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Pirates Cove is one of dozens of activities teens can do over the summer in Englewood, Co.
From Parks to Pirates Cove: How Englewood Keeps Teens Busy All Summer Long
Class of 2026 - Englewood High School Graduation
Class of 2026 – Englewood High School Graduation
Englewood is one of hundreds of cities around Colorado dealing with water shortages. The recent rain helped to add water to the reservoirs, but didn't get the state out of a possible drought.
Englewood faces water shortages
You can get help if you are a victim of bullying by going to your counselor or reaching out to the national hotline. Text CONNECT to 741741 if you need free, confidential, 24/7 mental health support. Bullying is no joke. And, if you’re dealing with it, you deserve help. You don’t have to go through this alone.
The different types of bullying
Senior Jared Woodard is in his last few days of high school but that doesn't mean he can coast to the end.
A season of academic pressure
Crime map for the city of Englewood, Colorado. it shows assaults, thefts and robberies reported all over the city. While the number of markers seems high, Englewood police officer Shaw Gifford says the crime rate is going in a positive direction because people are taking more precautions, "a lot of people, who would be burglars want easy money just go in and grab the easiest thing they can. But now with cameras everywhere, they have to actually pay attention, make a plan. It makes it much more difficult. We have flock cameras that can see everything."
Englewood crime rate lowers, but residents are still worried
Stanley Hotel in Estes Park Creative Commons Uploaded by xnatedawgx Author Miguel Vieira from Walnut Creek, CA, USA
Haunting in September
One of the most used decorations for Halloween are carved pumpkins. https://images.app.goo.gl/wAVQc66kosxVoGu36
Too Soon!
EHS in the fall of 2023
Englewood Schools Budget Cuts (MILL LEVY RESULTS)
Aspen leaves turning near Kenosha Pass in western Colorado.
It’s Fall! Here is what you need to know
Cole is hoping her hard work pays off with money for college. “I’m a finalist for Daniel’s Fund Scholarship, that’s a full ride.” It means her education will be paid for in full. Cole has faced and understands the challenges of balancing studies with sports. “I use my off blocks and any free time that we have in class to make sure I’m caught up on all my work.”
Top Students
Students use the library during off blocks to be in a quiet place to concentrate on their work.
Do students think their off-block skills are important?
EHS Media - PirateTV Announcements (November 4, 2025)
EHS Media – PirateTV Announcements (November 4, 2025)
This board sits at the front of the school reminding students to put their ID on before entering school.
Students react to new ID policy
Class of 2025 Graduation - Live Event
Class of 2025 Graduation – Live Event
Erin Altenhofen (right) with Kaylee McCaskey and Alex Sanchez on a three hour tour to Sarapiqui.
A life changing trip
Top news of the day, or current news doesn't always fit into the curriculum, but some students want more information.
Our world, our backyard – What students know about current events
Team Seas and Other Online Fundraisers
Team Seas and Other Online Fundraisers
Courtesy: NASA NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover is heading to the Red Planet to search for signs of ancient life, collect samples for future return to Earth and help pave the way for human exploration.
NASA’s Perseverance lands 2/18/2021
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A favorite sub heads to Ukraine
#9 Jaqueline Valente Guerreiro, a sophomore and midfielder here at Englewood High School. She has been playing soccer for 10 years, two with Englewood.
Girls’ soccer is headed to the playoffs
For the first time in history, the boys and girls track team each swept the Frontier League titles, winning both Championships.
Historic win for EHS track and field
Englewood basketball team huddle ahead of one of the last games of the season. Right after this, the team headed to Aspen for playoffs.
A season of wonder
Winter cheer at the last practice ahead of the state competition. Leon Huntington is on the right side of this photo.
Multi-sport athletes at EHS make for busy students
Madden Bain and Caleb Davis rest between sprints at a recent tarck practice.
Gunning for wins
EHS students take to the streets to participate in the national 'Free America Walkout."
EHS students participate in national walkout
EHS students love the online game Roblox, but some are worried about the older players on the app.
Roblox’s Dark Side? EHS Students Warn About Dangers in Popular Online Game
Jackson Rowland walks around the classroom helping students in chemistry.
From Boston to Englewood
Class of 2024 - Englewood High School Graduation
Class of 2024 – Englewood High School Graduation
EHS social media accounts increase engagement with content from the journalists and other creators.
EHS social media year-in-review
The beauty of art
The beauty of art
Members of the band take part in many activities over the school year including parades, and halftime shows.
Beyond the Performance
Examining the time demands of high school theatre
Examining the time demands of high school theatre
Almira Winans works on a piece of art using pencil. She is using the words of the subject to create the art piece.
Meet TEC campus’ International Teacher
Taking his trombone to community events helps Parker Scheminske share his love of music with more people.
Hitting all the right notes
Englewood students walk out of class to support fellow students worried about their safety.
Opinion: Living in Uncertainty
Opinion: Heartbreak. Excitement. Anger. Sorrow.
Opinion: Heartbreak. Excitement. Anger. Sorrow.
Some EHS students argue that Character.AI should be banned in schools or for minors entirely, saying it distracts students from real-world relationships and responsibilities.
Opinion: Character.AI poses real risks for students and should be taken seriously
Some students at Englewood High School know the adults in their lives will spend time and money working with Immigration Services.
Construyendo una nueva vida: Una estudiante reflexiona sobre el viaje de su familia de Colombia a Colorado
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Four-day school week
Englewood is one of hundreds of cities around Colorado dealing with water shortages. The recent rain helped to add water to the reservoirs, but didn't get the state out of a possible drought.
Englewood faces water shortages
EPIC Entrepreneurship Pitch Night
EPIC Entrepreneurship Pitch Night
PirateTV
PirateTV – March Issue
Englewood Police Chief David Jackson
Community Conversation: Police Chief David Jackson
PirateTV News: December 17
PirateTV News: December 17
Sophomore students from EHS tour the Metro campus. It is always a good idea to start thinking about your future no matter how old you are.
You’re a senior! Now what… and when?
AP student in AP Literature focused on their work. Sarah Fuller has been teaching AP content for more than a decade.
Hundreds of students excel in AP program
FAFSA Facts: What you need to know
FAFSA Facts: What you need to know
  • May 15Have a wonderful summer!
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Senior Holley Farris is excited and a bit nervous about finishing high school.

Student Spotlight – Holley Farris

Mikayla Gaulding, Staff Writer
March 15, 2023

   Holley Farris is a senior soon to graduate from Englewood High School. In this interview, she talks about her thoughts on graduating in May, the sports she enjoys playing, and her future plans after...

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