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2024-2025 News In District 49
![Pikes Peak Regional Teen Academy at VRHS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750101886/d49org/chq3vgeapsozvf8gun9r/PoliceOfficerSpeakingWithStudents.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1750101886/d49org/chq3vgeapsozvf8gun9r/PoliceOfficerSpeakingWithStudents.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1750101886/d49org/chq3vgeapsozvf8gun9r/PoliceOfficerSpeakingWithStudents.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1750101886/d49org/chq3vgeapsozvf8gun9r/PoliceOfficerSpeakingWithStudents.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1750101886/d49org/chq3vgeapsozvf8gun9r/PoliceOfficerSpeakingWithStudents.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1750101886/d49org/chq3vgeapsozvf8gun9r/PoliceOfficerSpeakingWithStudents.jpg","width":1920}])
El Paso County students participate in the 10th annual Pikes Peak Regional Teen Academy at Vista Ridge High School.
![That's a Wrap for D49 Class of 2025 Graduations]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749046173/d49org/sdtwupntq0sqdx7s6prn/2025GoalGraduation1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749046173/d49org/sdtwupntq0sqdx7s6prn/2025GoalGraduation1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749046173/d49org/sdtwupntq0sqdx7s6prn/2025GoalGraduation1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1749046173/d49org/sdtwupntq0sqdx7s6prn/2025GoalGraduation1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1749046173/d49org/sdtwupntq0sqdx7s6prn/2025GoalGraduation1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1749046173/d49org/sdtwupntq0sqdx7s6prn/2025GoalGraduation1.jpg","width":2200}])
GOAL Academy Class of 2025 Graduation is Complete! District 49 wishes you all success on life’s next adventure.
![SCHS Scorpions Turn Their Tassels]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748115192/d49org/okgylhyt7txbneldc7gm/SCHS2025FB-02.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748115192/d49org/okgylhyt7txbneldc7gm/SCHS2025FB-02.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748115192/d49org/okgylhyt7txbneldc7gm/SCHS2025FB-02.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748115192/d49org/okgylhyt7txbneldc7gm/SCHS2025FB-02.jpg","width":1024}])
On May 23, over 280 students received their diplomas from Sand Creek High School at the Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs.
![The Vista Ridge Class of 2025 Calls it a Wrap]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748049676/d49org/mtxbqpwczapikvijqhhz/VRHS_Grad2025-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748049676/d49org/mtxbqpwczapikvijqhhz/VRHS_Grad2025-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748049676/d49org/mtxbqpwczapikvijqhhz/VRHS_Grad2025-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748049676/d49org/mtxbqpwczapikvijqhhz/VRHS_Grad2025-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1748049676/d49org/mtxbqpwczapikvijqhhz/VRHS_Grad2025-2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1748049676/d49org/mtxbqpwczapikvijqhhz/VRHS_Grad2025-2.jpg","width":2200}])
For about two hours Friday, May 23, the Broadmoor World Arena was wolf territory. Clad in black robes and mortar boards, the seniors of Vista Ridge High School sat in the center of the arena floor, assembled for the last time, as classmates.
![FHS Seniors Earn Their Wings]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748028924/d49org/ngaom6lcznn0cd181lql/FHSGrad20251.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748028924/d49org/ngaom6lcznn0cd181lql/FHSGrad20251.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748028924/d49org/ngaom6lcznn0cd181lql/FHSGrad20251.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748028924/d49org/ngaom6lcznn0cd181lql/FHSGrad20251.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1748028924/d49org/ngaom6lcznn0cd181lql/FHSGrad20251.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1748028924/d49org/ngaom6lcznn0cd181lql/FHSGrad20251.jpg","width":2200}])
A flock of 269 Falcon Falcons of Falcon took center stage at the Broadmoor World Arena on May 23, marking the final chapter of their K–12 journey to earn their wings and start the beginning of exciting new adventures.
![BLPA Graduation 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747929665/d49org/y5okunjml8a6wbasr0yn/BLRAgrad2025celebrate.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747929665/d49org/y5okunjml8a6wbasr0yn/BLRAgrad2025celebrate.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747929665/d49org/y5okunjml8a6wbasr0yn/BLRAgrad2025celebrate.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747929665/d49org/y5okunjml8a6wbasr0yn/BLRAgrad2025celebrate.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747929665/d49org/y5okunjml8a6wbasr0yn/BLRAgrad2025celebrate.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747929665/d49org/y5okunjml8a6wbasr0yn/BLRAgrad2025celebrate.jpg","width":2200}])
Banning Lewis Preparatory Academy presented diplomas to 106 seniors on Wednesday, May 21.
