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VRHS Shines for Homecoming 2019
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. Steadily the bleachers filled for the matchup against District 20 foe, Rampart High.
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D49 Teachers Win “Extra Yard” Recognition from AFA
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.
2020-2021 News in District 49
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Students Showcase Braille Skills in National Competition
In D49 ensuring every learner has a firm foundation in reading is essential. For most that includes learning how to write letters and knowing sight words. For others, it's about mastering a pattern of dots.
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D49 Team Members Celebrated for Persistence, Positivity
District 49 staff members know what it means to endure and work hard in difficult times. Four of these employees were recognized Feb. 11 for courageously stepping up.
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Connecting Families Through Reading
United Through Reading was founded 30 years ago to foster relationships through the intimacy of reading for military families that are separated by deployment or military assignment.
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Odyssey Students Receive Free Sneakers
More than 180 students at Odyssey Elementary School received a free pair of sneakers from the non-profit organization Samaritan’s Feet.
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D49 Construction Program Building Interest for Ambitious Learning Opportunity
On a day in the not too distant future, a local family will hold the keys to a home built entirely by D49 students.
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Staff, Students Show Care for D49 Family
In the midst of a challenging time for learning, both staff and students are taking time to demonstrate care and compassion for each other. Employees and students were honored Jan. 14.
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D49 Applauds Partnerships for Military-Connected Students
District 49 saluted staff, students and military installation representatives for contributions to military-connected families during Fantastic 49.
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Sand Creek Zone Staff Distribute Food
Sand Creek Zone staff have volunteered to help Care and Share Food Bank of Southern Colorado distribute food to District 49 families.
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VRHS Educator Finalist for Colorado Teacher of Year
Colorado Department of Education selects VRHS educator as a finalist for Colorado Teacher of the Year
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District Praises More Top Teachers, Shining Stars
Another group of District 49 teachers and staff members received accolades from the board of education and D49 leaders during Fantastic 49 festivities Oct. 8.
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Badges and Books Program Inspires Reading, Relationships
Little learners at Evans Elementary enjoyed more than a good book when deputies from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office visited the school Oct. 6.
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Scorpions Meet In-Person for SCHS Senior Sunrise
The Sand Creek High School senior class kept tradition alive, meeting in-person for Senior Sunrise.
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Staff Lauded for Leadership in 2020
In the midst of a season of learning unlike any the district has seen before, team members across D49 are working hard every day to make D49 the best choice to learn, work and lead.
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Free & Reduced Resource Page and Re-Application Reminder
Deadlines Approaching: 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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Staff and Students Return to The Campus for School Year 2020-21
The Campus, home of Springs Studio for Academic Excellence, Pikes Peak Early College and the Falcon Homeschool Program opens for SY 20-21
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First-to-Return Staff, Students Lead the Way
The concept of wearing a mask to teach students who read lips would normally stand in the way of Lisa McCann’s role as a paraprofessional at Stetson Elementary.
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Meridan Ranch Family Reflects On E-Learning
“We’ve got to give (E-Learning) time…we’re all in the same situation, we’re all going to have the same struggles but it’s what we have to do,” says Joe Willard
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FMS Receives National Attention for E-learning Framework
The hallways aren’t packed with students heading to their next class, but learning is well underway at Falcon Middle School.
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District Celebrates Top Teachers, Shining Stars
A distinguished group of teachers and staff members received accolades from the board of education and D49 leaders.

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D49 Returns After Spring Break
We are pleased to announce that District 49 will return from Spring Break on March 29 with a full-schedule, full-population model for all grades to complete the school year.
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Be a D49 Parent Star
If you are someone who likes working with kids, and have a flexible schedule, stepping in as a guest teacher in D49 is a great way to support our schools.
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Explore BASE49: Childcare for Learners in Grades K-5
Discover BASE49, a before and after school program in D49, which is currently offering full-time care along with help to ensure your student stays on track with E-learning.
iConnect Zone
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Rather than geographical boundaries, District 49's iConnect Zone encompasses schools and programs acting on new and innovative ideas in education, or those seeking to serve students in exceptional circumstances. iConnect Zone's schools represent a wide range of approaches to education, but each of them has in common a genuine commitment to student centered learning environments. We're exploring new and exciting opportunities in the world of education.