Ante el estrés que la vida moderna presenta para la juventud, no es sorpresa que muchos hayan recurrido a fuentes controvertidas para aliviarlo. En todo el Distrito Escolar de Roaring Fork (RFSD, por sus siglas en inglés), el consumo de tabaco y vapeo en las escuelas parece ser un problema significativo. Según Joel Hathaway, director […]
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RSFD Report: State grant funds locally-sourced food, Bridges principal plans exit at end of school year
In November, the Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) Board of Education held one regular meeting. The Nov. 12 session included an update on student enrollment and related budget work, public comment and the review of several policies and resolutions. Over the past month, the district has announced several student and family related policy changes to […]
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Tiny homes, big experience: Local students gain job-readiness skills
On any given day, the sound of whirring power tools and jovial voices can be heard outside Bridges High School. A short walk around the back and you might find a lively group of high schoolers constructing a tiny home with Ben Kite, their construction instructor from Youthentity. “Make sure the boards are flush,” Kite […]
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Bridges High School art on display at Anderson Ranch
“The Gravel Underneath,” an exhibition featuring the photography and poetry of Bridges High School students, is currently on display at Anderson Ranch Center for the Arts in Snowmass Village. The show runs through Oct. 25 and combines black-and-white portraits taken by visiting artist Kathya Maria Landeros with color photographs and evocative poetry from the students, […]
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My experience at Bridges High School
My freshman and sophomore year, I attended Roaring Fork High School. While I came back junior year, I only stayed for roughly the first month. Then, I made the decision to transfer to Bridges High School. While Bridges might not work for everyone, it certainly did for me. This opinion piece is not meant to […]
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Congratulations RFHS and Bridges Class of 2024!
The transition from high school to what comes next is an exciting, and perhaps nerve inducing, moment — one that inspires cheers and tears alike. The graduates from Roaring Fork and Bridges High School wore it well on commencement day. The Sopris Sun wishes each and every one all the best on their future paths. […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar – Oct. 5, 2023
Big potato contest Attention farmers and gardeners — the Carbondale Historical Society is seeking this year’s largest, locally-grown potato. Bring your biggest spud to the historical society’s booth at Potato Day, Oct. 7 in Sopris Park, anytime between 9am and 2pm. The winner will receive a special certificate (and bragging rights). Always in fashion The […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar – Feb. 2, 2023
Crystal Trail On Friday, Jan. 27, the White River National Forest released the final Environmental Assessment (www.bit.ly/CrystalTrailEA) and draft decision notice (www.bit.ly/CrystalTraildraftdecision) for a proposed seven-mile bicycle and pedestrian trail between Redstone and McClure Pass. Reporting “no significant impact,” the proposed action is “to construct and maintain a non motorized recreation trail … following the […]
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Bridges to understanding
A new book by students at Bridges High School proudly proclaims: “We Are America”. The subtitle, “Voices of the Nation’s Future”, takes it a further, reminding adults that they are accountable to these youth and their futures. The book features intimate portraits from 18 students and is part of a national project. The national project […]