Harmony Happenings

Preschool Program Update for the 2026–27 School Year

Harmony Ridge P-8 is adjusting its preschool program for the 2026–27 school year to better meet the needs of our growing school community. Beginning next year, our school will transition from four preschool classes to two, returning to the number of classes the building was originally designed to accommodate.

The temporary expansion to four preschool classes in 2023 allowed us to meet increased community demand while space was available prior to the opening of the new P-8 school in Horizon Uptown. With enrollment increasing across additional grade levels, Harmony Ridge will now return to its original preschool configuration.

For the 2026–27 school year, Harmony Ridge will offer one full-day preschool class for 4-year-olds and two half-day programs to serve as many students as possible.

We appreciate the continued partnership of our families as we make these adjustments to support all students at Harmony Ridge P-8.

APS has exciting news for future healthcare leaders that are in Middle School and 5th Grade. Applications are now open for the CU Pre-Health Scholars (CUPS) Program 2026–2027 Middle School Cohort. This year is set to be a transformative chapter filled with growth, discovery, and opportunities for tomorrow’s healthcare leaders.

Application Window: Open now through November 1, 2025
Apply Here: CUPS Application Link

Eligibility
Students may apply based on their current grade level (Fall 2025):

• Middle School

• 5th grade → apply for the 6th grade cohort (available seats)

• 6th grade → apply for the 7th grade cohort (limited seats available)

• 7th grade → apply for the 8th grade cohort (limited seats available)

Program Details

• No program cost and lunch is provided
• All sessions are required for participation ,check our website for dates to ensure commitment can be met for 2026-2027 cycle .https://www.cuanschutz.edu/offices/access-engagement/programs-and-initiatives/educational-outreach-and-pathway-initiatives/cu-pre-health-scholars-program#ac-2024-2025-schedule-0

· Sessions will be held in person at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus - No transportation is provided

• Learn more on our website: CUPS Program Information

We are ready to kick -off our Watch D.O.G.S. program (Males of great students). Join us Wednesday November 5th from 5:00-6:00 pm. Please RSVP to albanaitis@aurorak12.org as pizza will be served. All Dad's, Step-Dads, Granddads, Uncles, Older Brothers, Community members, etc... are welcome.

Vision and Hearing Screening Make-Ups and Rescreens will be on Tuesday October 28th and Wednesday October 29th. If your student failed their screening because they weren't wearing their glasses, please remind them to wear them this time!

Thanks to everyone who came out to our annual Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat. The costumes were amazing and everyone had a great time!

The winner of the candy contest is as follows:

1st grade - 102.1 pounds. They will have a pizza party!

2nd grade - 72.46 pounds. They have earned an ice cream party

Wow, great job everyone!

As parents, we always have conversations with our friends and neighbors about what we'd like to see at the school. This is a chance to make those conversations a reality. Fill out the CES by this Friday.

Let's do this! We are in 6th place. We need everyone to complete the survey. Not just to be on top, but more importantly to have your voice heard!

We have two new clubs starting up at Harmony.

Student Leadership club. Hosted by Mrs. Reeves.

Parent Meeting is this Wednesday October 29th.

First meeting is Wednesday, November 5th.

See the flyer for more information

Hip Hop club.

Start date is November 4th in the theater room.

This is open to K-5th graders and will meet 8 times.

Cost is $80.00 for the entire club

Choir club has started but is welcoming additional singers.

Back by popular demand. Soccer Stars is looking to start a winter club at Harmony Ridge. Details are still being worked on, but be on the look-out for more information soon!

Please save the date to join in a discussion that will help shape Harmony for the next several years. This will be a focus group styled event and we hope to see you there.

10.27.2025

Soccer Stars

10.29.2025

Parent meeting for Leadership club

Choir Club

10.30.2025

6th grade field trip to International Town

Halloween Parade K-5th grades

Chess club

10.31.2025

Professional Development Day No School for students

11.3.2025

Soccer Stars

11.5.2025

Student Leadership

Choir Club

Watch D.O.G.S. kickoff event 5-6:00 pm in the media center

11.6.2025

Chess club

PTO meeting

11.7.2025

4th grade field trip - Colorado History Museum