Dear Steamboat Springs School District community:

Our aspen trees are turning a beautiful shade of gold, the nights are getting crisp as the temperatures fall, and our schools are now in full swing for the 2022/2023 academic year. We have so much to celebrate and be proud of as a community. First and foremost, congratulations to all of our students, staff, and community members who support our schools. Steamboat Springs School District was named one of eleven school districts to be honored as a District of Distinction by the Colorado Department of Education. We are ranked seventh out of 184 school districts and BOCES in the state of Colorado. I could not be more proud of our students and staff for this accomplishment!

The first five weeks of school have been filled with an abundance of celebrations. Every day I visit a school, and I am proud to witness the engagement of our staff and students. There are too many celebrations to list in this short communication. Therefore, I invite you to follow me on two social media platforms: Instagram @drwicks_sssd and/or Twitter @Dr_WicksSSSD. I have committed to posting often to highlight all the celebrations and the joys of learning occurring in our schools. In the near future, each school will create official Instagram and Twitter accounts to share with their communities. Please keep an eye open from your student’s respective school for additional information and links. 

Tonight, our community will gather at Gardner Field for the Steamboat Springs Homecoming game versus Aspen at 7:00 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity to gather with old and new friends as we cheer on the Sailors to another victory. Personally, I am looking forward to seeing you this evening. 

Thank you for your support of the Steamboat Springs School District. I am looking forward to a phenomenal year of learning, growing, and celebrating.

In partnership,

Dr. Celine Wicks, Superintendent

cwicks@ssk12.org

District Receives Grant for Cross Country Ski Gear for Elementary PE Classe

Through the Dirt to Snow Mark Satkiewicz Legacy Fund and Yampa Valley Community Foundation, the Steamboat Springs School District received a $5,000 grant to purchase cross-country ski equipment for our elementary PE classes! This is a great way to provide access to snow sports for kids throughout the school district, aligning with the mission of the Dirt to Snow Fund.

The mission of Dirt to Snow, Mark Satkiewicz Legacy Fund is to provide funding to support bike and snow sports programs and equipment for Routt County youth. The fund will continue Mark’s quest for inclusivity by removing barriers and making these sports accessible to all kids.

Important School Nutrition Information

Please remember meals are no longer free to all students this school year. Be sure to log in to Infinite Campus and pre-fund your student’s lunch account, and have a positive balance on the account throughout the school year if your student plans to purchase meals. 

• Complete a Household Application for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals to determine if your family qualifies for free or reduced-price lunches. 
• The district received an anonymous donation of $25,000, via the Yampa Valley Community Foundation, to supplement breakfast nutrition for kids in need for the remainder of the school year. 
• For more information on school nutrition services, please visit www.steamboatschoolfood.com.