Our Principal

Dear Arapahoe Ridge Elementary Community,

I am honored to serve as the principal in this wonderful community.  As we begin this new 2026-27  school year, I want each student, family member, teacher and staff member to know how much they matter to our school community. You all belong here.

I hope we continue to create a school where every student and every adult feels known, valued, and like they truly belong. We each have a role in creating that feeling, and I am grateful that we can come together as one community to make sure that everyone here knows:

You belong here. We belong together. And together, we can do anything. 

Let me share a few things about my professional background.  I have been in education for over 20 years, all of which have been here in Colorado.  I taught both primary and intermediate elementary school before moving out of the classroom and into a coaching role.  After spending three years as an instructional coach, I moved into administration.  I was both an assistant principal and principal at my previous school where I spent 7 years before moving districts and joining the Arapahoe Ridge family.  Being in a variety of schools and districts as a teacher and administrator, I have seen how school communities come together to support our students.  I look forward to maintaining the strong community foundation that I have already seen here at ARE.

When not at school, you will find me with my two sons and husband playing outside, hiking and biking.  My husband and I are both Colorado natives and are lucky to have most of our family close by.  

Strong, trusting connections with both students and families are important to me. I strive to know all of our students by name, strength and need as we work as a team to support our ARE students.  Together we will achieve amazing things!

With much appreciation,

Nikki Sirko