Coronado and Wasson Students Schedule Musical Productions - 11/18/09
Colorado Springs School District 11 Fine Arts Department of Curriculum and Instruction would like to invite you to enjoy our Fall high school musicals.

Willy Wonka the Musical will be performed at Coronado High School, 1590 West Fillmore, Colorado Springs, in the school's auditorium on November 19, 20, and 21 at 7:00 p.m., with a 1:00 p.m. matinee on Saturday, November 21. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $8.00 for students.

At Wasson High School, 2115 Afton Way, Colorado Springs, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown will be performed on November 19, 20, and 21, 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Tickets are $5.00 for students and $6.00 for adults.

Colorado Springs School District 11's Hispanic Art Show Awards Ceremonies - 11/17/09
Colorado Springs School District 11 Fine Arts Department of Curriculum and Instruction would like to invite you to the Hispanic Art Show Awards Ceremonies to be held at the Tesla Learning Center at 2560 International Circle in Colorado Springs. The Hispanic art show may be viewed on Thursday, November 19 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.; the secondary awards ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. The Hispanic art show may also be viewed on Monday, November 23 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.; the elementary awards ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Colorado Springs School District 11's Middle School Honor Choir Concert - 11/16/09
Colorado Springs School District 11 Fine Arts Department of Curriculum and Instruction would like to invite you to the Middle School Honor Choir Concert to be held in the Mitchell High School Auditorium at 1205 Potter Drive in Colorado Springs. The concert is Thursday, November 19, and it will begin at 7:30 p.m. The guest conductor will be Lynn Branford. Admission is free.

Chipeta Elementary to Hold National Blue Ribbon School Ceremony - 11/12/09
On Friday, November 13, Colorado Springs School District 11's Chipeta Elementary School will hold a National Blue Ribbon School Ceremony. There will be an open house, 12:30-1:30 p.m., followed by an assembly in the gymnasium, 1:45-2:25 p.m. Peggy Littleton, 5th Congressional district representative to the Colorado State Board of Education, and Scott Hente, Colorado Springs City Council, will be in attendance. Peggy Littleton and Dr. Nicholas M. Gledich, Superintendent of Schools, are scheduled to speak.

In September, U. S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan designated Chipeta Elementary School as a Blue Ribbon School for 2009. Chipeta is one of 5 public and private schools from Colorado to receive this award for excellence in education.

Colorado Springs School District 11 Public Statement Regarding Conflict of Interest Issue - 11/05/09
The Superintendent has reviewed the concerns regarding a potential conflict of interest involving Mrs. Jan Tanner and the school lunch pizza vendor contracts. At his direction, the allegations were investigated by the school district's general legal counsel and also by independent legal counsel. These investigations confirm that there has been no violation of the letter or the spirit of the law, school board policy, or standards of ethical conduct. The Superintendent concludes that this matter has received due consideration, that the charges are unfounded, and that Mrs. Tanner has not committed any wrongful or unethical acts.

Sabin Middle School to Honor Veterans of the Community - 11/03/09
On Friday, November 13, 2009, Colorado Springs School District 11's Sabin Middle School, 3605 N. Carefree, will honor the veterans of the community with a Veterans Day Assembly. The event will begin with an assembly in the gym, 2:30 – 3:40 p.m., followed by a reception in the community room.

North Middle School Holds Events for Red Ribbon Week - 10/27/09
On Wednesday, October 28, North Middle School is having a day of speakers for Red Ribbon Week. Everything from drugs to alcohol and tobacco will be discussed. In addition, motivational speakers are scheduled at 9:30, 10:20, and 11:10 a.m.

In the afternoon, 1:25 p.m., Judge Walter will speak about the legal ramifications of drinking and doing drugs. At 2:15 p.m., a couple from Mothers Against Drunk Driving, whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver, will speak about drinking and driving.