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### Peakview School

Peakview School is a preschool through sixth-grade school located at 375 West Pine Street in Walsenburg. Enrollment is approximately 250 students.

Interim Principal:  Michael Moore
Dean of Students:  Megan Gurule
School Counselor:  Lora Davis
School Nurse:  Laurie O'Connor
Superintendent:  Michael Moore

Peakview School

375 West Pine Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
Phone: (719) 738-2190
Fax: (719) 738-5746

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Here is our 2025-2026 School Year Calendar -

<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZECrnZbAYJ-8y0f9qR6oSFLeECgqZ40_/view?usp=drive_link>

Huerfano School District Re-1

2025-2026 School Year Calendar

A message from Nurse Laurie:\
Dear teachers, staff, students and parents\
Let's all stay healthier this year \
Please remember that any bodily fluid can carry many unknown diseases and/or contagens.\
PLEASE wash hands frequently and use disinfecting wipes on desk and door knobs daily or more if needed. Please cover your mouth and throw away used tissues. Please don't leave them for others to have to clean up behind you\
It's that time of year again and as colds and flu are still around please stay home when sick and follow public health guidance on when to return. (Attached will help with this\
Specifically for influenza and RSV, individuals should remain home from school or child care until fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications and other symptoms have been improving for 24 hours.

[How sick is too sick](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FDcgMYy0zjrgvfr_uBNDoWzDbrhW3CcA/view?usp=drive_link)?  - Public Guidance Document from Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment - <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FDcgMYy0zjrgvfr_uBNDoWzDbrhW3CcA/view?usp=drive_link>

Let's all stay healthier this year

Letter to everyone:

Dr. Henry Roman has been invaluable in this process, involving the community and leading the board through the process.  We give big thanks to him and all his hard work.

The board has decided on the top three candidates (see attached) to come in for the next stage in the process.  The guidelines for the process were laid out by McPherson Jacobson and have been an easy process to follow.  

Our Candidates are: (In no particular order)

*   **Dr. Patrick J Krumholz -** [**https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GuI_p9plcUiSKZHG\_1Uo-Fx4w9NtjRoZ/view**](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GuI_p9plcUiSKZHG\_1Uo-Fx4w9NtjRoZ/view)
*   **Mr. Robert P Howard -** [**https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bEnaJDtiwtlUmuD_vWWa1OgJY91bL6-C/view**](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bEnaJDtiwtlUmuD_vWWa1OgJY91bL6-C/view)
*   **Mrs. Yvonne B Wiening -** [**https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kcgmqKQdvm-UkYNZCoGl78I_G64htQjh/view**](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kcgmqKQdvm-UkYNZCoGl78I_G64htQjh/view)

We had 16 candidates that had to get widdled down to three candidates, not an easy task.  We had so many great people apply and we thank everyone who took the time to send in their information. [](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kcgmqKQdvm-UkYNZCoGl78I_G64htQjh/view)

Below are dates to remember:

**Monday, March 10th- Thursday March 13th**

Application will be available to be viewed by appointment at the district office. Please reach out to Lorna Eddleman  [leddleman@huerfano.​k12.co.us](mailto:leddleman@huerfano.k12.co.us) to schedule a time if you would like to review them. Appointments will be available from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

**Friday, March 14, 3pm-4pm, WJSHS gym**

Candidates have school tours with the board

**4-5pm**

Candidates meet with Budget personnel and HR (Charlotte and Lorna).  This is not a time for staff conversations.  That will happen in the Community Forum.

\*\*5-6pm \*\*

Community Forum at WJSHS gym.

This is where the community, including staff, can come fill out cards with questions and each candidate will have three minutes to answer those questions.

**6:30pm - 8:15pm**

Board has a meet and greet with the candidates and their spouses/significant others.

**Saturday, March 15, 7:45 at the district office**

The interviews on the 15th will be with the committees that have already been formed, getting together at 7:45 for coffee, rolls/light snacks. Lorna has put out notification for additional people, should someone in the current committees not be able to make it.  Lunch will also be provided with interviews ending no later than 2:00 when the Board hears from each of the committees. The board will take all into consideration but take no action until March 17.