2023-2024 News In District 49
![Transportation Staff Earn State Honors]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719520067/d49org/jj9bydbdorka8exhgzdf/Transstaffwinners2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719520067/d49org/jj9bydbdorka8exhgzdf/Transstaffwinners2024.jpg","width":500}])
D49 Transportation Staff Members Earn Honors at the State Bus Road-eo.
![Employees of the Year 2024]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719511577/d49org/z2v324hz80fevn2lhurc/EoY2024groups1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719511577/d49org/z2v324hz80fevn2lhurc/EoY2024groups1.jpg","width":500}])
District 49 honored the best of the best.
![Fantastic 49 Honorees Show Leadership]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719510635/d49org/nfkhmyxxvhhxn9tgwno1/Fan49May2417.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719510635/d49org/nfkhmyxxvhhxn9tgwno1/Fan49May2417.jpg","width":500}])
All of those honored in May are great examples of leadership in the district.
![TECHNOLOGY IN PE: FROM BRES TO THE WORLD]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719241432/d49org/iqezahbz7w2smlrrk9lf/WellsspeakingatConf.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719241432/d49org/iqezahbz7w2smlrrk9lf/WellsspeakingatConf.jpg","width":500}])
For National Physical Fitness and Sports Month we take a look at Ben Wells, BRES PE Teacher
![Show Us You Think D49 Teachers Shine]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715726521/d49org/sfba1btjyzh3yszibs2n/240424_Teacher_Appreciation_Week_370x240-website.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715726521/d49org/sfba1btjyzh3yszibs2n/240424_Teacher_Appreciation_Week_370x240-website.png","width":494}])
Teacher Appreciation Week 2024
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about Show Us You Think D49 Teachers Shine
![Nock, draw, aim, and release!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715726519/d49org/mmwzzrcswg5x64t7jpkw/FMSarchers.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715726519/d49org/mmwzzrcswg5x64t7jpkw/FMSarchers.png","width":370}])
Mini-courses are back at Falcon Middle School
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about Nock, draw, aim, and release!
2022-2023 News in District 49
![Fantastic 49 Festivities Wrap Up for ’22-23 School Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715726308/d49org/oyffo337h7kmncvxejcs/Ann_Banner.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715726308/d49org/oyffo337h7kmncvxejcs/Ann_Banner.jpg","width":370}])
District 49 is committed to recognizing fantastic staff, students and community members who help make our district fantastic.
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about Fantastic 49 Festivities Wrap Up for ’22-23 School Year
![You Did It, GOAL Graduates]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715726304/d49org/ichhbjpwjn2sq22roru6/GOALBanner.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715726304/d49org/ichhbjpwjn2sq22roru6/GOALBanner.jpg","width":370}])
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.
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about You Did It, GOAL Graduates
![Vista Ridge Cheers on The Class of '23]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715726302/d49org/dyas6hq0n3qz6nq8rnjn/VRHSGrad23_Banner.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715726302/d49org/dyas6hq0n3qz6nq8rnjn/VRHSGrad23_Banner.jpg","width":370}])
Families, friends and staff celebrated with the Vista Ridge High School Class of '23 Saturday, May 27
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about Vista Ridge Cheers on The Class of '23
![Falcon Falcons Celebrate the Class of 2023]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715726300/d49org/rvmx39l9cqeth0ohyzo2/FHS_BannerGrad.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715726300/d49org/rvmx39l9cqeth0ohyzo2/FHS_BannerGrad.jpg","width":370}])
The Falcon High School class of 2023 celebrated under sunshine and blue skies May 26
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about Falcon Falcons Celebrate the Class of 2023
![SCHS: Gathered together one last time!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715726299/d49org/cjyam1g9j61gmupfieoo/SCHSGradcover.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715726299/d49org/cjyam1g9j61gmupfieoo/SCHSGradcover.jpg","width":370}])
Sand Creek High School celebrated its graduation on Thursday.
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about SCHS: Gathered together one last time!
![Launching Rockets: SSAE Students Fulfill Their Missions]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715726296/d49org/bjx5tfnuthdjxe8qzg1f/BannerSSAE.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715726296/d49org/bjx5tfnuthdjxe8qzg1f/BannerSSAE.png","width":370}])
There’s nothing better than watching and seeing students participate in a project-based learning project that culminates in success.
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about Launching Rockets: SSAE Students Fulfill Their Missions