March 2, 2009 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information:
Melissa Reeves, mdreeves@jeffco.k12.co.us, Jeffco Public Schools, 303-982-6567
Lynn Setzer, lsetzer@jeffco.k12.co.us, Jeffco Public Schools, 303-982-6810

District Dedicates Dakota Ridge High School Addition

Jeffco Public Schools will host a dedication ceremony at 5 p.m., Tuesday, March 3, 2009 for Dakota Ridge High School’s new addition. The dedication, open to the public, will take place at 13399 W. Coal Mine Ave. in Littleton.

The $8 million Dakota Ridge High School addition increased the student capacity of the facility from 1,250 students to 1,750 students.  The addition includes an auxiliary gym and fitness area, increased cafeteria seating, classroom and special education space expansion as well as additional parking. The project was funded from bonds approved by voters in 2004.   

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