Masks not required for El Paso County schools
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — El Paso County Public Health released COVID-19 guidance for schools and child care facilities Wednesday morning. The…
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Denver Public Schools requires masks for all students, teachers, and staff
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — Denver Public Schools is requiring masks for all students, staff, and teachers, regardless of vaccination status. This comes…
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Salvation Army is asking for sponsors in back to school shopping spree
EL PASO CO., Colo. (KRDO) — The Salvation Army is asking for the community’s help in their Back to School Shopping Spree on August 14. Up to 100…
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State releases tips for parents of children returning to in-person learning
LAKEWOOD, Colo. (KRDO) — After more than a year of COVID-19 related changes to schooling, the Colorado Department of Public Safety released tips for…
Continue Reading State updates COVID-19 guidelines for schools
COLORADO (KRDO) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment updated statewide COVID-19 precautions for schools. Following the CDC’s…
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Back to School: How Colorado Springs districts are handling COVID-19
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A few local districts are already heading back to school. Some are following El Paso County Public Health’s…
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Pueblo Community College to open new learning center for economic development
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Pueblo Community College announced a new learning center geared towards helping adults learn economic development. The…
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Mass exodus from D60 bond advisory committee after members disagree with school board
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) —Â When voters in Pueblo passed the $218 million District 60 school bond back in 2019, they did so with the knowledge that a…
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UCCS, Pikes Peak Community College open classes at full capacity for fall semester
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The University of Colorado in Colorado Springs and the three Pikes Peak Community College campuses are reopening at…
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Colorado Springs hosts annual Backpack Bash on July 31st and August 7th
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — This August, many families in El Paso County will be in need of resources for the upcoming school year. The Backpack…
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School District 20 defends $50 electronic device fee taking effect this fall
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Thursday morning an email blast was sent to most Academy School District 20 families announcing parents and…
Continue Reading Woodland Park School District no longer requiring masks
WOODLAND PARK, Colo. (KRDO) — Woodland Park School District is no longer requiring masks. According to a press release, the decision is in response…
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Pikes Peak Community College students to receive free textbooks for upcoming school year
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A year ago, the COVID-19 pandemic made it difficult for many students and their families to purchase required…
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Pueblo District 60 school board votes for emergency closure of Carlile Elementary School
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pueblo District 60 school board unanimously voted yes on the emergency closure of Carlile Elementary School. The board…
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Colorado Springs District 11 summer food program sees smaller turnout
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs District 11 is providing free meals to any family in need over summer break. They held the same…
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Gold Hill Mesa host site for Children’s Literacy Center free one-on-one tutoring sessions
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — More kids will have the opportunity to catch up on their reading this summer for free. The Children’s Literacy…
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School bus driver shortage looming large; local district offers increased pay
FALCON, Colo. (KRDO)– It’s no secret there’s a labor shortage in the country. Now though, it could be spilling into your child’s transportation.…
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Pueblo County High JROTC Color Guard presenting colors to kick off MLB All-Star Game Week
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pueblo County High School JROTC Color Guard will be presenting colors at the kick-off for the MLB All-Star Game…
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Pueblo School District 60 opens Online School for grades 1-8
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Department of Education approved an Online School for grades 1-8 for Pueblo School District 60. Assistant…
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Pueblo West Charter School graduate questions omission of yearbook photo with LGBTQ+ flag
PUEBLO WEST, Colo. (KRDO) — A 2021 graduating student at Swallows Charter Academy says her alma mater discriminated against her sexuality when they…
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