Sky Ute Event Center Career Exploration Field Trip

What
Sky Ute Event Center Career Exploration Field Trip
When
3/4/2026, 11:00 AM 1:00 PM
Where
Sky Ute Downs & Event Center, 200 CO-151, Ignacio, CO 81137, USA

Field Trip Summary: Sky Ute Event Center Career Exploration

Bayfield Middle School 8th grade students will attend a career exploration event designed to support post-secondary and workforce readiness. This experience allows students to connect classroom learning with real-world career opportunities.

  • Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026

  • Time: 11:00 AM

  • Location: Sky Ute Event Center, Ignacio, Colorado

  • Grade Level: 8th Grade

  • Students Attending: 92


Purpose of the Trip

Students will explore a wide range of career options and learn how their interests, strengths, and academic learning connect to real-world work. During the event, students will interact with professionals from the community, ask questions, and gain insight into various career paths. This experience supports goal-setting, motivation for learning, and understanding the relevance of education beyond the classroom.


Staff Chaperones

  • Nicole Machallister (Trip Leader)

  • Vicki Trousdale

  • Shawn Poettgen

  • Mark Poettgen

  • Alyson Cox


Permissions & Communication

  • Permission slips will be printed and collected.

  • Permission slips are due by March 2, 2026.

  • Families will be informed beginning February 9, 2026.

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