The Euclid Middle School choir recently performed Magical Flower Tree—a brand-new commissioned song based on a story by a young author named Aubri. Working with composer Leah Tracy and the nonprofit Sing Me A Story, students brought Aubri’s heartfelt story to life on stage. Meeting Aubri in person made the performance even more emotional and unforgettable. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity—and a highlight of the year for our talented students! Watch the performance at https://youtu.be/m1MJziPEYFM #LPSWeGrowTogether #LPSCrecemosJuntos #LPSArts #MiddleSchoolMagic #ChoirLife
7 months ago, LPS Communications
Euclid Middle School choir performing in a school gym or music room. A large group of diverse students stand on tiered risers, all dressed in black and white, facing a conductor with long hair wearing a black dress. A blue banner on the wall behind reads “Euclid Middle School – Home of the Falcons – Be R.E.A.L.” A blue and wood-paneled background frames the scene. A turquoise text banner at the bottom left reads “Euclid Middle School Choir” alongside the school's falcon logo. A microphone stand is visible on the right.
Mike Montgomery Named 2025 Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom Outstanding Teacher Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom (CoAITC) is proud to announce Mike Montgomery of Littleton Public Schools' EPIC Campus as the recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Teacher Award. This prestigious honor recognizes an educator who has made exceptional strides in integrating agriculture into the classroom to foster agricultural literacy among students. With over 36 years of experience in education, Montgomery currently leads the Natural Resources Pathway at the EPIC Campus, where he teaches plant science, hydrology, horticulture, wildlife management, and conservation ecology to high school students. His innovative, hands-on curriculum connects students - many of whom have no agricultural background - to the natural world through real-world applications in food production, pollination, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. From establishing a hydroponic container farm that supplies fresh produce to school cafeterias and local food banks, to creating an apiary with six live honeybee hives, Montgomery's work demonstrates how agriculture intersects with science, community service, and career exploration. Students in his classes don beekeeping suits, study bee biology and behaviors, build insect hotels for native pollinators, and collaborate across school pathways to market and distribute - truly illustrating agriculture's reach beyond the classroom. "Mike Montgomery is an educational magician," said Sue Pahl, a Colorado Master Beekeeper and past president of the High Land Beekeeping Club. "He has inspired an unlikely group of suburban teenagers to develop a deep passion for some of our most important livestock - honey bees." Montgomery's influence extends well beyond his classroom. He collaborates with educators in other disciplines, community organizations like the Denver Botanic Gardens, and local beekeeping clubs to further expand opportunities for his students. As the 2025 award recipient, Montgomery will receive an honorarium and travel expenses to attend the 2025 National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference, to be held June in Minneapolis, Minn., where he will be recognized alongside outstanding educators from across the United States. "This award is a testament to Mike's dedication, creativity, and passion for preparing students to understand the vital role agriculture plays in our lives," said Jennifer Scharpe, executive director of Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom. "He is helping build a generation that sees and values the connections between food, environment, and society." To learn more about the CoAITC Outstanding Teacher Award and agricultural literacy programs across the state, visit CoAgClassroom.org.
7 months ago, LPS Communications
EPIC Teacher Mike Montgomery is pictured. He is wearing a navy quilted vest over a light gray t-shirt. The vest features the "EPIC CAMPUS" logo on the left chest area, which includes stylized mountain imagery in orange, blue, and green.
Congratulations to Littleton High School Principal Dr. Tom Velazquez for being named the Principal of the Year by the Colorado Association of Latino/a Administrators and Superintendents. Dr. Velazquez was honored at a recent awards ceremony held at Red Rocks Community College. He was described by his peers as a champion for equity, achievement, and college readiness. Under Dr. Velazquez’s leadership, Littleton High School has experienced the highest four-year graduation rate in the past seven years. LHS students achieved the highest percentage of growth in English language arts in LPS as measured by the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) test, and 98 percent of seniors meet college readiness benchmarks in English language arts and mathematics. The school’s attendance rates have improved, and restorative interventions have increased by 81 percent, which leads to fewer suspensions. Congratulations to Dr. Velazquez and the staff and students of Littleton High School!
7 months ago, LPS Communications
LPS is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week all week! Here in LPS, we are fortunate to have some of the finest teachers in the country, and we take immense pride in honoring their dedication and hard work! 🍎🌟 tinyurl.com/LPS-TAW25 #LPSWeGrowTogether #LPSCrecemosJuntos #TeacherAppreciationWeek
8 months ago, Littleton Public Schools
Promotional graphic for Littleton Public Schools’ Teacher Appreciation Week. The left side features the LPS logo above bold yellow and white text reading “TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK” over a pink overlay of a young student writing. The right side shows a smiling older male teacher interacting warmly with a young student who is holding up a drawing. A sweeping yellow and magenta ribbon shape divides the two sides. The design reflects LPS branding with bright, engaging colors and a focus on student-teacher connection.
May 7 is National Move to School Day. It's an opportunity to encourage students of all abilities to bike, walk, or roll to school. This event highlights pedestrian and bike safety, promotes physical activity, and supports building a sense of community while reducing traffic congestion.
8 months ago, LPS Communications
A smiling young girl wearing a pink bike helmet is being helped by an adult to fasten the chin strap. The left side of the image shows them sitting on a green bench with blurred greenery in the background. The right side has a purple overlay with the text: “MOVE TO SCHOOL DAY — Walk, ride, or roll on Wednesday, May 7, 2025,” over a faint image of a bicycle tire. Teal and magenta geometric shapes separate the photo and text.
EPIC Campus Cybersecurity Stars Alert! Nearly 80 EPIC Campus students took on Carnegie Mellon’s picoCTF 2025—a global cybersecurity challenge—and they crushed it! Huge shoutout to our top performers, with several students ranking in the top 10% worldwide! From cracking cryptographic codes to mastering digital forensics, these students showed off serious tech talent and problem-solving power. Whether you're a coding pro or just curious, EPIC’s Computer Science classes welcome everyone—because greatness starts with giving it a try. Let’s celebrate these future leaders in cybersecurity! #LPSWeGrowTogether #LPSCrecemosJuntos #CybersecurityEducation #picoCTF #EPICCampus #StudentSuccess #ComputerScience
8 months ago, LPS Communications
Teen boy wearing white over-ear headphones and a navy hoodie sits at a desk, focused on a large Lenovo ThinkVision monitor. He rests his chin on one hand and uses a computer mouse with the other. A water bottle covered in stickers sits on the desk near a striped lanyard. Another person’s hand is partially visible on the right side. The setting is a modern tech lab classroom at EPIC Campus.
Logo for picoCTF. The design features a stylized lowercase letter "p" in white, positioned inside a circular background divided diagonally into light purple and dark red halves. The "p" casts a long shadow onto the red portion. Below the circle, the text "picoCTF" is written in bold, red lowercase and uppercase letters.