There are many new and exciting accomplishments in the District, and this page is a great place to visit for updates on our awards and accomplishments by school year. Let's start with a few big celebrations that don't neatly fall into one school year!

1. Our district provided families with FREE before and after school childcare for K-5 students at all elementary schools
2. The district now has FREE adult education classes: Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language, Workforce Development, GED Prep
3. Partnering with Pikes Peak United Way, planning is underway for a Family Success Center expected to open August 2022

Bond Accomplishments

We are on schedule in year three of a six-year bond project and within our budget projections.

Completed projects:

• Sand Creek International School remodel and middle school addition
• Otero Elementary remodel
• Centennial Elementary remodel
• Stratmoor Hills Elementary remodel
• Stratton Meadows Elementary remodel
• Mountain Vista Community School Phase 1 construction
• Harrison High School remodel
• Fox Meadow Middle School parking lot addition
• Oak Creek Elementary remodel
• Carmel Community School Rebuild
• Wildflower Elementary remodel
• Monterey Elementary remodel

In-progress projects:

• Soaring Eagles Community School remodel and middle school addition
• Sierra High School remodel

Upcoming projects:

• Bricker Elementary remodel
• Giberson Elementary remodel
• Panorama Middle School remodel
• Turman Elementary remodel

D2

• • • 2023 Colorado Superintendent of the Year, Dr. Wendy Birhanzel awarded by Colorado Association of School Executives (CASE)
    • Superintendent Dr. Wendy Birhanzel, awarded the Transformational Leaders Award by Colorado Publishing House’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) committee
    • Best in Business 2022 Gold Award in Education/Careers for School Districts by Colorado Springs Business Journal

Otero Elementary

• • • Teachers First Award, Charlotte Allan, 2nd grade teacher, recognized by KOAA