There have been several school and business closures due to power outages through out El Paso County. High winds have damaged power lines. Here are the following closings: El Paso County Court House Evacuated Due to Roof Damage Widefield School District 3 is now closed. See School District for more info. Pikes Peak National Bank…
The Widefield School District 3 Positive Action Team cordially invites you to participate in this years Annual Toy Drive. Toys can be donated through December 15 at all Widefield Schools, Fountain Valley Senior Center, Security Public Library and the Security Fire Department. Santa and his elves will be travelling by school bus to collect toys…
Students from Fountain-Fort Carson High School participated in this years Fountain Labor Day parade on September 5, 2016. There were 214 sharp looking cadets in the parade and the Trojan JROTC Battalion received a trophy for being “Fountain Strong!” Congratulations JROTC!
Widfield High School Class of 1976 will be holding their Forty Year Reunion on July 8th and 9th, 2016. There will be a Dinner and Dance on Friday, July 8, 2016 and a picnic on Saturday July 9, 2016. > Reunion Website To remember the event, T-shirts have been designed and can be purchased. T-shirts will…
Widefield graduate Boris Berian won the World Indoor Championships and the U.S. Indoor Championships in the 800 Meter. WHS Track and Field coach Fred Marjerrison coached Boris all four years at Widefield. Boris then went to Adams State and won 5 state titles, broke 2 state records, and won 2 national titles as a freshman. …
Widefield School District and Peyton School District will have students participating in the upcoming Skills USA Colorado, a competition in which students demonstrate occupational and leadership skills in technical career industries. Widefield and Peyton students will be showcasing the Woods Manufacturing portion of the competition on April 7, 8-4pm, at the state-of-the-art woods manufacturing shop…
Join us for a presentation on school funding issues and the impacts on Widefield School District 3 on April 20th at 6:00 pm at French Elementary 5225 Alturas Drive. Also bring your questions on any topic you’d like to discuss with our administration and school board. Date: April 20, 2016 Time:-6 p.m Location: French Elementary 5225…
This year marks the 15th Annual McDonald’s All American Girls Game. More than 700 high school basketball players nationwide were nominated and 24 female athletes were chosen, including Ms. Kylee Shook of Mesa Ridge High School in Colorado Springs, to compete in the 2016 McDonald’s All American Games, which will take place in Chicago on…
Widefield High School launched its “March On” campaign to raise funds for Mt. Carmel Center of Excellence this week.Mt. Carmel is a Center of Excellence providing wellness programs and transitional services with special emphasis on veterans, military, and their families. Additionally, Mt. Carmel delivers space, expertise, and resources in collaboration with community partners. Fundraiser Events…
Widefield School District 3 is hosting community meetings with a presentation on school funding issues and how they are impacting WSD3. We welcome questions on any topic from the public. *Snacks and Drinks Provided March 16 @ 6 p.m. ~ Security Fire Station #1 (400 Security Blvd) April 20 @ 6 p.m. ~ French Elementary School…
Slippery roads are causing havoc for many drivers. Tires are spinning but cars just aren’t moving. The snow is high and roads are icy causing cars to get stuck throughout Colorado Springs and Fountain. Many drivers were stuck on Cheyenne Meadows Drive and Cheyenne Mountain Blvd throughout the day. Thanks to many good Samaritans who…
Widefield School District 3 is having its second annual Holiday Toy Drive. All 15 schools have been collecting toys during the month of December to give to families in our community. Please help out this holiday season and donate a toy. Your child can drop off donated toys at their school. On Thursday, December 17, our…
Two Mesa Ridge Students signed letters of intent to play sports at the University of Louisville and Lewis University. Braden Bentley sign to play golf at Lewis University in Romeoville, IL and Kylee Shook signed on to play basketball at the University of Louisville. Congratulations, your community is proud of you. Go Mesa Ridge!
The annual Widefield Community Day parade will be on October 10, 2015. The parade starts at 10:30 am in front of Big R located at 165 Fontaine Blvd. After the parade head down to C. A. Foster Stadium at Widefield High School for a cookout from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm sponsored by the Fountain…
FOUNTAIN, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) is proud to announce Aragon Elementary school as the first place division winner in the 2015 Colorado NASP Virtual Tournament. Aragon Elementary was presented the first place trophy on April 20 during a NASP tournament awards presentation. Several students…
The Widefield High School Boys’ Cross Country team in Widefield School District 3 has been named the 4A Academic All-State Champions for having an overall GPA of 3.97. Pictured in photo left to right: Cole Munoz, Matthew Arbegast, Max Martinez, Mason Durfey, Wesley Simmons, Stephen Agenbroad, Quinn Wilson Coach Lisa Kayson, Cole Munoz, Matthew Arbegast, Max…
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