{"id":25,"date":"2021-04-12T20:41:35","date_gmt":"2021-04-12T20:41:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kinstondev.wpengine.com\/?page_id=25"},"modified":"2025-11-14T17:03:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T17:03:19","slug":"education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/education\/","title":{"rendered":"Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"block_b99ab512985ce15836bf11dbeb0c7e7b\" class=\"page-hero alignfull texture-bottom\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Education-1.png\" class=\"page-hero__video-poster\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Education-1.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Education-1-300x169.png 300w, 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is-style-alignnarrow intro-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center no-bot-margin\">Learning and loving it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_b6dc20a24ce4ff8fb7907ef0792916ef\" class=\"small-divider align-mobile-center align-desktop-center bg-red alignfull\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center no-top-margin\">Kinston kids have the opportunity to enroll in the Thompson School District, known for its collaborative culture and educating \u201cthe whole child\u201d for life beyond the school walls. Its teachers, staff, parents, business and non-profit partners all working together to empower students, putting them on the path towards college and career readiness.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large halftone-globe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1357\" src=\"http:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/halftone_globe.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/halftone_globe.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/halftone_globe-221x300.png 221w, https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/halftone_globe-755x1024.png 755w, https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/halftone_globe-768x1042.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_46fef58a12f0d0cd1fc781b40eb49f69\" class=\"content-image layout-left alignwide\">\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-inner\" style=\"max-width: 50rem;\">\n            \n\n<p class=\"is-style-bebas-red no-top-bot-margin\">Riverview PK-8 School<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading no-top-bot-margin\">Collaboration, innovation and flexibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"no-top-bot-margin\">Introducing Thompson School District\u2019s newest school, Riverview PK-8. Inspired by the principles and programming of STEM, International Baccalaureate, and schools for The Arts, Riverview is designed to promote collaboration, innovation and flexibility. In an environment where kids are excited to come to school, have fun, and feel a sense of belonging.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/riverview.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Photo of Riverview PK-8 school, opening this fall as a part of the Thompson School District\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/riverview.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/riverview-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/riverview-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_dcd431ee17e79f2f5d0434d3dac879e2\" class=\"content-image layout-right alignwide\">\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-inner\" style=\"max-width: 50rem;\">\n            \n\n<p class=\"is-style-bebas-red no-top-bot-margin\">Mountain View High School<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading no-top-bot-margin\">Curriculum meets creativity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"no-top-bot-margin\">Just a short drive or bike ride from Kinston, Mountain View High School offers a full curriculum of academics including Advanced Placement programs, plus a full calendar of extra-curriculars, from clubs and international field trips to all the major varsity sports. And as a designated Loveland Integrated School of the Arts, students can explore their creative side in visual and performing arts.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"812\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/Mountain_View_HS_3-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Exterior of Mountain View High School located near Kinston in Loveland, Colorado\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/Mountain_View_HS_3-1.jpg 812w, https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/Mountain_View_HS_3-1-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/Mountain_View_HS_3-1-768x586.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 812px) 100vw, 812px\" \/>            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_9b6544687d94a22b247004450791a8b5\" class=\"content-image layout-left alignwide\">\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-inner\" style=\"max-width: 50rem;\">\n            \n\n<p class=\"is-style-bebas-red no-top-bot-margin\">Resurrection Christian School<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading no-top-bot-margin\">Mind, body and spirit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"no-top-bot-margin\">For parents who prefer an education for their kids that includes the heart, mind, soul, body and spirit, P-12 Resurrection Christian School provides a more faith-based approach. With a student to teacher ratio of 10 to 1 and high academic standards, it\u2019s no wonder students have a 100% college acceptance rate.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"812\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/resurrection.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Exterior of Resurrection Christian located in Loveland, Colorado\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/resurrection.jpg 812w, https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/resurrection-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/resurrection-768x586.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 812px) 100vw, 812px\" \/>            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_642f6b94a29e7d8e2c1f6da72ffe7162\" class=\"content-image layout-right alignwide\">\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-inner\" style=\"max-width: 50rem;\">\n            \n\n<p class=\"is-style-bebas-red no-top-bot-margin\">High plains school<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading no-top-bot-margin\">Full STEAM ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"no-top-bot-margin\">The nearby PK-8 High Plains School provides a well-rounded STEAM curriculum, turning students into well-rounded people. Science, technology, engineering and math are complemented with an education in art so that kids are developing analytically as well as socially and creatively. Students using both sides of their brains and learning to work together to solve problems is a reason to feel optimistic about the future.