What sets Lewis-Palmer School District 38 apart? A lot!
What sets Lewis-Palmer School District 38 apart? A lot!
Nestled against the foothills between Colorado Springs and Castle Rock is Lewis-Palmer School District 38, where students at two high schools, one middle school, five elementary schools, a charter school and in a home school enrichment program benefit from top tier academics complemented by well-rounded extracurricular activities in a small-town setting. From well-rounded athletic programs to gymnastics, ice hockey, and lacrosse clubs, and the visual and performing arts, and more, there is something for everyone!
Big opportunities complement the small community feel in this premier K-12 school district, where children and teens learn and grow. It is a place where individual talents are recognized and developed in a safe and nurturing environment, fueled by a partnership between parents, award-winning educators, and the community at large. Examples of community involvement include more than 100 businesses supporting students at a Career Expo, participation in Town Halls and a survey that provides evidence of just how much education is valued in the area.
The student body includes those from Monument, Palmer Lake, and parts of northern El Paso County, boasting small class sizes with enviable student-teacher ratios.
Distinctive and different
“Lewis-Palmer School District is a place where tradition meets innovation. Our district has a reputation for academic excellence, and we are committed to maintaining high standards when it comes to academics,” said Amy Matisek, director of Communications. “In D38, we’re about every student, every day, and recognize there are many different pathways for success. An example of this commitment is our new D38 Career & Innovation Center that provides hands-on, work-based learning opportunities for students to prepare them for some of today’s most in-demand careers.”
New for the 2025-2026 school year, high school juniors and seniors have exposure to real-world, hands-on experiences when they participate in the work-based learning opportunities the Career & Innovation Center offers over the course of two consecutive class period that complement their primary high school schedule. This elective opportunity, designed with local businesses and an economist, pairs academics with student interest in Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering and Skilled Trades (which welcomed 200 students to learn about construction and welding) in the first phase, with a second phase offering Healthcare and Computer Science pathways. Certifications can be earned, with students opting to enter the workforce with an apprenticeship following graduation or expand their knowledge at a two-year college or four-year university. Whichever they choose, they have both the technical and soft skills needed to succeed.
DID YOU KNOW?
- Lewis-Palmer District 38 is within the top 12% of all districts in Colorado.
- District 38 students rank in the 85th percentile in academic achievement.
- The Denver Business Journal recently ranked Lewis-Palmer District 38 the 3rd Best School District in Colorado.
- Most schools in District 38 perform well above the state average in various metrics.
Visit LewisPalmer.org to learn more!