About
School Information
- Principal: Thomas Gardner
- Enrollment: Kindergarten through 5th grade, approx. 495 students
- We currently have four teachers in all grades, except for three in 1st grade.
- Articulation area: Green Mountain
- School hours: 7:45-2:35 (soft start begins at 7:35 am)
- Awards: Colorado John Irwin Award of Excellence 2018, 2019, 2022
- CDE Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award 2022
- Highly Effective Library Program through Colorado Department of Education
Our School's History
Rooney Ranch Elementary is named in honor of the Rooney family, who homesteaded part of the land Rooney Ranch Elementary is built on. In 1859, Alexander Rooney, a farmer from Iowa, joined the gold rush. Tough times hit the East and in the West, newspaper headlines read "Gold in Colorado," "Pikes Peak or Bust." Alexander's hopes of instant wealth were dashed in the mining camp of Nevadaville.
Heading home to Iowa, he passed through a beautiful valley between the plains and the mountains. Cedar trees just right for fencing were everywhere. In 1860 he returned to this site and using his skill as a stone mason, quarried and built with his own hands the ranch house which now shelters the fifth generation of Rooneys.
Mission Statement
At Rooney Ranch Elementary, we foster a collaborative community that promotes engaging exploration, purposeful
learning, and inclusivity, nurturing each student to realize their fullest potential and become the best version of themselves.
Vision
At Rooney Ranch Elementary, our vision is to empower students to own their learning and well-being, nurturing the
whole child through diverse academic and social-emotional achievements to prepare them for a successful future.
Collective Commitments
- INTEGRITY: We are committed to engaging with integrity, purpose, and
upholding the highest professional standards. - RESPECT: We are committed to communicating and collaborating with all
stakeholders in a welcoming, kind, and honest way that promotes a sense of
belonging and safety. - REFLECTIVE: We are committed to differentiating instruction for all students to
ensure growth and success while being reflective in our teaching practice. - WISDOM: We are committed to encouraging and guiding our students to be
problem solvers and critical thinkers. - COLLABORATIVE: We are committed to being part of a team that respectfully
values the strengths and differences of everyone. - HAPPINESS: We are committed to fostering a love for learning by having fun.
A to Z Guide
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Rooney Ranch Elementary Articulation Area
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Calendar
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Directory
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Dress Code
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Inclement Weather
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Meet the Principal
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Safety
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Student & Family Handbook
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