Our 5J elementary educators came back together after summer break, building belonging within and across schools, collaborating across specialty areas and grade levels, and exploring new literacy resources to help every student grow.

Thank you to The Weld Trust for investing in our 5J students and educators. This partnership, which is bringing research-informed literacy materials into our classrooms to complement the expertise of our staff, is going to have a powerful impact.

It’s a place we can walk through to relax or calm down. It gives our brain a chance to take a break. Sometimes we need extra sensations to feel better or calm. Some bodies need to remember how to breathe deep to calm down. Some bodies need to move a lot to calm down. Everybody needs different things.
 

Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders from Elwell Elementary, Milliken Intermediate, and Pioneer Ridge came together for the 21st Annual Speed Stacking Competition—and WOW did they bring the energy!

Yes, it was a competition… but the real victories were in the perseverance, goal setting, teamwork, and encouragement we saw at every single table. These are the exact skills we want for OuR Graduates, and our students showed them in record‑breaking amounts.

Bonus: our 5th graders got an early chance to build relationships with the classmates they’ll join next year at Roosevelt Middle School. New friendships = already stacking success for the future! And while the cups were flying fast, the connections were built even faster.

Spaces that Inspire. Learning that Lasts.

For the past five years, Weld RE-5J has worked hand-in-hand with our community to create environments where every learner—and every educator—feels a deep sense of belonging. With the support of the community and voters, the passing of the 2020 Bond allowed multiple capital projects and maintenance improvements to launch. These enhancements are not just about buildings; they are about opportunities for growth, passion, and preparing for the future. Together, we have ensured that our schools are safe, accessible, welcoming, and designed for collaboration and innovation. Every improvement reflects our shared commitment: to extend the life of our facilities, reduce costly repairs, and provide spaces that are developmentally appropriate, aesthetically pleasing, and ready for tomorrow. We are proud to celebrate that journey—and the community that made it possible.
 

Learn more and see full video with student interviews