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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.
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Inspiration View Staff Offers Sneak Peek of New School
D49 Chief Education Officer Peter Hilts looked out over a small crowd Monday, July 22. "How many of you out here are going to be students at Inspiration View?” He asked. "Raise your hands high!”
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Therapy Dogs Support Students in Extended School Year Program
Aaliyah Russell, sophomore at SCHS with Hillary Douglas, learning specialist, visiting therapy dogs during the GO TEAM’s Tuesday morning visits to the extended school year program students.
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Staff, Students Demonstrate Passion for Leadership
Team members and students work hard every day to make District 49 the “Best Choice to Learn, Work and Lead.” During the June 13 Fantastic 49 festivities, the Board of Education recognized a group of honorees for their commitment to leading in D49.
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VRHS Class of 2019, You Are Dismissed!
A formidable train of black fabric meandered into the Broadmoor World Arena the evening of Saturday, May 25. A Vista Ridge High School senior from the class of 2019 filled each billowing ebony robe -- the required dress for more than 330 student participants in the VRHS graduation ceremony.
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Falcon High Class of '19 Soars into New Season of Life
At 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 25, more than 260 Falcon High seniors walked together for their last assembly as FHS students. In flowing robes of green and gold, the class of 2019 strode single-file to find their seats for a commencement ceremony at the Broadmoor World Arena.
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Nutrition Services: Return to Learn Information
We are just about a month away from school year 20-21! D49 wants to equip all of our students for an excellent season of learning.
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Meal Service Available During Suspension of School and Programs
Starting Tuesday, March 24, three campuses in D49 will provide meals during the suspension of school and programs.
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District 49 COVID-19 Update for March 19, 2020
We thank you for your patience and attentiveness through this rapidly developing situation. We will provide updates regularly as we move forward.
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Governor's Executive Order Extends School Closures
Wednesday, March 18, 2020, Colorado Governor Jared Polis ordered that all public and private schools across the state suspend in-person learning from March 23 to April 17.
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Let's Raise Funds for D49 Students & Teachers!
Grab your favorite pair of jeans, and glitz up your outfit with some sparkle for the 2020 Falcon Education Foundation Denim & Diamonds Dinner & Auction.
