First Solo Takeoff for HHS Student

Nathan Walberer is attending Air Force Jr ROTC Flight Academy this summer and had his first solo flight.

Fox21News: Harrison High School awarded prestigious recognition

Harrison High School has been awarded the status of AVID National Demonstration School.

KRDO The School Buzz: Harrison D2 surprise and honor teacher, ESP of the year

Two surprises, several tears of joy. Harrison D-2 announced their teacher and educational support professional of the year last week and the response was incredible.

Southeast Express: Briggs’ brain, athleticism pave the way for future endeavors

Kahar Briggs has big plans for his future — immediate and down the road. The Harrison High School senior was a three-sport athlete most of his four-year tenure competing in football, basketball and track.

D2 selected for innovative pilot program

D2 has been selected by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education as one of only 5 school districts in Colorado to provide our high school students with the opportunity to graduate early and have funds for college or job training.

KRDO: The School Buzz: African refugee, now Harrison HS senior, wins scholarship

Inga Delphin Mukombo is a Harrison High School senior. Delphin has already been accepted to six colleges and universities. He hasn’t made his choice yet. But now, he’s interested in training to become a pilot, possibly an engineer.

KRDO: ‘Juntos 2 College’ non-profit helping undocumented families in southern Colorado

Read about Harrison HS CLDE teacher Audriana Alvarado and former Harrison HS CLDE English teacher Luis Antazana.

Southeast Express: GameLike Her Basketball Clinic teaches basketball, life skills

Hillside Connection's GameLike Her Basketball Clinic didn’t just offer girls an opportunity to improve as hoopers. The clinic at Carmel Community School provided campers the chance to see women who excelled in various areas of basketball – collegiately and as pros.

Spotlight: Harrison High School Band

Harrison High School’s Band had great success this semester!

CSU Pueblo: Colorado Promise Offers Free Tuition to Students in Colorado with Family Income of $50,000 or Less

Colorado State University Pueblo announced a new enrollment initiative called Colorado Promise, which offers free tuition to new first-time Colorado residents with a gross family income of $50,000 or less. This tuition guarantee requires full-time enrollment and is guaranteed for one year, but can be continued for up to four years if students maintain eligibility.

Gazette: Space Foundation helping Pikes Peak region high school students learn how to start space businesses

With the help of a $1.5 million Department of Defense grant, the Space Foundation is teaching 60 students each from District 11, District 20, District 2 and District 3 lessons about aerospace and engineering with a curriculum built around what would be needed for a trip to Mars.

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.

KKTV: Free before- and after-school child care for Harrison School District 2 families already has over 1,000 students enrolled

D-2 kindergarten to fifth graders can show up to 14 locations in the district five days a week. The program began in August and already has about 1,012 students enrolled.

Register Now for Adult Education Classes

Beginning in August 2021, D2 will offer FREE Adult Education and English Classes. Continue reading for details and registration sign-up.

Southeast Express: Harrison’s peer mediation class shows results

At Harrison, peer groups meet for discussion, to resolve conflicts and to find solutions that don’t equal suspension or expulsion.

Video: HSD2 Addressing Equity in Education

From daily dose 719: COVID has created challenges for schools and families across the US but in many ways it brought us together. HSD2 has been working to address inequities long before COVID, which put them ahead of the game for providing resources for families in the district.

Southeast Express: A new partnership with the Pikes Peak Library District is expanding curriculum for students

No-Cost College for HSD2 Graduates

The Dakota Promise provides free college tuition and academic support to every qualifying high school graduate in the school district.

Standard Response Protocol (SRP) Lockout/Lockdown Parent Handout

Standard Response Protocol (SRP) has changed terminology this year. View the English and Spanish flyer.

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Hey parents, have you heard of AVID?

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a system that helps all scholars become organized with their academics and beyond.