Staff, Community Member Demonstrate Fantastic Commitment

District 49 leaders celebrated staff and a community member who are true examples of the D49 vision, “To Be the Best Choice,” during Fantastic 49 festivities on Sept. 28.

D49 Construction Program Marks Start of Home Build

An exciting learning opportunity is underway on the Falcon Legacy Campus

Award-Winning Style Inspires Student Storytellers

A VRHS teacher leads the pack by inspiring students to develop a passion for journalism. Andrea Adams was named the 2022 Colorado Student Media Association Adviser of the Year.

Champion for CTE Joins D49 Team

District 49 welcomed a new coordinator of career & technical education for the ’22-23 school year, and she arrived with not one, but two feathers in her cap.

Fantastic 49 Festivities Launch for '22-23 School Year

A new school year has just begun, and already D49 has much to celebrate. District leaders and the board of education honored 12 staff members during the Fantastic 49 presentation on Aug. 11.

New Principals Welcome New School Year

District 49 has started the 2022-23 school year with brand new principals in three of our buildings.

D49 Board of Education Directs Improvements to Paraeducator Compensation

The District 49 Board of Education voted in an Aug. 1 special meeting to improve compensation for paraeducators.

Transportation Staff Train For Students

On Thursday, the D49 Transportation Department held an annual training in preparation for the first day of school next week.

D49 Leadership Transition

This interim shift to a single leadership position, will require adjusting the current D49 organizational chart.

We Are Excited to Launch School School Year 22-23!

In a few short days, D49 will welcome back students to our campuses for the fall semester.

D4.9K Run / Walk Returns

Grab your athletic shoes and start preparing this summer for the D4.9 K Run/Walk!

BOE Names Peter Hilts Chief Executive Officer

Peter Hilts to serve as Chief Executive Officer to organize and lead the administrative team.

Ridgway’s Work Leads to School Funding

Ridgway’s Work at the Capitol Leads to New Funding Opportunity for Colorado Schools

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sail Away With the 2022 Graduating Class of Vista Ridge High School

2022 Class of Vista Ridge High School Graduation

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

D49 Communications Receives Awards

The D49 Communications Department accepted 15 awards in multiple categories, including the COSPRA Medallion Award.

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.

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.

Solid Recognition for VRHS Strength, Conditioning Program

A national organization is taking notice of a training program and athletes at Vista Ridge High School.

PowerPass: D49 partners with Pikes Peak Library District

Students now have access to PPLD resources with PowerPass

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Empowering Students to Learn

The traditional four rows of desks with the teacher in the front is no longer the norm in the Falcon Zone.

Falcon Zone Shows Success at Modern Teacher Awards

Bethany Stegman, Barbara Frederiksen and Jamie Calhoun were awards winners at the 2022 conference. 

Odyssey Enrichment Offers Well-Rounded Support

When the final bell signals dismissal at Odyssey Elementary School, a growing number of students do not head for the door.  There’s a good reason to stay after school. In fact, there are many good reasons.

School District 49 Job Fair

Come Learn About Careers in D49 on March 12

WHES Students Connect With CSPD

Fifth grade students played dodgeball and asked lots of questions with representatives from the Colorado Springs Police Department during recess recently.

Praises Shared for Staff, Students During Fantastic 49

District 49 thanked staff and students for representing the D49 community with excellence during the Fantastic 49 presentation on Feb. 10.

More Space, More Learning - Breaking Ground at BRES

The Falcon Zone’s Firebird Nation Campus will accommodate its rapid expansion by adding additional learning space to Bennett Ranch Elementary School.

RVES in Pursuit of 5th CKH National Showcase School Recognition

Ridgeview Elementary School is currently working to achieve a fifth-consecutive National Showcase School status from the Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) program.

Creative Learning in the STREAM Lab

Julie Jablonski is bringing creative and critical thinking to students in the Springs Ranch Elementary School STREAM Lab.

Breaking Ground on a Growing Campus

The Firebird Nation Campus is getting bigger.

D49 Athletes Personify National Women and Girls in Sports Day

As we take a moment to recognize the 36th annual National Women and Girls in Sports Day, we shine the spotlight on three amazing D49 student athletes.

RES Student Scores Night as VR Basketball Team Captain

Aaron Kopiej, a first-grader at Remington Elementary School, has learned that hard work in the classroom can provide big pay-offs.

