SUIMA rolls through transition ceremony







To celebrate the end of the academic year, the Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council, along with teachers and faculty from the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy (SUIMA), lined Ouray Drive to acknowledge the student’s transition to the next grade level. SUPD blocked off Tribal Campus for this parade style event, which included a colorful program organized by SUIMA and a long line of cars, which were elaborately decorated by each family. Kids had an opportunity to see some friendly faces and share the graduation experience with their families on Thursday, May 21. Preventative measures surrounding coronavirus transmission has impacted many of this year’s graduation ceremonies — forcing schools to adapt, and most programs are being held outside, where family members and school faculty have an opportunity to honor the student’s accomplishments.