Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
Hispanic Heritage Month is a month-long celebration of Hispanic and Latino history and culture, celebrated from September 15 to October 15. We honor the rich history and culture of Hispanic and Latino communities. We give extra recognition to the many contributions made to the history and culture of the United States, including important advocacy work, vibrant art, popular and traditional foods, and much more. Their influence spans centuries, shaping our nation's history, culture, and advocacy.
This Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month, watch documentaries and shows that celebrate the diversity and strength of Hispanic and Latino cultures.
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Upcoming Events and Updates
- October 3rd: Come learn from our counseling team about the work they do to support your student(s) at Columbia! Spanish and Dari translation will be available! 9:00-10:00am
- October 10th: Teacher Workday (No Classes)
- October 13th-17th: Happy Fall Break! 🎉
- October 24th: This year, we are teaming up with Dalton to host a Trunk or Treat in the staff parking lot 🚗 If you are interested in participating, donating candy, or even helping out, please fill out this form!
- October 31st: Professional Release Day (No Classes)
From Attendance
The official count period this year is September 23rd through Tuesday, October 8th. The official count day will be Tuesday, October 1, 2025. Please make sure your student is attending during this week. If your student is absent, please let us know. You can call the main office, send a Talking Points message, or excuse their absence through the Infinite Campus parent portal. For any questions or concerns, please call us at 303-690-6570. Thank you for your support!
From Family Liaison
With the changing temperatures, please be sure to talk to your child about wearing warmer clothing. We will still be outside during recess unless it reaches 25 degrees. If you or someone you know needs warmer jackets or sweaters, please let Ms. Rodriguez ([email protected]) know, and she will be able to provide some. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
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La Familia Heritage Celebration
Join the District-wide La Familia Heritage Month Celebration! 🎉
Bring your family to enjoy vibrant live music, cultural dances, delicious snacks, art, games and plenty of fun for all ages. Food trucks will be available to purchase meals.
Date: October 9, 2025
Time: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Professional Learning Conference Center (PLCC) - 15771 E Centretech Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80011
Trojan Future Night
Aurora Central High School is hosting our first Future Trojans Night, this preview is for prospective 8th grade students and their families to visit and discover more about the opportunities at Aurora Central High School and Charles Burrell Visual and Performing Arts Campus.
Details:
Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025
Time: 4:30PM - 6PM
Location: Aurora Central High School
11700 E. 11th Ave. Aurora, CO 80010
RSVP: bit.ly/trojans2030
Costa Rica Trip
We're thrilled to share that we're heading to Costa Rica in Summer 2026, and we'd love for your student to join us!
Meeting Details:
📅 Date: October 7
🕐 Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Commons
📝 RSVP here to join us: https://rsvp.eftours.com/dkt6ms2
In the meantime, please visit EF's website to get answers to common parent questions. EF Tours is our trusted travel partner, and they have 60 years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably.
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Athletics and Activities
- Girls Soccer: Starts Sep. 15, Ends Nov. 8
- Boys Volleyball: Starts Sep. 15, Ends Nov. 8
- Girls Volleyball: Starts Nov. 3, Ends Jan. 10
- Boys Basketball: Starts Jan. 12, Ends Feb. 21
- Girls Swim: Starts Feb. 2, Ends Feb. 28
- Girls Basketball: Starts Feb. 16, Ends Apr. 11
- Soccer: Starts Apr. 6, Ends May 16
- Girls Flag Football: Starts Apr. 6, Ends May 16
- Broncos Futures Football: TBD
*Physicals MUST be completed prior to the start of the season and submitted with registration completed. Each sport is $35 and can be paid through the registration form found HERE!
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Columbia Swag Store
We're excited to announce that the Columbia Swag Store is officially open! This is your chance to show your school spirit and stock up on high-quality Columbia gear
The store will remain open until October 5, 2025. Please be sure to place your orders before the deadline once the store closes, no additional orders can be accepted.
Important Information:
All items will be produced and shipped 3-4 weeks after the store closes.
Orders will be delivered directly to Columbia and you will be notified when your order arrives.
Aurora Community Events
We strive to post the most accurate and current event information, but changes and cancellations do occur, so please check the official event website to confirm all details before attending.
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