Steamboat Pilot & Today

Schools closed for Thanksgiving holiday

Tuesday is the last day of school for students in all three Routt County public school districts before the Thanksgiving holiday begins. Students return to school Monday, Nov. 29.

Boettcher scholarship semifinalists named

Seven Steamboat Springs High School students have been named semifinalists for the prestigious Boettcher Scholarship. The students are Justin Krause, Derek Nickum, Kelsey Patterson, Jonathon Solomon, Heather Whiting, Tina Roberts and Amanda Toy. The Boettcher Scholarship recognizes outstanding high school seniors who have the potential to make significant contributions to the people of Colorado. Students must be in the top 5 percent of their high school class and have a minimum SAT score of 1200 or ACT score of 27 to be considered for the scholarship. The students will be notified in December if they have made the cut to finalist.

Financial aid workshop to be held Dec. 5

Steamboat Springs High School is hosting a financial aid information night from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 5. The evening event is intended to provide students and parents with information about what financial aid opportunities are available for post-secondary education.

Alive at 25 driving class scheduled for Nov. 30

"Alive at 25," a defensive driving class for new drivers who want to get their learner's permits at age 15 1/2, is from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Steamboat Springs Community Center. The cost is $30. Register and pay online at www.alive-at-25.org.

District Improvement Team meeting Monday

The Hayden School District Improvement Team meets from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Monday in the school district's administrative conference room.