School District 49

About

Educating more than 20,000 Pikes Peak-area students, as Colorado's 14th largest school district, District 49 is a growing source of opportunity.

Story

Encompassing 133 square miles of areas in Colorado Springs and unincorporated portions in the Falcon area of El Paso County, District 49 is one of Colorado's fastest growing school districts. In the Colorado Springs area, well over 90 percent of annual growth is occurring in District 49. According to county records, there are more than 20,000 lots in the inventory of the school district's boundaries, which could double its current pupil count. During the 2015-2016 school year, District 49's educators began working with more than 20,000 students, as part of Colorado's 14th largest school district. The district currently contains nine elementary schools, three middle schools, three high schools, one alternative middle and high school and a blended-learning online academy, as well as several charter schools. It offers early childhood programs, special education inclusion, gifted and talented programs, vocational career academies, as well as maintain a working relationship with Pikes Peak Community College.

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For enrollment information, visit: http://d49.org/enroll

Mission

District 49 prepares students, in a safe and caring environment, to be successful, competent and productive citizens in a global society. Our teachers, administrators and staff members are committed to the creation of educational environments where all children can maximize their individual learning potential. Further, we are committed to meeting students' needs in all domains: academic, social and physical. An emphasis in all activities will be toward empowering students to take an active role in their own learning.

Impressum

As an official District 49 community outreach tool, this Facebook page is owned and operated by the district's communications department. Questions or concerns can be shared with the communications director by calling 719.495.1151. Support issues are handled by the district's digital communications specialist by sending an email message to [email protected].