Headlines & Features

Falcon Middle School Wrestling Hopes to Finish the Year Undefeated

FMS wrestling team is taking an undefeated record into the league championship.

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Fantastic Individuals Make D49 Fantastic

D49 celebrated fantastic staff, students and community members during the Fantastic 49 presentation on Nov. 9 at Creekside Success Center.

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Living History Lesson at FHS

Jennifer Hepworth’s “Holocaust & Genocide” classes had Dr. Kurt Metzl share his life story of escaping the Holocaust.

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The Campus ICAP Day

The Campus hosted an ICAP Day and Career Fair for their students.

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Hurley Honored by The Arc

Dave Hurley was named Public School Personnel of the Year by The Arc of the Pikes Peak Region

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HMS Music Tour

Horizon Middle School choir, band and orchestra visited elementary schools in the Sand Creek Zone.

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We Love D49 Teachers, Students

School District 49 is filled with caring educators, and where you find genuinely invested teachers, you also find successful students.

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Gatlin Named Distinguished UCCS Alumni

Vista Ridge High School's, Anneliese Gatlin, was presented a Distinguished Alumni Award from UCCS

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SCHS Seniors Get Workforce Prep

Students participated in mock interviews as part of an English class project.

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Celebrating with Bull Riding at Bennett Ranch

Martina Meadows, Principal at Bennett Ranch Elementary, jumped into the saddle for her first rodeo.

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Appreciating Fantastic Staff in D49

Across District 49, there is a love for teachers and staff who support them for their roles in the classroom.

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Student Board Hosted BOE Forum

On Sept. 18, the District 49 Student Board of Representatives hosted a Candidate Forum for the citizens running for the open seats on the D49 Board of Education.

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Award-Winning Staff, Students Honored During Fantastic 49

District 49 kicked off Fantastic 49 festivities for the ’23-24 school year on Aug. 10.

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Teacher Pay MLO Presentation to the BOE

D49 Superintendent Peter Hilts provided an update on the recent Magellan public survey and a proposed ballot measure.

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On Hold and On Schedule

D49 continues to make progress on a list of important projects that will expand our capacity to deliver top-notch education to every D49 learner.

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Back To School Thoughts from Our Teachers

Here are some thoughts from our amazing teachers we would like to share with you.

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WEB Program Connects Firebirds on First Day

Cheers and smiles filled the gym of Falcon Middle School on Aug. 1. The school’s WEB Leaders welcomed sixth graders on their first day.

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Early Signs of Vista Ridge Expansion Visible

The addition will add 32,000 square feet of much-needed space, which will relieve capacity concerns and include classrooms for career and technical education.

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BoE Candidate Informational Workshop

A workshop for potential BoE candidates will take place Thursday, August 3, 2023 Click for more information

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Transportation Staff Capture State Awards

Three employees from the District 49 Transportation Team earned miles of accolades at the State Road-E-O Contest.

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