News
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Kindergarten Sneak Peek & Registration at Otero Elementary
Otero has appointments available throughout the week of March 8-12. Sign up for an appointment now!
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Choice Enrollment Now Open
If you would like to request that your student attend a school other than the attendance area of your address, now is the time to fill out the Choice form.
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No-Cost College for HSD2 Graduates
The Dakota Promise provides free college tuition and academic support to every qualifying high school graduate in the school district.
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eLearner Meal Pickup Order Instructions
Deadline for submitting a daily Meal Pickup Order is 9:30am the day the meal will be picked up. You can now submit your order through the HSD2 District App!
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Standard Response Protocol (SRP) Lockout/Lockdown Parent Handout
Standard Response Protocol (SRP) has changed terminology this year. View the English and Spanish flyer.
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Join Girl Scouts of Colorado
Check out all of the fun virtual & in-person events to participate in. Girls will learn about STEM, leadership, make new friends and gain a great experience.
Upcoming Events
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March 12, 2021
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March 22, 2021
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March 26, 2021
SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
District Announcements
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To request eLearning for the 4th quarter, which begins on March 15 and runs through the end of the school year, please complete the digital online eLearning Registration Form. Completed forms are due March 12, 2021.
Visit our Student Support page for additional information.
Why Should You Choose Us?
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You should choose us because...
- We are home to many military families with MFLAC
- We have 20 Certified Teachers
- All students and families matter
- We have 1 Social Worker, 1 Counselor, and 1 Psychologist
- We focus on growth for all scholars
- We serve a diverse population
- 54% Male
- 46% Female
- 39% White
- 38% Hispanic
- 13% Black
- 3% Asian
- 10% Other
- We foster a family environment
- All students deserve 166 days of the best of the best bell to bell instruction!
Fun facts about Otero staff...
- 74% of our staff were transplanted into Colorado
- 55% of our staff have dedicated 5 or more years at Otero
- 74% of our staff have an Associate's Degree or higher
- 7 of our staff members have a Master's Degree
- 39% of our staff are Denver Broncos Fans
- 68% of our staff loves Football
- All of our staff LOVES FOOD
- #1 Mexican
- #2 Italian
- #3 Pizza
Otero staff believes...
- I believe our administration team manages, coaches, adapts, encourages, repairs, communicates, instructs, holds staff accountable, and spends countless hours to prepare and provide the best leadership to all families, staff, and students! (Mr. Kaiser)
- I believe we have students capable of success and teachers that not only believe in our students but who are also committed to doing what it takes for every student, every day! (Ms. Bonine)
- I believe that Otero is a team whose main focus is to diligently pursue any and all components necessary to support, engage, encourage, and empower student success. (Mrs. Arellano)