Cotopaxi Consolidated Schools

SUMMER ACADEMY UPDATE: Due to a scheduled water shut-off for required maintenance, there will be NO Summer Academy on WEDNESAY, JUNE 4TH, AND THURSDAY, JUNE 5TH. Summer Academy will resume as scheduled the following Monday.

Congratulations to our 1A State Track & Field qualifiers! The Pirates will compete at JeffCo Stadium in Lakewood on Friday and Saturday May 16th & 17th. Joel Tezak is the lone boy Pirate to compete at state and we have four girls that will compete, Hayden Eggleston, Josey Kaiser, Eliana Loyo, and Violet Sere-Jacoby. Good Luck Pirates!!!

BOARD MEETING LIVE: https://youtube.com/live/1g9CazOLGBE?feature=share

Good evening Cotopaxi, Due to a route bus being in the shop for mechanical repairs, routes 3 and 4 will have to be combined on Monday, May 12th in the morning and afternoon. The bus stop times are posted on the school website. If at all possible, we ask that parents please drop and pick up their students from school. Thank you for your understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Combined Routes - Information Below is the information you will need for stops and times. If you have any questions, please contact Transportation at 719-942-4131. Tammy Nuss Transportation Director Combined routes 3 & 4 AM 6:00 School 6:13 727 CR 1A 6:15 Price 6:20 Reed RD & HWY 6 6:25 Palmer Road 6:30 17th 6:37 L Path 6:39 Lukassen Mailbox 6:40 2406 CR 27A 6:44 2999 CR 27A 7:00 “Y” (Deer Mountain Fire Department stop will be picked up at the “Y”) 7:03 Blazing Saddle 7:05 Boyd Road 7:08 Bode 7:15 HWY 69 & Gulch Rd 7:28 Barry’s Den 7:38 School PM 4:20 727 CR 1A 4:22 Price 4:25 HWY 69 & Gulch Rd 4:32 Bode 4:36 Boyd Road 4:37 Blazing Saddle 4:40 “Y” ( Deer Mountain Fire Department will be dropped off at the “Y”) 4:48 2999 CR 27A 4:41 2406 CR 27A 4:52 Lukassen Mailbox 4:56 L Path 5:04 17th 5:09 Palmer Road 5:15 Reed Rd & HWY 69 5:30 Barry’s Den

SNOW DAY: Due to forecasted weather conditions throughout the district, classes for all grades, PK-12 are now canceled for tomorrow, WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 - no in-person or remote learning.  Thank you, and stay safe.

The Cotopaxi High School Girls' Basketball team is raising funds for summer tournaments and camps. Please visit the link below to support the Lady Pirates! Or if you would prefer, you can donate directly to the program. Checks can be dropped off at the office or given to a Pirate player. Checks should be made out to Cotopaxi School . https://raise.snap.app/donate/cotopaxi-hs-girls-basketball-2025?share_type=clipboard

Senior Class Fundraiser - May 4, 2025 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament - Cost is $50. Come play on a team or watch the games! Sign up by emailing senior sponsor Jennifer Price jprice@cotopaxire3.org. Last chance to help the seniors go on their trip to Texas!

2025-2026 Employment opportunities, please apply online at https://www.cotopaxire3.org/page/employment

HOLD IN PLACE: The Cotopaxi School briefly initiated a Hold in Place today to address a sensitive situation. Please know that at no time was there any danger to students or staff. The Hold in Place was implemented to maintain privacy and allow us to manage the situation with care and discretion. Classes continued as normal, and the hold has since been lifted. As always, the safety and well-being of our students remain our top priority. We appreciate your understanding and support. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

BOARD MEETING: Due to necessary support for the live feed being unavailable this evening, there will be no livestream of tonight’s board meeting. However, the public is welcome and encouraged to attend in person. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Get ready to ignite your passion for reading! The much-anticipated Scholastic Book Fair is just around the corner, happening both in-person and online from March 14-28th! Online - March 14th-28th In Person - March 24th-28th Feel the thrill as you explore countless stories waiting to unfold. Whether you're a seasoned bookworm or just discovering the magic of words, there's something here for everyone. Don’t miss out—mark your calendars and get ready to dive into a world of imagination! Use the link below to view the online book fair and donate money to classrooms or students ! https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/cotopaxischoolcommunitylib

MIDDLE SCHOOL MENITORS: Starting this week, we will be starting our middle school mentors program, in which middle school students will be seated alongside younger students to help foster positive behavior and build leadership skills. This change comes as part of our efforts to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all riders, following some recent concerns about escalating behaviors. By encouraging older students to model kindness and responsibility, we aim to create a more positive and welcoming experience for everyone on the bus. Thank you for your support as we work together to promote safety, respect, and leadership!

BOARD MEETING LIVE: https://youtube.com/live/g02tyIO4Mow?feature=share

HOLD IN PLACE: The Cotopaxi School briefly initiated a Hold in Place today to address a sensitive situation. Please know that at no time was there any danger to students or staff. The Hold in Place was implemented to maintain privacy and allow us to manage the situation with care and discretion. Classes continued as normal, and the hold has since been lifted. As always, the safety and well-being of our students remain our top priority. We appreciate your understanding and support. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

COMBINED ROUTES: Due to a shortage of drivers for TOMORROW, TUESDAY, MARCH 4TH, routes 3 and 4 (Ms. Tammy and Mr. Jason) will be combined for the MORNING and AFTERNOON. The bus stop times are posted on our website. If at all possible, we ask that parents please drop and pick up their students from school. Thank you for your understanding. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 

Industrial Arts classes have been working hard on new projects. Up first is Chase with a cutting board in the style of a chess board. Chase actually hand planed most of this project. I am proud he was able to remain patient and not give up. Second is Brody, with a horseshoe cross he made for his grandma, I believe. This kid is proving that welding seems to run in his family and is fast becoming one of the best welders at Cotopaxi. Good job young sir.

Sophomore English students are bringing rhetoric to life by creating their own advertisements and commercial skits. While learning about persuasive appeals, students are crafting engaging and creative marketing pieces designed to capture consumers’ attention through the use of ethos, pathos, and logos. By applying these techniques to their projects, the students are strengthening their ability to construct compelling arguments, think critically, and engage their audience. This interactive project not only strengthens their understanding of rhetorical strategies but also enhances their creativity, collaboration, and presentation skills in a fun and engaging way.

COMBINED ROUTES: Due to a shortage of drivers for TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19THand THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH, routes 3 and 4 (Ms. Tammy and Mr. Jason) will be combined for the MORNING and AFTERNOON of both days. The bus stop times are posted on our website. If at all possible, we ask that parents please drop and pick up their students from school. Thank you for your understanding. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 

Cotopaxi School District is looking forward to our Spring 2025 concert in May. The guitar ensemble class, staff, and students are pleased because we received a very special donation of guitars (acoustic and electric) plus an electro-acoustic bass. This donation was made by Justin Roth from Westcliffe. This is a sign of the love and commitment that the community and neighbors feel for our students and our school. We would like to give a special thank you to Justin Roth for the donation!!!