See you tonight!
This is Mr. Jones, Superintendent of Sierra Grande School District. I’m asking for your help as we renew our focus on School Wellness Policy ADF-R and the healthy habits we model for our students.
Over time, energy drinks, soda, candy, chips, Takis, cupcakes, high-sugar snacks, and fast/outside food have become a regular part of the school day. Our goal is not to eliminate treats or outside food, but simply to be more mindful of what we offer and choose.
I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t always make the healthiest choice either. Personally, when our salad bar is offered, I find that I eat healthier. Sometimes simply having healthier options available makes it easier to make a better choice.
As a former PE and health teacher, I know that what we model as adults matters. Let’s encourage more water, fruits, vegetables, yogurt, cheese, whole-grain snacks, and other nutritious options while making energy drinks and high-sugar foods the exception rather than the norm.
Our school meals will continue to follow Colorado Department of Education nutrition requirements, and we will continue offering our salad bar with a variety of choices for students.
This isn’t about being perfect or taking away an occasional treat. It’s about being mindful of our offerings and helping our students develop healthy habits that can last a lifetime.
Let’s make healthy choices our everyday choices and treats our occasional choices.
Thank you for your support,
Kevin A. Jones
Superintendent
Sierra Grande School District
719-379-3257
🐾 Sierra Grande School District Open House! 🐾
Join us on August 18th from 4:30–6:00 PM for our Open House!
Come by to:
✨ Meet your teachers
🎒 Drop off school supplies
🏫 Get ready for a great new school year
🙌 And more!
We’re excited to welcome our students and families back to Sierra Grande. See you there! 🖤🤍
#SierraGrande #OpenHouse #PantherPride #BackToSchool
Join us on August 18th from 4:30–6:00 PM for our Open House!
Come by to:
✨ Meet your teachers
🎒 Drop off school supplies
🏫 Get ready for a great new school year
🙌 And more!
We’re excited to welcome our students and families back to Sierra Grande. See you there! 🖤🤍
#SierraGrande #OpenHouse #PantherPride #BackToSchool
Middle school will start open gym Monday August 17th at 4:30. They will need a current physical by Wednesday the 19th.
Join our coaching team! Help us make this year great for Sierra Grande Athletes! Message Ms Shawcroft with any questions.
Message any high school volleyball player or coach to place your order. Black or gray available.
$12.00 for short sleeve
$15.00 for long sleeve
Any sizes over XL is $3 more
Today is really about Sierra Grande staff getting to know each other better, sharing some laughs, and enjoying time together.
There just happens to be a golf course in between each conversation.
📢 Chromebook/iPad Reminder for Parents & Guardians
Before students can receive their Chromebook or iPad, both the device agreement and payment must be turned in.
💳 Payment options include:
Online payment using the QR code
Credit card
Check
Cash during Open House
💻 Devices will be distributed Thursday to all students who have paid and submitted their completed agreement.
Please make sure everything is turned in so your student can receive their device on Thursday. Thank you!
Before students can receive their Chromebook or iPad, both the device agreement and payment must be turned in.
💳 Payment options include:
Online payment using the QR code
Credit card
Check
Cash during Open House
💻 Devices will be distributed Thursday to all students who have paid and submitted their completed agreement.
Please make sure everything is turned in so your student can receive their device on Thursday. Thank you!
We've made some changes to our school parking lot to allow a safer and more efficient way to drop off students. Click the YouTube link to watch the video. This post is also available on our Facebook and Instagram page.
Link: https://youtu.be/HRFYGYAgVnA
Link: https://youtu.be/HRFYGYAgVnA
Next Tuesday after open house. For all middle school and high school fall sport athletes.
Come get a nostalgic piece of Sierra Grande History! Lots of great panther sport equipment up for grabs!
This is a high school volleyball fundraiser. The previous post had the wrong dates on there.
🍎 Middle & High School Families — Important Morning Schedule Update! 🚌
This school year, middle and high school students will eat breakfast beginning at 7:25 a.m., before the first bell. Elementary students will report to their regular classes when they arrive.
To make sure students have time to enjoy breakfast, buses will unload at 7:25 a.m., which is about 5 minutes earlier than in previous years. This means buses will also run their usual routes approximately 5 minutes earlier, so please plan for students to be ready a few minutes sooner each morning. 🚌⏰
🔔 First Bell (All Students): 7:40 a.m.
⏰ Tardy Bell: 7:44 a.m.
Also, keep an eye out for our new drop-off procedure video coming soon!
Thank you, families, for helping us make this small adjustment to our morning routine. We’re looking forward to a great school year! 💙📚
Current Open coaching positions:
email Ms Shawcroft to apply. mshawcroft@sierragrandeschool.net
Middle school volleyball coaches
Middle school boys basketball coach
Middle school baseball coach
High school girls basketball assistant coach
Current Open coaching positions:
email Ms Shawcroft to apply. mshawcroft@sierragrandeschool.net
Middle school volleyball coaches
Middle school boys basketball coach
Middle school baseball coach
High school girls basketball assistant coach
Subject to change. I'll post when I have updates.
Missing one start time. I'll update it when it's confirmed. October 16th is the homecoming game.
We can't wait to welcome our newest kindergarten students to Sierra Grande School! Join us for Meet Your Kindergarten Teacher and get ready for an exciting start to the school year.
📅 August 10
🕟 4:30–6:00 p.m.
📍 Sierra Grande School
Come meet Ms. Stephanie Johnson, see your classroom, and start making connections before the first day of school. This is a great opportunity for students and families to get comfortable, ask questions, and kick off an amazing kindergarten year together!
We can't wait to meet all of our newest Panthers! 🖤🤍🐾 #SierraGrandeSchool #PantherPride #Kindergarten #MeetTheTeacher #WelcomePanthers
📅 August 10
🕟 4:30–6:00 p.m.
📍 Sierra Grande School
Come meet Ms. Stephanie Johnson, see your classroom, and start making connections before the first day of school. This is a great opportunity for students and families to get comfortable, ask questions, and kick off an amazing kindergarten year together!
We can't wait to meet all of our newest Panthers! 🖤🤍🐾 #SierraGrandeSchool #PantherPride #Kindergarten #MeetTheTeacher #WelcomePanthers
There will be a school supply drive next Thursday, August 6th from 9am-12pm and the Community Center. This is for Sierra Grande students only and they must be present to receive supplies. See flyer for more details.
Friendly Reminder!
Today is the last day to register for the 2026–2027 school year!
✅ All new and returning in-district students must be registered before the first day of school. Our office will be open until 6:00 PM today for registration.
📞 Out-of-District Applicants: Families will be contacted on Monday, August 3, regarding acceptance decisions.
We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another great school year! 🐾
Today is the last day to register for the 2026–2027 school year!
✅ All new and returning in-district students must be registered before the first day of school. Our office will be open until 6:00 PM today for registration.
📞 Out-of-District Applicants: Families will be contacted on Monday, August 3, regarding acceptance decisions.
We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another great school year! 🐾
