you, Wheat Ridge. You are an incredible community that comes together whether you have been here for decades or are new to the neighborhood. We did not save our beloved elementary schools, Wilmore Davis, Vivian or Kullerstrand. But as a community, we came together in love for our kids, educators and
Wheat Ridge, like many of the communities in the metro area, has families moving into our neighborhoods in a competitive housing market. As these families select the best neighborhood for their unique needs many ask their Realtor, friends and new neighbors about the local schools. I have had neighbors, friends and friends of friends reach
