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MRES Celebrate Veterans
Meridian Ranch Elementary School honored veterans with a patriotic concert Nov. 11.
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A Grand Opening for Grand Peak Academy
A large crowd spilled out of the bleachers for the Grand Peak Academy ribbon cutting ceremony October 25.
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Falcon High Homecoming Filled with Fanfare
School spirit was abundant in the air when Falcon High School kicked off homecoming festivities Oct. 11.
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VRHS Homecoming
As the sun set on a partly cloudy Friday night, a week’s worth of homecoming excitement came to a clear crescendo at the Vista Ridge High School stadium.
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D49 Offers a Sunrise Salute
Serving those who serve our community: Friday, October 11 marked the inaugural Sunrise Salute at D49.
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“Extra Yard” Recognition
Two teachers in District 49 scored regional recognition for going above and beyond in their classrooms. Amy Levi, third-grade teacher at Ridgeview Elementary, and Kortney Sorensen, P.E./health teacher at Falcon High School, were selected as honorees in the Air Force Academy’s “Extra Yard for Teachers” campaign.
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SRES Super Day of Science
Springs Ranch Elementary School students participated in “Super Day of Science,” on Sept. 13. Colorado College physics students volunteered their services for the day’s events as they prepared interactive science demonstration shows.
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Former NBA Star Sparks Passion Within Firebirds
P.E. teacher Jedd Sims wanted a lesson for his Falcon Middle School students different from the rest. “I’m a big basketball fan and thought it would be unique for our kids to meet a former NBA player,” Sims shared. That’s when he learned about the Denver Nuggets Community Ambassadors.
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Grant Dollars Bring Physics to Life with New Tech in FHS Classroom
FHS students are performing an experiment similar to one Galileo attempted 400 years ago in Tim Cerniglia’s Physics 1 class using some updated technology. Working with a $5,000 grant awarded by Century Link, Cerniglia purchased new technology to add practical application to his students’ coursework.
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Sand Creek Stings for Homecoming
Friday the thirteenth and a harvest full moon proved to be good luck for the Sand Creek Scorpions for their homecoming football game vs. Cheyenne Mountain on Sept. 13. Scorpions stung their opponents in a 21-6 victory.
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Team Members Honored for Serving, Supporting Others
Staff across District 49 dedicate themselves to helping both students and colleagues. At the heart of how they treat each other and their work is the D49 cultural compass, which emphasizes care and respect. The board of education recognized four individuals during Fantastic 49 festivities before the regular board meeting September 12 for their commitment to serving others.
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HMS Students Strive for Excellence
Emileea McWade, eighth-grader at Horizon Middle School, spinning to win cash during the Renaissance Fair Assembly kick off on Aug 23.
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Ridgeview Huskies Off to a Great Start for 2019
Ridgeview Huskies Off to a Great Start for 2019
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Team Members Make the Grade as Teachers of the Year
A distinguished group of District 49 teachers received accolades from building leaders, parents and students to move to the head of the class as their school’s Teacher of the Year for the 2018-19 school year.
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Inspiration View Opens Doors for Academic Excellence in D49
Students and staff unite to begin an academic journey at Inspiration View Elementary School on the first day of school, August 2.
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Bennett Bulls Charge into School Year 19-20
As a new school year begins, there are plenty of new faces at Bennett Ranch Elementary School. One of them had an assignment to finish on the first day of school, August 1.
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First-Year Teacher Looks Forward to a Bright Year at OES
Odyssey Elementary School second-grade teacher Nicole Hibler joins her students for morning circle time.
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New Year, New Leadership for Stetson Elementary
Stetson Raiders returned for another year of learning Aug. 2. The day marked a fresh start for both students and Principal Beth Dowdy, who will serve as the school’s new leader for the 2019-20 school year.
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PHS Builds Towards a Successful New School Year
New Patriot High School principal Steve Gard (center) meets with students on the first day of school, Aug. 1.
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HMS Panthers Fearlessly Stroll Into New Year
For some students returning to class Aug. 1, big goals are already on the horizon. Excellent grades and exemplary behavior have consistently been part of their history, and now it’s about closing the chapter in middle school with the same track record.
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Springs Ranch Welcomes Kindergartners to the New School Year
Springs Ranch Elementary School welcomed kindergartners to the first day of their educational journey on July 31, 2019. Students and parents were welcomed by principal James Kyner and teachers to the building and classrooms.
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FHS Welcomes the Class of 2023
FHS uppeclassmen greet incoming freshmen during orientation day activities, July 31.
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Boo to the Flu
UPDATE: All Boo to the Flu sessions for this year have been cancelled due to inclement weather in the forecast.
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Ignite Expeditions Bus Ribbon Cutting
Please join as we unveil our new Ignite Expeditions Mobile Learning Computer Lab
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AHERA Asbestos Notification
District 49 is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our children and staff. We completed multiple projects this summer; where we hired a licensed asbestos removal contractor to remove some of the asbestos containing material from five of six schools.
