The School Buzz: Air Academy HS students hold Q&A with Colorado congressman
Students at one local high school got a chance to hear directly from someone helping shape decisions in Washington. The students at Air Academy High…
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The School Buzz: Mesa Ridge HS touts money-making vending machine full of school spirit
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Students at Mesa Ridge High School are running a business… right in the hallway. The school’s business club is…
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21 southern Colorado schools receive Purple Star designation for supporting military-connected students
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – As military families move from base to base, their children often have to start over in new classrooms. Now, 22…
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The School Buzz: D-3 book program carries on beloved teacher’s mission years after passing
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Hundreds of local students are building their home libraries thanks to a special giveaway inspired by one beloved…
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The School Buzz: Read Across Manitou celebrating books is a huge hit
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — It was a week full of wacky outfits, fun themes and a whole lot of reading at one local elementary school last week.…
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The School Buzz: Impressive D-3 Science Olympiad team headed to State
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A group of D-3 students is heading to State — not for sports, but for science. Widefield High School’s Science…
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The School Buzz: D-11 hosting largest hiring fair in district’s history
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — If you’ve ever thought about working in education, D-11 has an event this weekend that could be your chance.…
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The School Buzz: Two D-20 teachers receive national award for work with students with dyslexia
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Every school needs teachers willing to go the extra mile to help all students succeed – especially those with…
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The School Buzz: USA Basketball coaches score big with students at Widefield D-3
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Some students in Widefield D-3 got a basketball lesson this week from the organization behind Team USA. Students…
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District 49 Administrators made $2M error before $1.8M in staff layoffs
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – District 49 Board of Education members approved approximately $1.8M in cuts in this February 12 meeting. This includes…
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The School Buzz: Widefield D3 touts training that helps new military students feel welcome
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Military families move a lot. For children in those families, being the “new kid” can be really tough. But one…
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The School Buzz: Pueblo teacher gets special shoutout from Colorado Dept. of Education
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — It’s not every day your child’s teacher gets a shoutout from the state’s department of education. But that’s what’s happening…
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The School Buzz: Pueblo charter school gives back to animal shelter through donations, art project
4th and 5th-graders from a Pueblo charter school are making sure adoptable pets go home to loving families through a little effort and artistic…
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City proposes solution to ‘childcare desert’ in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Springs Planning Department said the city’s development code could be limiting families’ access to…
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The School Buzz: Impressive Colorado Springs senior offered more than $1 million in cumulative scholarships
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Coltin Bridgmon is a senior at The Colorado Springs School with a million reasons he knows he’s going to a top…
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The School Buzz: Lewis-Palmer High School gives student a huge party during ‘Wish Week’
MONUMENT, Colo. (KRDO) – Lewis-Palmer High School put on a very special day for another child during their annual “Wish Week” last week. The…
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The School Buzz: Harrison D2 assistant principal honored with national award
A Harrison D2 assistant principal is being honored with a national award for her leadership in turning around the academic program. Renee Dahl just…
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The School Buzz: Colorado Springs principal wins pickleball championship
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A Colorado Springs principal is celebrating a personal championship that his students can certainly aspire to.…
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Fountain Valley alumnus donates $10 million to school
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — An alumnus of the Fountain Valley School of Colorado (FVS) has donated $10 million to the school, according to a…
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The School Buzz: Atlas Schools celebrates record-breaking holiday student adoption program
Editor’s note: a previous version of this article listed the date of the holiday dinner for the chosen students. The school has requested that the…
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