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Congratulations to Emily Gaytan of Centennial Elementary, a 2026 Colorado Teacher of the Year semifinalist!
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Harrison School District 2 has announced plans to build two tiny home communities in an effort to attract more teachers to the area.
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Student artists exhibit their work on the concourse at the Broadmoor World Arena.
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Solid Rock’s Community Food Center is a lifeline for many of our families, actively providing food to D2 schools and helping to combat food insecurity across the district. Their support ensures that students can focus on learning, not where their next meal is coming from.
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D2 and The Colorado Association of School Executives (CASE) are thrilled to recognize Mountain Vista Community School Assistant Principal, Dr. Nicole Paxton, as the 2025 Colorado Middle Level Assistant Principal of the Year.
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Harrison School District 2 Superintendent Wendy Birhanzel was recently recognized with the 2025 Women in School Leadership Award from the American School Superintendents Association.
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The Colorado Springs Business Journal’s Women of Influence selects courageous leaders with a community-first mindset.
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Graduates from Harrison HS, Sierra HS, Career Readiness Academy, and Aspire Online Academy will have the opportunity for direct admission into CSU-Pueblo and PPSC.
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We’ve bonded together as a community with your support to provide school improvements so our students can thrive.