New Emerson Elementary School at Columbus

10/07/2026

What an incredible day of learning for our fourth-graders! 🇺🇸

Today, students visited the Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado as part of a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) unit focused on helping our community better understand the experiences of veterans during and after military service.

Students learned directly from the incredible veterans who staff the cemetery, asked thoughtful questions, and left with a much deeper understanding and appreciation for the men and women who have served our country.

Now, they’ll use what they learned to develop solutions they hope to implement in time for Veterans Day.

A special shout-out to Ms. Aretha for developing this meaningful PBL and organizing today’s experience. As an “Army Brat” herself, she brings a special personal connection to this work. ❤️🤍💙

09/15/2026

It's time for the E in STEAM!

What can we design to help...

🤔 Our kindergarten teacher with an injured arm pick up objects from the ground?

📚 Our secretary deliver school supplies to classrooms?

🪂 Communities receive critical supplies when roads are impassable after a natural disaster?

Those were the challenges our learners tackled through the Engineering Design Process today at New Emerson STEAM LEAD!

We mixed up grade levels, collaborated, communicated, thought critically, and got creative (all 4 Cs). Most importantly, learners tested, improved, persevered, and had a whole lot of fun along the way.

A huge thank you to our fabulous volunteers who made our first Design Challenge Monday possible! 💙

09/09/2026

The past couple of years have brought plenty of change and challenge, but our New Emerson community has continued to grow together. I’m so proud of our staff, students, and families, and so grateful for this remarkable little school. 💚

08/13/2026

A day of firsts! 💙

✨ First day of school for our 1st–5th graders!
🏫 First time learning in our new classrooms.
🥗 🥪 First time eating in a cafeteria that isn’t also the gym—and having a salad bar!
⚽ First time playing soccer at Fresh Air with real nets.
🎨 📕 First time getting creative for a Summer Reading Museum Exhibit.

And so much more!

New Emerson is the people, and filling these halls with our children, families, and staff brought it all together. Today, our new building truly became our learning home. 🏠💙

What a day. What a beginning. What a community.

08/06/2026

Our new building is feeling like home thanks to the hard work of staff and families volunteering their time and energy for the past several weeks. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.💕

Yesterday, we got to enjoy our new professional learning space, “The Gathering Place,” and lean into our theme for the year - Courage: Courage to Preserve What Matters and Courage to Navigate What’s Next.

07/27/2026

06/17/2026

So proud of our students, staff, and families! Tonight, New Emerson was recognized at the school board meeting for receiving the John Irwin Award from the Colorado Department of Education. This honor is awarded to schools that demonstrate exceptional academic achievement over time.

This recognition reflects the hard work, perseverance, and commitment of our entire school community. Thank you to everyone who helps make New Emerson the incredible place of learning that it is.

05/15/2026

These are the best days. Full and fast and pure childhood. The kind of days where there is no way to capture all of it, but we managed to hold onto a few moments anyway.

Teacher Appreciation Week. Talent Show. Family Picnic. Field Day. Fire trucks. Seniors returning to walk our halls one more time. Fifth graders getting ready to spread their wings and leave us.

So much joy, celebration, and love packed into these final weeks. There is truly no place like New Emerson. 💙

04/30/2026

What a day at New Emerson 💫

You could feel it everywhere on Tuesday. Community. Perseverance. Courage. Joy.

Our 3rd–5th grade scientists stepped up and truly owned their learning, presenting their projects with courage and expertise. Huge gratitude to our community members, D51 leaders, and families who gave their time to listen, ask questions, and celebrate our learners.

And then… STEAM LEAD Night took off 🚀Our staff created hands-on experiences inspired by every letter of STEAM, and families jumped right in. Designing, building, experimenting, creating, and laughing together.

We wrapped it all up with pizza, play, and that feeling you get when something really special has happened.

Full hearts. Full minds. Grateful for this community.