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Colorado Politics: One-time K-12 funding can't make up for decades of cuts | OPINION
The pandemic hit all of us hard and redefined the way we live. It had a profound and lasting impact on our communities, our economies, our governments and our mental health. It’s simply a fact that Colorado schools, their staff and our kids are facing unprecedented upheaval and change.
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2023 Commissioner's Teacher Cabinet
Lois Poulson, 3rd grade teacher at Wildflower Elementary, has been appointed to the Commissioner's Teacher Cabinet (CDE)!
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Girl Scouts of Colorado selects Superintendent Dr. Wendy Birhanzel as one of their 2023 Women of Distinction
In 2023, Girl Scouts of Colorado will honor four outstanding women in our community as Women of Distinction.
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Sixty35: 5 Questions: Dr. Wendy Birhanzel
Dr. Wendy Birhanzel, Superintendent of Harrison School District 2, has been named 2023 Colorado Superintendent of the Year by the Colorado Association of School Executives.
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Gazette: Nadiya Trujillo becomes first female wrestler to sign with Trinidad State, builds future for self and others
Nadiya Trujillo has a bright future ahead of her, but the best part is she's showing others they can have a bright future too.
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Gazette: Harrison District 2 leader recognized as Colorado Superintendent of the Year: 'It's all about the kids'
Wendy Birhanzel received the 2023 Colorado Superintendent of the Year award before hundreds of supportive students, principals, staff and community members at Sierra High School.
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Fox Meadow Middle School #BeTheChange!
Fox Meadow Middle School was fortunate to experience an interactive presentation where SaulPaul shared his story and music, as well as examples and actionable ways to Be The Change.
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Choice Enrollment Now Open
If you would like to request that your student attend a school other than the attendance area of your address, now is the time to fill out the Choice form.
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Harrison High School hosts AVID regional showcase
The first Pikes Peak Regional AVID showcase of the school year took place at Harrison High School in Colorado Springs on November 10, 2022. A District Two school, Harrison High, recently received National Demonstration status with AVID.
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Dr. Wendy Birhanzel named 2023 Colorado Superintendent of the Year!
Dr. Birhanzel shared that this award is an honor for the whole district. “This is the best news! Our staff and students have worked for this day for so long, and they are why I stand here today. We are honored to be recognized, and I will advocate for our school districts all over our state as Colorado’s Superintendent of the Year.”
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The Colorado Springs Business Journal: School lunch plan could cut barriers, boost learning
It’s lunchtime at Centennial Elementary School, and nearly all of the 70 kindergarteners in the cafeteria cheerfully line up for their school-provided meal.
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Southeast Express: Sierra senior’s poise, stout play help lead Stallions soccer
Horacio Garcia played a significant role in the improvement of Sierra High School’s boys soccer team. Sierra finished the regular season 9-6 overall and 4-1 in Class 4A/3A Colorado Springs Metro North League play.
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CS Indy: Meet the Pikes Peak region’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) advocacy winners for 2022
Read about our Superintendent Dr. Wendy Birhanzel, one of this year’s Transformational Leaders award winners!
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Gazette Preps: Sierra's Marisa Reyes lighting up radar guns, racking up strikeouts and building Stallion softball brand
Winning matters to the sophomore, as does being competitive in softball. Having compassion for those around her, and building up the Sierra program she used to watch, matters even more.
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Gazette: Several Harrison School District 2 bond projects completed, with more on the way
Several Harrison School District 2 schools have undergone sweeping renovations and improvements, with more projects on the way, thanks to a $180 million bond issue approved by voters in November 2018.
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Gazette Preps: Sierra High School set to begin construction on $3 million football stadium this winter
New renderings lay out the complex coming to Sierra High School next fall — including a completely rebuilt football, soccer and track facility for the athletic program.
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KOAA: Some Harrison School District students return to new buildings with new features
Tuesday, August 9, marked the first day of school for Harrison School District students, and some of them returned to brand new buildings with a lot of features.
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Southeast Express: Piloting aircraft leads to academic success
Flying planes under the guidance of the Air Force is a challenge that few high school students achieve. But three Harrison District Two students this year passed the rigorous Air Force Officer’s Qualification Test and spent the summer high in the sky.
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D2 has a new look!
While our students and staff enjoyed their well-deserved summer break, the District worked behind the scenes to revamp the district’s brand that has been around for decades.
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KOAA: Local school districts expanding mental health services for new school year
As students are returning to the classroom in the upcoming weeks, many local school districts are expanding mental health services for students, staff and families.
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KOAA: Harrison School District alumni return to the classroom to make a difference
Harrison School District 2 has 52 alumni returning as teachers, administrators, and educational support staff for the upcoming school year.
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Colorado Education Initiative: Social Emotional Solutions - A monthly blog showcasing strategies and bright spots for Colorado’s schools
Check out the video -- “Building A Social Emotional Ecosystem: Harrison High School Case Study” -- located at the end of the article.
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Colorado Springs Business Journal: Best in Business 2022: Education/Careers
Harrison School District 2 takes First Place for Best in Business: Education/Careers (School Districts)
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KOAA: UCCS Stem Outreach Program helping to break barriers for minority high school students
The STEM Outreach Program is underway at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs with just 18 high school students participating in this program. Harrison High School student, Zariea Patrick, is one of those 18 students.
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First Solo Takeoff for HHS Student
Nathan Walberer is attending Air Force Jr ROTC Flight Academy this summer and had his first solo flight.
Upcoming Events
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June 8, 2023
6:00 PM Board Work Session
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June 15, 2023
6:00 PM Board Meeting
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June 16, 2023
District Announcements
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
We want to share this flyer from NAMI with some of the services NAMI is providing for our community. If you are interested in these and other programs, please visit www.namicoloradosprings.org
Choose Us
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District 2 has many options to suit your child's learning style. You will be joining an education family that believes your child can and will succeed. We honor an open enrollment policy where students can enroll in one of our nine elementary schools, four K-8 schools, one K-12 online school, two middle schools, two high schools, one career readiness academy, International Baccalaureate programs, a home school program, or three charter school systems.
We also offer free full-day kindergarten, free preschool education to those who qualify, and free transportation and extracurricular activities. Each student is provided with a laptop and internet assistance when needed. Our students thrive with gifted education programs at each campus, special education programs at each campus, and award-winning culturally- and linguistically diverse education. Advanced Placement (AP) and Concurrent Enrollment programs are offered to our high school students at no cost, while our Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program is available beginning in middle school. We now offer a complete IB program from the early years through the Diploma program.
Another reason for choosing us is this unprecedented opportunity for students attending one of our District 2 high schools. In partnership with Pikes Peak State College, the Dakota Foundation, and the Legacy Institute, the Dakota Promise Program, which began in the fall of 2020 - provides free college tuition and academic support coaches to every qualifying high school graduate in our school district. To be eligible for the program, students must complete high school with a 2.5 or better GPA for their combined junior and senior years, enroll at PPSC within 12 months of graduation, enroll and complete a minimum of 24 credit hours per academic year and apply for financial aid.