The 6th grade had their reading reward field trip today to Top Golf today. We all had so much fun!
As part of her Social Studies class, Mrs. Krager had her students send postcards to all 50 states to see what kind of response they would get. They were surprised to see that they received 86 responses from 39 states as well as one international response! The students received gifts from Alabama, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont, Virginia and Rhode Island! Way to go Mustangs!!
Press Release - Chris Burr Named Permanent Superintendent of Prairie School District R-11J
The Prairie R-11J Board of Education names Chris Burr as the district’s permanent Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Burr will complete his 2nd year as Interim Superintendent of Prairie School in May, before officially beginning his tenure as Superintendent on July 1, 2025. The selection of Mr. Burr is the result of an internal search conducted by the Board of Education. For the past two school years, while serving as Interim, the Board has conducted a thorough and thoughtful collective observation of Burr’s leadership style. With the help of the Board’s lawyer, BOCES, CASB and informal staff input, the BOE decided to post the job internally, alleviating the risk of losing Chris, as well as another expensive/time consuming search.
“We are pleased to welcome Chris as the new superintendent of Prairie School District R-11J," said Board of Education President Ken Holzworth. "His experience as an Educator, Administrator and our own Interim Superintendent and his familiarity with the district makes him an excellent choice to continue to lead our district. He also shares our commitment to provide and expand the educational opportunities for our students." Having been in education for 29 years, with the last 19 in administration, Burr has an abundance of experience. He has been both an elementary and middle school assistant principal and spent six years as a middle school principal before serving as superintendent of the Upper Rio Grande School District in rural southwest Colorado for five years.
"I have learned a great deal in twenty-nine years as an educator... from teacher and coach to administration; all of my experience helps me do my best to help a team create the very best school possible."
Burr received his Bachelor of Science in Education with an emphasis in Math and Science from Wright State University, followed by his Master of Science degree in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. “I am honored to have been selected as the next leader of the Prairie School District. I spent twenty-nine years teaching and coaching in the State, and I am very excited to have the opportunity to continue to lead the Prairie District,” said Mr. Burr. He will continue in the same position but will no longer be an “Interim”.
Mr. Burr has worked hard to allow for a smooth transition during the past two years, and we are excited to see what happens when everyone settles in. Please drop in and say, "Hi", or catch him on the field with his glove on!
Prairie School District
(970) 437-5351
P.O. Box 68 42315 WCR 133
New Raymer, Co 80742
Hello Everyone,
My name is Morgan Smock, and I’m thrilled to introduce myself as the new Office Manager here at Prairie School! I’m so excited to be joining this incredible community and to begin working alongside all of you.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out—I’m here to help with anything you might need! You can contact me anytime via email at msmock@prairieschool.org or by phone at (970) 437-5351.
I’m really looking forward to getting to know each of you and supporting our students, families, and staff in any way I can!
Congratulations, Beau Carlson! We appreciate the Logan County Cattlewomen for supporting our Mustangs. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Dcyfq6Xke/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year opens May 1st and runs through August 1st, 2025! In-person enrollment will take place May 1st - May 20th!
You can find our enrollment forms here: https://www.prairieschool.org/forms/enrollment. As a reminder, all out of district students must fill out the Out of District/CHOICE Enrollment Form in addition to the Regular Enrollment Form.
For questions, please contact Morgan Smock at msmock@prairieschool.org or at (970) 437-5351.
Good Morning Prairie Elementary Parents!!!! As the school year starts to come to a close this means that the Elementary Field Day draws closer!!!!! Track and Field Day this year will be held on May 13th and as usual we are needing to know a number count for anyone that would like to eat lunch with their student. Please call in and let Mrs. Morgan at the front desk know the number of extra lunches that the kitchen staff will need to prepare. Please RSVP by Monday May 5th. 970-437-5351. Thank you and hope to see you all soon!!!
The winter sports pictures have been posted on the Prairie District website. You may purchase pictures from there also. Spring sports pictures for JH and HS will be taken on Monday, April 28. Your athlete will need to have their uniform at school that day. This is an update from information sent yesterday.
Todays lunch is Chicken Parmesan, Garlic Noodles a vegetable and Fruit!
Todays regular lunch will be served Wednesday of next week!!
Amazing opportunity!
Don’t miss the Talent Show on May 1st at 7:00 PM! Students from Pre-K to 12th grade will wow you with instrument performances, singing, magic, and the debut of our school’s rock band. Join us for a fun night of amazing performances!
Make sure to come early to enjoy the students wonderful artwork, and get some great deals on books at the end of year book fair!
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It was a beautiful morning for our 1st day of Elementary Running Club on our wonderful new track! 🏃🏻 🏃🏽♀️ 🏃🏻♂️ We had 34 K-5th grade students join us this morning and more that want to join us next week! Students got a stamp on their hand for each lap ran! It's a great day to be a Mustang! 🐴 💛
*Senior Sunday*
Class of 2025
Aivah McGrory
Congratulations to Myer for reaching the 3rd grade AR goal of reading 250,000 words this school year! Keep it up!
3rd Grade Pioneer School was a success! The students dressed the part, made pioneer lunches, made a homemade toy to share with the class, wrote with fountain pens, wrote on slates, read from old readers, jump roped, sang old time songs, played old time games, learned tons of history, and had a blast doing it all.
Class of 2025
Lilly Dunston
The 4th graders had an awesome day watching the Rockies!
Colorado Rockies Senior Night
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Class of 2025
Lane Schock
