2 Jeffco Schools Ranked Among Best Colleges Of 2022: U.S. News

New rankings from U.S. News & World Report evaluate colleges based on factors such as graduation rates, student excellence and more.

Lakewood's National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists Announced

The students will have a chance to go on and compete for scholarships worth nearly $30 million.

Criticism Follows Discovery Of Jeffco Public School Supplies Found In Dumpster

Neighbors were shocked to find the dumpster outside Irwin Preschool in Lakewood filled with items they felt were perfectly good and usable.

FAFSA Completions Down In CO: How Lakewood Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Lakewood area high schools.

National Merit Scholars From Lakewood Announced

High school students from Lakewood are among the 2021 National Merit Scholarship winners.

2nd Round Of National Merit Scholarships: 38 Students Are Winners

Winners of the $2,500 scholarships were announced on Wednesday.

Honor Your 2021 Graduate On Lakewood Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Lakewood Patch.

6 Lakewood High Schools Among Best In Country: U.S. News

The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report ranks schools based on factors such as graduation rates and academic performance.

Lakewood High Decides Against Having Prom: ‘How Do You Dance & Socially Distance?'

About 70 percent of students returned to in-person learning, while others will continue remotely through the end of the school year.

In Lakewood Area, Share Of College Grads Increasing

The percentage of residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been rising in the U.S. Here's how it’s changed in Jefferson County.

Lakewood Teachers, Staff Get 1st Dose Of COVID Vaccine

Lakewood City Schools employees will get the second dose in March.

Jeffco To Bring Middle And High School Students Back To Classrooms In Late January

This is an earlier return for secondary students than district officials had expected in December.

Fearing A Christmas Surge, Jeffco Public Schools Plans Remote Start With Phased Return

Bringing students back too early could end in almost immediate quarantines and disruptions if virus levels are high, officials said.

Jeffco Public Schools To Return To Remote Learning For 2 Weeks

Students will learn remotely for the first two weeks after the winter break, the district announced.

Jeffco School Board Selects Former Board Member To Fill Vacant Seat

The Jeffco School board voted Tuesday night to appoint Rick Rush.

Jeffco’s Next Steps: Secondary Students To Go Remote Next Week, Followed By Elementary After Thanksgiving

Colorado’s second-largest school district announced the change Thursday.

Jeffco Plans Reading Revamp, But Impatient Board Members Push For Faster Action

“I think we need to put the fire under ourselves and say we need to be more accountable,” said board member Susan Miller.

Jeffco Public Schools Moves To 100% Online Learning

Previously, only older students were set to make the switch to online learning, but now younger students will also move online.

Jeffco Middle And High School Students To Switch To Online Learning Next Week

The Jeffco school district is the largest in the state that has held on to in-person instruction as COVID-19 cases surge across the state.

Jeffco School Board Member Resigns, Leaving Opening

The five-member Jeffco school board soon will have an open seat.

Many Jeffco Schools Use Discredited Curriculum To Teach Students How To Read

One-third of schools in Colorado’s second-largest district use a reading program the state has rejected.

What Do Jeffco Schools Use To Teach Reading? District Leaders Don’t Know, And Neither Does The Public.

More than half of Colorado third-graders can’t read well.

Jeffco School Board Appoints Interim Superintendent

The Jeffco board approved Schuh’s appointment in a split vote.

Jeffco Public Schools To Begin With 2 Weeks Of Remote Learning

The district is planning to begin its school year online.

Jeffco Supt. Glass To Lead Kentucky As Education Commissioner

Jeffco Superintendent Jason Glass has accepted a job in Kentucky.

Jeffco Public Schools Announces Reopening Plan For All Grades

The district has released a comprehensive 2020-21 school year plan for in-person learning for grades PreK-12.

Jeffco Public Schools, Action Center Partner To Help Students

A 'grab and go' meal program is offered at 11 schools in Jefferson County.

In-Person Learning For Jeffco Elementary Students Announced

Jeffco elementary school students are set to return to in-person teaching full time in the upcoming school year.

Jeffco Public Schools Issues Letter Amid George Floyd Protests

"Loss of life in itself is unbelievably sad and tragic, but Mr. Floyd’s death was preventable," Superintendent Jason Glass said.

Coronavirus: Jeffco Volunteers Collect Food For Those 'At Risk'

Volunteers with The Action Center are collecting food to help those most in need amid the spread of the new coronavirus.

Jeffco Students Collect 20K Food Items For Classmates

Students in Jefferson County donated thousands of food items for classmates in need Saturday.

Barnes & Noble My Favorite Teacher Contest Launches In Jeffco

Barnes & Noble is inviting high school students to send in a letter about a teacher who inspired them. The contest is open through February.

Jeffco Students Collect 20K Food Items For Classmates In Need

Students in Jefferson County have been collecting thousands of food items to help classmates.

Jeffco Public Schools Enrollment Opens For 2020

Jeffco Public Schools is now accepting enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year.

Lakewood School Hosts Teen Vaping Prevention Workshop

As many vaping-related illnesses are confirmed across the country, a school in Lakewood is hosting a teen vaping-prevention workshop.

Lakewood School Hosts Teen Vaping Prevention Workshop

As many vaping-related illnesses are confirmed across the country, a school in Lakewood is hosting a teen vaping-prevention workshop.

Must-Know Dates As Jeffco Public Schools Start

Here are all the important dates families need to know about for the coming school year.

Here Are Class of 2019 Adult Graduates For McLain Community HS

Adult Graduates at McClain Community High School participated in commencement exercises at Bear Creek High School on May 16.

Here Are The Green Mountain High School Class of 2019 Graduates

Green Mountain High commencement will take place at Red Rocks Amphitheater.

Free Full-Day Kindergarten: Here's What Parents Need To Know

New laws making kindergarten free passed this session, thanks to a strong economy and lobbying from Gov. Jared Polis and education advocates