District reports record AP performance, grants and SPED staff recognitions

During reports and communications at the Sept. 22 meeting, Dr. Celine Wicks highlighted student achievement and staff efforts across the district.

Wicks said Steamboat Springs High School (SSHS) offered 17 Advanced Placement courses this past year and reported roughly 310 students enrolled in those courses; she said 86% of AP students received a score of 3 or higher, an all‑time best for the school. Wicks contrasted that with prior years (75% in 2021 and 70% in 2022) and congratulated students and teachers.

She also reported that Yampa Valley High School, the district’s alternative education campus, received two Rural Homes grants for 2025: one to address major improvement strategies focused on engagement, achievement and growth, and a second to support physical and mental health. Wicks described professional development at the middle school focused on ACEs, resilience and the role of trusted adults and named several counseling and multilingual staff who led presentations.

Several special‑education teams, paraprofessionals and related service providers were acknowledged by name for expanded roles and contributions at multiple sites including Soda Creek. Wicks thanked staff for their work and noted program changes made in response to feedback.