Author: Benn Farrell The Tribune
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D-38 sees strong growth in spring assessments, narrowly miss top distinction
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Students in Lewis-Palmer School District 38 turned in some of the strongest academic performances in Colorado this spring, according to new state data released by the Colorado Department of Education. While the district fell just…
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Hamlow returns to WPSD in administrative role
Woodland Park School District announced the hiring of Karen Hamlow as director of academics and support services, effective Sept. 12. Hamlow returns to the district where she previously served for nine years. She worked as an instructional resource teacher for three years and assistant principal at Woodland Park High School for six years. As assistant…
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Pet of the Week for September 10
Chloe is an 11-year-old black-and-white spotted sweetheart with a little extra to love. This charming lady is rocking her curves and isn’t shy about claiming the coziest nap spots in the house. She’s mellow, affectionate on her terms, and has perfected the art of lounging. Chloe enjoys quiet company, gentle pets, and with a bit…
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New arts nonprofit to launch with fall theatrical production in Monument
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A newly founded nonprofit is bringing more community theater and cultural programming to the Tri-Lakes area. Monument residents Anne Andrews and Carrie Johnson, with Colorado Springs resident Tonya Hagins, founded Encore Community Arts last spring aiming to foster cultural enrichment and collaboration across the Tri-Lakes…
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Girl Scout gold award creates new dog park in Monument
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Local dogs now have a new reason to wag their tails. Julia Zettlemoyer has provided local canines and their owners a new location to play after the teen recently completed work on a small dog…
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Lewis-Palmer board approves budget, fees and prepares to open Career & Innovation Center
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facilities, student fees and the Career & Innovation Center were all at the forefront of discussion during the first regular meeting of the Lewis-Palmer School District for the 2025-26 academic year. The School District 38…
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Monument contracts its first designated town engineer
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Town of Monument will now have a designated town engineer on contract. The Monument Town Council unanimously approved a professional services agreement naming IMEG Consulting Corp. as the town’s contracted engineer at its Aug.…
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Labor Day Eve rocks Monument with ninth annual Monu-Palooza Festival
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Monu-Palooza returns to celebrate this coming Labor Day eve. The Monu-Palooza Music Festival returns Sept. 1 for its ninth annual Labor Day Eve celebration, featuring a full day of live music and community fun. Advance…
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D-38 board weighs fairness, safety in sports amid transgender athlete debate
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save School District 38’s elected and executive leaders are taking a cautious approach on the issue of transgender athletes participating in sports teams which differ from their biological sex, opting to develop clear local guidelines while…
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D-38 Board refines goals, reviews self-evaluation process
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As the Lewis-Palmer School District elected leadership moves into the new academic year, so do efforts to refine its goals and evaluation process. The School District 38 Board of Education spent a portion of its…