Mobile Market: Serving Sand Creek Zone Families

The SCZ has partnered with Care & Share to bring our families and community the Mobile Market.

Chimes in the hall

Students learn how to play chimes in Gifted Education class.

District 49 Appreciates Our Guest Teachers

November 18 marks National Substitute Educator Day, a perfect time to show gratitude for the team of guest teachers in District 49. One of the district’s most loyal is Amy Schrader.

Falcon Education Foundation Awards $25,000 to Educators

For the first time since 2019, the Falcon Education Foundation presented mini-grants to almost 30 staff members during the Fantastic 49 presentation on Nov. 10.

D49 Applauds Those Who Support Military Students, Programs

District 49 thanked community and staff members who go and beyond for military-connected students during the Fantastic 49 presentation on Nov. 10.

Staff, Community Partners Shine as Leaders in D49

District 49 recognized staff members and community partners who are dedicated to living our mission to “Be the Best Choice to Learn, Work and Lead” every day during Fantastic 49 festivities on Oct. 26.

Celebrating National School Lunch Week

Stetson Elementary School second, third, and fourth grade students got the chance to eat lunch with D49 Executive Chief Officer, Peter Hilts.

VRHS Educator Finalist for Colorado Teacher of Year

CDE recognizes Vista Ridge teacher Theresa James as a finalist for Colorado Teacher of the Year

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.

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.