Author: By Courier staff
-
Public input sought on proposed fuels reduction project
Officials are seeking public input on the proposed East Park North Divide Fuels Reduction project. The project area consists of approximately 18,640 acres and is located along the U.S. Highway 24 corridor in eastern Park and central Teller counties. In this project, the United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service proposes to use vegetation treatments…
-
Panthers track team looks toward state in getting through ‘midseason grind’
The Woodland Park track and field team has reached the “midseason grind.” And they’ve done it in remarkable fashion. The Woodland Park HS track team has reached the middle of their season. Coach Grier said “This is where the athletes have to really focus and grind through practices,” Panthers coach Jeremy Grier said. “In a…
-
Columbine Elementary gets new principal
Woodland Park School District announced Landis Seabolt as the new principal of Columbine Elementary School, effective July 1. “Seabolt’s extensive education experience and demonstrated leadership make her a valuable addition to Columbine Elementary,” WPSD said in a press release. Seabolt currently serves as the Director of Woodland Park High School’s Panther Academy, overseeing various educational…
-
Quilts on display at Woodland Park library
Go on a quilt quest at the Woodland Park library. During March, Quilters Above the Clouds Quilt Guild has their quilts on display at a free exhibit at the library. The quilts are changed weekly. “While you’re out shopping or having lunch, stop by the Woodland Park Public Library to see the latest quilts on…
-
Assistant principals named for Woodland Park middle and high schools
The newly combined Woodland Park middle and high schools now have their assistant principals. Chad Cosner will be the high school assistant principal and Michelle Eastman will assume the same role for the middle school. The appointments will be effective July 1. This follows the recent appointment of Tory Richey as the principal of the…
-
WPSD names new chief academic officer
Ginger Slocum has been appointed as the new chief academic officer of the Woodland Park School District, WPSD announced on Feb. 29. She replaces Kim Moore, who has accepted a position as the chief academic officer for the Elizabeth School District. Slocum has served as the principal at Columbine Elementary for the past five years.…
-
School district to add new language arts curriculum
Beginning in the Fall 2024-25 school year, the Woodland Park School District will implement the Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) curriculum for grades K-5. “We are excited about the possibilities that CKLA brings to our classrooms,” WPSD Superintendent Ken Witt said in a press release. “By providing a strong foundation in language arts and connecting…
-
Chamber of Commerce annual award winners named
The Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce unveiled the recipients of the 2023 service awards alongside the designation of two Wagon Boss award winners for 2023. Furthermore, the Chamber Foundation will grant three Wagon Boss Scholarships amounting to $15,000 during its Annual Dinner. Sherri Albertson was named the volunteer of the year, while The Teller…
-
Moose is loose in Woodland Park
The moose is loose in Woodland Park between Feb. 10-25 and savings are in its path. The 2024 Moose Is Loose Sales Event will feature 35 businesses from Woodland Park and the surrounding areas. The annual kickoff starts on Feb. 10 at 9:30 a.m. in the Tweeds Fine Furnishings parking lot, with the doors opening…
-
Woodland Park girls have three among the state’s 10 best wrestlers
Three of Woodland Park High School’s six girl wrestlers are currently ranked among the state’s 10 best. Cheyenne Becker is ranked seventh, Haddy Waak is eighth and Arial Johns is ninth. The Panthers are 5-1 in duals meets this season, not counting the home meet on Jan. 29. On Jan. 5, Woodland Park traveled to…