**Monday, March 17, 5:30pm - boardroom**

Open session discussion of each candidate.  We will talk openly about each candidate and after discussion is complete, the voting will begin.  The process will end as soon as one candidate receives the motion, the second and the vote.

Huerfano RE-1 Superintendent search has gone through phase one

Superintendent Finalists - Dr. Patrict Krumholz, Mr. Robert Howard, Mrs. Yvonne Wiening

Huerfano RE-1 school board is looking for citizens, parents and staff individuals who are willing to form committees and be part of the process of hiring a new superintendent/principal for the district.  These individuals must be willing to come up with 12-15 questions to ask candidates, then come together on Monday, Feb 10 at 6pm at the district office to meet with other committee members and hone out a total of 12-15 questions for the candidates.  As a member, you will also be reviewing video interviews of the candidates and then, when the time comes, report your ideas to the board through a spokesperson.  The board will then make a decision on March 5.  Please contact Lorna Eddleman at 719-738-1520 Ext 2002  or by email at <leddleman@huerfano.k12.co.us> if you are interested.

Superintendent Search - Seeking committees

The Huerfano RE-1 School District School Board has selected **McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C.**, Executive Recruitment and Development to assist them in the important task of selecting superintendent candidates for the board to interview.

The general public, staff, parents, guardians, students and any stakeholders of the Huerfano Re-1 School District is invited to give your thoughts on what you think in regards to our next superintendent.



Please click on the following link to fill out the Online Stakeholder Survey: [https://www.​surveymonkey.com/r/HuerfanoCO](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HuerfanoCO)

Superintendent Search - Stakeholder survey

Superintendent Search - Steakholder survey

10/29/24 

Dear Parents and Guardians:

Good news! We have a permanent Kindergarten teacher. Ms. Kayla Griego, one of our 3rd grade teachers, has informed us that she would like to work with the Kindergarten class. In just 2 days, I have seen good behavior and positive learning taking place. She will also benefit from a Para educator stationed in the classroom. Mrs. Knight, 3rd grade teacher, has welcomed Ms. Griego's third grade students into her classroom. 

Mrs. Knight is very capable of taking this assignment head on because she is extremely knowledgeable and very skilled. 

Should you have any questions please feel free to contact myself, Megan Gurule or the aforementioned teachers. 



Respectfully,

/s/ Michael J Moore

Superintendent & Interim Principal

Peakview Elementary School

Peakview Kinder & 3rd Grade update

Peakview Kinder & 3rd Grade update letter - text in post

[Peakview School](https://www.facebook.com/peakviewschool?\__cft\_\_\[0]=AZVxSUereKEn40tIFwLhSBd3favo53UPxvFpQq9u-7nMAAbsLvZDKBY0ZEs5f9G18VsmdmfRLZzeD6gyMt2QNriLjGMxY6bb6X5TlIWJSelSoEI8EqA_TQ2xc61TtZKRV5MHK5Gs0Nf0JZv_lQHlnb1TiG9NqrU79Lp8tKghVfejOitoC\_1AFrsTeKCS0q3ffVi79WMiUPlwxfbKGOnIaEqIe2LS2oNUKJ_bXzIhYMIhMg\&amp;\__tn\_\_=-]K-R) has an immediate opening for a Kindergarten Teacher.

Immediate opening for a 4th grade long term substitute. Our teacher is expecting a baby at any time and we need to fill this position immediately. 

We are searching for a certified teacher or qualified Substitute teacher.

Please submit your resume and application to Lorna Eddleman, HR Director at leddleman@huerfano.k12.co.us or call 719-738-1520, ext. 2002

[https://huerfano.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx](https://huerfano.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0117ShrGbFKtaMHMopieE8ceh1iNgMsexPrJdIGz5efPUiYcxorAEhFU0\_aem_QxCkmQyFwsnymWpf8OVLow)

[]()Certified/Licensed Teacher Salary Range: $39,000 - 71,400 D.O.E.

We may also be able to offer this position to non-certified/licensed personnel. Contact Lorna Eddleman for additional details to see if you may qualify under our "Teacher of Record" or "Long-Term Sub" pay scale.

Immediate Job Openings availaible at Peakview School

Chickenpox Alert 

Important Notice to Parents

August 26, 2024

Your child may have been exposed to chickenpox (varicella) at PeakView Elementary.

