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Our graduation rate jumped 6.7%, reaching 89.8%, putting Harrison School District 2 above the state average of 85.6%.
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Monterey Elementary Assistant Principal Renee Dahl has been selected as the 2026 National Outstanding Assistant Principal (NOAP). This award recognizes elementary assistant principals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to student success, instructional excellence, and school improvement.
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D2’s Board of Education was formally recognized during the District’s Board meeting for earning one of the nation’s highest honors in public education governance.
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In this edition, we highlight the Adopt-A-Family Program, which helped more than 200 D2 families this holiday season thanks to an amazing group of volunteers and donors. We also spotlight our student musicians and athletes. Plus, D2 shines at the Colorado Association of School Boards (CASB) Convention.
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When Dr. Angela Valdez walks the halls of Harrison School District 2 in Colorado Springs, she sees herself in the students.
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Rocket Days are about sparking curiosity, building teamwork, and celebrating the joy of learning in Harrison School District 2.
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When Pikes Peak State College welcomed its latest cohort of graduates from Harrison School District 2 last Wednesday, it also marked the beginning of a new era of higher education.