Southeast Colorado Springs Community Calendar
We are delighted to present to you the Express’ community calendar.
Harrison schools earn academic honors
Some Harrison School District Two schools stepped to the head of the class recently, earning top state recognitions for their outstanding performances on assessment tests.
Niski tapped to serve as interim police chief
A nearly 30-year veteran of the Colorado Springs Police Department will take the reins Feb. 1, following the retirement of outgoing Chief Pete Carey.
Harrison’s Melo named coach of the year
Harrison High School football Coach Al Melo was named the 3A Football Coach of the Year.
Lockout at Harrison High after staff finds live ammunition magazine
No one was in danger, but Harrison High School students were on a lockout Wednesday morning after staff found a magazine with live ammunition.
‘An investment for generations’
Plans to overhaul a Southeast Colorado Springs elementary school building’s roof, repair water damage and update decades-old fixtures are now under way, thanks to a $180 million referendum passed by Harrison School District 2 (D2) residents Nov. 6.
Making it count
Cheslyn Johnson, 9, casts her first-ever ballot Nov. 6 during a Kids’ Election Day Party at the Sand Creek Library. Children were asked to vote between four toy options. ‘It feels good,’ Cheslyn says of voting for the safari set. A Jurassic-themed play set, the