If your child has chickenpox, they need to stay home from childcare or school until the rash has scabbed or dried. Please notify your school or childcare if your child has chickenpox. 

Chickenpox causes a rash of itchy, blister-like bumps all over the body. Sometimes, there is a fever before the rash. A person can be sick for 5 to 10 days with rash. Chickenpox can easily spread from person to person through the air by coughing and sneezing or by touching the fluid from a chickenpox bump. It usually takes 14 to 16 days for chickenpox symptoms to show after being around someone with chickenpox, but symptoms may appear 10 to 21 days after exposure. 

If your child received the chickenpox vaccine, they are less likely to get chickenpox. If they do get sick, the rash is less severe (sometimes only a few red bumps that look like bug bites) and there may be no fever. 

Chickenpox is usually not serious; however, it may cause severe illness in some people such as infants, pregnant women who never had chickenpox or the chickenpox vaccine, people who have weakened immune systems because of illness or medications, and people with chronic skin or lung disorders. Contact your health care provider if you have questions or concerns about your child's risk of severe chickenpox disease. 

If your child never had chickenpox before and did not receive 2 doses of chickenpox vaccine, we recommend you contact your child's health care provider as soon as possible. If your child does not have a health care provider, please contact your local health department about vaccine. Chickenpox vaccine (also known as varicella vaccine) given 3 to 5 days since being around someone with chickenpox may prevent chickenpox or reduce the severity of disease. Your child may be excluded from school if there is an outbreak if they are not immune to chickenpox. 

Chickenpox (Varicella) Vaccine Recommendations: 

Children 12 months old or older who never had chickenpox need 2 doses of chickenpox vaccine. The 1st dose is usually given around 12-15 months old and the 2nd dose is given at 4 to 6 years old. Chickenpox vaccine is required for children to attend school or childcare in Colorado or an exemption to vaccine is required. Adults who are not immune to chickenpox should consider receiving varicella vaccine. 

Please call Nurse Laurie with Huerfano SD Re-1 at 719-738-2190 if you have any questions.

!Chickenpox Alert!

Chickenpox alert notification letter - contents are below in plain text.

District News

The Huerfano RE-1 School District School Board has selected **McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C**., Executive Recruitment and Development to assist them in the important task of selecting superintendent candidates for the board to interview.

The general public, staff, parents, guardians, students and any stakeholders of the Huerfano Re-1 School District is invited to give your thoughts on what you think in regards to our next superintendent.





Please click on the following link to fill out the Online Stakeholder Survey: https://www.​surveymonkey.com/r/HuerfanoCO

Peakview

[Peakview School](https://www.facebook.com/peakviewschool?\__cft\_\_\[0]=AZVxSUereKEn40tIFwLhSBd3favo53UPxvFpQq9u-7nMAAbsLvZDKBY0ZEs5f9G18VsmdmfRLZzeD6gyMt2QNriLjGMxY6bb6X5TlIWJSelSoEI8EqA_TQ2xc61TtZKRV5MHK5Gs0Nf0JZv_lQHlnb1TiG9NqrU79Lp8tKghVfejOitoC\_1AFrsTeKCS0q3ffVi79WMiUPlwxfbKGOnIaEqIe2LS2oNUKJ_bXzIhYMIhMg\&amp;amp;\__tn\_\_=-]K-R) has an immediate opening for a Kindergarten Teacher.

Immediate opening for a 4th grade long term substitute. Our teacher is expecting a baby at any time and we need to fill this position immediately.

We are searching for a certified teacher or qualified Substitute teacher.

Please submit your resume and application to Lorna Eddleman, HR Director at leddleman@huerfano.k12.co.us or call 719-738-1520, ext. 2002

[https://huerfano.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx](https://huerfano.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0117ShrGbFKtaMHMopieE8ceh1iNgMsexPrJdIGz5efPUiYcxorAEhFU0\_aem_QxCkmQyFwsnymWpf8OVLow)

[](#)Certified/Licensed Teacher Salary Range: $39,000 - 71,400 D.O.E.

We may also be able to offer this position to non-certified/licensed personnel. Contact Lorna Eddleman for additional details to see if you may qualify under our "Teacher of Record" or "Long-Term Sub" pay scale.

