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July 19, 2024
Stuff the bus is a drive to collect school supplies and other essential items for students. It will be held at the Aurora Walmart on August 3rd, 10:00-2:00 The Back to School Bas...
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July 18, 2024
Just a reminder, summer school gift cards may be picked up at Central Office Monday-Thursday 8:00-3:00 through July 25th. Cards not claimed after August 8, 2024, will be forfeit...
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July 15, 2024
Parents, you are invited to our Open House event! Come meet the teachers, explore the classrooms, and see what exciting things we have planned for this year. August 15, 2024 Pa...
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July 1, 2024
New Students New students may enroll in person at Central Office at 201 S Madison 8-3 Monday-Thursday. Enrollment documents include a birth certificate, shot record, and proof ...
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June 6, 2023
Condolences go out to all of the families involved in the tragic accident that occurred this weekend. If students or others are in need of assistance dealing with the situation, ...
May 25, 2023
The 2023 Preschool-8th Grade Yearbooks are finally here! Yearbooks may be purchased at the building offices of Pate Early Childhood Center, Robinson School, or Aurora Junior High...
May 16, 2023
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May 9, 2023
March 2023 Teacher Winner: Tanner Schmidt (Junior High)-$50 from Pettit Law Firm. Congratulations Tanner and thanks to the sponsors of the program-Pettit Law.
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May 9, 2023
March 2023 Staff Winner: Lacey Medlin (Central Office)-$50 from Pettit Law Firm. Congratulations Lacey and thanks to the sponsors of the program-Pettit Law.
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April 26, 2023
Daniel Ortman 2022-2023 Aurora Teacher of the Year
I married my wife (Ivy) 28 years ago and both our daughters (Karina and Maciah) are Aurora Houn` Dawg graduates. We move...
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April 18, 2023
February 2023 Teacher Winner: Ian Margreiter (Junior High)-$50 from Pettit Law Firm. Congratulations Ian and thanks to the sponsors of the program-Pettit Law.
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April 18, 2023
February 2023 Staff Winner: Kendra Harris (High School)-$50 from Pettit Law Firm. Congratulations Kendra and thanks to the sponsors of the program-Pettit Law.
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April 6, 2023
On Monday, April 3rd, 2023 – the Aurora R-8 Board of Education hired MR. JAMES HOFFMAN as the District’s Activities Director. Mr. Hoffman has been at Aurora for twelve (12) years ...
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February 27, 2023
January 2023 Teacher Winner: Emily Johannes (Robinson School)-$50 from Pettit Law Firm. Congratulations Emily and thanks to the sponsors of the program-Pettit Law.
![January 2023 SSOM](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/aurora_r8_school_district_ar/article/image/large_cb5b1c58-7e4d-4ea0-a1a3-952fcae9eb42.jpg)
February 27, 2023
January 2023 Staff Winner: Kate Coatney (Central Office)-$50 from Pettit Law Firm. Congratulations Kate and thanks to the sponsors of the program-Pettit Law.
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January 23, 2023
December 2022 Teacher Winner: Jordan Winter (Robinson School)-$50 from Pettit and Cowherd Law Firm. Congratulations Jordan and thanks to the sponsors of the program-Pettit and Cow...
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January 23, 2023
December 2022 Staff Winner: Dana Wright (Junior High School)-$50 from Pettit and Cowherd Law Firm. Congratulations Dana and thanks to the sponsors of the program-Pettit and Cowher...
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December 14, 2022
November 2022 Teacher Winner: Sydney Kennedy (Robinson School)-$50 from Pettit and Cowherd Law Firm. Congratulations Sydney and thanks to the sponsors of the program-Pettit and Co...