COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — It may be the most “Colorado” class ever offered to 6th-graders. It proves that not all classrooms have four walls. And it’s in its 12th year of tremendous success at Ute Pass Elementary School. The Manitou Springs D-14 school offers the Mountain Academy of Arts and Sciences to its sixth-graders
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MONUMENT, Colo. (KRDO) – Students at Prairie Winds Elementary School spend one day each year learning how to be strong as a Hawk. This year that day meant martial arts. As part of their fifth annual wellness day at the D-38 school, “Hawk Strong Day” teaches students how to lead healthy lives: incorporating fitness, nutrition, and emotional
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, students at Remington Elementary deserve a huge award. 4th and 5th graders at the D-49 school are at least getting a much-deserved pajama party-donut day in class after what they accomplished. Many of them are part of a club at
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Many students like to jam out. But not like those at Edith Wolford Elementary School. The D-20 school held its 13th annual Health Jam last week. The school sets up fun activities throughout the school to encourage students to integrate healthy habits: a juggling station, desk drumming, obstacle course, a “taste the rainbow” station featuring
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Samuel Thompson was thrilled to return to North Middle School where he was once a student. A lot has changed since his elementary school days, and he’s now an engineer. Using his expertise, he was able to teach students STEM through a fun, engaging project. 6th and 7th graders at
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Single-digit temperatures and snow Wednesday morning made taking a stand cold work for disgruntled teachers in District 11 who are at odds with the school board. But dozens of teachers did stand outside in front of their schools before the start of classes, to express their displeasure in the board’s
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – At Wednesday morning drop-off, you may see your student’s teachers standing out front of the building as your students head to class. The Colorado Springs Education Association (CSEA) is planning a solidarity walk-in. The organization representing public school educators in Colorado Springs District 11 plans to stand together out front
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – Do you have an elementary schooler who has a way with words? This poetry contest might be right up their alley. The Pikes Peak Library District is hosting a poetry contest for El Paso County 4th and 5th graders. Six winners will receive $50 and a book. This year’s
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Students have kicked off a new initiative to support human trafficking survivors, according to District 11. According to the district, Holmes Middle School students are making pillows to go in “HOPE BAGS,” handed out by the nonprofit Reclaiming Hope. Students in FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) and
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The Honor Society at Pueblo Central High School participates in a big community service project every year. This year they decided to make blankets for children often dealing with stressful situations. The students called their project Wildcat Warmies Tied With Love. 40 students made 28 blankets, all of them going to the Pueblo Children’s Advocacy
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – A Pueblo School for Arts and Sciences (PSAS) teacher at the Jones Avenue campus has been terminated this week, after allegedly hitting one of his students during some kind of discussion. School officials with PSAS confirm that they were made aware of the situation on Monday by the student’s parent. According
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)- Students from Colorado Springs are raising money to help build a well in a small village in Africa. The Colorado Springs School is using the program as an opportunity to teach their kids about helping other and understanding what life is like for people around the world. This is the first year that
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Officials with the Colorado Springs School say students and staff are partnering with a nonprofit to bring clean water to a village in Malawi, a country in Africa. The school is heading up efforts with the organization Charity:Water, which they say helps bring clean, safe water to communities across the
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Widefield School District 3 has a new program allowing students to soar, getting them a head start on a possible aviation career. The program is called Glimpse Into Flight Training (GIFT). And it’s open to all D-3 students. FAA-certified instructors lead it. They teach students all about aircraft, their systems, navigation – everything to prep
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Officials with District 11 say they’re launching a new “community school” model at Galileo Middle School. According to the district, they are creating what they’re calling the “Ascend Center.” There, the district and Joint Initiatives for Youth and Families will bring together community partners to help serve families at the
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – Students and staff at Jenkins Middle School can’t seem to catch a break after health officials confirm the school has had a whopping cough outbreak. Just this month, classes for students were upended after the school abruptly closed due to structural concerns. Students have since moved into Doherty High
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Students from Jenkins Middle School returned to class today. They’re being hosted by other D11 schools while officials look into safety concerns involving the structure of Jenkins Middle School. “She was devastated because the last semester of 8th grade is so fun and you’re confident and comfortable – and she
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PUEBLO WEST, Colo. (KRDO) – A registered nurse and health science teacher at Destinations Career Academy drives her medical lab on wheels to her online students so they can complete their medical certifications. “It means so much to me because it was so hard in the beginning when we didn’t have a mobile lab. It
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – On Thursday afternoon, Mayor Yemi Mobolade of Colorado Springs touched upon how the city is reacting to new immigration enforcement brought upon by the new Donald Trump Presidency. The mayor discussed the topic after questions prompted by the media, following his speech at his monthly press briefing at the City
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A D-20 classroom had an afternoon setup perfect for a cozy day of warm reading – homemade forts included. Mrs. Garcia’s class at Explorer Elementary gave her students a tough assignment: bring your favorite book … along with your warmest blankets and flashlight. The goal? Build a reading fort around each desk and spend considerable
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