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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, September 14, 2026 at 4:30 pm at SSMS
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We have made updates to several of our school bus routes to help streamline pickups and drop-offs.
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The Steamboat Springs School District (SSSD) has been recognized by the Colorado Department of Education with an “Accredited with Distinction” rating, the highest accreditation a district can receive in the state. This marks the second year in a row the district has received this accolade. Only 12 districts in Colorado received this honor, placing SSSD among the top 7% statewide.
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While classrooms sat quiet over the summer, our facilities team was hard at work investing $1.2 million into sweeping upgrades across the district. Wrapping up in early August just before students and staff returned, this summer’s effort blended major structural overhauls with essential, behind-the-scenes maintenance.
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The Steamboat Springs School District has selected Derek Fettig as its new Director of Finance and Operations. Fettig brings more than ten years of financial leadership and operational management to the role, combined with a strong personal commitment to the Steamboat Springs community.
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Steamboat Springs Middle School, 39610 Amethyst Dr, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487, USA
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