🎉 Celebrating Excellence at Sierra Grande! 🎉
We are proud to recognize our outstanding members of the Sierra Grande community for the month of March!
👏 Employee of the Month: Jennifer Gamboa
👏 Middle School Student of the Month: Maleah Velasquez
👏 High School Student of the Month: Aisha Hobbs
Your hard work, dedication, and positive impact do not go unnoticed—thank you for representing Sierra Grande with pride!
A special congratulations to Mrs. Mills for earning the Small Elementary School Award at the 77th Annual SLV Regional Science Fair! Your commitment to inspiring curiosity and excellence in the classroom is truly making a difference.
Let’s all take a moment to celebrate these incredible achievements!
#SierraGrandePride #ExcellenceInAction #StudentSuccess
We are proud to recognize our outstanding members of the Sierra Grande community for the month of March!
👏 Employee of the Month: Jennifer Gamboa
👏 Middle School Student of the Month: Maleah Velasquez
👏 High School Student of the Month: Aisha Hobbs
Your hard work, dedication, and positive impact do not go unnoticed—thank you for representing Sierra Grande with pride!
A special congratulations to Mrs. Mills for earning the Small Elementary School Award at the 77th Annual SLV Regional Science Fair! Your commitment to inspiring curiosity and excellence in the classroom is truly making a difference.
Let’s all take a moment to celebrate these incredible achievements!
#SierraGrandePride #ExcellenceInAction #StudentSuccess
The Junior High Knowledge Bowl in Sangre after school today has been cancelled. The next meet will be at Sierra Grande on April 23rd.
Sierra Grande School District would like to recognize our amazing paraprofessionals for Para Appreciation Day, and thank them for all of their time and hard work. They do an outstanding job with our students. Thank you ladies.
Magdalena Atencio – 3rd Grade Paraprofessional / 504 Coordinator
Mariana Loya – 4th Grade Paraprofessional
Sarah Evans – 5th Grade Paraprofessional / PreK–5 Tech Teacher
Jamileine Ojeda – Secondary Paraprofessional
Elaine Miller – Pre-K Paraprofessional
Tamara Jones – Pre-K Paraprofessional
Silvana Martinez – 2nd Grade Paraprofessional / BLT Paraprofessional Representative
Yolanda Quintana – Secondary Paraprofessional
Loryn DeLeon & Anna Ronquillo – K–12 Resource Room Paraprofessionals
Amber Martinez – K–12 Special Education Resource Teacher
Jennifer Gamboa – 1st Grade Paraprofessional
Magdalena Atencio – 3rd Grade Paraprofessional / 504 Coordinator
Mariana Loya – 4th Grade Paraprofessional
Sarah Evans – 5th Grade Paraprofessional / PreK–5 Tech Teacher
Jamileine Ojeda – Secondary Paraprofessional
Elaine Miller – Pre-K Paraprofessional
Tamara Jones – Pre-K Paraprofessional
Silvana Martinez – 2nd Grade Paraprofessional / BLT Paraprofessional Representative
Yolanda Quintana – Secondary Paraprofessional
Loryn DeLeon & Anna Ronquillo – K–12 Resource Room Paraprofessionals
Amber Martinez – K–12 Special Education Resource Teacher
Jennifer Gamboa – 1st Grade Paraprofessional
Sierra Grande is proud to recognize our Teachers of the Year.
Amber Martinez, our support staff honoree, leads our special education department with dedication, organization, and a strong commitment to student success.
Brooke Paine, our overall Teacher of the Year, is an outstanding 9–12 English Language Arts teacher who consistently delivers high-quality instruction and meaningful learning experiences.
Both Amber and Brooke exemplify excellence through strong lesson design, clear objectives, and a focus on growth. They build lasting relationships with students, embrace feedback, and lead both inside and outside the classroom. Most importantly, students consistently speak to the rigor of their classes and the opportunities they provide to truly learn.
Both have been invited to attend the SLV Educator of the Year banquet at Ski Hi Event Center on May 5th.
We are fortunate to have them representing Sierra Grande.
Amber Martinez, our support staff honoree, leads our special education department with dedication, organization, and a strong commitment to student success.
Brooke Paine, our overall Teacher of the Year, is an outstanding 9–12 English Language Arts teacher who consistently delivers high-quality instruction and meaningful learning experiences.
Both Amber and Brooke exemplify excellence through strong lesson design, clear objectives, and a focus on growth. They build lasting relationships with students, embrace feedback, and lead both inside and outside the classroom. Most importantly, students consistently speak to the rigor of their classes and the opportunities they provide to truly learn.
Both have been invited to attend the SLV Educator of the Year banquet at Ski Hi Event Center on May 5th.
We are fortunate to have them representing Sierra Grande.
Art show award recipients and participants. Good job everyone!
Sierra Grande School District is seeking a passionate and experienced leader to serve as Preschool Director for the 2026–2027 school year. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape a high-quality early childhood program that supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of young learners. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, a commitment to developmentally appropriate practices, and the ability to foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for students, families, and staff.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and references by April 15th to Maria Atencio at matencio@sierragrandeschool.net or in person at the main office.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and references by April 15th to Maria Atencio at matencio@sierragrandeschool.net or in person at the main office.
Come check out the art show! At Sargent high school. Today until 5pm
Sierra Grande eighth-grader, Areeya Gonzalez-Molina took third place at the Regional National Civic Bee at ASU this week. Congratulations Areeya!
We’re seeing an increase in pink eye in our school community, and we’re working together to keep everyone healthy! 💗
A few simple habits can make a big difference:
✔️ Wash hands often (20 seconds!)
