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For about two hours Friday, May 23, the Broadmoor World Arena was wolf territory. Clad in black robes and mortar boards, the seniors of Vista Ridge High School sat in the center of the arena floor, assembled for the last time, as classmates.

A flock of 269 Falcon Falcons of Falcon took center stage at the Broadmoor World Arena on May 23, marking the final chapter of their K–12 journey to earn their wings and start the beginning of exciting new adventures.

Banning Lewis Preparatory Academy presented diplomas to 106 seniors on Wednesday, May 21. 

District 49 is pleased to host breakfast and lunch service this summer at no cost to all children, ages 1-18. Service begins June 2, 2025

Patriot High School students and families gathered in downtown Colorado Springs at the Antlers Hotel on May 16 to celebrate the graduating class of 2025.

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 2025 Falcon Homeschool Completion Ceremony, which took place on May 15 at Springs Studio for Academic Excellence.

One by one, more than two dozen students filed into Liberty Tree Academy’s Freedom Hall Saturday, May 17. Representing LTA’s third graduating class, the cohort of seniors were greeted with cheers and applause from a standing-room-only crowd.

Friends and family of more than 50 Springs Studio for Academic Excellence graduates sat shoulder to shoulder to witness the Class of 2025 begin a new journey. 

Fifty one students received their diplomas from Pikes Peak Early college May 16 at the Antlers Hotel in downtown Colorado Springs. 

Falcon High School students witnessed the Colorado Supreme Court as it heard live oral arguments as part of the  “Courts in the Community” outreach program. 

Students from across D49 participated in the annual Athletics Fishing Event at Homestead Regional Park.

IVES fourth graders bought and sold their products at Market Day to conclude their economics unit.

A third grader at Stetson Elementary School became an honorary member of the D49 Safety and Security Team on May 1st.

Falcon Middle School eighth grader PJ Stewart spent a day with the Falcon Fire Department during a job shadow. 

Pikes Peak School for Expeditionary Learning’s Jazz Band was named the Best Middle School Band, Gregory Myers was named the Best Middle School Soloist.

Bus drivers from local school districts tested their driving skills at the 2025 Pikes Peak Road-E-O.

Engage49 hosted its third live event for the year, focusing on Career and Technical Education.

IVES Fourth Graders Dive into Shark Tank-Inspired Invention Challenge

FMS & BRES are among 27 Colorado schools that received the state's first Purple Star School designation.

Changes are happening at Patriot High School, including the addition of eighth grade next school year, a new name and switching zones. 

As schools across the state begin CMAS testing, a group of students from Odyssey are ready, thanks to tutors from Vista Ridge.

Beginning with the April 10 D49 Board of Education meeting, people wishing to participate in the public comments will have the opportunity to sign up online before the meeting. 

FHS teacher, Jennifer Hepworth, took two trips to Europe to learn about the Holocaust and bring her experiences back to her students.

The Falcon High School Space Force JROTC hosted Chief Master Sergeant John Bentivegna of the U.S. Space Force.

Students from Anchored4Life at Remington Elementary School gathered 781 boxes of cereal for the community resource center.

After thoughtful review, and careful consideration of a growing concern over financial constraints projected for school year 2025-26, School District 49 is making the difficult, but necessary decision to pause the planned addition of a middle school to the Patriot Campus.

In recognition of National School Choice Week, we are spotlighting our middle schools – Our Mighty Middles. Each of these outstanding campuses has a distinct and unique approach to supporting students as they develop their personal pathway to success.

Horizon Middle School held a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Tuesday, Jan. 7, for its new building.

Patriot High School's culinary team is here to help elevate your holiday recipes!

Remington students had a special treat before the Christmas Break to celebrate their positive behaviors.

$2 million Department of Defense Educational grant will now allow the training to be implemented all the way through 12^th grade.

Teacher Lunch Connection at IVES brings teachers closer together.

Students from the Falcon Zone had the opportunity to meet and learn about horses, pigs, goats, poultry, and more at the second annual Agriculture Day.

Students use a simulator to take the driver’s seat in a state-of-the-art introduction to operating heavy equipment.

The Campus hosted an ICAP Career Day to provide students a connection to understand how their studies in high school can impact their career choices.

Sand Creek High School hosted the CHSAA Fall Student Leadership Conference for the Colorado on October 25. The event is held annually for high school students across the state of Colorado, with a different school hosting each year. 

The VRHS Career Technical Education (CTE) wing, now complete, is a 32,000 square foot expansion of VRHS, extending the south perimeter of the existing campus. 

SSAE and PPEC students get hands-on learning at the Flying Pig Farm.

The Missoula Children's Theatre made their annual visit to Inspiration View Elementary School to put on a performance of "Hercules."

The Bennett Ranch Field Day is something slightly different than most elementary school field days.

The Patriot High School Bisons take team-building to new heights.

The FHS Fighting Falcon Regiment is prepping for the marching band season one step at a time.

School District 49 is celebrating its students, families and workforce for delivering an inspiring upward surge in achievement.