Next week begins the first of four Shadow Days this fall at AHS, when we welcome current eighth graders to campus to show them what it means to be a Warrior. Our Shadow Days are designed to give them a taste of student life on campus, and to help them decide if they want to call Arapahoe home during their high school years. We also welcome parents to join their students for their own concurrent session.
If you have a rising freshman in your family, or if you know of one in your neighborhood or community circles, please invite them to attend. We have four days available, with a morning and afternoon session each day: September 24, October 6, October 22, and November 13.
Sign up on the Incoming Freshmen page of the AHS website. Spots are limited and fill up each year, so please don't wait!
If you have a rising freshman in your family, or if you know of one in your neighborhood or community circles, please invite them to attend. We have four days available, with a morning and afternoon session each day: September 24, October 6, October 22, and November 13.
Sign up on the Incoming Freshmen page of the AHS website. Spots are limited and fill up each year, so please don't wait!
We had a great HOCO Monday with some awesome Line Dancing at lunch and some cozy PJ's. Can't wait to see you in your all black or white or orange or or or... on Tuesday!
Seniors, want help with your college applications? Join us for College App Bootcamp!
It's the Wild Wild West! HOCO 26 begins Monday! Wear your PJ's tomorrow!
Saturday, Arapahoe AP Art students, Lily Stalilonis and Solange Dessoulavy, shared their talents and represented AHS at the Southglenn Chalk Art Festival! Amazing work!
09/11/01. 25 years. We remember the Americans that lost their lives and those whose lives were changed forever.
Freshmen! Join your Link Crew leaders after school on Tuesday in the cafeteria for our annual Homecoming T-Shirt Decorating Party!
🎙️ The LPS Toddcast is BACK for Season 3!
In our first episode, Superintendent Dr. Todd Lambert sits down with LPS Library Services Specialist Nick Schuster, Chief Information Officer Desmond Grant, and LPS parent Michaela Prescott to talk about AI and technology in LPS.
🤖 Why did LPS create an AI Framework?
💡 How can AI support teaching and learning?
🔒 What about data privacy, policy, and ethics?
👨👩👧 What guidance is available for students, staff, and families?
Hear how LPS is approaching AI thoughtfully and collaboratively—and what our guests hope our community takes away as this technology continues to evolve.
🎧 Watch on YouTube
🎧 Watch on Spotify
Club Cafe today at AHS! Being part of clubs, activities and club sports all contribute to student connection and leadership. If you missed it today, you can still sign up for a club all week in the main entrance hallway.
🏈 We love seeing our students, families, staff, and community members in the stands supporting our teams! Before you arrive at an LPS sporting event, please remember:
👉 High school students should bring a current student ID.
👉 Students in 8th grade and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
👉 Clear bags only; student backpacks are not allowed.
👉 Outside food and drinks are not permitted. Water containers must be factory sealed or empty.
👉 Foul language and taunting are prohibited.
👉 Drugs, alcohol, and weapons are not allowed on school premises.
👉 Please stay off the field or court unless authorized to be there.
👉 Students will not be admitted after halftime, even with a ticket.
Most importantly, bring your school spirit and help us keep LPS sporting events safe, welcoming, and fun for everyone! 💙🧡
Read more about event regulations on our Codes of Conduct page.
📣 Join us for a Dollars and Sense Community Forum!
LPS families, staff, and community members are invited to learn more from Superintendent Dr. Todd Lambert about the state of the district, our budget reality, and November ballot measure details. Each forum will include time for Q&A.
📍 Mon. 9/14 | 5:00–6:00 p.m. | Newton Middle School
📍 Tues. 9/15 | 6:00–7:00 p.m. | Goddard Middle School
📍 Weds. 9/23 | 6:00–7:00 p.m. | Powell Middle School
📍 Mon. 9/28 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Heritage High School
📍 Tues. 9/29 | 5:00–6:00 p.m. | Littleton High School
📍 Weds. 9/30 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Arapahoe High School
📍 Thurs. 10/1 | 6:00–7:00 p.m. | Euclid Middle School
📍 Weds. 10/7 | 6:00–7:00 p.m. | Littleton High School (State Education Forum)
🙌 All community members are welcome, and no registration is required.
