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.