Mobile Market: Serving Sand Creek Zone Families

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

We Remember 9/11

The SCHS AFJROTC student put together at 9/11 Commemoration through song, poems and a flag retreat.

Senior Mastery Night

Join us via Zoom for an event to go over the graduation requirements for D49 and the state, senior events, and cap and gown information.

Davis Breaks Records; Takes 1st at State

Jahzara Davis takes 1st place at the Track State Championship for 100m hurdles.

Manufacturing Pathway "Gearing Up" for New School Year

Teachers from the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technology Department welcomed a brand new, commercial JET vertical mill to the school’s Manufacturing Lab.

Staff Spotlight: Our Security Team

Thank you Mr. Nate, Sarah and Ray for your dedication to keeping the students of Sand Creek safe!

FBLA Scores High at Leadership Districts

Students competed in multiple events as they aim to compete at the state level.

SCHS Celebrates Academic Excellence

Students who earned a 3.0 or higher were honored throughout the day on Thursday, February 13th.

HMS Named Renaissance School of Distinction

Horizon Middle School is the recipient of the Renaissance School of Distinction award, selected by program developer, Jostens.

Student, Staff Celebrated for Leading the Way

Our mission in D49 is to be the “Best Choice to Learn, Work and Lead.” Four staff members and one student were recognized during Fantastic 49 festivities for demonstrating a vital part of that vision, leadership.

New School and Campus Expansion will Serve Middle School Students in School District 49

School District 49 is pleased to announce two major construction projects will create new and needed learning space in the fastest growing school district in the state.

Student, Staff Recognized for Demonstrating Excellence

D49 leaders and board members celebrated individuals in the D49 Family during the first Fantastic 49 celebration of the 2021-22 school year, Aug. 12.

Making the Move from Security Guard to Teacher

A new teacher at Remington Elementary lives by the motto, “Building Champions for Life.” For Richard Riley, fourth-grade teacher, his greatest hope is that students build resilience and positive thinking.

Firebird Teachers Extra Eager for New Year

Two teachers at Falcon Middle are especially excited to start the new school year. Braden Smart, band and choir teacher, and Ashley Lowe, language arts teacher, haven’t experienced a “normal” year yet.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

El Paso Council PTA Honors Two D49 Teachers

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.

VRHS Educator Finalist for Colorado Teacher of Year

Colorado Department of Education selects VRHS educator as a finalist for Colorado Teacher of the Year

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.

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.

Scorpions Meet In-Person for SCHS Senior Sunrise

The Sand Creek High School senior class kept tradition alive, meeting in-person for Senior Sunrise.

D49 & Securly: Keeping Kids Safe

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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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

District Celebrates Top Teachers, Shining Stars

A distinguished group of teachers and staff members received accolades from the board of education and D49 leaders.

CHSAA Postpones Sports Seasons, Updates Calendar