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D49 Summer Meal Service Begins June 5
District 49 will offer breakfast and lunch service this summer at no cost to all children, ages 1-18.
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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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Playing with Legos to Learn STEAM
Students play and learn in the Lego Robotics Club at Falcon Elementary School of Technology
2021-2022 News in District 49
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Ridgway’s Work Leads to School Funding
Ridgway’s Work at the Capitol Leads to New Funding Opportunity for Colorado Schools
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School Bus Tech Takes Top Award
District 49 has a sharp tool inside the transportation building. Adrian Ionita, school bus technician, was named the first-place bus mechanic at the State Road-e-o Contest.
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Former Denver Bronco Visits READ Camp
Students welcomed a special guest to Camp-Read-A-Lot on June 22. David Bruton Jr., former Denver Bronco player and member of the Super Bowl 50 Champions Team, visited Meridian Ranch Elementary.
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Student, Staff in Spotlight During Fantastic 49
District 49 hosted the final Fantastic 49 celebration of the 2021-22 school year on June 9 before the regular monthly board of education meeting.
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GOAL High School Celebrates Class of 2022
165 GOAL Academy students from the Colorado Springs region received their diplomas in front of a full house of friends and family at the Broadmoor World Arena, Friday, June 2.
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D49 Applauds Employees of the Year
Awards with a personalized message and shirts with special honoree logos awaited 67 staff members at the Employees of the Year Celebration.
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Scorpion Class of ‘22 Ready for Next Chapter
The Sand Creek High School Class of ’22 gathered together to receive their diplomas and celebrate the completion of their K-12 educational journey.
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Sail Away With the 2022 Graduating Class of Vista Ridge High School
2022 Class of Vista Ridge High School Graduation
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Gratitude for Falcon High School Graduates
The Falcon High School Class of 2022 gathered together on Thursday, May 26, at UCHealth Park for their graduation ceremony.
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Patriot High Sends Off Class of '22 with Love and Laughter
As snowflakes lightly fell on the Friday of May 20, a group of more than 20 Patriot High School students stepped into the spotlight as the graduating class of 2022.
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Congratulations PPEC Class of '22!
About two dozen young people donned navy blue caps and gowns Friday, May 20, filling the first two rows of chairs lined up in the south wing of The Campus, the home of Pikes Peak Early College.
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SSAE Grads Fearlessly Earn Diplomas, Awards
Friends, family and D49 staff gathered on May 20 at The DoubleTree Hotel to celebrate 66 graduates from Springs Studio for Academic Excellence.
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Sparkling Results from Denim & Diamonds Event
A favorite D49 event made its comeback on April 22. The D49 workforce family and community sponsors kicked up their heels and gathered for the Falcon Education Foundation fundraising event.
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Staff, Students Honored for Commitment to Excellence
D49 has fantastic staff and students, and several of them were recognized and thanked during the district's Fantastic 49 presentation on May 12.
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Austin Beatty Thanks SSAE Students
Austin Beatty, a 2021 alumnus from Springs Studio of Academic Excellence, returned to school in order to thank a group of elementary students for encouraging him during a second battle with cancer.
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D49 Communications Receives Awards
The D49 Communications Department accepted 15 awards in multiple categories, including the COSPRA Medallion Award.
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Army Medics Inspire Future First Responders in D49
On the Sand Creek High School football practice field, D49 students practiced saving the lives of soldiers wounded in combat.
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D49 Students Flex Their Art Skills for Bus Safety
D49 Students were invited last fall to create posters fitting the theme of: 1 Bus + 1 Driver = a BIG Impact on Education.
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Solid Recognition for VRHS Strength, Conditioning Program
A national organization is taking notice of a training program and athletes at Vista Ridge High School.
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PowerPass: D49 partners with Pikes Peak Library District
Students now have access to PPLD resources with PowerPass
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Space Force JROTC Activated at Falcon High School
Falcon High School now has one of only 10 United States Space Force JROTC units in the world.
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Kindergartners Celebrate Differences During Autism Awareness
April is Autism Awareness Month, and for kindergartners at Evans Elementary, it’s the perfect time to celebrate a classmate.
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Fantastic Staff Appreciated Before BOE Meeting
District 49 is filled with fantastic staff members, and several were thanked for helping students build foundations for learning.
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School Boundary Shift
D49 is moving up the timeline for the board-approved zone and school boundary changes associated with the construction and opening of Elevation Middle School.
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District 49 Celebrates Contributions of Fantastic Staff
Leaders across D49 know our staff members make our district fantastic. Fourteen team members were thanked for their contributions on March 10.

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D49 Summer Meal Service Begins June 5
Starting June 5, District 49's Evans Elementary School will host breakfast and lunch service this summer at no cost to all children, ages 1-18.
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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 initiatives in District 49.
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Free and Reduced Benefits Program Update for 22-23
We invite you to take a look at some important information about the overall value of the Free and Reduced Benefits Program.
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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.
Vista Ridge High School
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