Montezuma-Cortez school district passes teacher pay initiatives HR manager links critical staff shortages and staff wages September 25, 2021
Montezuma-Cortez school board passes resolution opposing critical race theory Other issues discussed: staffing shortage, teacher pay, student violence, an LGBTQ+ club, and COVID-19 September 24, 2021
Two Cortez school board members resign over decisions on race theory, COVID-19 Schuenemeyer cites race and mask policies. ‘They’re digging their own hole,’ Flaherty says September 24, 2021
Montezuma-Cortez schools report spike in COVID-19 cases District also reports students are infecting students September 23, 2021
CMAS tests show few exceptions to decline in participation and performance in SW Colorado Student test scores fall at Montezuma-Cortez, with some exceptions September 23, 2021
‘Out of this world’: M-CHS parade takes over Montezuma Avenue Parade was rescheduled after Wednesday shooting near Kemper Elementary School September 18, 2021
Montezuma-Cortez High School parade is Saturday morning Canceled by shooting, parade is rescheduled for Montezuma Avenue September 16, 2021
Bomb threat at two Montezuma-Cortez schools; police search for suspect A Utah man threatened Cortez police and said he hid bombs at Montezuma-Cortez middle and high schools September 14, 2021
Montezuma-Cortez schools addressing immediate facility needs, discussing future improvements Consolidated elementaries, teacher pay also discussed September 8, 2021
Manaugh Elementary in Cortez halts in-person learning after surge of COVID-19 Letter reports coronavirus ‘is racing through our school’ August 27, 2021
Montezuma-Cortez still offering hot spots to students in need Unlimited internet access will be provided through February August 25, 2021
Montezuma-Cortez to hold emergency board meeting Board members will vote on student mask-wearing August 24, 2021
COVID-19 cases reported in six Montezuma-Cortez schools New COVID-19 cases and mandatory masks for staff in RE-1 August 21, 2021
Montezuma-Cortez curriculum meets public opposition at board meeting School board hears public comment about curriculum at August board meeting August 19, 2021
Montezuma-Cortez to discuss facility updates at Tuesday’s board meeting The RE-1 Board of Education is considering changes to the district buildings, including Lakeview School August 17, 2021
Montezuma-Cortez says masks will be optional in school At the Montezuma-Cortez school board session Tuesday, masks were deemed optional for the upcoming school year August 5, 2021
Cortez parents await word on protocol for new school year Ahead of tonight’s board work session, parents still unsure whether students will be required to wear masks August 3, 2021
Three Panthers land all-state performances at 3A track and field championships Cruzan, Smith and Wright headline M-CHS contingent June 27, 2021
Southwest Open School celebrates graduates after tricky school year Graduate speakers highlight sense of community May 29, 2021
Montezuma-Cortez school board announces new candidate for superintendent Board aims to make final choice by May 3 April 27, 2021
Local schools getting millions in aid. Here’s how they’ll spend it Requirements to address learning loss are a priority April 24, 2021
Montezuma-Cortez school board announces finalists for superintendent job Interviews and meet-and-greet scheduled for this month April 17, 2021
Montezuma-Cortez soccer takes Alamosa to the wire Panthers’ second-half charge not enough April 3, 2021