(posted January 20, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.) 2-HOUR DELAYED START - ALL LPS SCHOOLS. After carefully monitoring the forecast for extremely low temperatures in the early morning hours, the decision was made to have a two-hour delayed start for all LPS schools on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. The forecasted temperatures improve as the day progresses. / 2 HORAS DE RETRASO EN EL COMIENZO - TODAS LAS ESCUELAS DE LPS. Después de supervisar cuidadosamente el pronóstico de temperaturas extremadamente bajas durante las primeras horas de la mañana, se tomó la decisión de retrasar dos horas el comienzo de todas las escuelas de LPS el martes 21 de enero de 2025. Las temperaturas pronosticadas mejorarán durante el curso del día.
Delay/Closure ProceduresThe Wellness Committee advises the district on recommended policies, practices, and programs that support and improve the overall health of the school community. This includes monitoring the district School Wellness Policy that includes goals for nutrition education, physical activity, school activities, and nutrition standards for all foods available on each school campus. The committee has membership comprised of parents, students, community members, the school board, school administrators, and teachers.
Vision Statement
Optimal wellness for students, school, and community
Mission Statement
To develop, communicate, and support recommended policies, practices, and programs that result in an environment of overall health and excellence in education for the entire school community.
Brian Regan, LPS Director of Benefits
Jessica Gould, Director, Nutrition Services
Angela Christiansen, LPS BOE
Leslie Levine, Arapahoe County Public Health
Lisa Mehlbrech, Parent
Erika Haraguchi, Parent
Margaret Wilson, Parent
Misty Fritz, Hearing & Vision Tech Para
Sue Chandler, Community Member
Cathleen Petrovich, Parent
Jason Hill, PE Teacher at Runyon Elementary
Sarah Bigham, Supervisor, Nutrition Services
Emily Gustafson, Administrative Assistant, Nutrition Services
