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District 49 hosted December's Fantastic 49 celebration before the monthly Board of Education meeting.
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District 49 hosted November's Fantastic 49 celebration before the monthly Board of Education meeting.
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Before the first bell rings and backpacks are zipped, District 49’s transportation team is already in motion.
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More than 1,000 kindergarten students experienced their first “first day” of school in District 49.
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Elizabeth Dalzell, HMS, walked into quite a surprise on Thursday, an award ceremony.
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The D49 team of school counselors gathered on May 2 to start wrapping up school year '23-24.
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I warmly invite you all to join me for a comprehensive VoW Rollout Presentation, in which I will provide an in-depth look at what we've learned this year through D49's Voice of the Workforce system.
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Workforce text alerts
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We are pleased to announce our friends at Sentinel Technologies are continuing Building Office Hours after the holiday break.
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D49 will soon roll out a new mobile app from Raptor to enhance safety and security in our buildings, and utilizing staff Wi-Fi will help ensure reliable functionality.
![Ann Moomey, volunteer at Remington Elementary, receives a Fantastic 49 award.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715726308/d49org/oyffo337h7kmncvxejcs/Ann_Banner.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715726308/d49org/oyffo337h7kmncvxejcs/Ann_Banner.jpg","width":370}])
District 49 is committed to recognizing fantastic staff, students and community members who help make our district fantastic.
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District 49 wrapped up the 2023 graduation season on June 2 with graduates from GOAL High School taking the stage at the Broadmoor World Arena.
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Families, friends and staff celebrated with the Vista Ridge High School Class of '23 Saturday, May 27
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The Falcon High School class of 2023 celebrated under sunshine and blue skies May 26
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Sand Creek High School celebrated its graduation on Thursday.
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2021-2022 News in District 49
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As the school year starts winding down, it's the perfect time to look back and reflect on all the positive moments of the year.
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During Teacher Appreciation Week, we asked our community to recognize D49 teachers who can't be topped and to nominate favorites on social media.
![Casey Nall teaches sign language during at staff meeting at PHS.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715726756/d49org/tcpyfwmqleoznetkrv5r/D49_1003banner.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715726756/d49org/tcpyfwmqleoznetkrv5r/D49_1003banner.jpg","width":370}])
Staff faces around the room are expressive and focused. Add in their hand gestures, and employees are saying a lot, without actually speaking.
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April is Autism Awareness Month, and for kindergartners at Evans Elementary, it’s the perfect time to celebrate a classmate.
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Holly DeHerrera, an English teacher with the Falcon Homeschool Program, knows how quickly life can change. In an instant, everything can go up in smoke.
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Don't let restrictions from COVID-19 keep you and your family from enjoying attractions and museums all across the country, or from discovering a new hobby this summer.
![Rachael Winn hiking at the Sand Dunes in Colorado.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715726629/d49org/p7qz6mxxxtp21keqer7r/Rachael_Winn.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715726629/d49org/p7qz6mxxxtp21keqer7r/Rachael_Winn.jpg","width":370}])
We all know what happens to a cell phone when the battery is low. Recharging isn’t only important for your phone, but it is imperative for YOU to recharge your mind and body, too.
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With lives disrupted from the COVID-19 outbreak, messages from D49 team members, like you, filled with care and hope can make a positive difference to students, parents and our community.
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District 49 has partnered with Western Governors University to offer full scholarships to three current ESP staff members. Apply by May 11.
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We are working closely with our local public health agencies as we monitor the global outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).