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Inside Kindergarten at Sleeping Giant School
If you walk down the kindergarten hallway at Sleeping Giant School, you’ll notice two distinct rhythms at work—both shaped by teachers who have spent decades in the classroom and centered on making sure our youngest learners feel safe, seen, and heard.
Welcome to Sleeping Giant School!
Sleeping Giant School, which serves K-8 students, educates minds, inspires hearts, and achieves together. We build community. We nurture and challenge every individual to own their learning and believe in themselves. Through meaningful relationships, everyone grows the will to learn, the skills to thrive, and the thrill of lifelong learning.
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Board of Education Business Meeting, October 12, 2026 at 4:30 pm at SSMS
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If you walk down the kindergarten hallway at Sleeping Giant School, you’ll notice two distinct rhythms at work—both shaped by teachers who have spent decades in the classroom and centered on making sure our youngest learners feel safe, seen, and heard.
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The Society of Health and Physical Education (SHAPE) Colorado has named Erin Early the recipient of the 2026–2027 Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year Award. The statewide honor recognizes educators who make exceptional contributions to health, physical education, and dance.
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The Colorado Association of School Business Officials (CASBO) has named Kristi Bertron and the Steamboat Springs School District (SSSD) team as this year’s Summit Award recipients! The Summit Award recognizes exceptional innovation, vision, and teamwork among school business professionals.
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When state-level grant reductions created a $110,000 shortfall for school-based mental health services for the 2026–2027 school year, the Yampa Valley Community Foundation (YVCF) stepped in to close the gap.
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