Articles from the May 20, 2020 edition
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A Gift to the Community
The limited printed edition of the May 20, 2020 issue of the Left Hand Valley Courier is brought to you by our faithful advertisers and a grant which supports local journalism. A limited number of...
'The excruciating hour' and other adventures in online schooling for young kids
When historians write the history of the coronavirus pandemic, they might want to add this description of online learning from Niwot Elementary School teacher Dale Peterson, who does Google Hangouts...
Safe housing for seniors gets more attention during pandemic
Three out of every four COVID-19 deaths in Boulder County have been in a long-term care facility. Each of the more than 40 deaths in these facilities was a parent, grandparent, extended family member...
Death Notices (May 20)
Former Niwot resident Marvin Lawrence Pierskalla, age 84, died March 23, 2020 at his home in Northglenn from cardiac-related issues. A Celebration of Marv’s Life will be scheduled at a later time. Former Niwot resident Anna Millenile Conilogue,... Full story
Boulder Collegians plan on welding season together in Kersey
After months of uncertainty, the haze is finally clearing for the Boulder Collegians and general manager Matt Jensen. The Collegians' 2020 season will undoubtedly look different, but the baseball...
Indigo Education Company founder Sheri Smith pitches for $250,000 investment
Growing up in rural Michigan in a lower middle class family, Sheri Smith recalls her childhood perception that education was going to be her gateway to success. "My parents told me that if you want...
Letter to the Editor (May 20)
To the editor: Three years after the flood in 2013 state and local governments spent money to understand how monolingual Spanish speaking residents of Boulder County were impacted and which barriers to accessing resources existed. Four years and now...
To the Niwot High Class of 2020
Life is full of endings and beginnings. Every ending means a new beginning, and every beginning means the inevitable end. For us, our high school experience is coming to an end. Although it isn't...
Lavrouk and Stokes named NHS valedictorians
Besides having the best grades in Niwot High's Class of 2020, co-valedictorians Anton Lavrouk (IB) and Tim Stokes (traditional) have at least one other thing in common: their modest reactions to...
Salutatorian Julia Curd to pursue passions at Duke University
Niwot High salutatorian Julia Curd thrives on competition, whether in the classroom, on the stage, or at the keyboard, and having valedictorian Anton Lavrouk for a rival during her four years in...
Student Council President has leadership in her future
When the coronavirus pandemic cancelled athletics and in-person learning for Colorado schools, it was a shock to the system for student council president Natalia Storz, who may be the busiest student...
Senior Nicholas Valin on graduating and the future
Niwot senior Nicholas Valin wasn't always the confident, aspirational young adult he is today. In fact, after going to private school and then being homeschooled for freshman year, his transition to...
Simon preparing to fly into the future
Carson Simon has experienced an event that not many high schoolers can relate to. In January 2018, Simon and his father were in a single engine airplane accident due to an engine failure at...
Senior Lauren Squire on graduation and what is to come
For the past four years, Lauren Squire has walked the halls and fields of Niwot High School. In that time, she has made friends and memories that will stick with her for a lifetime. In fact, in her ad...
Chivers wins Founding Director Scholarship
Recognizing her "positive impact on" the school community, The Niwot High School Education Foundation has awarded senior Sophia Chivers the Founding Director Scholarship for 2020. Chivers will...
Dawson School celebrates 50th graduating class
Since its founding in 1970, Dawson School has strived to nurture and prepare students to bring their best to the world, and the school is celebrating its 50th graduating class this year. "The Class...
Boulder Country Day School wishes their Class of 2020 a bright future
Boulder Country Day's Class of 2020 is kind and has always supported our community and each other. As a group they act with integrity, have high expectations of themselves, and will make a positive...
Student-athlete of the Week: Julea Trank-Greene
When Julea Trank-Greene came to Niwot as a freshman, she thought her path to high school athletic success would end on a volleyball court. But after just a few weeks of training with Coach Maurice...
Niwot Senior Sports Spotlight: Girls Track
We asked the departing seniors of the girls track team to reflect on their time at Niwot and share their post-graduation plans....
Niwot High Graduation Car Parade
Niwot High seniors and their families are holding a car parade to honor the Class of 2020 on Friday, May 22 at 4 p.m. The procession will begin at Niwot High School, travel west on Niwot Rd to 2nd...
