Have you been following our 11th graders during their LINK Internship experiences? Check out their progress on the Juniors’ Digital Portfolios:
http://faculty.animashighschool.com/~rmcknight/purpleseries/purpleseries/digitalportfolios10th.html
Please take a moment to review the following updates:
Upcoming Events
PAC Update
Youth Leadership Opportunities with the City of Durango
AHS Enrollment
Upcoming Student Event at FLC
Upcoming Events
Spanish Exhibition: Wednesday, March 21st from 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at AHS. The public is welcome.
LINK Exhibition: An opportunity to learn about our 11th graders' internship experiences: Friday, March 30 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the Durango Discovery Museum. The public is welcome.
Junior College Night: Thursday, April 5 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at AHS. 11th graders and their families are strongly encouraged to attend!
PAC Update
Animas High’s Second Annual Sports Sale-Saturday, April 21st from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club. Donations of sporting equipment are currently being accepted at the school’s Main Office during school hours.
Youth Leadership Opportunities with the City of Durango
The City of Durango’s Youth Engagement Program offers many opportunities for youth to get involved with their city government and their community. Teens who are enrolled in a Durango high school (9th - 12th grade for the 2012-2013 school year) or are a Durango resident and home-schooled are eligible to apply. Applications are currently being accepted for teens to serve on the following City boards:
Mayor’s Youth Advisory Commission – this board is made up of all teens - seven commissioners plus two alternates and makes recommendations to City Council on City matters that affect teens. Also put together the Youth Expo in 2012. Meets twice a month.
Airport Commission - The Durango – La Plata County Airport Commission makes recommendations about airport operations and budgeting. Upcoming projects include an expansion and remodeling of the airportterminal building. Meets the 3rd Thursday at 3:00 p.m. at the Airport.
Business Improvement District - The Business Improvement District makes improvements to the Central Business District (generally, historic downtown and north Main Avenue) and works on special events. Meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 3:00 p.m. at the Bank of Colorado, Room 210.
Natural Lands Preservation Advisory Board
The Natural Lands Preservation Advisory Board oversees the acquisition, protection, stewardship and us of the City’s open spaces and natural lands. Meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m. upstairs at the Library.
Library Advisory Board
The Library Advisory Board makes recommendations on the operation of the Durango Public Library. Meets the 2nd Monday of every other month at 4:30 p.m. at the Library.
Public Art Commission
The Public Art Commission oversees the City’s public art collection and is responsible for planning and installing new art projects in the city. Meets the last Tuesday of every month at 8:00 a.m. at City Hall.
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board oversees the maintenance, expansion, use and protection of the City’s parks and recreational facilities. Meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 5:00 p.m. at the Recreation Center.
Multi-modal Advisory Board
The Multi-modal Advisory Board makes recommendations on the operation of Durango Transit, and other modes of transportation, including bicycles and pedestrians. Meets the last Wed. of every other month at 4:00 p.m. at the Transit Center
Water Commission
The Water Commission discusses issues as they pertain to water supply and storage, purification, conservation, and distribution in the city of Durango. Meets as needed, but generally once a month.
Applications are available on the City’s website at www.durangogov.org/Uth and are due back to the City no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 27, 2012.
AHS Enrollment
Animas High School continues to accept enrollment for the 2012-13 school year. The school is currently enrolling students for a limited number of spots in next year’s 10th and 11th grades (Class of 2014 & 2015). Students seeking admission into next year’s 9th grade class (Class of 2016) are welcome to sign up for the school’s Waiting List. Student Shadow Experiences are available for prospective students on Fridays throughout the month. Shadow space is limited- SIGN UP NOW! Please contact the AHS Main Office at 247-2474 to schedule or with questions.
Upcoming Student Event at FLC
AHS Students are encouraged to attend this upcoming presentation at FLC:
