NEDERLAND - The sound of woodwinds, brass, drums, and string instruments filled the auditorium at Nederland Middle-Senior High School on December 10, 2024, as the bands and orchestras performed their holiday concert.  Students from 5th...

CENTRAL CITY – Central City was filled with the laughter and voices of children on Thursday, December 5, as the annual Tommyknockers Christmas Parade brought together Gilpin County’s youngest residents to decorate the Town’s Christmas tree with...

NEDERLAND - There is rivalry in the air when the Nederland Panthers and the Gilpin County School Eagles play each other in sporting competitions. There is a bigger crowd, the fans are loud and sometimes a bit rambunctious. At the same time...

NEDERLAND - Last week I wrote about how Nederland Elementary School has become one of the highest performing schools in Boulder Valley School District (and indeed across the state). This week I thought I would take a moment to step through a...

GOLD HILL - The Gold Hill School had an amazing annual Fall Fiesta Fundraiser at the Gold Hill Inn. This is not only a school event it is an a Gold Hill community event. The community tuns out to support the school year at year. There is a silent...

Nederland Middle-Senior High School Thursday, December 5 at 4 p.m. - Boys’ JV Basketball vs Campion Thursday, December 5 at 5:30 p.m. - Girls’ JV Basketball vs Campion Thursday, December 5 at 5:30 p.m. - SAC Meeting Thursday, December 5 at 6...

Coal Creek school invites new students John Scarffe Coal Creek Canyon The JA Coal Creek Canyon PK-8, 11719 Ranch Elsie Road, Golden, opened for Prospective Family Night on November 20,2024, at 6:30 p.m. for both traditional and homeschool...

NEDERLAND - As public education continues to rebound from the COVID pandemic and faces a changed world there are clear trends and research emerging about what schools are doing to ensure better outcomes for students. A recent report by TNTP - an...

There was art and imagination on display by talented students at the Gilpin County RE-1 school board meeting on November 19, 2024, in the school board room. The Board also gave the green light to another wrestling season for middle and high school athletes and studied moving the school calendar for the 2025/2026 school year to start and finish earlier.

NEDERLAND - When the current Nederland Elementary School (NES) building was completed a beautifully carved panther and owl sculpture was added to watch and inspire all who learn and teach in the school. The sculpture is titled A Welcome to Wisdom...

NEDERLAND – Nederland Middle Senior High School’s Harvest Feast on November 21, 2024, was a heartwarming celebration of food, laughter, and coming together. Students gathered around beautifully decorated tables, sharing smiles and stories over...

On November 12 and 14 Nederland Middle-Senior High School opened their doors to prospective students. There was an open house for high school on November 12 and for middle school on November 14. Principal Gavan Goodrich welcomed students and...

GILPIN COUNTY - Gilpin County School held their annual Veterans Day Program on November 11, 2024, honoring all who have served in the military. Local veterans who attended had a prominent seat at the celebration.  The ceremony started with...

Nederland Middle-Senior High School Thursday, November 14 at 5:30 p.m. - Open Enrollment Night - Middle School Friday, November 15 at 7 p.m. - Fall Plays and Talent Show Saturday, November 16 at 7 p.m. - Fall Plays and Talent Show Monday,...

NEDERLAND - The Nederland Middle-Senior High School (NMSHS) volleyball program has done nothing but consistently improve for the last several years. The last five years has seen marked  improvement, the players stand taller with confidence...

Eagles go out in a blaze of glory DAVE GIBSON GILPIN COUNTY – There was merely one game remaining on the Eagles’ regular season football schedule this year. They would be facing the Justice Phoenix at home on Saturday, November 2, and were...

COAL CREEK CANYON - When one door closes, another opens. The former Coal Creek Canyon K-8 school is now a charter school run by Jefferson Academy (JA). It currently serves students in elementary school and middle school, as well as before and...

GILPIN COUNTY - Teachers never really know the effect they have on their students beyond the assignments, grades, and feedback. As the art teacher at Gilpin County School District since 2001, I have had thousands of students come and go in and out...

NEDERLAND - The Nederland Cross Country team has had an exceptional season on the trails. At the meets the runners have been setting personal records (PR) and constantly improving.  Coaches Gavin Coombs and Kathy Butler agree that the work...