Today's News

Jeffco Public Schools' employees generally believe they are effective in their jobs, feel safe at work and have positive relationships with their supervisors, according to a recent survey.

But the workers surveyed, which included teachers, staff and administrators, continue to feel they are not paid fairly for the work they do and aren't paid according to market value.

DENVER — The Angels were merciful May 5. But only for about 50 minutes.

That’s when Denver East finally put the ball into the back of the Columbine goal to usher the Rebels out of the first round of the Class 5A state soccer playoffs.

The 2-0 defeat, however, appeared to be headed in a much different direction early on.

After giving up a quick corner kick, the Angels dominated the first half. They kissed the ball off the Rebels’ goal twice, hit the crossbar once and forced three saves from backup goalkeeper Bri Klomp.

The annual Teacher Appreciation Night was memorable not only because it was the 10th annual event of its kind — it was also the first time the event had to be postponed due to weather.

Heavy snow and poor driving conditions prompted organizers to cancel the dinner on Friday, April 17, and the event was rescheduled for May 3.

At Saturday’s dinner, 12 Chatfield Senior High teachers were honored by graduating seniors. Two other teachers, one from Bradford Intermediate School and one from Stony Creek Elementary School, were also honored.

HIGHLANDS RANCH — To be a good goalie in lacrosse, you not only have to be daring – after all, who voluntarily signs up to have a hard rubber ball thrown at them at high speeds? – you have to be sharp.

If your reflexes aren’t cat-like, you’re in trouble.

Thankfully for the Chatfield boys lacrosse team, they have one heck of a net-minder.