Evergreen High School Sets Gradual Reopening After Tragic Shooting

By Spencer Kristensen | KDVR FOX31

DENVER (KDVR) — Jefferson County Public Schools announced plans for staff and students to return to Evergreen High School in the upcoming week, following a break in response to the shooting that took place at the school.

“Thank you for your patience as we took time last week to listen and learn about what our students, staff and families need as we move forward. After hearing from our EHS community, the Evergreen High School staff had a productive meeting on Friday; I continue to be grateful for the ongoing courage and commitment from our staff,” said the district in a press release.

The return will operate as follows:

Monday, Sept. 22 to Wednesday, Sept. 24

Staff will prepare for the return of the students, who will show up later in the week.

Wednesday evening

The school will be open to students and their families for a structured event that starts at 5 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m.

The event is something of an open house that will allow students and their families to walk around the school at their own pace to get used to the surroundings again.

Mental health support areas, therapy dogs and a wellness room will be available for anyone who needs them.

The school is also creating a project called “Hearts for Hope” that will allow students, families and caregivers to write encouraging and positive messages on hearts that will be scattered throughout the school.

The district said that to ensure that there are no large crowds, 11th to 12th graders are asked to show up from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., and 9th and 10th graders are asked to show up between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.

All participants must check in when they arrive.

Thursday, Sept. 25 to Friday, Sept. 26

Gradual return for students. No classes.

Monday, Sept. 29 to Tuesday, Sept. 30

Classroom learning will be introduced through short delays, 8:30 a.m. to noon.

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