Preschool/PreK Enrollment for 2022-2023

Preschool and preK enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year will kick off the week of January 24, 2022. Please see our preschool page for more information.

Choice Enrollment Window Open Jan 3 to Feb 4, 2022

Choice Enrollment is open for the 2022-2023 school year, and will run through Feb 4, 2022. This is the process to select a school for your child for which he or she is not zoned. Please see our Choice Enrollment page where you will find this year's application along with additional information about choice enrollment.

COVID-19 Guidelines Updated

El Paso County Public Health announced new guidelines for Isolation and Quarantine due to COVID-19. We've updated our COVID-19 protocols accordingly.

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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
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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!

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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 

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."

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.