Local Education

Pueblo Community College transforms lives, enriches communities, and strengthens the regional economy by empowering individual achievement through a continuum of education.

We believe that all individuals deserve opportunities to reach their full potential through affordable education and training. As an open-access public institution, Pueblo Community College strives to be the school of choice for all individuals pursuing post-secondary education.

At Pueblo Community College, we have over 70 academic programs prepare students for entry into the workforce, career advancement, or career change through certificate and associate degree programs. We also prepare students for transfer to baccalaureate institutions by providing transfer degrees, courses, and services. Pueblo Community College offers so much more than just for-credit classes to college students! If you would like more information about Pueblo Corporate College or our health and wellness services, please submit your question

The Cañon City School District (RE-1) is served by 2 high schools, 1 middle school, 2 K-8 schools and 5 elementary schools that serves over 3600 students. They offer a teacher to student ratio of 16 to 1 and educational options including traditional, alternative, and a Core Knowledge charter school. In addition, Special Program schools serve pre-school and elementary youth. The Cañon City School District is future-focused, providing innovative educational opportunities to successfully prepare all students to meet any challenge they may face.

Check out Echoes from Cañon - a weekly communication blog published by Superintendent George Welsh aimed at keeping the staff and greater community up to date on the happenings of the Cañon City School District. Superintendent George Welsh keeps staff, parents, and the community informed on the happenings of the Cañon City School District with a weekly communication blog.

Mission Statement

ALL Cañon City High School students will have opportunities to explore career pathways of interest while gaining skills needed to be successful in any life endeavor, and while enjoying many traditional high school experiences valued by students and the greater community.

CCMS Mission Statement

We will empower all students to progress academically, socially, and personally by:
         
·         Holding students responsible for their learning
·         Providing rigor and relevance in all classrooms
·         Committing to authentic classroom engagement
·         Developing extracurricular activities to create a well-rounded student body
 
We will provide collaborative opportunities by:
 
·         Participating in meaningful staff PLCs and current professional development opportunities
·         Implementing inquiry and/or project-based learning in the classroom
·         Encouraging service and connection to our community
 
We will meet the needs of the 21st century world by:
 
·         Utilizing appropriate and current technologies
·         Helping students develop a global perspective
·         Fostering creative problem solving, critical thinking, and adaptability
 
We believe that all students can be part of the vision of CCMS because we know that all students can be successful, take ownership of their behavior, have a positive attitude, be respectful, and SOAR!

Quick Facts about Cañon City Middle School:

--BESTgrant funded new construction and renovation to be completed by 12-20 for a new campus
--Performance rated school for the past 4 years
--1:1 chromebook ratio
--New curriculums in English, Science and Social studies within the past year, and new math within the last 7 years
--Woodshop program for grades 6-8
--Tech, Band, Choir, PE, Art instruction for grades 6-8 available
--Full offering of English, Math, Science, Social studies curriculums with GATE and Math intervention services

McKinley's Mission Statement

McKinley Elementary School is dedicated to academic, social, and personal growth by empowering self-motivated, kind, respectful, and confident students in a safe environment rich in family traditions.

Washington Elementary School promotes a culture of leadership through the use of Leader in Me program. Students are encouraged use their leadership skills in the classroom and through the school. Leadership skills are integrated into the curriculum, as well. Leader in Me helps schools create well-rounded learners by developing the whole-person and preparing students to become life-ready leaders. Leader in Me unites students, staff, and families around a common goal to prepare students with college, career, and life-readiness skills that are necessary to thrive in today’s ever-changing, fast-paced environment.

Our hope is with the use of common language between school and home, students will be immersed in the 7 Habits which will build their comfort in being leaders. We have seen many students step into leadership roles since we began teaching with the 7 Habits. We hear conversations between students using the common language of the 7 Habits to benefit them out on the playground and in the building. Together we can encourage responsibility and leadership in our children.

In 1997, Madison Elementary School became Madison Exploratory School. The building had been closed as a school and used as a warehouse and maintenance shop since 1970. The historic renovation became the new home for the Exploratory learning model and community of students, parents, and staff. In 1992, Molly Merry founded the Exploratory Model. The student centered program was designed and based on Multiple Intelligences Theory, Project Based Learning, student self-responsibility, Choice Theory, and Multi-age Learning.

The Madison building has been just one of many locations Exploratory called home on its journey to becoming a full sized elementary school with middle school as its next goal. What we learned is that Exploratory learning can work in any location because learning is not a school building; it is about our community of learners and their dedication to Exploratory as a way of life and a way of being.

Canon Exploratory School's Vision and Mission Statements

• VISION
  Empowering life-long learners through relevant exploration, choice, and personal responsibility.
  
  
• MISSION
  Foster diverse learners by utilizing Project Based Learning, Multiple Intelligences, Choice Theory, and multi-age groups.  Learners will access relevant experiences and make a positive difference for themselves, their families, and their world.

MISSION

At Harrison K-8 school, we are committed to building quality lives and strong communities through service, character and leadership.

VISION

We are committed to excellence; helping all to be the best version of themselves.

Mountain View offers an elementary school with grades kindergarten through five, and a middle school for grades six through eight. The average class size is 26 students, with both a teacher and teaching assistant in each classroom. Students from any district may attend MVCKS, however, priority is given to students whose primary residence is within the boundaries of the Fremont RE-1 School District. Students are offered positions on a first-come, first-served basis.

Lincoln School of Science and Technology prides itself on creating strong academic programs that support all students. For several years, Colorado Department of Education has rated Lincoln School ‘Performance’, which is the highest rating obtainable for an individual school.