🌐 Spanish interpretation will be available at every forum. Community members who need interpretation in another language can submit the LPS Parent and/or Community Member Language Interpretation Request Form.
We hope you’ll join us! To learn more, visit the Dollars and Sense webpage.
🎉 Big news for LPS! Littleton Public Schools has earned Colorado’s highest accreditation rating: Accredited with Distinction!
💙🧡 Congratulations, LPS! We’re excited to keep building on this momentum in 2026–2027.
🔗 Read the full story and explore the results!
Please join us in welcoming Lauren Johnson to Arapahoe!
Ms. Johnson joins the Language Arts Department where she will teach English 9 and 10. This is Ms. Johnson’s 3rd year of teaching. Ms. Johnson is excited to become a part of the community that has continuously kept so many staff and students proud to be a Warrior.
Outside of the classroom, Ms. Johnson enjoys reading, playing video games, going on hikes and to the gym, dancing, and playing in a community band. As a fun fact, she has played the flute for over 10 years!
Welcome to Arapahoe!
Ms. Johnson joins the Language Arts Department where she will teach English 9 and 10. This is Ms. Johnson’s 3rd year of teaching. Ms. Johnson is excited to become a part of the community that has continuously kept so many staff and students proud to be a Warrior.
Outside of the classroom, Ms. Johnson enjoys reading, playing video games, going on hikes and to the gym, dancing, and playing in a community band. As a fun fact, she has played the flute for over 10 years!
Welcome to Arapahoe!
Please join us in welcoming Anna Gebhardt to Arapahoe!
Ms. Gebhardt joins the Language Arts Department where she will teach English 9 and 10. Ms. Gebhardt begins her 11th year of teaching and joins us from Rangeview High School in Aurora. Ms. Gebhardt is looking forward to being a part of the amazing Warrior community!
When Ms. Gebhardt is not teaching, she loves to spend time outside with her three young children. As a fun fact, Ms. Gebhardt is from Chicago and loves to cheer for the Chicago Cubs!
Welcome to Arapahoe!
Ms. Gebhardt joins the Language Arts Department where she will teach English 9 and 10. Ms. Gebhardt begins her 11th year of teaching and joins us from Rangeview High School in Aurora. Ms. Gebhardt is looking forward to being a part of the amazing Warrior community!
When Ms. Gebhardt is not teaching, she loves to spend time outside with her three young children. As a fun fact, Ms. Gebhardt is from Chicago and loves to cheer for the Chicago Cubs!
Welcome to Arapahoe!
Kick It! 💥
Think your team has what it takes? 👀⚾️
Our Kickball Tournament is happening Wednesday, September 16th, and EVERYONE is invited! Students, clubs, friends, AND STAFF! 🙌
💰 $10 per person
👟 Teams of 12
🎉 Bring your friends, your club, your crew—or even your favorite staff members!
🎆 Fireworks to follow!
So grab 11 of your favorite people, come ready to have some fun, and let’s see who takes home the Kickball Crown! 👑
Get your team together and SIGN UP!
Think your team has what it takes? 👀⚾️
Our Kickball Tournament is happening Wednesday, September 16th, and EVERYONE is invited! Students, clubs, friends, AND STAFF! 🙌
💰 $10 per person
👟 Teams of 12
🎉 Bring your friends, your club, your crew—or even your favorite staff members!
🎆 Fireworks to follow!
So grab 11 of your favorite people, come ready to have some fun, and let’s see who takes home the Kickball Crown! 👑
Get your team together and SIGN UP!
Please join us in welcoming Brianna Montoya to Arapahoe!
Ms. Montoya joins Learning Support Services as the English Language Development Specialist. This is Ms. Montoya’s 12th year in education, where she has also taught English and Literature. Ms. Montoya is looking forward to building strong relationships within the AHS culture!
Life outside of school for Ms. Montoya consists of a lot of outdoor and athletic activities. She also enjoys scouring local thrift stores to find cute pieces to create fun outfits. She is a lover of music and attends about four concerts a month! As a fun fact, Ms. Montoya’s first concert was seeing NSYNC at the old Mile High Stadium when she was in 4th grade!
Welcome to Arapahoe!
