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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: 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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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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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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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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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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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.
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Fox21News: Harrison High School awarded prestigious recognition
Harrison High School has been awarded the status of AVID National Demonstration School.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Summer Contacts
If you have any questions during summer break, don't hesitate to get in touch:For registration or scheduling, please email Emma Chavez (echavez@hsd2.org).
For summer school questions, please email Kathia Molina (kmolina@hsd2.org).
For any other questions, please email Stephney Moore (smoore@hsd2.org).
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Harrison High School
Yearbook 2022 - 2023
There is still time to order a yearbook. Get yourself a wonderful collection of high school memories! Click here to purchase.
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Harrison High School, an International Baccalaureate World School
Your child is unique and deserves the best. Come join the Harrison Panther family today. By attending an International Baccalaureate School and an AVID Demonstration School, your child will learn how to navigate and influence a global world by developing a passion for learning and being immersed in a collaborative environment. Be part of a community that has been awarded 5 Silver Medals and 7 Bronze Medals by US News and World Report. This legacy of achievement is a testament to delivering on the high expectations we have for our staff and students alike. Join our Panther family and increase your student’s potential!
Harrison High School, an AVID National Demonstration School
Advancement Via Individual Determination
