ESSER III Community Survey

Lewis-Palmer School District 38 will be applying for ESSER III funding in the amount of $2.7 million, made available through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) program. Funds are intended to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools and to address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on students. ESSER funding must be used to meet needs that have resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic.

We would like to ask you to complete a short survey as district stakeholders. Tap here to complete survey.

September 14 Superintendent Update

In a Sept. 14 update, Superintendent Somers reiterated COVID-19 protocols in the district, while also sharing updated information about COVID-19 in D38 schools.

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D38 Board of Education Cancels November 2021 School Director Election
Read the press release here. 

LPSD is hiring!

If you are searching for a rewarding, meaningful career in education, LPSD is hiring for multiple positions! Some of the open positions include athletic coaches, custodians, bus drivers, teachers, nutritional services, groundskeepers, paras, attendance clerks, and more. Join our team today!

View vacancies and apply here. 

Attendance Reminder

As you begin to plan your family trips and appointments for the next school year, please reference the 2021-2022 District School Year Calendar. Please be reminded that family vacations are not considered excused absences. Reference D38 Board Policy JH for the list of circumstances that are considered excused absences. Your support regarding your student's regular attendance provides the foundation for great learning experiences to occur in the classroom.

LPSD receives 2021 Best Communities for Music Education award 

Lewis-Palmer School District 38 has received a "Best Communities for Music Education" award from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation for the third year in a row. This award program recognizes outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded education. D38 is one of three Colorado districts to receive this distinction. This is a true testament to our music educators and students! 

Grace Best Facility Master Plan Updates
In January, D38 invited our families and community to participate on a Steering Committee to develop a Facility Master Plan (FMP) for Grace Best. We are moving forward with this work. The most current updates will be available at lewispalmer.org/gracebestplan.

LP and PR ranked as top high schools in Colorado

Lewis-Palmer and Palmer Ridge high schools were ranked as top high schools in Colorado by the U.S. News and World Report. Both schools were also ranked at the national level. Thank you, PRHS and LPHS staff and students, for your continued commitment to excellence!

D38 Receives Financial Award 2020

Lewis-Palmer School District 38 has again received the ASBO Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting award for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending in June 2019. This award represents D38's commitment to transparency and high-quality financial reporting. Thank you to the D38 Financial Team for continued excellence!

ASBO Certificate and Announcement 

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D38 COVID-19 Resources page

For information and D38 communications regarding COVID-19, please click here. For additional resources and information for families, please scroll down to "Wellness and Family Resources."

Tri-Lakes Women's Club awards grants to LPSD

The Tri-Lakes Women's Club awarded nearly $25,000 in grants to schools and programs throughout LPSD. The award recipients are Kilmer Innovation Team, Art Ceramics Program, Peer Tutoring Center, BCES Preschool Toys, PLES GT Garden, LPHS Band Chairs, and the Adapted Swim Program. 

Thank you, Tri-Lakes Women's Club, for making a difference in our schools and the community. 

LPSD Ranked Third Best School District in Colorado 

Among the Best School Districts in Colorado of 2019, Lewis-Palmer School District 38 was ranked third in a list of 25 districts, as reported by the Denver Business Journal. The Denver Business Journal reported this information based on comprehensive research done by Niche.

Some of the factors and methodology used in compiling this list included academics, teachers, culture and diversity, parent/student surveys, health and safety, sports, and more. 

The 2019 Best School Districts ranking is based on analysis of academic and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education along with college data, test scores, and ratings from Niche users.

LPSD Tied for Region's Highest Graduation Rate

Lewis-Palmer School District 38 is one of two districts with the highest graduation rate in the region, according to the Colorado Department of Education. This year's percentage increased to 95.5, a jump from last year's 95.4 percent.

Lewis-Palmer and Palmer Ridge high schools were also in the top three schools with the highest graduation rates in the Pikes Peak Region, as reported by the Gazette. Graduation rates have increased to 80.7 percent statewide, according to the CDE. 

Lewis-Palmer District 38 tied with Calhan RJ-1 for highest graduation rate in the region.

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• Lewis-Palmer Elementary

This John Irwin award is given to schools that demonstrate exceptional academic achievement over time. These schools received an Exceeds Expectations rating on the Academic Achievement indicator of the School Performance Frameworks reflecting exceptional performance in Math, English Language Arts, and Science. More information is available in Schoolview. More information regarding LPSD and other Colorado districts' data is available through the CDE's online resource District Dashboard. The District Dashboard provides district and school level trend data in a variety of visual formats (graphs and charts) so that users can more easily see patterns.