Clyde Miller P-8 Community:
I am writing to share an important update regarding developments that have taken place recently for the new P-8 building we will transition to in Fall 2026 in the Horizon Uptown neighborhood.
In December, the APS Board of Education voted to approve the name for the new school. Thanks to family, staff and community input, our school will be called Coal Creek P-8 and our new mascot will be the Pronghorns. Rationale for the school name includes the following:
- Stakeholder’s first choice (via survey that was sent out in Fall 2025)
- Is neutral; the school serves multiple neighborhoods
- Connection to the one-room schoolhouse near Coal Creek
- Connection to the nearby Coal Creek Arena
The Board of Education also approved the suggested attendance area, which includes the current Clyde Miller P-8 attendance area as well as the Horizon Uptown community and surrounding neighborhoods. Below is a map that outlines the approved boundary—please see the area in red as a reference.
As we’ve shared previously, our dedicated Clyde Miller P-8 staff, myself included, will be moving to the new Coal Creek P-8 campus along with our students. Rest assured that you and your children will continue to see the same caring, familiar faces you know and trust.
To help you stay up-to-date throughout this process, we encourage you to regularly visit our school website at clydemiller.aurorak12.org. There, you will find important resources, including:
We also know our community is curious about what will happen to the existing Clyde Miller P-8 building. We will have more information to share in the coming months.
Additionally, for safety reasons, the new building will remain closed to students, families and staff until construction is fully completed. If this timeline changes, we will communicate any updates promptly and continue to keep you informed as progress is made. As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Thank you for your continued support as we prepare for this exciting next chapter.
Warm regards,
Megan Ortiz, Principal
Clyde Miller P-8