In response to Colorado House Bill 25-1135, Jeffco Public Schools has developed a districtwide policy on student use of personal technology devices (e.g. cell phones, smart watches, and earbuds) during the school day. On June 11, 2026, the Jeffco Board of Education voted to approve the Student Use of Personal Technology Devices Policy (JSA) and its
Jefferson Jr./Sr. High School has spent a decade on Colorado’s list of lowest-performing schools. Now, for the first time in 10 years, it’s close to leaving that list: a milestone that would have to happen if the school wants to save its future. Jefferson Jr./Sr. High, a 7-12-grade school of about 600 students, has faced
When Marc Gallivan’s parents were looking for an alternative to traditional schooling in 1998, they made a bold decision: moving from New Mexico to Wheat Ridge. They did this so their children could attend a school where students set their schedules, choose their subjects, and help make big decisions. Twenty-seven years later, Gallivan still hasn’t
Construction is officially underway for Primrose School of Wheat Ridge at Applewood, the first of its kind in the city. Slated to open in Winter 2025/2026, the school will offer high-quality early education and child care to local families. Franchise owners Emily and Bryce Durke, inspired by their own search for quality care for their