✔️ Keep hands away from eyes
✔️ Use a tissue—then toss it and wash up
✔️ Don’t share personal items like towels or makeup
✔️ Help keep desks and supplies clean
✔️ Let a teacher or the nurse know if something doesn’t feel right
If your student isn’t feeling well, please keep them home and let them rest. Together, we can stop the spread and keep our classrooms safe, healthy, and ready to learn!
A few simple habits can make a big difference:
✔️ Wash hands often (20 seconds!)
✔️ Keep hands away from eyes
✔️ Use a tissue—then toss it and wash up
✔️ Don’t share personal items like towels or makeup
✔️ Help keep desks and supplies clean
✔️ Let a teacher or the nurse know if something doesn’t feel right
If your student isn’t feeling well, please keep them home and let them rest. Together, we can stop the spread and keep our classrooms safe, healthy, and ready to learn!
Happening Tomorrow!
Don’t miss the Panther Project Showcase tomorrow, March 26th from 5:00–6:30 PM at Sierra Grande School District!
Our elementary students are excited to share their class projects with family and community members. Come see the creativity, learning, and hard work our Panthers have put in!
5th Grade Play: 5:15 PM in the Aux Gym
Bring your family and come support our amazing students. We can’t wait to see you there!
#SGPanthers #PantherProjectShowcase #SierraGrandeSchools
Don’t miss the Panther Project Showcase tomorrow, March 26th from 5:00–6:30 PM at Sierra Grande School District!
Our elementary students are excited to share their class projects with family and community members. Come see the creativity, learning, and hard work our Panthers have put in!
5th Grade Play: 5:15 PM in the Aux Gym
Bring your family and come support our amazing students. We can’t wait to see you there!
#SGPanthers #PantherProjectShowcase #SierraGrandeSchools
Come Join Us For Our Spring Sessions!
Strengthening Families starts Monday, April 6 from 4:30-7:00PM.
For students age 10-14.
Message Ms. Alex if you are interested at amoore@sierragrandeschool.net
Strengthening Families starts Monday, April 6 from 4:30-7:00PM.
For students age 10-14.
Message Ms. Alex if you are interested at amoore@sierragrandeschool.net
Testing Season is almost Here!
Our state testing begins Monday, April 6th. Please take a moment to review the schedule to help your student be prepared and confident each day.
📝 Elementary & High School: See the first image for your testing dates.
📝 Middle School: Check the second image for your schedule.
A few reminders for success:
✔️ Get a good night’s sleep
✔️ Eat a healthy breakfast
✔️ Arrive on time and ready to do your best
Let’s finish strong—good luck to all of our students!
Our state testing begins Monday, April 6th. Please take a moment to review the schedule to help your student be prepared and confident each day.
📝 Elementary & High School: See the first image for your testing dates.
📝 Middle School: Check the second image for your schedule.
A few reminders for success:
✔️ Get a good night’s sleep
✔️ Eat a healthy breakfast
✔️ Arrive on time and ready to do your best
Let’s finish strong—good luck to all of our students!
San Luis Valley Area Health Education Center's, Brave Spaces event is Friday March 27th at 6pm. We're having a Manga Cafe at the Narrow Gauge Book Co-Op in Alamosa. We will have snacks one might find in a Manga Cafe in Japan as well as a variety of beverages. Teens are welcome to bring their own book(s), a personal gaming device (DS), or enjoy any of the books at the bookstore (available to purchase or just enjoy during the event). We are looking forward to this fun low energy event. RSVP not required but always encouraged. See flyer for more details.
Middle school baseball and track practice begins tomorrow (Monday March 23rd) Students must have a current physical to participate. Practice is at 3pm
Join Us for the Panther Project Showcase!
Sierra Grande School District invites families and community members to our Panther Project Showcase on March 26th from 5:00–6:30 PM!
Come explore the amazing projects our elementary students have been working hard on and celebrate their creativity and learning. From science and art to research and presentations, our Panthers are excited to share their work with you!
Special Event:
Our 5th Grade class will perform a play at 5:15 PM in the Aux Gym — you won’t want to miss it!
Bring the whole family and help us celebrate the hard work of our students. We hope to see you there!
#SGPanthers #PantherProjectShowcase #SierraGrandeSchools #StudentSuccess
Sierra Grande School District invites families and community members to our Panther Project Showcase on March 26th from 5:00–6:30 PM!
Come explore the amazing projects our elementary students have been working hard on and celebrate their creativity and learning. From science and art to research and presentations, our Panthers are excited to share their work with you!
Special Event:
Our 5th Grade class will perform a play at 5:15 PM in the Aux Gym — you won’t want to miss it!
Bring the whole family and help us celebrate the hard work of our students. We hope to see you there!
#SGPanthers #PantherProjectShowcase #SierraGrandeSchools #StudentSuccess
Pep Rally for our Boys Basketball State Qualifier. Good luck tomorrow at State. Game Time 8:30pm. Location Butler-Hancock Center University of Northern Colorado.
The next food pantry distribution will take place today, Wednesday, March 11th after school. Please make sure to return any bags to Ms. Alex. See flyer for more information.
Save the Date! The Sierra Grande Cinco de Mayo Celebration is coming! Thursday, April 30th. See Flyer for more details.
Sierra Grande School District will cancel school on Thursday, March 12, using one of our built-in snow days, to honor and support our students, coaches, staff and fans traveling to Greeley for the State Basketball Tournament. Go Panthers!
The Board of Education will hold a Regular School Board Meeting Wednesday, March 11th at 6:00PM in the Innovation Lab. Board meetings are open to the public and are encouraged to attend.
