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Boo Bash 2023
All ages welcome! Join us for our version of trunk of treat! Canned food donations will be accepted.
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Welcome Principal Cindee Borruel!
The Sand Creek Zone is excited to introduce Cindee Borruel as principal of Horizon Middle School.
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Horizon Earns National Platinum Distinction
The Jostens Renaissance School of Distinction designation was created to celebrate those schools that are making a positive impact on school climate and culture
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Student Board Hosted BOE Forum
On Sept. 18, the District 49 Student Board of Representatives hosted a Candidate Forum for the citizens running for the open seats on the D49 Board of Education.
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Award-Winning Staff, Students Honored During Fantastic 49
District 49 kicked off Fantastic 49 festivities for the ’23-24 school year on Aug. 10.
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Teacher Pay MLO Presentation to the BOE
D49 Superintendent Peter Hilts provided an update on the recent Magellan public survey and a proposed ballot measure.
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On Hold and On Schedule
D49 continues to make progress on a list of important projects that will expand our capacity to deliver top-notch education to every D49 learner.
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Back To School Thoughts from Our Teachers
Here are some thoughts from our amazing teachers we would like to share with you.
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WEB Program Connects Firebirds on First Day
Cheers and smiles filled the gym of Falcon Middle School on Aug. 1. The school’s WEB Leaders welcomed sixth graders on their first day.
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Early Signs of Vista Ridge Expansion Visible
The addition will add 32,000 square feet of much-needed space, which will relieve capacity concerns and include classrooms for career and technical education.
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BoE Candidate Informational Workshop
A workshop for potential BoE candidates will take place Thursday, August 3, 2023 Click for more information
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Transportation Staff Capture State Awards
Three employees from the District 49 Transportation Team earned miles of accolades at the State Road-E-O Contest.
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Falcon Zone Hosted a Ribbon Cutting
Falcon Zone hosted a ribbon cutting for the new Falcon Middle School Annex at Bennett Ranch Elementary School on Tuesday, July 18.
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Fantastic 49 Festivities Wrap Up for ’22-23 School Year
District 49 is committed to recognizing fantastic staff, students and community members who help make our district fantastic.
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You Did It, GOAL Graduates
District 49 wrapped up the 2023 graduation season on June 2 with graduates from GOAL High School taking the stage at the Broadmoor World Arena.
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Vista Ridge Cheers on The Class of '23
Families, friends and staff celebrated with the Vista Ridge High School Class of '23 Saturday, May 27
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Falcon Falcons Celebrate the Class of 2023
The Falcon High School class of 2023 celebrated under sunshine and blue skies May 26
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SCHS: Gathered together one last time!
Sand Creek High School celebrated its graduation on Thursday.
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Launching Rockets: SSAE Students Fulfill Their Missions
There’s nothing better than watching and seeing students participate in a project-based learning project that culminates in success.
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Awarded for Capturing Kids' Hearts for Six Years
For the sixth consecutive year, Ridgeview Elementary School was named a National Showcase School.
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D49 Applauds Top Team Members at Year-End Celebration
More than 200 friends, family members and colleagues gathered to recognize District 49’s Employees of the Year for 2023 on May 17 at Creekside Success Center.
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PTEC Students Move on to Skills, Trades, and College: Graduation 2023
Thirty-one PTEC students graduated from high school, with five completing their associate degrees in applied science at Pike Peak State College. The class of 2023 is the third graduating PTEC class earning applied science associate degrees.
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Always Moving Forward: Congratulations PHS Class of 2023
Patriot High School families and staff celebrated 30 graduating seniors at the PHS campus, May 19. PHS principal Steve Gard was the keynote speaker for the event, and was greeted by appreciative applause.
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SSAE Grads Ready for Life's Next Path
Family and friends of the Springs Studio for Academic Excellence Class of ’23 gathered at the DoubleTree Hotel of Colorado Springs on May 19 to honor this year’s graduates.
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PPEC Celebrates Graduation 2023
Thirty-five Pikes Peak Early College seniors accepted their diplomas this morning at The Campus in D49. The school had 48 seniors graduating, with 16 students graduating with associate degrees.
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Fitness is the Goal for D49 Teacher
Brockberg named the SHAPE 2023 Central District Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year award.
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Valuing Staff, Students in District 49
In D49, one of our key strategic priorities or “Big Rocks,” is Value All People. Celebrating the contributions and achievements of individuals in our district is one way to demonstrate that commitment.
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Discontinuing the D49 App
After several years of declining downloads and limited use, District 49 is discontinuing the D49 phone app.
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49 Voices: A D49 Podcast Episode 5 - Now Available
Listening is a key component of learning, and in D49’s culture and strategy of continuous improvement, we know we must listen to the voice of the student. Student feedback gives us information we can act on to make their experience at school meaningful and enriching, which speaks to our priorities of building firm foundations, offering exceptional choices and launching successful students.
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Grateful for Support from Local Businesses
Thank you to these companies that have stepped up to generously support District 49 for the '23-24 school year.
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Become a D49 Parent Star!
The enormous challenge we continue to face as educators during the COVID-19 pandemic is the shortage of substitute, or guest, teachers.
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At Horizon Middle School we strive to develop culturally responsible leaders, learners, and thinkers who have the desire to excel as individuals and engage in the global community.
