
Due to technical issues last night we were unable to livestream our board meeting as we had intended. The board would like to share the finalists chosen for our superintendent search. We had a total of 19 applicants, it was a very hard decision to pick four of them as many of them were highly qualified. Our final candidates going forward for interviews are:
Mr. Maurice Thomas Vail,
Ms. Giget Brubacher, and
Mr. Cullen McDowell.
Thank you,
Jennifer Price
Cotopaxi Board of Education President

Each 5th grade student became an expert about an event during the American Revolution and then presented their findings to the class.









School Board Special Meeting Link 2/20/24
https://youtube.com/live/HqTTSRQkQzo?feature=share

Fremont Multi-district Initiative (FMI) kicked off their pathway expo at PCC Fremont campus. Canon, Florence, and Cotopaxi students explored four sectors: Early Childhood Education, Healthcare, Computer Information Systems, and Agriculture. These pathways are available for high school students to take Fall 2024. Contact dgulliford@Cotopaxire3.org for more information.







Colorado History is a new class that Cotopaxi has not had available for high school students until this semester. Students were working extremely hard on mining in Colorado. They created wonderful presentations, as well as, posters to present to the class.



7th Grade Industrial Arts just finished cell phone speakers. They continue to refine their woodworking skills by completing a variety of hands on projects. Everyone in General Construction has now completed their OSHA 10 Training!


BOARD MEETING LIVE: https://youtube.com/live/RIsYJD5yz44?feature=share

From the Cotopaxi Music Department, we are preparing for the Spring Concert. In addition, we are giving comprehensive growth in musical knowledge/education/good manners/polite behavior/following instructions, to prepare our students for the different roles in their future and thus manage our world responsibly. We have all the tools and musical instruments/teaching materials to train students who are artistically capable of playing a socially perceptive and active role in the community. We have posted signs in our music room showing signs of good behavior and following the rules within the music room.










NOTICE: This morning the school experienced low water pressure issues throughout all buildings. The issue was quickly resolved and the school's water systems are now functioning normally.

Kindergarten has been building giant trains of base 10 blocks in the room. They then break the trains into smaller trains to 100 by skipping counting by 10s. We have went as high as 460 block trains in the room! Our class loves counting to big numbers.

We are hiring! Immediate needs are HS baseball coaches and substitute teachers. Please apply online at https://cotopaxire3.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx


5th grade is investigating the Earth/Moon dynamic and how the Moon appears to cycle through phases each month with a fun Oreo cookie Moon phase project.

Middle school Industrial Arts have been busy sharpening their woodworking skills by building birdhouses and cutting boards. Meanwhile, the General Construction high school classes have been working diligently earning their OSHA 10 certificates!


Notification: Local law enforcement and school administration collaborated today to respond to a Safe2Tell to ensure continued safety of our staff and students. Safe2Tell Colorado provides students and adults in Colorado the ability to report concerning behaviors by making safe, ANONYMOUS reports. 1-877-542-7233 or safe2tellco.org

Second grade has opened an in-class store! Shopping in our store allows for students to learn the coins and bills used, as well as learn how to make change.

2 HOUR DELAY: Due to low temperatures and forecasted weather conditions, all grades, PK-12 will operate on a 2 HOUR DELAY tomorrow, TUESDAY, JANUARY 16. Buses will run two hours later than normally scheduled. Classes will start at 9:55 AM. Breakfast will not be provided.
Elementary students will report to their teachers in the cafeteria. Middle School students should report to the MPR before classes. High School students should report to the High School Gym before classes.
If conditions change overnight an update will be sent out tomorrow morning.

Winter Sports Spirit Week this week…
Monday- Winter Sports Gear
Tuesday-Northern Lights, Class Colors
-Elementary~ yellow
-6th~ Purple
-7th~ Gray
-8th~ Red
-9th~ Blue
-10th~ Pink
-11th~ Black
-12th~ Green
Wednesday~ Secondary, Teachers dress like students, students dress like teachers (according to dress code policy)
Elementary~ Pajama Day
Thursday~ Purple / Gold

DAC MEETING POSTPONED: The District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting originally scheduled for today at 4:30 PM has been POSTPONED. When a new date has been determined, it will be updated on the calendar.

Before Christmas break, the Career/College Prep class worked on career research projects. They took the information they gathered and then created visuals to share with the underclassmen. The posters will be posted in the hallways.

BOARD MEETING LIVE: https://youtube.com/live/rVq5QcPlnnM?feature=share