Uncompahgre BOCES Gifted Education

A local 5th grade artist from Ouray wins a first place award at the Montrose Visual Arts Guild art show this month in the 1st –8th grade student division.   His choice of medium was acrylic pour painting, using forks, popsicle sticks, and paper to create his masterpieces. In the photo, both larger pieces are the work of our young artist.   He currently travels to Montrose each week to work with an artist mentor to hone his current skills and develop new skills.   Later this summer, he will also be featured in his own private art showing … as a 5th grader! Keep up the great work!!

While many high school sophomores and juniors were hanging out with friends, hitting the pool, or honing their Fortnite skills this summer, three of our local gifted students chose to commit a whole month to developing their leadership skills while earning college credit. Colorado Student Leadership Institute (COSLI) provides an opportunity for young high school students to learn about running a business, recognize the cultural diversity within Colorado, and solve problems that Colorado is currently    facing.  For the entire month of July, these students worked in teams and individually to complete assignments and challenges which broadened their horizons and educated them on topics not regularly addressed in high school.  They tackled such weighty topics as immigration, teen suicide, and rape culture. Classes were held at the CU-Denver campus, and students lived in dorm rooms at the DU campus, giving them a taste of college life. Fewer than 100 students from across the stat