Haxtun RE-2J
WHY HAXTUN?
A safe, progressive town
Strong community support for all students
Clean air; good, abundant water; and family feel to our community
Northeastern Junior College 30 minutes away
Located close enough to get to the Front Range, but far enough to avoid the hassle of traffic and congestion
30 minutes from Sterling, Colorado
THE COMMUNITY
COUNTY
Located in Northeastern Colorado
Population of approximately 700 citizens
Agriculture-based
BUSINESSES:
A healthy business community which makes it possible to do the majority of your business in town
Haxtun Hospital, CHS/Grainland Coop, The Haxtun-Fleming Herald, Haxtun Supers, Points West Community Bank, Haxtun Community Child Care Center, and many more
RECREATION:
Near the F-H 9-hole golf course
Walking trails in the town park and around the Haxtun Fishing Pond
Pheasant, deer, and goose hunting
Haxtun Gun Club just outside of town
DISTRICT VISION:
All Haxtun Students will become productive, responsible, innovative, and self-directed lifelong learners and citizens, possessing the academic and life skills needed for success in an ever-changing world.
DISTRICT MISSION:
Haxtun Schools provide students of all ages with a safe environment, high-quality challenging curriculum, and opportunities to develop academic and life skills to fulfill students’ individual achievement goals. We depend on dedicated staff, family involvement and community support to develop productive citizens who are ethical and exhibit self-confidence and pride.
HAXTUN RE2J
PK-12 enrollment of approximately 331 students
PK-8 = 236 students
9-12 = 95 students
The 7-member Board of Education is dedicated to making Haxtun School the best school in the area
One building housing PK-12 gives many opportunities for mentoring and activities shared across grade levels
The District is committed to small class sizes to provide more attention to individual student needs
In addition to core classes, students participate in music, art, career & technical education classes (including FFA, FBLA, and FCCLA)
The district offers concurrent enrollment classes for dual enrollment/college credit
Online learning opportunities available to meet student needs or interests
The district values community service, and students of all ages are involved in projects to integrate community members of all ages
New middle school wing built in 2014-15 with assistance from BEST
BULLDOG PRIDE
ACTIVITIES/PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
Vocational organizations: FBLA, FCCLA, FFA
Sports: volleyball, football, boys and girls basketball, track, baseball and cheerleading. Our students travel to adjoining schools to compete in golf, wrestling and swimming. In addition, community teams are available to all age groups for a variety of sports
Dual-credit classes offered in-district and via distance learning
Strong Gifted-Talented program
National Junior Honor Society, National High School Honor Society, Tri-M Music Society, Art Honor Society, Student Council, and Junior Honor Society
Yearly musical and drama performances for all age groups, including adults
SCHOOL-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
PARTNERSHIPS
High school science class has developed a recycling program for the school and community
Annual Day of Caring to help senior citizens, housebound residents and town facilities
Lunches hosted for parents and senior citizens throughout the year
