Student Board Hosted BOE Forum

On Sept. 18, the District 49 Student Board of Representatives hosted a Candidate Forum for the citizens running for the open seats on the D49 Board of Education.

Award-Winning Staff, Students Honored During Fantastic 49

District 49 kicked off Fantastic 49 festivities for the ’23-24 school year on Aug. 10.

Teacher Pay MLO Presentation to the BOE

D49 Superintendent Peter Hilts provided an update on the recent Magellan public survey and a proposed ballot measure.

On Hold and On Schedule

D49 continues to make progress on a list of important projects that will expand our capacity to deliver top-notch education to every D49 learner.

Back To School Thoughts from Our Teachers

Here are some thoughts from our amazing teachers we would like to share with you.

WEB Program Connects Firebirds on First Day

Cheers and smiles filled the gym of Falcon Middle School on Aug. 1. The school’s WEB Leaders welcomed sixth graders on their first day.

Early Signs of Vista Ridge Expansion Visible

The addition will add 32,000 square feet of much-needed space, which will relieve capacity concerns and include classrooms for career and technical education.

BoE Candidate Informational Workshop

A workshop for potential BoE candidates will take place Thursday, August 3, 2023 Click for more information

Transportation Staff Capture State Awards

Three employees from the District 49 Transportation Team earned miles of accolades at the State Road-E-O Contest.

Falcon Zone Hosted a Ribbon Cutting

Falcon Zone hosted a ribbon cutting for the new Falcon Middle School Annex at Bennett Ranch Elementary School on Tuesday, July 18.

Fantastic 49 Festivities Wrap Up for ’22-23 School Year

District 49 is committed to recognizing fantastic staff, students and community members who help make our district fantastic.

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.

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

Falcon Falcons Celebrate the Class of 2023

The Falcon High School class of 2023 celebrated under sunshine and blue skies May 26

SCHS: Gathered together one last time!

Sand Creek High School celebrated its graduation on Thursday.

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.

Awarded for Capturing Kids' Hearts for Six Years

For the sixth consecutive year, Ridgeview Elementary School was named a National Showcase School.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fitness is the Goal for D49 Teacher

Brockberg named the SHAPE 2023 Central District Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year award.

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.

Author Visits ALLIES to Inspire Creativity

Author inspires creativity and love for reading

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.

FMS Educator 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. In her third year as an educator, Ashley Lowe was selected as one of seven finalists for Colorado Teacher of the Year.

D49 Investing in Transportation to Return Service to Families

Facing an ongoing shortage of drivers and indefinite reduction in service, the District 49 transportation department is investing in its current corps and offering better pay to attract new candidates.

School Year Wraps Up with Fantastic 49 Fanfare

D49 leaders and board members honored students and staff who made the 20-21 school year brighter during the Fantastic 49 celebration June 10 at Creekside Success Center.

FHP's Achievement Ceremony

Falcon Homeschool Program honored the part-time homeschool students that are moving forward at the annual Achievement Ceremony on Saturday, May 22.

Crowd Showers SSAE Class of ‘21 with Praise

On a partly cloudy evening in southern Colorado, complete with a passing rain shower, every graduate from the Springs Studio for Academic Excellence graduating class got a moment to shine.

Vista Ridge Family Applauds Resiliency of Class of ‘21

Cloudy skies and cooler weather did not dampen the pride and excitement of the VRHS community as graduates were presented their diplomas May 30.

Patriot High School Celebrates Class of 2021

Patriot High School honored the class of 2021 Friday, May 28 at the Falcon Legacy Campus

FHS Seniors Show Grit to the Finish

Staff Members Applauded as Employees of the Year

Individualized shirts with award logos, framed certificates and personalized cookies awaited 67 staff members for the Employees of the Year celebration at Creekside Success Center May 26.

D49 AFJROTC Cadets Receive Scholarships

Three District 49 seniors have received the J-100 AFJROTC Character-in-Leadership Scholarship.

Sand Creek Zone Staff, Student Showcased for Fantastic 49

Four staff members and one student were in the spotlight as D49 leaders and board members celebrated them for their stellar representation of the Sand Creek Zone.

D49 Students Discover Cave Next to Their Playground

Meridian Ranch kicks off the month of May with an immersive learning experience for fifth-graders.

Liu Approved as Board Director, District 4

The School District 49 board of education filled a vacant seat during a special meeting Wed., April 28. By unanimous vote, the board approved Ms. Ivy Liu to serve as board director for district 4.

D49 Middle School is one of the Best

Horizon Middle School was named one of the top three middle schools in Colorado Springs.

Staff, Students Recognized for Demonstrating “Big Rocks”

Employees and students across D49 are committed to our “big rocks,” the most important initiatives across the district.

SSAE Gymnast Balances Athletics and Academics in D49 High Performance Program

Springs Studio for Academic Excellence student excels in competition and in the classroom setting

RMCA Earns Top Honors for Support of Military Students

April is the Month of the Military Child, and one D49 Charter School team earned top honors for supporting military students

Transportation Team Members Celebrated for Contributions

The District 49 workforce is a true example of the old adage, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Employees in a variety of roles are essential and contribute in countless ways to the success of students.

D49 Partners with FEF to Honor Outstanding Individuals

In collaboration with the Falcon Education Foundation, District 49 honored 12 outstanding staff, students and volunteers during the March 11 Fantastic 49 presentation.

SSAE Students Roll with STEM at Skate City

Classroom lessons came alive March 10 at Skate City when 40 Springs Studio students in grades 6-8 explored the science of roller skating. Learning started with a part-by-part review of a basic roller skate.

 D49 Earns Purple Star Designation for Support of Military Students and Families

School District 49 is honored to announce a new recognition of its robust support of military families, earning the Purple Star designation.

FZ Employees Earn Accolades for Empowering Learners

Melissa Ardolf is a jump-rope ninja master. The students in her P.E. class can earn a “black belt” by following digital lesson plans Ardolf created as a new way to reach learners.

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.

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.

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.