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Going Green: Monterey Earns Top State Honors!

We are thrilled to announce that our school is a Performance School! This is the highest distinction awarded to schools on the Colorado Department of Education's annual School Performance Framework!

We couldn’t be more proud of our students, staff, and families! This incredible achievement is a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and heart our entire school community brings each and every day.

Congratulations! 

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Show Your Monterey Pride!

The official Monterey Community School Spirit Store is now open! Shop for shirts, hoodies, hats, jackets, bags, and more. Gear is available for students, families, staff, and supporters who want to represent Monterey with pride.

Grand Opening Sale! From August 4 through September 2, enjoy 20% off your order as we celebrate the launch of our new store.


Shop today and wear your Monterey spirit everywhere you go!

CMAS Palooza Extravaganza
CMAS Palooza Extravaganza - April 24

CMAS Palooza Extravaganza is our schoolwide celebration to recognize your effort, attendance, and perseverance during testing. Classes with 85% or higher attendance on testing days are invited to join the fun on April 24 at Monterey. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a water bottle, and get ready to celebrate.

Plant a Memory with your Mom - Tuesday, May 5
Plant a Memory with your Mom - New Date! Tuesday, May %!

Celebrate a special night of connection and creativity at our Mother–Son event. Join us outside Monterey’s gym on Tuesday, May 5, at 4 p.m. for an afternoon that’s all about making a memory you can take home and watch grow.

Each pair will paint a flower pot and plant a flower together, creating something meaningful to enjoy long after the event ends. The cost is $5 per person.

We hope to see you there! 🌼

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Student Voices from Monterey Community School

Leadership starts early at Monterey Community School. 

Students in grades K–8 learn in a supportive, inclusive environment where they’re encouraged to take ownership of their learning, their choices, and their growth. 

As a nationally accredited Leader in Me school, Monterey helps students build leadership and life skills every day. Through goal setting, collaboration, and finding their voice, students learn habits that support strong academics while also strengthening confidence and character. 

Community is also a big part of life at Monterey. Monthly WOW! Wednesday assemblies celebrate positive behavior and leadership, and strong partnerships with families help create a welcoming, connected school culture where students feel known and supported. 

Welcome to Monterey Community School!

As a school, we empower students with the leadership and life skills they need to thrive in the 21st century. Our practice is based on principles of personal, interpersonal, and organizational effectiveness, and upon the powerful premise that every child has genius within them and the ability to be a leader. In partnership with the Leader in Me program, Monterey students learn the skills necessary to become self-reliant, take initiative, be considerate of others, find creative solutions, value differences, and live a balanced life. Our students succeed in life, school, and beyond.

Now Enrolling!

Monterey Community School is enrolling grades K-8! Visit www.mapleton.us/enroll to submit your application, or call 303.853.1360 to schedule a tour!

Leader in Me!

The Leader in Me offers a holistic, school-wide experience for staff, students, and parents, and creates a common language and culture within the school. The leadership principles and lessons are incorporated into the coursework, traditions, systems, and culture.

Habit 1: Be Proactive

Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind

Habit 3: Put First Things First

Habit 4: Think Win-Win

Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood

Habit 6: Synergize

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

Habit 8: Find Your Voice

Why choose Monterey?

The Leader in Me program helps students succeed by teaching:

  • Personal leadership – students are accountable for their actions and attitudes
  • Initiative and self-discipline, making healthy choices
  • The ability to work well with others, cross-culturally, and in teams
  • Effective communication and listening skills
  • The ability to solve complex problems and creative thinking skills
  • Self-confidence with a belief that every child can be a "leader of their own life", has unique talents, and can make a difference.
  • The skills needed to be successful in the 21st century.

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