Ms. Montoya joins Learning Support Services as the English Language Development Specialist. This is Ms. Montoya’s 12th year in education, where she has also taught English and Literature. Ms. Montoya is looking forward to building strong relationships within the AHS culture!
Life outside of school for Ms. Montoya consists of a lot of outdoor and athletic activities. She also enjoys scouring local thrift stores to find cute pieces to create fun outfits. She is a lover of music and attends about four concerts a month! As a fun fact, Ms. Montoya’s first concert was seeing NSYNC at the old Mile High Stadium when she was in 4th grade!
Welcome to Arapahoe!
Grab your baguettes and berets, we are going to France! Get that iconic selfie with the Eiffel tower, create your own pastries alongside a French chef, visit an oyster farm on the seaside, take a river cruise through Paris and enjoy so much French culture along the way. RSVP to the Parent Info Night using QR codes on posters around the school See you on September 2nd at 6 in room E1287.
Please join us in welcoming Casey Engel to Arapahoe!
Ms. Engel joins the Language Arts Department where she will teach English 9, English 10, and Intro to Public Speaking. Ms. Engel begins her 27th year of teaching and has previously taught Illinois, Missouri, and Kansas. Most recently, she taught at Blue Valley High School in Overland Park, Kansas. Ms. Engel is excited to join the unbeatable Arapahoe community! She worked with people all the way in Kansas City who went to Arapahoe and had the best experience--the Warrior reputation transcends state lines.
Outside of the classroom, Ms. Engel is outdoors as much as possible...cycling, hiking, jogging with her dog, and exploring new areas, restaurants, and events. As a fun fact, Ms. Engel once sent in an audition video for an early season of Survivor. She made the initial cut!
Welcome to Arapahoe!
Ms. Engel joins the Language Arts Department where she will teach English 9, English 10, and Intro to Public Speaking. Ms. Engel begins her 27th year of teaching and has previously taught Illinois, Missouri, and Kansas. Most recently, she taught at Blue Valley High School in Overland Park, Kansas. Ms. Engel is excited to join the unbeatable Arapahoe community! She worked with people all the way in Kansas City who went to Arapahoe and had the best experience--the Warrior reputation transcends state lines.
Outside of the classroom, Ms. Engel is outdoors as much as possible...cycling, hiking, jogging with her dog, and exploring new areas, restaurants, and events. As a fun fact, Ms. Engel once sent in an audition video for an early season of Survivor. She made the initial cut!
Welcome to Arapahoe!
From Colorado farms to LPS cafeterias!
Students across Littleton Public Schools are enjoying more Colorado-grown and locally produced foods in their school meals, thanks to the work of LPS Nutrition Services and grant funding from the Colorado Department of Education.
Local apples, peaches, rainbow carrots, potatoes, peppers, beef, honey, tortillas, spices and more are making their way into LPS kitchens and into recipes students already know and enjoy.
Read the full story to see how Colorado foods are making their way from farms and producers to student trays.
Please join us in welcoming Stephen Ripp to Arapahoe!
Mr. Ripp joins the Social Studies Department where he will teach US History and US Government. Mr. Ripp begins his 11th year of teaching and has previously taught in Jonkoping, Sweden; Fairfax, Virginia; and Fort Lauderdale, Florida! Mr. Ripp is excited to jump right into the motivated and caring community he has heard so much about!
Outside of the classroom, Mr. Ripp loves spending time outdoors hiking, running, skiing, climbing, scuba/freediving, and lounging in hammocks. As a fun fact, Mr. Ripp can ski almost anything in Colorado, but on a snowboard, he can only turn left or spin counterclockwise before inevitably falling tragically.
Welcome to Arapahoe!
Mr. Ripp joins the Social Studies Department where he will teach US History and US Government. Mr. Ripp begins his 11th year of teaching and has previously taught in Jonkoping, Sweden; Fairfax, Virginia; and Fort Lauderdale, Florida! Mr. Ripp is excited to jump right into the motivated and caring community he has heard so much about!
Outside of the classroom, Mr. Ripp loves spending time outdoors hiking, running, skiing, climbing, scuba/freediving, and lounging in hammocks. As a fun fact, Mr. Ripp can ski almost anything in Colorado, but on a snowboard, he can only turn left or spin counterclockwise before inevitably falling tragically.
Welcome to Arapahoe!