Immediate positions available at Peakview

Huerfano Re-1 Registration Information

**Peakview School: July 30, 31**

9:00AM-11:00AM and 1:00PM-3:00PM



**Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School: July 29 through August 1**

[]()8:00AM-12:00PM and 1:00PM-3:00PM



Other info:

1\. Back to School Night (Peakview and WJSH) Monday, August 12, 5:00-7:00

2\. There will be no in-town bus run this year.

3\. The Superintendent's office will be located at WJSH this year.

Huerfano Re-1 Registration Information

Here is our 2024-2025 School Year Calendar - 

<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yd2Y0z96Qw2EA0b_jHkUGhEkzt5w7_sS/view?usp=drive_link>

2024-2025 School Calendar

Dear Parents and Guardians,

That time of year is here again to begin preparing for the annual statewide assessments.  

Our 3rd through 12th  graders soon will begin taking the statewide assessments that are aligned to the Colorado Academic Standards and measure real-world skills like problem-solving, communicating, and thinking critically, all essential for success in college and careers. These assessments, examine students’ knowledge in English language arts, math, science and social studies and will be given over a three-week window between April 8 and April 26.



Colorado ninth-graders will take the PSAT 10 as the statewide assessment in English Language Arts and Math. Colorado’s 10th-grade students will continue to take the PSAT 10, and 11th-grade students will take the SAT and Science CMAS.

The overall goal is to ensure all students are prepared for college or careers when they leave high school. These tests provide a snapshot of how our students are progressing toward that goal and how our teachers can better help them achieve it. It is also important to remember these tests are just one measure of a student’s progress, but they are the only common measurement that helps parents understand how their children are doing compared with their peers around the state, how the school is performing and how the district is doing overall. Data from the tests also helps policymakers identify what schools or districts need more help and which ones should be celebrated for their successes.

But the information is only good if students take the assessments. In recent years, the state has worked to reduce the number and length of tests for our students in an effort to answer the call from parents who were unhappy about the overload.

State law requires local school boards to develop a policy allowing parents to excuse their students from participating in 1 or more state assessments. Thus, districts cannot impose negative consequences on students or parents if a parent excuses their student from an assessment. Likewise, districts cannot impose burdens on students to discourage them from participating in an assessment. However, Huerfano RE-1 encourages parents to have all children take the assessments. We need to meet the 95% threshold of students testing in order to avoid any decline in our schools or district accreditation ratings.



**We strongly encourage all students to take all tests so that we may have an accurate, positive outcome for all.  Opt-out forms are available at all schools via the school secretary/Principal. Prior to completing an opt-out form it is necessary to consult with the school Principal**.

**Opt-Out Form can be found here:** <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v8cf-O3NWWkBaaJmhROmmJt8uWVuJdE8/view?usp=drive_link>



Parents, please consider that your child/children:

Are well rested by getting enough sleep so as to be alert and at their physical/mental best to test

Are nutritionally sound by eating a proper breakfast and lunch at school or at home

Are motivated to make every effort to do their very best

**I thank you for considering that all children take all assessments and that all children attempt to do their very best. Good luck to all!**

****

**Opt-Out Form can be found here:**  <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v8cf-O3NWWkBaaJmhROmmJt8uWVuJdE8/view?usp=drive_link>



Respectfully,

Michael J Moore

Superintendent Huerfano RE-1 School District



Please contact Mrs. Heidi Dasko for grades 7th-11th

WJSHS

hdasko@huerfano.k12.co.us

719-738-1610, ext. 4002



Please contact Ms. Lacey Byron for grades 3rd-6th

Peakview

lbyron@huerfano.k12.co.us

719-738-2190, ext. 5002

State-Wide CMAS Testing to begin April 8th, 2024

After school tutoring is in full swing on Tuesdays and Thursdays!  Contact your child’s teacher for more information.

Sharpen Your Skills

***El Fandango is now rehearsing on Thursdays from 4:14-5:15.  Contact the school if your child is interested!***

El Fandango

[School Safety Letter – Emergency Procedures](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PONp9E3ruYswtXCdqLeZZaeOCekEOyZq/view?usp=drive_link)

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