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FROM PAGE 6 other resources for as long as they need. at falls in line with CEA’s push to make sure that Polis’ proposed under the umbrella of Colorado’s Make-A-Wish Foundation, where kids manage the wish-granting. In Arhyaih’s case, it culminated in a Feb. 10 rally in the high school’s gymnasium. e students created a week of fundraising activities to send Arhyaih to Disneyland. ey played Super Smash Bros gaming competitions, dodgeball, and basketball tournaments. For the closing ceremony, the kids surprised Arhyaih with a gym decorated with Disneyland themes and had activities.

According to Make-A-Wish, this is the Mountain Range students second year raising funds for Kids For Wish Kids. ey raised more than $16,000 in 2022 for the Kids for Wish Kids program, as well as another $20,000 this year to help Make-A-Wish give tuition to two kids.

“We are excited particularly with Mountain Range. ey go above and beyond for Make-A-Wish and for the kids we serve,” said Hannah Burrin, Development Manager for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. “ e students all week have fun activities and celebrate Arhyiah with di erent ways to fundraise. ey are learn-

O ce of School Safety is developed with feedback from teachers and that it addresses the mental health needs of both students and educators.

Teachers’ well-being connects directly back to the welfare of their students, educators and lawmakers say.

“It all comes back to the students,” Lukens said. “It always starts with the students. Supporting students is why we are here, and that is our number one priority. And when we’re able to support students better, then we as teachers are going to do better as far as mental health as well.” ing philanthropy and learn valuable leadership skills and also plan all the Make-A-Wish events.” is story is from e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support e Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun. com. e Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.