ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT PRESS RELEASE

Contact: Michele McCarron, Communication Specialist, 303-646-1836,

Date: February 4, 2013 original

Updated: February 8, 2013

Updated: February 14, 2013

Updated: February 22, 2013

Elizabeth School District Upcoming Events UPDATED

February 6 Elizabeth High School Symphonic Winds Presents Evocations

Evocations contemporary music for winds and percussion, Feb. 6, 7:30 pm, the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Avenue, Parker, CO. Special guests Neal Postma, CU Graduate Wind Quintet. For more information contact EHS Band Director, Christian Noon,

February 9 Elizabeth High School Cardinal Club Snow Dance Fundraiser

Community Event to support scholarships for EHS Athletes. EHS Cardinal Club annual fundraiser Snow Dance,Feb. 9, 6:30-10:00 pm. Chili Dinner, Silent Auction and Dancing at the EHS Gymnasium. $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students. Purchase tickets from an EHS student athlete, for more information call 303-489-0997.

Rescheduled March 7 Frontier High School Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

Community Event to support Frontier Experiential Education Trips for students. The FHS Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser will be held March 7, 4:30-6:30 pm at FHS. Tickets are $7.00, children under age 5, $3.00. Tickets are available at the Frontier High School or you can pay at the door.

February 28, March 1, March 2EHS Musical Oklahoma

The Elizabeth High School Performing Arts department is bringing Oklahoma to the stage. Feb. 28, March 1, March 2, 7:00 pm at EHS. Tickets are $6.00 or $10.00 at the door. For more information contact Director, Zach Coles,

March 6 Bonfils Blood Drive

Elizabeth High School National Honors Society is sponsoring the Bonfils Blood Drive on March 6, 7:30am-3:00pm in the Elizabeth High School Auxiliary Gym. For more information contact Saundra Dennis,

March 14 Dodge Ball – No Kid Hungry

Elizabeth High School, Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America is hosting an official Dodge Ball tournament to raise money in making an effort to halt Hunger within the state of Colorado. Donations accepted and all given to the No Kid Hungry Organization. March 14 at EHS, starting at 6:00pm. For more information contact Natasha Breakall,

March 16 RCE Craft Fair

Running Creek Elementary PTCO will have their 2nd Annual Craft Fair with over 60 vendors selling food, jewelry, crafts and more. The craft fair will be March 16, 9:00am-3:00pm at Running Creek Elementary. For more information contact Heather Booth,

March 12, March 14, March 19 Music Concerts at Elizabeth High School

Jazz Orchestra Spring Concert March 12, 7:00 pm EHS Cafetorium

Spring Choir Concert March 14, 7:00 pm EHS Cafetorium

Band Mass Concert March 19, 7:00 pm EHS Gymnasium

For more information contact EHS Band Director, Christian Noon,

March 14, 15, 16 Cardinal Players PresentsDisney's Beauty and the Beast JR.
Elizabeth Middle School will perform Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr on March 14, 15, 16, at 7:00 pm at EMS. Tickets are $5.00. Children’s Matinee, March 16, 3:00 pm, $3.00 All seats, general admission, center section reserved for children age 10 and under. EMS Dinner Theatre fundraiser March 16, 5:00 – 7:00 pm $5.00 per person, $15.00 for a family of four. For more information contact Director, Jody Urbas,

March 16 Elizabeth High School National Honor Society Induction Event

The NHS will have the Induction Event on March 16, 4pm at EHS. This event will honor the 26 members of the National Honor Society for the heroic community service. Working together this group completed nearly 670 hours of service in the first semester of this school year. The hours for community service are 465.5 and tutoring hours are 203.25. The overall average grade point average (GPA) is 3.7. The Induction Event will also welcome new members to the National Honor Society. For more information contact Saundra Dennis,

March 16 Colorado State Spelling Bee Competition

Abby Mohlis, from Elizabeth Middle School, will represent Elizabeth School District at the Colorado State Spelling Bee Competition, March 16 in the Mile High Ballroom at the Colorado Convention Center. For more information on the Spelling Bee contact Teri Lindsey,

April 4, April 5, April 6 EHS Band All State

Elizabeth High School Band will be performing in the All State Competition.

For more information contact EHS Band Director, Christian Noon,

April 6 Elizabeth Education Foundation Stars Award Banquet

STARS Award, Students Taking Accountability and Responsibility Seriously, will be held on April 6, at the Elizabeth High School Cafetorium. Teachers can nominate students in grades 5 through 12 that demonstrate the following characteristics.

-Model responsible behavior.

-Spend time involved with clubs or organizations at school or in the community, and/

or spends time involved in music, theater, arts or sports.

-Committed to learning, motivated to do well in school and actively engaged in learning. Cares about his/her school.

-High value on caring and helping other people and accepts personal responsibility.

-Makes good choices. Has empathy, sensitivity and friendship skills, resists negative peer pressures.

For more information contact Mary Smith,

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We believe that students are at the heart of everything we do.

Elizabeth School District is a high performing school district. The Elizabeth Schools are comprised of seven school buildings including (2) pre-schools (2) elementary schools, (1) middle school, (1) high school, (1) alternative high school, and (1) charter school. We have approximately 2700 students in our district. We are committed to the recruitment and development of the very best in their fields. With over 325 employees, we are one of the largest employers in Elbert County.

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