Headlines & Features

Falcon Zone Hosting National Conference

Educators from across the country will soon travel to Colorado to see personalized learning instructional processes in action. D49’s Falcon Zone has captured national attention.

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D49 Spotlights Fantastic Staff, Students, Parents

District 49 honored individuals who help make the D49 community a great place to learn, work and lead during the Fantastic 49 presentation on Jan. 12.

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Zone Leader Updates

D49 Zone leaders presented updates to the board of education.

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Fantastic 49 Fanfare Wraps Up Semester

In the midst of the holiday season, District 49 took time to celebrate some of the individuals who are gifts to our D49 community during the Fantastic 49 presentation on Dec. 15.

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49 Voices: The D49 Podcast

D49 is joining a growing list of school districts nationwide venturing into podcasting.

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Transportation Department Spreads Holiday Cheer

District 49’s Transportation Department’s annual Santa’s Toy Express event was Saturday, Dec. 3, at the district transportation department in Peyton.

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Chimes in the Hall

Students learn how to play chimes in Gifted Education class.

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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.

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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.

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D49 Applauds Those Who Support Military Students, Programs

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

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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.

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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.

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VRHS Educator Finalist for Colorado Teacher of Year

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

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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.

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D49 Construction Program Marks Start of Home Build

An exciting learning opportunity is underway on the Falcon Legacy Campus

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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.

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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.

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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.

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New Principals Welcome New School Year

District 49 has started the 2022-23 school year with brand new principals in three of our buildings.

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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.

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