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/High-Plains-School-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Exterior of the High Plains School, located within Centerra as a top STEAM learning facility for future Kinston residents\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/High-Plains-School-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/High-Plains-School-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/High-Plains-School-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/High-Plains-School-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/High-Plains-School.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_45d260dc7bf2fd985d08b631aa06d53d\" class=\"content-image layout-left alignwide\">\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-inner\" style=\"max-width: 50rem;\">\n            \n\n<p class=\"is-style-bebas-red no-top-bot-margin\">New Vision Charter School<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading no-top-bot-margin\">Founded by local parents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"no-top-bot-margin\">Not all kids learn the same way so not all schools should educate in the same way. Top-rated K-8 New Vision Charter School was started by a group of Loveland\/Berthoud-area parents in 2004, with the idea that students learn best in an environment where they feel safe and where their differences are respected. The focus on individualized learning, academic achievement and personal growth is producing the next generation of lifelong learners.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/new-vision-chart-school-photo-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"A little girl reading a book in a library.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/new-vision-chart-school-photo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/new-vision-chart-school-photo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/new-vision-chart-school-photo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/new-vision-chart-school-photo-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/new-vision-chart-school-photo.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_b52587157c3aa3677e95a23d90ec1071\" class=\"content-image layout-right alignwide\">\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-inner\" style=\"max-width: 50rem;\">\n            \n\n<p class=\"is-style-bebas-red no-top-bot-margin\">Loveland Classical Charter School<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading no-top-bot-margin\">Students learning from experts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"no-top-bot-margin\">The focus is on great works, great teaching and great character in this unique, tuition-free K-12 charter. Where students learn from teachers who are experts in their chosen discipline. Even elementary students learn history from historians, science from scientists and math from mathematicians. It\u2019s a concept that has proven to keep kids engaged and academic standards high.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/loveland-classical-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"A classroom full of students performing an exciting science experiment for the first time\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/loveland-classical-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/loveland-classical-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/loveland-classical-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/loveland-classical-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/loveland-classical-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/loveland-classical-1800x1200.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_f3e8b26c10e5e419c1243dd08f6ac979\" class=\"content-image layout-left alignwide\">\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-inner\" style=\"max-width: 50rem;\">\n            \n\n<p class=\"is-style-bebas-red no-top-bot-margin\">HIGH PLAINS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER LEARNING<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading no-top-bot-margin\">Thinking outside the classroom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"no-top-bot-margin\">In partnership with Centerra and Kinston, High Plains Environmental Center is making our community more beautiful and sustainable \u2013 restoring nature where we live, work and play. In partnership with High Plains School, they are inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards \u2013 with programs in eco-literacy and hands-on learning opportunities in nature journaling, native plant and animal identification, and an Ecology Club.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"812\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/hpec.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Image of the High Plains Environmental Learning Center which offers eco-centric education for the surrounding Kinston and Centerra communities\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/hpec.jpg 812w, https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/hpec-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/hpec-768x586.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 812px) 100vw, 812px\" \/>            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n            #block_6a0acba3a050d33b441e536e6e028663 {\n            background-image: url('https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/kinston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/learning-is-life-1.jpg');\n        }\n    \n            #block_6a0acba3a050d33b441e536e6e028663 .content-wrapper {\n            justify-content: flex-end;\n        }\n    <\/style>\n\n<section id=\"block_6a0acba3a050d33b441e536e6e028663\" class=\"content-bg-image alignfull texture-top texture-bottom white\">\n            <div class=\"overlay red right\"><\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-inner\">\n            <div class=\"inner-blocks\">\n                \n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"no-top-bot-margin is-style-bebas-white\">Higher education<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading no-top-bot-margin\">Learning is life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"no-top-bot-margin\">Lifelong learning is the inevitable byproduct of a home surrounded by nature, art and culture. 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