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Ranger Facts

Eight-time John Irwin School of Excellence Award Recipient including 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2017

20 AP course options

Project Lead the Way National Certification, offering Engineering and Biomedical courses

2015 Colorado State Teacher of the Year Kathy Thirkell

School Hours

We are currently on summer hours an our offices are not fully staffed during the dates of June 1st through August 10th.

Main Office: 7:00 to 3:30
Attendance Office: 7:15 to 3:15
Class Time: 7:40 to 2:52
Unless otherwise stated, all hours are Monday through Friday.

Upcoming Events

Tomorrow

First Day of School
Friday

5:30 AM - 7:30 AM Senior Sunrise
September 2, 2019

Labor Day, No Classes, District Closed
September 5, 2019

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Principal's Coffee
September 13, 2019

K-12 No Classes, PLC

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LPHS Announcements

We will be running on the following schedule for the first week back to school

Back To School First Week Schedule

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Senior Announcements, Events, and Graduation Information

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District Announcements

Monument Hill Road Construction Update

El Paso County has provided an update regarding the Monument Hill Road construction project including a map of the affected areas. The update says, "Monument Hill Road from the south entrance of Palmer Ridge High School to and including the Deer Creek intersection will be open to traffic August 18th."

For the map and more information, click here.
Dr. Somers' July Listening and Learning Tour Follow-up
Jobs in Nutritional Services

Would you like to earn extra money while still enjoying weekends, holidays, summers off, and only work while your children are in school? Lewis-Palmer Nutritional Services is now hiring for part time employees for the 2019-2020 school year. If you like being part of a team who will support the nutritional needs of students, this may be the perfect job for you. For more information, call Katie at (719) 488-4726.
Bus rider applications required for 2019-2020 school year

All students planning to ride a bus during the 2019-2020 school year must submit a new ZPass Application for Transportation Bus Service. This includes students who have an existing ZPass. The ZPass application and information about the program can be found on the Transportation Page on the D38 website.

Payments for the upcoming school year can be made via Infinite Campus after July 1.
LPSD is hiring bus drivers
2019 Hall of Fame inductees

The Lewis-Palmer School District Hall of Fame Committee is proud to announce the following people have been selected to be inducted into the 2019 Hall of Fame.

Emma DeKler – Former Elementary English Learner (EL) and Special Education Teacher

Mark Ewig – Former High School Teacher
Don Lash – Former High School Teacher and Coach
Ron Phillips – Former High School Teacher and Coach
Gordon Rudel, Legacy Award – Former District Financial Officer and Interim Superintendent
Max Williams – Community Volunteer/Advisor to Serteen Program and Key Clun

These people were selected from a sizable number of nominees who made substantial and lasting contributions to District 38. Please look for detailed information about these inductees in the local media during the next few months. They will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at a ceremony and reception on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at 2:00 pm, at Lewis-Palmer High School.
D38 Receives Financial Accolade
Full-Day Kindergarten for 2019-2020
Infinite Campus new look
Board of Education Intent to Pursue Bond in Upcoming Election

During D38's February monthly board meeting, the board made a resolution stating their intent to pursue a bond in the 2019 November Election. The Board recognizes the urgent need to address current enrollment and future growth, which prompted the decision to pursue a cost-effective bond to build a single elementary school. If the bond passes, D38 will then convert Bear Creek Elementary School back to Creekside Middle School using district reserve funds.
LPSD receives a 2019 Best Communities for Music Education award

Lewis-Palmer School District 38 has received a 2019 Best Communities for Music Education award from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. The award program recognizes outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded education. Designations are made to districts and schools that demonstrate an exceptionally high commitment and access to music education.