Author: Nick Sullivan
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Court rules against former District 49 board member seeking election
The court on Wednesday dismissed a former School District 49 board member’s claims that she was wrongfully excluded from the November election ballot, ruling in favor of the district’s designated election official who disqualified the candidate. As a result, Ivy Liu will not appear on this year’s ballot and is not eligible for election. “We…
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Pikes Peak State College, Colorado State University Pueblo partner to ease transfer process
Colorado State University Pueblo and Pikes Peak State College are partnering to allow students to complete two degrees at one location. Nearly half of PPSC students plan to transfer to another school after completing their associate degree, according to a news release. A five-year agreement between the two parties means students can obtain both their…
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Ute Pass Elementary School teacher named finalist for Colorado Teacher of the Year award
A Ute Pass Elementary School teacher is in the running for the state’s teacher of the year. Sixth-grade teacher Miles Groth, who teaches arts and sciences at the Manitou Springs School District 14 school, is one of seven finalists for the 2024 Colorado Teacher of the Year award. The Colorado Department of Education will announce…
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Air Force Academy clinic closed due to ‘suspicious package’
The main clinic on the U.S. Air Force Academy campus will remain closed Wednesday after a “suspicious package” prompted investigation on Tuesday, according to a news release. The Air Force Academy says an “ongoing response” is required after the discovery of the package at the 10th Medical Group main clinic Tuesday morning. Patients who missed…
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Daniels Fund now accepting Class of 2024 scholarship applicants
Applications are now open for the prestigious Daniels Scholarship Program. Each year the Daniels Fund awards outstanding students from Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming with scholarships to any two- or four-year nonprofit, accredited college or university in the country. Depending on a student’s choice of school, those scholarships could cover all associated costs. Selected…
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School District 49 board candidates share desire for civility during student-led forum
Four of this year’s six School District 49 board candidates discussed a return to civility and the place of social-emotional learning in the classroom during Monday night’s first-ever Student Board of Representatives candidate forum. Though open to the community, the forum was run by and for district students, with high school students choosing the topics…
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Manitou Springs District 14 teacher named finalist for Colorado Teacher of the Year award
A Ute Pass Elementary School teacher is in the running for the state’s teacher of the year. Sixth-grade teacher Miles Groth, who teaches arts and sciences at the Manitou Springs School District 14 school, is one of seven finalists for the 2024 Colorado Teacher of the Year award. The Colorado Department of Education will announce…
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Colorado Springs District 11 expands college scholarship program to all high school seniors
Colorado Springs School District 11 is expanding its promise scholarship program to include all graduating seniors of district high schools. Those who obtain a minimum 2.5 GPA and meet other requirements will receive scholarships to Pikes Peak State College covering all tuition, fees and required books. The district first unveiled its promise scholarship in December…
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Former School District 49 board member petitions district to certify her on November ballot
A former School District 49 board of education member filed a petition with the court on Tuesday requesting the district certify her as a qualified candidate in the November election. Ivy Liu, who last week vacated her position on the board by moving into another director district in which she sought election, contests D-49’s claim…
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Pikes Peak State College to launch vocational scholarship program
Students interested in vocational skills could be eligible for thousands of dollars in new scholarships at Pikes Peak State College. The school announced on Friday it was launching a vocational scholarship program after an anonymous donor gave more $843,750 to establish the Spark Fund. “A gift of this magnitude is very exciting for the college…