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.