Paraeducator Inspires With One-of-a-Kind Music Video

Cory Jacobson is driven by a passion. She wants to help others see the humanity of people who live with a disability.

National School Choice Week!

Choice is one of D49’s core commitments. We call it out in our vision and mission, and it’s one of the six big rocks that create our fundamental strategic priorities.

Team Members Recognized During Fantastic 49

Trust is one of our core commitments in District 49. During Fantastic 49, six staff members were honored for building trust across the district.

SMS Science Teacher Inspires Students and Teachers in Training

A Skyview Middle School science teacher’s formula for classroom success is earning national recognition.

Law Enforcement Appreciation: D49 SRO

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day – Saluting the 'Best of the Best,' Our D49 School Resource Officers

Staff, Community Members Demonstrate Hearts of Goodwill

The holiday season provided a perfect time for D49 leaders and board members to recognize the kindness and giving spirit of individuals during Fantastic 49.

Student-Run Business at SMS Brewing Success

A coffee business at Skyview Middle School is quickly rising to the top. Rise Above Grounds is operated by young entrepreneurs in the R.I.S.E. Program.

Future TV Stars Shine at MRES

Meridian Ranch Elementary School fourth and fifth-grade students are learning broadcasting skills in the school's Tech Club.

D49 Welcomes New Directors to Board of Education

The newly-seated D49 Board of Education begins service following December 1 swearing-in ceremony

Education Wrapped in a Dumpling

FMS students attend mini course with Chef Brother Luck

eSports: Gaming and Learning at the Campus

D49 students are participating in eSports, competitive online video game tournaments with students from across the country.

Alumnus Makes a Difference with Return to Scorpion Nation

Ezekiel Ford is serving his country and students at SCHS. As a 2020 graduate, Ford completed his educational journey with plans for a military career. It didn’t take long for life to bring him back.

Meet Our SROs

Video: Introduction to D49's School Resource Officers.

D49 Thanks Our Team of Guest Teachers

District 49 is proud to recognize National Substitute Teacher Day on Nov. 19, and we could not have more gratitude for our team of guest teachers.

Students, Staff Recognized at Military-Themed Fantastic 49

D49 honored local military at schools across the district on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The evening’s Fantastic 49 celebration continued the day’s theme of patriotism.

PHS Career Speaker Program Provides Glimpse of Professions

Career Speakers program at Patriot High School provides students with a glimpse of what selecting a career might look like after graduation.

D49 Honors Transportation Staff

D49 Board of Education saluted the transportation staff with a proclamation.

Staff Recognized for Demonstrating Mission, Vision

Team members in District 49 are committed to making D49 the “best choice to learn, work and lead.”

Vista Ridge Celebrates Big, Wins Big for Homecoming

Sophomore Jackson Ziwak is a big fan of Vista Ridge football, and during Homecoming 2021, he experienced a dream come true.

Lowe Finalist for Colorado Teacher of the Year

A language arts teacher at Falcon Middle is writing her legacy as one of the best in the state.

HMS Named Renaissance School of Distinction

Horizon Middle School is the recipient of the Renaissance School of Distinction award, selected by program developer, Jostens.

Student, Staff Celebrated for Leading the Way

Our mission in D49 is to be the “Best Choice to Learn, Work and Lead.” Four staff members and one student were recognized during Fantastic 49 festivities for demonstrating a vital part of that vision, leadership.

New School and Campus Expansion will Serve Middle School Students in School District 49

School District 49 is pleased to announce two major construction projects will create new and needed learning space in the fastest growing school district in the state.

Student, Staff Recognized for Demonstrating Excellence

D49 leaders and board members celebrated individuals in the D49 Family during the first Fantastic 49 celebration of the 2021-22 school year, Aug. 12.

Making the Move from Security Guard to Teacher

A new teacher at Remington Elementary lives by the motto, “Building Champions for Life.” For Richard Riley, fourth-grade teacher, his greatest hope is that students build resilience and positive thinking.

Firebird Teachers Extra Eager for New Year

Two teachers at Falcon Middle are especially excited to start the new school year. Braden Smart, band and choir teacher, and Ashley Lowe, language arts teacher, haven’t experienced a “normal” year yet.