Widefield School District 3

New Libraries in Widefield School District 3

Widefield School District 3 is excited to announce the opening of two unique libraries at two of our elementary schools. The Kingdom of Reading room opened at Talbott Elementary on January 22. This new reading room is a place where students can go to enjoy a good book, participate in book clubs, and eventually will…

Widefield School District 3 Coach Named “2014 Coach of the Year”

Mesa Ridge High School girl’s basketball coach Jeff Beatty has been selected to receive the 2014 Coach of the Year award at the state level by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). The NFHS recognizes coaches at the state, sectional, and national level, and notifies recipients by letter of the highest level…

Mesa Ridge Choir to Perform with Pros

Widefield School District 3 is proud to announce that the Mesa Ridge High School choir will be performing with professional singers from the Colorado Vocal Arts Ensemble (CVAE) in the upcoming Gateways program: Opening Doors to the Choral Arts on November 7, 2014. This performance is the culmination of CVAE’s acclaimed high school residency program,…

Widefield Football Booster Club Fundraiser at Culver’s

Widefield Football Booster Club is doing lots of fundraising this year. This week on Thursday, May 15th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Culvers located at 8065 Fountain Mesa Rd will be donating 10% of the receipts to the Widefield Football Booster Club. The profits earned will ensure we can support the teams and coaches…

Mesa Ridge High School Teacher Resigns After Being Charged With Sexual Assault

Mr. French has tendered his resignation effective January 9, 2014 following an investigation by the Colorado Springs Police Department. Respecting due process for all parties involved Widefield School District 3 will continue to follow district policy and prodecure. Widefield School District 3 is cooperating with law enforcement during this on-going investigation. Detectives believe this is…

Mesa Ridge High School Teacher Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of Student

On Wednesday evening, January 8, 2014, a School Resource Officer with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office informed CSPD of an allegation of an inappropriate relationship between a Mesa Ridge High School teacher and a female student. While Mesa Ridge High School is in the county’s jurisdiction, the alleged assault occurred in the city’s jurisdiction…

First Day of School at Widefield School District 3

The first Day of School at Widefield School District 3 starts on August 15, 2013 for all schools.   Fountain-Fort Schools District started school on August 8th. Please be careful when driving as the new school year begins.  Remember to slow down in school zones and near schools.  Widefield School District 3 2013 – 2014 School…