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Doherty DECA helps launch Miracle Meters   
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
During a press conference Monday, members of Doherty High School's DECA program announce the launch of Miracle Meters. Originally started by former council member Jerry Heimlicher, the meters are a way for people in the community to help the homeless.

Students at Woodmen Hills participate in speed stacking   
Thursday, November 05, 2009
On Tuesday, a group of students gathered at Woodmen Hills Elementary to practice speed stacking. With cups in hand they raced the clock to see how fast they could build up and break down a pyramid.

Keller Elem. students send school supplies to Afghanistan   
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
In this week's A+ News story, FOX21 News features a group of District 11 first graders who are making a difference for school children in Afghanistan.

West Middle School students train to be astronauts   
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
For a group of West Middle School students, it was a day months in the making. Hours of class time and preparation came down to the opportunity to train like true astronauts.

Sand Creek students run design shop out of classroom   
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Kara Yslas is a junior at Sand Creek High School. Tuesday she worked in her design class on a sign project. Kara's work is a product of the school's business, also known as 49's Designs.

Palmer HS debate team headed to national competition   
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
At Palmer High School Tuesday, sophomores Ryan Dewey and Ray Grossman researched policy debate. Members of the forensics or speech team, the two were preparing to go to nationals.

Stetson students participate in Around the World Day   
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Fourth grade teach Leah Ebel said students will participate in different activities while visiting each country. She came up with the idea while in Japan last year.

West M.S. students will head to Florida for national math competition   
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Every week, before the school bell rings, a group of West Middle School students with the Mathcounts Program meet.

Carmel students participate in 21st Century Program   
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
All the students are given laptops with remote wireless access to begin. Classes they take include information literacy, critical thinking, economics and globalization, and Chinese.

Cheyenne Mountain H.S. broadcasts daily announcements   
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Every morning, bright and early, a group of Cheyenne Mountain High School students write, edit, produce and shoot their own television news broadcast.