Category Archives: News

Friday night (high)lights

Sierra , neighborhood celebrate season opener on home turf   For the first time in its 35-year history, Sierra High School is hosting varsity football games on home turf. The season opened Friday, Aug. 30, and despite a tough, 46-8 loss to The Classical Academy,

New road to success

Harrison SD 2, PPCC and foundations team on full-ride scholarship program Harrison School District 2 (D-2) seniors are receiving an academic leg up, starting with the class of 2020. The district and Pikes Peak Community College announced Wednesday a partnership that will offer a full-ride,

D2 seeks board candidates

  Two, four-year seats to be decided in November Southeast residents wanting to have an impact on the area’s academic future, take note. The Harrison School District 2 Board of Education is seeking candidates for the November ballot. Two, four-year seats are up for grabs

Roadmap for success

District 11 charges into new year with community-wide celebration Colorado Springs School District 11 (D11) is heading into the 2019-20 school year with a new look, new mission and new attitude. Classes officially begin this week, but on Thursday, Aug. 8, the district kicked off

New year, new vision

D11 celebrates new plan with back-to-school bash; Polis, Suthers to join After months of work, Colorado Springs School District 11 (D11) is striding into a new school year with a new vision. The district will officially launch its bold new strategic plan and brand identity

Suthers responds to Saturday shooting

Mayor calls for patience as investigation continues Mayor John Suthers said Tuesday afternoon he understands why residents may be impatient to learn exactly what went on Saturday, Aug. 3, when a Colorado Springs Police Department officer (CSPD) shot and fatally wounded 19-year-old De’von Bailey. But

‘Everyone’s children matter’

Dozens rally following Saturday shooting Amid chants of “no justice, no peace” and “black lives matter,” about 50 people of all races rallied outside Colorado Springs City Hall on Monday to protest the fatal Saturday shooting of De’Von Bailey. The 19-year-old black Colorado Springs man