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Erie High School

Principal: Josh Griffin

3180 County Road 5, Erie, CO 80516
303-828-4213
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1748

Academic Opportunities

Explore courses, programs, and futures available at EHS.

CTE Erie High School

Business

Covers core business areas including entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, and management, with opportunities for DECA or similar CTSO involvement, industry-recognized credentials, and work-based learning through projects, internships, and community partnerships.

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Hospitality

Introduces the hospitality industry with coursework in customer service, culinary fundamentals, event and lodging operations, and food safety, paired with hands-on projects and work-based learning that build service excellence, teamwork, and management skills.

Also Available District-Wide 4 programs

A hands-on culinary arts and restaurant management program where students learn professional kitchen skills, food safety, menu planning, and hospitality operations, earn industry-recognized certifications, and gain real-world experience through catered events, labs, and work-based learning.

Builds entrepreneurship skills through courses and badges that guide students from idea generation to venture design, with cross-cutting connections to digital technology and marketing and opportunities promoted through the Innovation Center’s entrepreneurship focus.

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Introduces artificial intelligence through ICT courses that cover core concepts, real-world applications, and ethics, progressing toward practical literacy in areas like machine learning and natural language processing, with links to projects and other Innovation Center pathways.

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Prepares students to protect digital systems and data through a dedicated pathway covering network defense, threat analysis, and security best practices, with lab-based exercises, industry-aligned tools, and opportunities to pursue certifications and project team experiences through the Innovation Center.

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27 courses (includes district programs)

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CTE Erie High School

Journalism and Broadcasting

Develops storytelling, reporting, and production skills across print, digital, audio, and video, including news writing, interviewing, on-camera presentation, and studio operations, with opportunities to produce broadcasts, manage multimedia content, and build a professional portfolio through school-based media platforms and industry-style projects.

Also Available District-Wide 5 programs

Develops multimedia storytelling and production skills across video, audio, and digital content creation, including camera operation, lighting, sound recording, nonlinear editing, motion graphics, and studio or field production, with authentic projects that build portfolios for broadcast, social, and client-based media.

Focuses on designing and deploying immersive experiences using VR and AR platforms, teaching environment building, interaction design, and performance optimization, with applications that connect to other pathways such as bioscience simulations and aeronautics visualization.

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Centers on digital content creation and interactive design at the crossover of design arts and computing, guiding students through workflows in 3D modeling, animation, UI/UX, and immersive media production, with project-based courses and student teams that build real portfolio pieces.

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Explores music technology and creative production through courses and camps that blend composition, sound design, and audio tools with STEM concepts, giving students hands-on experience creating original works and connecting music with science and technology.

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Teaches students to plan, shoot, and edit professional-quality video for film, television, and digital platforms, blending storytelling, cinematography, audio, and post-production to build industry-ready portfolios.

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63 courses (includes district programs)

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Focus Program Erie High School

Academy of Engineering and Aerospace

A four-year engineering and aerospace program that builds a strong foundation in engineering principles, design, and problem-solving through a sequenced pathway with project-based learning and opportunities connected to aerospace fields, preparing students for competitive postsecondary engineering studies.

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Also Available District-Wide 5 programs

A hands-on pathway in advanced manufacturing that builds skills in modern production technologies like electronics, machining, and automation, prepares students for industry certifications, and provides real-world, lab-based experience for entry-level careers and further training.

A hands-on pathway in welding and fabrication that teaches Oxy-Acetylene and plasma cutting along with SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW processes, progressing through Welding I–III with shop-based projects, safety training, and preparation for industry credentials and entry-level employment.

A hands-on pathway in automotive service and repair that builds skills in maintenance services, brake diagnostics and repair, suspension and steering systems, and wheel alignments, with shop-based learning that prepares students for entry-level roles and further training.

Builds aviation fundamentals through an Intro to Aeronautics course and a dedicated Drone (UAS) pathway, offering design, operations, and flight planning experiences with opportunities to prepare for a professional drone pilot license and participate in team-based projects.

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Builds robotics skills through courses and district-wide programming that emphasize sustainable, equitable access, hands-on design and programming, and pathways to work-based learning via student project teams and recognized focus-program status.

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32 courses (includes district programs)

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"The knowledge I’ve gained through the Aerospace and Engineering program, along with hands-on experience, has enhanced my understanding of engineering concepts and given me opportunities to apply what I’ve learned in the real world."

Abigail Umbenhouer
Class of 2024
CTE Erie High School

Hospitality

Introduces the hospitality industry with coursework in customer service, culinary fundamentals, event and lodging operations, and food safety, paired with hands-on projects and work-based learning that build service excellence, teamwork, and management skills.

Also Available District-Wide 3 programs

A hands-on culinary arts and restaurant management program where students learn professional kitchen skills, food safety, menu planning, and hospitality operations, earn industry-recognized certifications, and gain real-world experience through catered events, labs, and work-based learning.

A foundational law and justice pathway introducing legal systems, constitutional rights, legal research and writing, and courtroom procedures through case studies, mock trials, and industry partnerships, building skills in argumentation, critical thinking, and professional ethics, with opportunities for real-world legal experiences.

A college- and career-aligned pathway that introduces high school students and classified staff to teaching through concurrent enrollment courses, field experiences, and Innovation Center classes, building foundations in education, early childhood, STEM, and cultural awareness with a structured path toward educator credentials.

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20 courses (includes district programs)

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Available District-Wide 6 programs

Prepares students for sports medicine and athletic training through the Health Sciences pathway, starting with Introduction to Sports Medicine and progressing to courses that cover injury prevention, evaluation, taping, rehabilitation, and emergency response, with opportunities to pursue related certifications and healthcare roles.

Trains for outpatient clinic roles with patient intake, vitals, injections, EKGs, basic lab tests, specimen handling, and front-office tasks (scheduling, EHR, insurance), typically aligning to certifications like CCMA/CMA.

Prepares students for Colorado Board of Nursing CNA certification through partner-college courses NUA 1001 Health Care Skills and NUA 1070 Nurse Aide Clinical, aligning classroom and clinical experience to the state written and skills exams offered via CETC’s Health Sciences pathway.

Prepares students to deliver pre-hospital assessment and emergency care for patients of all ages, building skills in patient evaluation, airway and bleeding management, trauma and medical emergencies, and readiness for state EMT testing.

Explains the advanced scope beyond EMT, including comprehensive emergency care, advanced airway management, pharmacology, IV access, and cardiac monitoring, typically pursued through advanced postsecondary training.

Offers an introductory-to-advanced bioscience pathway culminating in a capstone with neuroscience citizen science and research experiences, enhanced by VR tools to explore clinical and lab environments.

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22 courses (includes district programs)

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Available District-Wide 1 programs

Covers agricultural sciences through courses like Introduction to Agriscience, Agribusiness, Animal Science, Veterinary Science, and Advanced Agriscience, emphasizing industry pathways, hands-on labs, and projects such as greenhouse operations and plant sales that build real-world skills.

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9 courses (includes district programs)

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School Counselors

Here to help guide your educational journey and plan for your future

Jessica Meeks

Jessica Meeks

Counselor (A - Co)

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Caroline Holub

Caroline Holub

Counselor (Cr-G)

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Amber Cowley

Amber Cowley

Counselor (Le-Pe)

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Tanya Senesac

Tanya Senesac

School Counselor (H-La)

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Keri Mitchell

Keri Mitchell

School Counselor (Pf - Sp)

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Rachael Browning-Griesser

Rachael Browning-Griesser

School Counselor (St - Z)

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