An overview of the Colorado Springs educational options, from preschool to college and everything in between. Education matters in Colorado Springs. According to WalletHub, the City is the 17th Most Educated in the nation, and Colorado is the 5th Most Educated State. If there’s one word to know about education in Colorado Springs, it’s choice. […]
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Embracing the Future: D11’s Vision for Education in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs School District 11 lies in the heart of Colorado Springs. The pioneering educational community believes “when everyone belongs, everyone succeeds,” and that philosophy resonates through every classroom, hallway, and playground. It’s not just a slogan — it is the very foundation for every decision made throughout the district. D11 is pioneering a transformative […]
Education at its Peak: Manitou Springs School District 14
Manitou Springs School District 14 (MSSD14), situated at the base of the majestic Pikes Peak, stands as a beacon of academic excellence in the heart of Manitou Springs. Home to approximately 1200 students, half of whom choose to be a part of this unique educational community, MSSD14 has earned a reputation for providing an intimate […]
Harrison School District 2 is Garnering Statewide Recognition
The Colorado Association of School Executives (CASE) selected the Colorado 2023 Superintendent of the Year – Dr. Wendy Birhanzel, Superintendent of Harrison School District 2. She was chosen for her innovative and maverick approach to serving over 13,000 students within 19 schools, one homeschool academy, and three charter school systems. Dr. Birhanzel believes that choice […]
Making the Dream of Moving from Public Schools to Catholic Schools of Colorado Springs a Reality
St. Mary’s High School (St. Mary’s) was the dream of Fr. Robert Byrne in the 1880s, who, along with the help of the Sisters of Loretto, began teaching students in 1885. Throughout the years of continuous operation since, St. Mary’s has flourished and maintained Fr. Byrne’s and the Sisters of Loretto vision of an uncompromising […]
Pikes Peak State College
The new name for what has been Pikes Peak Community College for about a half-century suggests something bigger, something more ambitious, more… significant. The college hopes to live up to that. It’s certainly true that the college has outgrown the name in many respects. For instance, it’s now offering three bachelor’s degrees, and it plans […]
Seniors Explore Career Interests Through Capstone Studies
During her final three weeks as a senior at The Colorado Springs School (CSS), Sasha Malone ’22 shadowed ophthalmologists, observing cornea transplants as well as cataract and glaucoma surgeries, to gauge whether ophthalmology is a career she’d like to pursue. “I have always been interested in eyes, so I thought diving into them during my Capstone was […]
Learning Is Full STEAM Ahead for Middle School Scholars
The partnership between Peak Education and The Colorado Springs School provides a hands-on science and technology camp experience to students throughout the Pikes Peak region. Building and programming robots, dance therapy, and dissecting sheep brains are just a few of the many immersive learning activities middle schoolers take part in each summer through the Full […]
Celebrating Black History Month at the Colorado Springs School
Led by its first Black head of school, CSS focuses on African American inventors to promote inclusivity and awareness. Did you know that potato chips, the home security system, blood bank, corn seed planter and central heating with natural gas were all invented by African American men and women? This February, The Colorado Springs School […]
Healthy Eating in the Colorado Springs School: A Win-Win for Farmers & Families
Chef Lori Burgess of The Colorado Springs School (CSS) provides students in PreKindergarten through grade 12 with nutritious, homemade meals made from locally-grown fruits and veggies. CSS is proud to be the only school in the area served by Mountain Freshies, a provider of organic and natural produce grown by sustainable farmers in Colorado’s North […]
