Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School has earned federal recognition as a National Blue Ribbon School. Schools that receive this award are selected annually by the U.S. Department of Education based on data that demonstrates
“They are demonstrating ways schools can simultaneously cut costs; improve health, performance and equity; and provide an education geared toward the jobs of the future.” -Arne Duncan
Former U.S. Secretary of Education
At Kinard, we are committed to a well-balanced curriculum that fosters a healthy whole child experience. Our encore courses in the arts continue to produce quality results. In 2015, all three of the music programs at Kinard were invited to perform at the Colorado Music Educators Association (CMEA) Conference in late January 2016.... Read More
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School is one of three Colorado schools to be recognized by Solution Tree for its quality and success in creating a professional learning community (PLC). Kinard was first recognized as a national model for professional learning communities in 2012, and that status was reaffirmed in 2015 by allthingsplc.org. ... Read More
Kinard has earned the John Irwin School of Excellence Award from the Colorado Department of Education every year since opening in 2005. This award is distributed annually to schools in Colorado with the highest student achievement.
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